DANVILLE (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Hendricks County Bicentennial Committee has endorsed five additional events and projects celebrating the county’s 200 years and 35 Bicentennial-themed 4-H Fair projects this month.   The most recent endorsements bring the county’s goal of 100 by the end of the year within reach. A …

The county commissioners determined the risk for fires due to drought conditions was high enough to issue a Disaster Declaration, effective today, September 19th, 2024. This will remain in effect for the next 7 days! They will review the situation next Thursday, September 26th to see if it shall remain …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane and ramp restrictions on I-465 for concrete pavement and bridge deck patching work.  Between Friday, September 20, at 8 p.m. and Monday, September 30, at 6 a.m. crews will restrict I-465 southbound to two lanes between U.S. 40 and I-70. Crews …

The Town of Brownsburg is thrilled to announce the addition of 1.25 miles to its trail system, an enhancement made possible through a generous donation from the B&O Trail Association. This scenic extension of the B&O Trail, running between Ronald Reagan Parkway and Raceway Rd., underscores Brownsburg’s commitment to improving …

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented the state’s most recent chronic absenteeism data and unveiled a new Attendance Insights dashboard to the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE). Recent data shows student attendance is improving, with chronic absenteeism improving for the second consecutive year. “We know that students can only …

Indianapolis, IN –  Indiana State Police Detectives are investigating an incident that began with the pursuit of a U-Haul truck occupied by two men. The pursuit was initiated by Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. State Police Dispatchers were notified of the pursuit at 6:48 p.m. when it was southbound …

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2024) – Hendricks County schools recently received more than $526,000 for safety upgrades through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said the funding is part of the state’s biennial budget passed in 2023, which made significant investments in school safety. In …

Kyle Johnson The Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. Board of Directors announced Kyle Johnson joined the team at Visit Hendricks County as the Director (VP) of Marketing Strategy in late August. In his role, Johnson will focus on developing and managing marketing efforts for the destination to increase …

Coatesville- On 08/29/2024 at approximately 10:08am Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on SR 75 near the intersection of Co Rd 600S just south of Coatesville. Preliminary investigation indicates that a gray Kia SUV was traveling southbound on SR 75 when, for a yet undetermined reason, …

Kamal Bola An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer has been arrested for child molestation following an investigation by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office.  In a press release, the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that shortly after 11:00pm on 9/3/24 Kamal Bola, 35, of Avon was arrested and booked into …