INDIANAPOLIS – On Friday, December 25, 2020, just after 4:00 a.m., IMPD Southeast District officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of S. Hunter Road on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they located an adult female victim, later identified as 40-year-old Tiffany Allen, who had injuries …
Read More »Traffic Shifts at the North Split Beginning Today
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that lanes will shift from westbound I-70 (near mile marker 83.3) to northbound I-65 (near mile marker 112.4) in advance of demolition work on I-65 over Central Avenue and I-65 over Alabama Street bridges. Overnight lane restrictions are …
Read More »Brazil Man Arrested for Child Molesting
Vigo County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information from the Sullivan City Police Department that two females, under the age of 14, had been molested. The investigation revealed that Matthew B. Pugh, age 28, of Brazil, IN, allegedly molested two female juveniles under the age …
Read More »Public Input Sought on Potential Design Options for Rockville Road Through February 19
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 19, 2021) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking public input on potential design options to improve Rockville Road (U.S. 36) between Raceway Road and I-465. A public involvement period is launching today and will continue through Feb. 19. The public is encouraged to review a fact …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, January 18, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 35-year-old James Greenberg. On Sunday, January 3, 2021, just after 5:30 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to a report of a …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb’s 5th State of the State invests in education, economic growth
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb addressed the Indiana General Assembly on Tuesday as he virtually delivered his 2021 State of the State. The Governor focused on how to seize the challenges presented by the pandemic and turn them into opportunities. “Hoosiers have risen to meet these unprecedented challenges, realizing …
Read More »Indiana Graduation Rates Increase in 2020
INDIANAPOLIS — Today, the Indiana Department of Education released the 2020 state graduation rate, which increased from 87.29 percent in 2019 to 87.69 percent. “This modest improvement in Indiana’s 2020 graduation rate is encouraging, especially as Hoosier students and educators have tackled unprecedented challenges throughout the pandemic,” said Dr. Katie …
Read More »State Government Complex to Close to the Public Tuesday, Wednesday
INDIANAPOLIS – In consultation with security officials and the leadership of the General Assembly, Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced out of an abundance of caution the state government complex will be closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday in light of recent national events, threats to other state capitols …
Read More »Michigan Street ramp to close Monday night through late spring, early summer
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that the southbound I-65 collector/distributor (C/D) ramp to Michigan Street will close beginning at 7 p.m. on or after Monday, Jan. 18, and reopen in late spring/early summer as part of the North Split reconstruction project. The C/D …
Read More »Indy Region’s Robust Logistics Capabilities and Talent Pool Drive E-commerce Growth for Retailers Big and Small
INDIANAPOLIS — From locally-owned small businesses to national giants like Amazon, the e-commerce industry is increasingly choosing the Indy Region for growth and development due to competitive advantages such as a robust logistics capabilities and a high-value talent pool. The Indy Region is home to the world’s second largest FedEx …
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