Shelbyville, IN – Late Tuesday evening of February 14th the Shelbyville City Police Department contacted the Indiana State Police to conduct an investigation of a police action shooting involving a member of the Shelbyville City Police Department. Preliminary investigation by the state police has determined that shortly after 10:30 p.m. …

Governor Eric J. Holcomb will join regional leaders from across the state to spotlight ongoing planning and implementation of the Regional Cities Initiative, which aims to retain and attract talent by enhancing the quality of place in Indiana communities. As part of the initiative’s first phase, the state selected three …

The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Laboratory Forensic Firearms Identification Unit recently achieved a nationally recognized milestone. During the month of January, 2017, they surpassed 500 “hits” at this laboratory while utilizing the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Program.  This means that on over 500 occasions the Fort Wayne …

A show of companionship and survival will play out live before the public in the newly positioned DNR barn owl nest cam. The cam now shows a barn owl pair from a raised position, allowing a rare view of this state-endangered species. Barn owls have a distinct a heart-shaped face, …

DNR’s Division of Forestry has awarded $110,465 in federal funds to 11 cities, towns and non-profits in Indiana for urban forestry projects. Projects include tree inventory and urban tree canopy (UTC) analysis for management planning, new tree plantings, and education and awareness campaigns. Urban forests enhance air and water quality, …

The Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership said the following in a press-release to WYRZ. “It has been a long time coming, and the HCEDP is thrilled to announce the launch of the new HCEDP website. The new site highlights the assets and sought after business industries of Hendricks County, the …

Indianapolis, IN – Wednesday February 8th, 2017 Troopers from the Indiana State Police assisted the U.S. Marshals Service with the execution of an arrest warrant at 1817 Ashbury Street in Indianapolis. The target of the warrant, 34 year old Cory Critchfield of Indianapolis, was located at the residence and arrested …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Academy (IA) High School for Science, Mathematics and Humanities senior Steven O’Riley, Jr. has a 4.3 GPA, amassed 35 college credits, and been accepted to attend the prestigious University of Southampton in England this fall. When he arrives on campus, Steven will participate in the Computer Science …

Health officials offer recommendations as part of International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month   HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Pregnant women and unborn babies are vulnerable to many different diseases that can cause serious illness and death. This February, as part of International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, local public health officials are …