During the 2020 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed more than 160 bills to improve our state. Here are some noteworthy changes to Indiana law that take effect July 1. To address distracted driving, Hoosier motorists will now be required to use hands-free or voice-operated technology if using a cellphone when …
Read More »Central Indiana K9 Association Hosts K9 Training
Plainfield, Indiana – Central Indiana K9 Association’s (CIK9) Training Program strives to assist, unite, and promote all working K9 Teams across Central Indiana, through accessible training. CIK9 hosts its second K9 Teams Training Camp June 29 through July 1, 2020 at multiple locations in Central Indiana.CIK9 is proud to …
Read More »Visit Indiana Debuts Indiana Road Trip Website
INDIANAPOLIS (June 25, 2020) – Visit Indiana is kicking off the summer with a new digital travel tool to help Hoosiers map out their next adventure. The newly launched website helps families plan and customize their own road trips throughout Indiana, and is designed to help Hoosiers explore new areas and …
Read More »Governor Announces $25 Million in Relief for Renters
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to pay rent due to the impact of COVID-19. “This has been a very challenging time for Hoosiers, and the economic impacts …
Read More »Rep. Banks’ Bill Would Make Desecrating Presidential Memorials a Federal Offence
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 …
Read More »Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20; Ice Cream Shops
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 …
Read More »Kroger Health to Offer Additional Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Indianapolis
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, …
Read More »Respond Now: Modern Rockville Road Questionnaire Closes June 30
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 …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Arrest Woman in Connection With Recent Homicide
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 …
Read More »Changes coming to the I-74 westbound exit ramp to Ronald Reagan Parkway
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 …
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