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INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the City of Indianapolis and the Indy Chamber announced a deadline extension for the Ready to Restart Program, a grant program that helps Marion County businesses re-open safely. Small businesses can apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for PPE, sanitizing stations, and other COVID-related reopening costs. …

Earlier this year, the Tox-Away Day that was to be held April 4th at the Brownsburg High School was canceled due to restrictions in place to fight COVID-19. That event has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 29th at Brownsburg East Middle School from 8 am to 1 pm. Please note …

INDIANAPOLIS–The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) would like to remind community members of our “E-Commerce Exchange Zone” at each district headquarters. Citizens are encouraged to use the front parking lots or lobby (if available) when completing online purchases and transactions.As online business transactions are more frequently conducted, there has been …

CARMEL, IN – To ensure the health and safety of our community, the popular Carmel Christkindlmarkt and winter season of ice skating at the Ice at Carter Green have been canceled due to the continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made by mutual consent of the Christkindlmarkt Board …

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) announced the adoption of updated use of force policies that place an emphasis on de-escalation, proportionality of force principles, and limitations on the use of lethal and less-lethal devices. “The adoption of these new use of force standards is a substantial …

STATEHOUSE (July  29, 2020) – Indiana is temporarily expanding its successful Next Level Jobs program through Dec. 30 to include more job seekers and employers, according to local lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said Indiana is directing nearly $40 million from the federal CARES Act to expand the program’s …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff to honor former Governor Joe Kernan. Flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on Wednesday, August 5. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to …

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces construction will begin on or after Monday, August 3 to install two new traffic signals at both ramps at the I-74 and State Road 32 interchange in Crawfordsville. Michiana Contracting, Inc. was awarded the $298,759 contract. The contractor’s current schedule …

Indianapolis, IN – Troopers are investigating a two vehicle crash that claimed the life of an Indianapolis man. Just after 10:00 a.m. emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash on I-65 southbound near Southport Road. When first responders arrived they located a heavily damaged passenger car with …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – We understand concerns about the reopening of schools. These are challenging times and the uncertainty of the pandemic may feel scary. It is a priority to help schools prevent the spread of COVID-19 while still providing a quality education. Our health department is working with area …