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 …
Read More »Plainfield Police Chief and Brownsburg Council President among county residents named by Governor to various boards and commissions
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Behavioral Health Commission The governor made five appointments to the new commission, who will serve until June 30, 2025: Zoe Frantz (West Lafayette), president and CEO of the Indiana Council of Community Mental Health …
Read More »Avon Community School Corporation Breaks Ground for New Middle School Project
Avon, IN. Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) ceremoniously turned the dirt to celebrate the start of construction for a new middle school on Tuesday, September 26. The new middle school, Avon Middle School West, will be located at 1204 South County Road 450 East. After considerable public input and feedback, …
Read More »Hendricks County lawmakers: New career scholarships can open doors for Hoosier high school students
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 27, 2023) – Hendricks County lawmakers encourage local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state’s newly launched Career Scholarship Account program. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at …
Read More »State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN – September 26, 2023 at approximately 4:40 p.m., police officers from the Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were conducting an investigation near East 40th Street and North Keystone Avenue. Officers were looking for 42 year old Darmon Graves Jr. of Indianapolis, who was wanted on …
Read More »State Police Investigating High Speed Triple Fatality Crash in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Police are investigating a serious crash with multiple fatalities near 10th Street and Mitthoeffer Road in Indianapolis. The crash happened minutes after troopers terminated a vehicle pursuit that involved the driver who caused the crash. At approximately 9:37 p.m. an Indiana State Trooper attempted to pull …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Launches Grant Program to Enhance 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Experience
DANVILLE, IN (September 26, 2023) – On April 8, 2024, Hendricks County will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1869 with the path of totality passing through our county for more than three minutes. Locals and visitors will be looking for things to do and places to experience this …
Read More »Man Dead After Being Struck by a Semi While Walking on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – Troopers from the Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on the south side of Indianapolis. September 21, 2023, Indiana State Police Dispatchers received a 911 call at 9:11 p.m. about a man walking in traffic on I-465 near Harding Street. Troopers were dispatched …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Congratulates Avon High School Among Indiana’s 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today congratulates 11 Indiana schools for being honored as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. “We know that access to a quality education is essential to helping all students reach their full potential,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Hires New Director of Finance & Administration
DANVILLE, IN (Sept. 20, 2023) – Visit Hendricks County (VHC) has hired a new team member to oversee the implementation of all finance functions for the organization. Nicole Lanum Nicole Lanum will serve as VHC’s new Director of Finance & Administration. An Indiana native and graduate of Ivy Tech Community …
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