(Highland) An off-duty Indiana Conservation Officer was in the right place at the right time Monday and helped save a Highland man’s life. Shortly after 4:30 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officer Alex Neel was near the intersection of Ridge Road and Indianapolis Boulevard when he saw several people starting to perform …
Read More »Full Closure at the North Split to begin next month
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds motorists the 18-month closure of the North Split Interchange in downtown Indianapolis is only one month way. Major reconstruction is expected to close the interchange mid-to-late May 2021, weather permitting. During the full closure, I-65 and I-70 between the …
Read More »Hendricks County lawmakers respond to new state budget, ‘historic’ K-12 investments
STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2021) – “Relying on fiscal responsibility, our state weathered the past year better than expected. While other states are looking at tough budget cuts, Indiana has the opportunity to make strong investments in Hoosier priorities. With half our budget already dedicated to K-12 education, we are increasing …
Read More »Work begins next week on US 36 in Avon
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces work begins on or after Wednesday, April 28 on U.S. 36 in Avon. This project spans from Shiloh Park Dr. to just east of Raceway Road. Work is scheduled to begin nightly between the hours of 9 p.m. until 6 …
Read More »Crossing the Finish Line: State of Indiana, Ivy Tech & Vincennes Accelerating Credential Completion for Thousands of High School Students
INDIANAPOLIS — This summer, thousands of Hoosier high school students will have the opportunity to accelerate the completion of a high-demand credential or one year of college credit through a new partnership between the State of Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University. “As we work to build intentional, …
Read More »New Recovery Grants Available for Indiana’s Hospitality & Entertainment Industry
INDIANAPOLIS (April 20, 2021) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a new grant program available to support Hoosier hotels, entertainment venues and promoters by reimbursing certain expenses incurred during and related to the global pandemic. The Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant program makes available $30 million in federal funding to …
Read More »Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of OWI and Handgun
Vermilion County – April 19, 2021, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Master Trooper Jason Owens was patrolling in the area of State Road 63 and Hazel Bluff Road, when he stopped a 2019 Ford Mustang for speeding in excess of ninety miles per hour. The driver was identified as Kevin F. Kee, …
Read More »Little League® International Celebrates Community Heroes as Leagues Return to the Field
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 19, 2021) – In Little League®, everyone has a position to play and it’s the more than one million dedicated volunteers who help make the Little League experience so memorable in communities all over the world. After seeing all of its communities come together during an extremely …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces School Allocations from American Rescue Plan Act
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today the estimated funds that public school districts across the state will receive as part of the third round of federal stimulus dollars (American Rescue Plan Act). Together, these school allocations total nearly $1.8 billion. Planning allocations for public school districts …
Read More »Lane Restrictions Announced for Multiple Bridges in Marion County Beginning May 3
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation will be closing lanes on multiple bridges in Marion County for bridge work. Crews will be working on numerous bridge decks throughout the summer. Each bridge will have intermittent lane closures, but the public will still have access throughout construction. Bridge …
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