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INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana State Police Wellness Section is seeking qualified and compassionate individuals to serve as volunteer chaplains and spiritual advisors within its expanding ISP Chaplain Program. This initiative is part of the department’s continued commitment to supporting the overall health, resilience, and readiness of Indiana State Police personnel, retirees, and their families. The ISP … Read more

GRANT COUNTY, IN – On January 16, 2026, shortly after 11:30 a.m., Senior Trooper Jesse Reason was patrolling the area of I-69 near the 270 mile-marker. Senior Trooper Reason stopped a 2020 Jeep for speeding. While speaking with the driver, Senior Trooper Reason smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The passenger was … Read more

GRANT COUNTY, IN- Earlier today, an Indiana State Police vehicle was struck by a semi while parked at a crash scene on I-69 in Grant County. Master Trooper AJ Coffee was outside his marked vehicle with emergency lights activated at the time. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Incidents like this are preventable and put troopers, … Read more

PERU, IN- The Indiana State Police Peru District is providing an update regarding the investigation stemming from a reported bomb threat at Peru Jr./Sr. High School. After a thorough search of the school and continued investigative efforts, no threats or hazardous devices were located. Further investigation has determined the incident was the result of a … Read more

NORTH MANCHESTER, IN- On Dec. 21, 2025, at approximately 8:52 p.m., officers with the North Manchester Police Department responded to a possible deceased individual in the Eel River in the area of State Road 114 and River Road. Upon arrival the Officers found an individual male deceased in the river. Upon further investigation, the male … Read more

Indiana’s class of 2025 set a new state record for the high school graduation rate, marking the third consecutive year of improvement. According to the Indiana Department of Education, nearly 92% of Indiana seniors graduated in 2025, an increase of 1.6 percentage points from the previous year. Graduation rates increased across every student population, reflecting continued … Read more

INDIANAPOLIS- House Republicans released priorities for the 2026 legislative session focused on lowering costs for Hoosier families and reducing government bureaucracy. This year’s priorities build on efforts advanced in recent years to reduce costs, get government out of the way and grow Hoosier economy. Over the last few years, Indiana’s GDP grew at a faster … Read more

MARION, IN – Nick McKinley, a former police officer, small business owner, and current Marion City Councilman, has officially filed to run for Indiana State Senate District 17 and will appear on the Republican primary ballot in May 2026. McKinley is a lifelong conservative Republican running on a platform focused on public safety, limited government, … Read more

WABASH, IN- On Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 7-10pm at the Green Hat Lounge at Charley Creek Inn is father-daughter duo Larry and Toni-ann Mattera. They will perform rock, pop, and alternative hits from legendary artists across the decades, including Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, Alanis Morissette, Paramore, and more. They’ll be joined by Larry’s high … Read more

PERU, IN- On January 15th, 2026, at approximately 9am, the Miami County 911 Central Dispatch Center received a report of a bomb threat to Peru Jr/Sr High School. Local agencies including Peru Police, PCS Police, Miami County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police were dispatched. During this time, Peru Community Schools promptly evacuated its emergency … Read more