WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks will be introducing legislation to make desecrating memorials to previous U.S. presidents or Founding Fathers a federal offence punishable up to 10 years in prison. Rep. Banks’ bill, the “Defending America’s Heritage and Culture Act” (DAHCA, pronounced dah-kuh), would amend the Veterans’ Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act …

INDIANAPOLIS – (June 24, 2020) – I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20 list of ice cream shops will have you searching for the perfect scoop or shake. “Indiana ranks second in ice cream production in the United States, second only to California,” said …

INDIANAPOLIS — Kroger Health will soon resume its free COVID-19 testing program in Indianapolis. The drive-thru service moves to the west side of the city courtesy of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township and the Marion County Health Department. WHAT:     Kroger Health COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site WHEN:     June 25, …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 23, 2020) – This is the final week to respond to a questionnaire to gather input for the Modern Rockville Road project. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is asking the public to share ideas and help prioritize improvements for Rockville Road (U.S. 36) between Raceway Road and …

INDIANAPOLIS –  On Saturday, June 20, 2020, just after 7:20 a.m., North District officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of E. 36th Street on a report of a person down. When officers arrived, they located an adult victim who had sustained apparent trauma. Indianapolis EMS arrived and transported the …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the I-74 westbound exit ramp to Ronald Reagan Parkway (Exit 68) will be re-striped to add dual left turn lanes.  This work should take place on or after tomorrow Wednesday, June 24.   When completed the lane use will be a left turn …

On June 18th, 2020, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Criminal Investigations Division and East District Officers assisted the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Parole Division with serving a violation of parole warrant in the 1200 block of N Downey Ave. The residence was the registered address of IDOC parolee …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana PK-12 schools and higher education institutions can now apply for a needs-based, competitive $61.6 million grant program providing funding to improve remote learning. “Teachers, administrators and superintendents have faced this pandemic with innovative solutions to ensure our students continue to receive …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has once again earned a place as one of the IndyStar’s Top Workplaces, a prestigious award based solely on an anonymous survey of DOR employees measuring several aspects of employee engagement and workplace culture. “Our team is honored to win this award …

Mansfield, IN- Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a call this afternoon of a swimmer who had disappeared in the water near the Mansfield Covered Bridge.  The incident took place approximately 1:34 p.m. when witnesses reported a female juvenile struggling in Big Raccoon Creek before going under the surface. Indiana Conservation Officers and multiple other first responders …