News Release: INDIANAPOLIS—Following the inauguration of Indiana’s 50th Governor, Senate Democratic Leader Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) met with Governor Mike Pence and legislative leadership. Sen. Lanane shared the following remarks:
“The governor’s inclusion of Statehouse leadership from day-one is a much appreciated gesture and I think sets us on good footing to tackle some of the state’s most pressing issues as a unified front.
“Job creation along with worker education and training are two issues...

Read more: Sen Dem Leader Lanane Meets w/Gov Pence

Supt. Douglas G. Carter
News Release: Shortly after 1:00 p.m. Monday, in the Indiana Supreme Court, Chief Justice Brent Dickson administered the Oath of Office to Douglas G. Carter, making him the 20th Superintendent of the state police.

From left to right: Supt. Carter, his wife Carol, daughter LeeAnn and Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Dickson. The photo was taken immediately after the oath was affirmed. [Photos courtesy Indiana State Police]
Superintendent Carter previously served 18...

Read more: La Porte Native Sworn in as ISP Supt

During January, National Mentoring Month, there's an effort underway to recruit more mentors and match them with Hoosier kids.   Bill Stanczykiewicz, President and CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute says mentoring takes many forms including one-on-one like Big Brothers, Big Sisters or small groups or teams like 100 Black Men. 

Stanczkiewicz also says "There is an opportunity for employers to give their people paid time off to mentor.  Corporations like Do It Best, Old National Bank and others...

Read more: Hoosier Employers Support Mentoring

Two suspected burglars allegedly shot by a 67 year old homeowner Friday night remain hospitalized at last check. The LaPorte County Prosecutor's Office reports warrants were issued after a probable cause hearing today for the arrest of Ladell Elijah Hemsworth and Marshaun Wright, each for one-count of felony burglary. Authorities say both suspects were shot during the incident, and taken to South Bend Memorial, were Hemsworth had a bullet removed, but that a bullet remains lodged in the lung of...

Read more: 2 Burglary Suspects Charged, Remain Hospitalized

The FBI is asking for your help in locating a federally indicted fugitive known to frequent Whiting and East Chicago. The FBI's Merrillville Resident Agency reports Paulino "Chino" Salazar, a member of the Latin Kings street gang, was indicted in November of 2011, in Northern District of Indiana, on alleged multiple violations of the RICO statute to include drug conspiracy. Salazar id described as a Hispanic male, five-feet seven inches tall, weighing 220 pounds, with a shaved head, and brown...

Read more: FBI Seeks Help in Locating Fugitive

 
INDIANAPOLIS—The number of flu-related deaths in Indiana has now reached 21. Health officials say two of the deaths occurred in individuals younger than 18 years of age.
 
No official shortages of the influenza vaccine have been reported, state health officials say; however, it may be more difficult to find the vaccine due to the current high demand. A flu vaccine locator can be found at www.Flu.gov. Flu vaccine can typically be found at local health departments, pharmacies and with health care...

Read more: Indiana Flu-Related Deaths Reach 21

The ESPN College Game Day bus will be making a three-hour pit-stop on Thursday in Chesterton. State Farm Agent Jim Kristoff says the bus will be at his office, located on the five-hundred block of Indiana Boundary Road, in Chesterton, on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 6pm, on its way for Saturday's Butler-Gonzaga game. Kristoff says the bus is stopping because his office won a state-wide State Farm contest to have the bus stop by, and that they are also holding a ribbon cutting ceremony that same...

Read more: ESPN College Game Day Bus in Chesterton Thursday

Two Michigan City residents have been accused of dealing cocaine. Michigan City Police say 59 year old Deloris White and 45 year old Lumumba White were arrested after an investigation determined the two were allegedly dealing cocaine from a residence, located on the four-hundred block of Greenley Avenue. Deloris White is charged with four felony counts of dealing cocaine, while Lumumba White was charged with three felony counts of dealing cocaine. Authorities report a quantity of cocaine was...

Read more: Two Charged with Dealing Cocaine in Michigan City

[Photo provided/Indiana Speaker Brian Bosma's office]
Speaker Bosma statement on Inauguration
STATEHOUSE – “I congratulate Governor Mike Pence and Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann on their inauguration. 
“I have known Governor Pence since our law school days; he is a man of great integrity and will lead our state to our shared goals of fiscal integrity and job creation. I have had the privilege of working with Lieutenant Governor Ellspermann when she was a legislator in our chamber. Together, w...

Read more: Ind House Speaker Congratulates Gov, Lt Gov

Indiana State Police Lowell News Release -The Indiana State Police Lowell Post recently welcomed seven new troopers who had graduated from the 72nd Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. The new troopers are Zachary Beaver, Brandon Bohling, Nicholas Daly, Rogelio Escutia, Erik Kocinski, Jason Madison and Brandon Urquidi..
Trooper Beaver is 25 years old from Crown Point and graduated from Crown Point High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University Northwest in Political S...

Read more: Lowell Post Welcomes Seven New Troopers