Winter storm causes some damage at Indiana Statehouse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The winter storm caused damage at Indiana's Statehouse in Indianapolis.

Indiana Statehouse damage from FOX59 — A committee room in the Indiana Statehouse was damaged from a leak caused by a winter storm. The damage was discovered Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. *(Photo from video provided by FOX59 News)*

One committee room had multiple leaks in the ceiling. Trash cans were placed around the room to catch the water. Staff also covered microphones with plastic bags to protect them.

A House spokesperson told FOX59 News they're looking into the extent of the damage, and attributed it to a leak after heavy snowfall.

"We are working with the Indiana Department of Administration to assess the extent of the damage and any precautions that may need to be taken," the spokesperson said.

For the first time in at least 20 years of legislative sessions, the House decided not to convene Monday because of inclement weather. All committee meetings originally scheduled for Monday were also postponed.

The damage wasn't discovered until Tuesday morning.

"This institution is quite used to dealing with chaos," Rep. Craig Haggard, R-Mooresville, said. "I think that we're still running efficiently. I don't think it will put us back too much, and if we have to stay a little longer, that's what we have to do."

The House has the option to hold a special Friday session if deemed necessary.

New jobs coming to GE Appliance Park in Louisville as it adds high-tech water filter line

Metro government agrees to pay $20M to inmates held too long at Louisville's jail

UPS expects to cut another another 30,000 positions in 2026

UPS retires its fleet of MD-11 planes months after Louisville crash that killed 15