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PLAINFIELD, Ind. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Plainfield will soon have more space to celebrate if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $10,000 by Nov. 24, 2023. If successful, the project led by Main Street Plainfield, Inc. will receive a matching grant as part of the Indiana Housing and Community …

PLAINFIELD, IN – On Friday, October 20, 2023, the Plainfield Police Department made a significant breakthrough in a road rage shooting incident that occurred on March 1, 2023, at the intersection of Solidago Drive and Township Line Road. The incident, which had left a pregnant woman injured, involved a dispute …

Since October 1st, 98.9 WYRZ has been under a new executive director for the first time in its history. Kevin Robinson (L), Shane Ray (R) Shane Ray, who has led the station since it went on the air in 2015, is making a move to another role: president of the …

INDIANAPOLIS – Today the Indiana State Fair unveiled a preview for the 167th edition of the favorite summertime tradition by dedicating the theme to ‘THE ART & NATURE OF FUN, presented by Newfields.’ This immersive theme will be activated through a celebration of art and nature, promising an unforgettable experience …

PLAINFIELD, IN – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today joined the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the town of Plainfield, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), and New City Development to celebrate the official opening of the recently completed Vandalia Trail extension and to mark the start of a new …

WYRZ receives a plaque in recognition for supporting and promoting the Hendricks County Amateur Radio Emergency Service. Executive Director Shane Ray accepted the award on behalf of the 98.9FM, WYRZ in Brownsburg. The presentation took place at the Hendricks County Government Center on Monday October 2nd during a meeting of …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors announces lane restriction on I-465 on the west side of Marion County.  Beginning on or after Wednesday, October 11, at 9 p.m. crews will restrict I-465 northbound over Big Eagle Creek and U.S. 136 to three lanes of traffic. …

INDIANAPOLIS (October 11, 2023) – The 500 Festival announces today that registration is open for the 2024 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, and will return to Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis for the second year.   The Miler Series features three running/walking events at three unique distances, three, six, and 10 miles. …

INDIANAPOLIS – Thursday, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) homicide detectives arrested 24-year-old Kara Hinds for her alleged role in a triple homicide that occurred in June.“I want to acknowledge the senseless tragedy that has fallen upon our community and fallen upon the families who were impacted by this violence. Three …

Indianapolis, IN – This evening, approximately 6:38, first responders were dispatched to a serious multi-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of I-465 north of 86th Street (23.1mm). Dispatchers were receiving information about entrapment and serious injuries. The Indianapolis Fire Department responded quickly and began extrication efforts. Three adults were transported to …