Pence signs school safety grants, 40 other measures into law

INDIANAPOLIS | School corporations can each seek up to $50,000 in matching state funds to hire local police as school resource officers under a new law signed Tuesday by Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

Horse saved from scary situation on I-65

Indiana State Trooper Eric Rot keeps Geraldo the horse hidden behind a sound barrier east of I-65 Tuesday evening.

Horse saved from scary situation on I-65

Indiana State Trooper Eric Rot helps Marcelino Chavez, left, and Ricardo Artida load their horse Geraldo onto a trailer on I-94 east of I-65 Tuesday evening.

Horse loose on Interstate 94

Indiana State Troopers keep a cold wet horse, Geraldo, hidden behind a sound barrier on I-94 east of I-65 Tuesday evening. The horse got away and ended up in traffic on the highway. According to State Troopers on the scene a woman who was driving by held the horse's head down after it had fa…

Horse loose on Interstate 94

Indiana State Troopers Eric Rot and Danny Avitia, right, help Marcelino Chavez, left, and Ricardo Artida load up their cold wet horse, Geraldo, onto a trailer on I-94 east of I-65 Tuesday evening. The horse got away and ended up in traffic on the highway. According to State Troopers on the s…

Horse loose on Interstate 94

Indiana State Trooper Eric Rot, left, and Lake Station firefighter Mike Schmitt keep a cold wet horse, Geraldo, hidden behind a sound barrier on I-94 east of I-65 Tuesday evening. The horse got away and ended up in traffic on the highway. According to State Troopers on the scene a woman who …

Pence OKs legislative study of South Shore Line

INDIANAPOLIS | State lawmakers this summer will review possible expansion plans for the South Shore Line and consider changes to the membership of its operating board, under a measure signed into law last week by Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

Lake council contemplates new taxes on income and cars

CROWN POINT | The Lake County Council is researching a local option income tax in addition to a wheel tax for possible passage later this year.

False imprisonment judgment upheld against state police

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a $300,000 civil judgment against the Indiana State Police after a trooper was found to have falsely imprisoned two Northwest Indiana men following a traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road in Porter County.

Indy man arrested after high-speed chase on I-65

A high-speed chase Friday on Interstate 65 ended in the arrest of a 19-year-old Indianapolis man, who police said was driving a stolen car.

Region escapes blizzard that snowed in most of Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana was spared Wednesday from a winter storm that killed at least six people in southern states, closed businesses and made travel all but impossible in central and southern Indiana.

Police: Hammond woman crashes into semi after birthday drinking binge

GARY | A Hammond woman gave herself an unwelcome birthday present early Saturday, running her car into the rear of a semi after a night of drinking and earning a drunken driving charge, police said.

'Stealth' vehicles used by state police to enforce traffic laws

Indiana State Police Lt. Jerry Williams spoke Monday at the Porter County Regional Airport about the agency's new crash reduction enforcement program. The program includes the use of special enforcement vehicles and aircraft patrols.

Golf carts now allowed on Hebron streets

HEBRON | There was no doubt where Greg Falkowski and his family stood on whether golf carts should be allowed on the town's streets.

State police in Lowell honor fallen troopers

Indiana State Police from the Lowell post stand at attention Tuesday during a memorial service for all of the agency's fallen troopers.

State police in Lowell honor fallen troopers

Indiana State Police Capt. Edward Schroder and Lt. Jerry Williams read the names of fallen troopers Tuesday morning during a memorial service at the Lowell post. Police departments across the region have been holding memorial services during National Police Week, which is observed in mid-May.

Quinn's state police changes drawing concern

SPRINGFIELD | Although officials claim it could save money over time, Gov. Pat Quinn's plan to consolidate Illinois State Police communication centers will initially cost the cash-strapped state an estimated $15 million.

Skillman supports new cap on Statehouse entry

INDIANAPOLIS | Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman doubts a newly imposed cap on public entry to the Statehouse will have much impact during the legislative session that begins Wednesday.

State police looking for Cal City man after accident

Indiana State Police are leading the search for a man who bailed from the scene of an car wreck Saturday night on the Borman Expressway.

Police: Rensselaer man turned self in after fleeing in shackles

THAYER | A Rensselaer man who was handcuffed during a traffic stop escaped from the back seat of a squad car but later turned himself in to state police, a news release states.