BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announce U.S. 136 and State Road 75 in Jamestown will become a four-way stop condition on or after Monday, December 28, weather permitting. INDOT made this change to improve the safety and mobility at this intersection.  Motorists are urged to pay attention …

Vigo County – On December 19, 2020, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Trooper Gerald Stump’s immediate actions saved the life of a West Terre Haute man. Trooper Gerald Stump While on a normal patrol, Trooper Stump was traveling westbound on Cherry Street over the Wabash River bridge when he discovered a man …

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 18, 2020) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 5.0 percent for November, and the national rate is 6.7 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 …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced his 2021 Next Level Agenda, which is focused on safely navigating out of the pandemic and emerging as a stronger Indiana. “The 2021 Next Level Agenda is focused on making sure Indiana remains a state of opportunity for all,” Gov. Holcomb said. “To …

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 16, 2020)  – An elderly woman receives an overpayment notice on an unemployment insurance (UI) claim, though she’s never filed for benefits. A company in southern Indiana discovers that claims have been filed using the names of several senior-level managers. And more broadly, across the state, more Hoosier employees …

Brownsburg – Earlier this year, a group of parent volunteers made progress toward their goal of raising enough money to renovate and expand the school’s existing playground, which was moved from the old campus on Green Street in downtown Brownsburg, to the new school building on 1000 East. Despite challenges …

The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department is searching for suspects involved in the shooting of a Brownsburg area teen Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 10200 block of Haag Rd. shortly after 3:00 pm Tuesday on a report of a person shot. A preliminary investigation at that location indicates …

Ryan Palencer – WYRZ.org It is dangerous to read too much into preseason successes and failures, particularly with a team featuring a new coaching staff and philosophy. For the Pacers, with new head coach Nate Bjorkgren, much of the focus has admittedly been on defense and schemes so far in …

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 14, 2020) – Today Indiana Grown, a program of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), announced a new online marketplace for their members. Through Shop Indiana Grown, eligible farms and small businesses will have access to larger consumer markets to sell their products, and customers will be able to …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission released its report detailing recommendations for making teacher pay competitive with surrounding states. During his 2019 State of the State Address, Governor Eric. J. Holcomb tasked the 13-member commission with providing proposals prior to the 2021 legislative session. “I am grateful to …