Brian Scott

I play on the radio from 7 am -1 pm weekdays on 98.9 WYRZ and WYRZ.org. Follow me on twitter @WYRZBrianScott or e-mail me at brian@wyrz.org.

Indiana Dairy Farmers launch Hoosier Heroes search

INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2020) – American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) is proud to announce the launch of a new campaign: Hoosier Heroes. Hoosiers around the state have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and this is an opportunity to rally. In honor of the courage, respect and community that comes …

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Drive safely and plan ahead over Memorial Day weekend

INDIANA— While fewer drivers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists to slow down and travel safely, especially in work zones. AAA predicts record low travel volumes across the U.S. with social distancing …

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Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation Receives PPE Donations from former NFL Players and ProKel Mobility

INDIANAPOLIS (May 21, 2020) - IndyGo, the public transportation system of Indianapolis, will receive boxes of hand sanitizer and 1000 masks as a donation through a partnership between former Indianapolis Colts, Hall of Famer Edgerrin James and Super Bowl Champion Reggie Wayne, former NFL player Bryant McKinnie and ProKel Mobility CEO, Kelly Gonzalez, …

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Kroger Achieves New Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Milestones

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its latest results and achievements for Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, the company’s bold social impact plan aimed at creating communities free of hunger and waste.  “Zero Hunger | Zero Waste addresses the disparity between hunger and food waste in …

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IndyGo Returns to Regular Weekday Service Beginning June 1

INDIANAPOLIS (May 20, 2020) - IndyGo today announced its plan to return bus operations to regular service schedules.    Beginning Monday, June 1, IndyGo will resume operating on regular weekday schedules, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday service will continue as usual.    IndyGo has been operating its service on Saturday schedules, Monday through Saturday, since March 29. This service reduction was part …

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Indiana Department of Education Recognizes All Indiana Teachers as 2021 Teacher of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today recognized all Indiana teachers collectively as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. Traditionally, one educator each year is recognized. “The COVID-19 pandemic brought new complexities and challenges to schools with no advance warning,” said State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick. “Teachers across …

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Additional assistance arriving soon for Hoosier families whose children receive free and reduced-cost meals at school, via the “Pandemic EBT” program

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that families whose children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school will receive “Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer” benefits beginning this week. These benefits are intended to reimburse the families of about 600,000 Hoosier children for the cost of meals …

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Dealing with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

HENDRICKS COUNTY – COVID-19 has impacted numerous individual’s lives globally, leaving many stressed with the complications that come along with a pandemic as severe as this. The fear of contracting the virus, the fear of losing loved ones, the potential to lose one’s job, the loss of social activities, and …

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