INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Earlier today the Indiana Department of Transportation officially marked the start of its 2024 construction season and emphasized the critical importance of work zone safety as construction and road maintenance projects begin across the state. INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith was joined by Indiana State Police, Indiana Constructors Inc., agency …

DANVILLE, IN (April 17, 2024) – The Danville Chamber of Commerce, Danville Parks & Recreation and Downtown Danville Partnership will present Evenings in Danville, a free, concert series with a salute to the Bicentennial in 2024. The event was recently approved by the Hendricks County Bicentennial Committee, along with two …

PLAINFIELD- At the request of the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department, the Plainfield Police Department is leading the investigation into the crash that resulted in the line of duty death of Deputy Fred Fislar. Overnight on April 15, 2024, at around 11:50 P.M., the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to …

Deputy Fred Fislar Plainfield – On 04/15/2024 at approximately 11:49pm Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the 2600 block of South State Road 267 just north of Plainfield.  At that location, a 2009 silver Honda passenger car struck a utility pole and shattered the pole …

This Week on 98.9 WYRZ – Week of 4/15   98.9 WYRZ broadcasts from the Hendricks Power Cooperative and Indiana 811 Studios   General Underwriters – Hendricks Regional Health and The Republican Newspaper in Danville.   Look who Just Dropped In…This week, look for Bridget Huck of ASH Interactive or …

Avon, Ind. – Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement …

DANVILLE, IN (April 12, 2024) – Visit Hendricks County (VHC), in partnership with The Indiana Communities Institute at Ball State University, has launched a new survey to better understand how residents of Hendricks County spend their free time and engage with local amenities. The study aims to identify residents’ preferences …

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Hendricks County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by local legislators. A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Funds …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 10, 2024) — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of …

North Salem – On 04/8/2024 at approximately 2:42 pm Hendricks County authorities were notified that a woman on Ladoga Road had been struck in the upper arm with a bullet from a shot that was fired approximately 4400 ft away from the victim.  When detectives arrived on scene, they located …