INDIANAPOLIS (April 16, 2021) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.9 percent for March, and the national rate is 6.0 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the …
Read More »Indiana Board of Education Prepares for New Teacher Licensure Test Rollout
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Board of Education today approved additional pass scores for the state’s incoming educator licensure exams, in addition to unanimously approving flexibility waivers for three Indiana schools. “Indiana is laying out the welcome mat for the best and brightest educators around the country, and it’s important that …
Read More »IMPD Detectives Make Arrest in Shooting of 5-Year-Old
INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, April 13, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Aggravated Assault detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of a 5-year-old over the weekend. On Saturday, April 10, 2021, just before 6:30 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to …
Read More »IMPD Detectives Arrest Two Males in Wednesday Overnight Homicide
INDIANAPOLIS-On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives arrested two males in the overnight murder which occurred in the 900 block of N. Tuxedo Street. On Wednesday April 14, 2021, just after 9:40 p.m. IMPD officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired near the …
Read More »Indianapolis Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) Announces Significant Arrest on the Southeast Side
On April 7, 2021, CGIC detectives along with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) SWAT served the search warrant at 5626 Personality Ct. Upon serving the warrant the IMPD SWAT located 34-year-old John McDonough.A detailed search of the residence resulting in following findings: Smith & Wesson, model SD40VE handgunCharter Arms revolver, …
Read More »Former Parke Heritage Booster Club Treasurer Arrested for Theft
Parke County – In January of 2021, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Brian Maudlin of the Putnamville State Police Post, began an investigation into the former treasurer for the Parke Heritage Booster Club. During his investigation it was discovered the treasurer allegedly deprived the Parke Heritage Booster Club of over …
Read More »Mass shooting at FedEx facility leaves 8 dead including shooter
On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to 8951 Mirabel Road on a report of shots fired inside the Fedex Ground-Plainfield Operation Center. Officers arrived and located an active shooter incident.IMPD officers located multiple victims with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services …
Read More »Hendricks County Health Department announces mass vaccination clinic to be held this Saturday
[Hendricks County, IN] – The Hendricks County Health Department will be holding a mass vaccination clinic on April 17th from 11AM-6PM for all interested and eligible individuals. This clinic will be held at White Lick Elementary School in Brownsburg, located at 1400 S Odell St, Brownsburg, IN 46112. Hendricks County, …
Read More »IMPD detectives apprehend suspect believed to be involved in multiple thefts
INDIANAPOLIS – On April 1, 2021, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in multiple thefts. Duncan Conklin On March 18, 2021, IMPD North District officers were dispatched to a local business to report the theft of a catalytic converter from a work truck. …
Read More »Planting season is here; stay alert on rural roads this spring
INDIANA (April 12, 2021) – Spring weather is here and farmers are beginning to plant their crops across the state’s 15 million acres of farmland. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and several state agencies are reminding Hoosier motorists to be alert, be courteous and be patient when they encounter farm …
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