STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, local lawmakers are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said many new laws passed during session took effect in July, including a new law to strengthen public safety. …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Scholarships Open August 6
The application process for all scholarships at the Hendricks County Community Foundation will open on August 6 and will close September 3. The application for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will also be available at the same time and through the same application process. Visit the Community Foundation’s website at www.hendrickscountycf.org …
Read More »Hendricks County legislators receive summer study committee appointments
STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2025) – Hendricks County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work to identify solutions. Legislators will hear testimony from the public, experts and stakeholders as they work on bill recommendations ahead of …
Read More »Lane closures to impact new section of U.S. 36 for Modern Rockville Road project
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces single-lane closures on U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) on the west side of Indianapolis. Beginning on or after Monday, July 21, crews will close individual lanes between Bridgeport Road and Country Club Road for utility relocations as a part of the continued work on …
Read More »Indiana Pacers and Lucas Oil announce multi-year jersey patch partnership
INDIANAPOLIS (July 9, 2025) – The Indiana Pacers and Lucas Oil, an iconic Indianapolis-based brand recognized globally for high-performance automotive products, today announced a new multi-year jersey patch partnership. As the official jersey patch partner of the Indiana Pacers, Lucas Oil’s logo will be prominently featured on Pacers uniforms on the front left …
Read More »This Week on 98.9 WYRZ
Originating from the Hendricks Power Cooperative Studios Week of 7/7 General Underwriters – Hendricks Regional Health and The Republican Newspaper in Danville. WYRZ’s Shane Ray will be broadcasting LIVE next from the Hendricks County 4-H Fair next week! Monday – 7/14 – 4 pm – 7 pm …
Read More »The Hendricks County Community Foundation Launches 2025 Community Needs Assessment
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) has launched a 2025 Community Needs Assessment Survey in July with results to be announced by the end of the year. In 2022, the Community Foundation completed its second Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment. This assessment was a …
Read More »Volunteers needed for the 2025 Back Your Badge Marathon
PLAINFIELD, IN (July 2, 2025) – Want to make a difference while being part of one of Hendricks County’s most impactful community events? The Back Your Badge Marathon is calling on dedicated volunteers to help bring this year’s event to life on Sunday, September 21, 2025. From water stations and …
Read More »Indiana State Police and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department step up traffic enforcement effort
Indianapolis, IN – The Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, with the support of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, are stepping up traffic enforcement efforts on Indianapolis area highways and city streets. Reckless and dangerous drivers put countless lives in jeopardy every single day, our goal is to strategically …
Read More »Silver Alert Canceled After Missing Hendricks County Woman Found Safe
Danville – The Statewide Silver Alert issued for Julia Frederick on Wednesday, June 25th has been canceled. Frederick was located this morning at approximately 7:00am west of Danville and is safe.
Read More »