The Hendricks County Health Department has begun transmitting information about the current Coronavirus pandemic using a low power AM transmitter in Avon. The latest message can be heard on 1610 AM in the Hendricks County area as well as updated on the front page of WYRZ.org.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced additional steps the state is taking to help Hoosiers who are impacted by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to reduce the spread of the virus. As of noon today, the state has 12 Hoosiers who have tested presumptively positive for COVID-19. Under Gov. …

Vigo County – January 13, 2020 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Trooper Gerald Stump was patrolling in the area of Locust Street and Lafayette Avenue, when he stopped a 1997 Mercedes for an equipment violation.  The driver was identified as Nathaniel J. Hoctor, age 28, of Terre Haute, IN.  Criminal activity was detected …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, today offered additional guidance for parents of school-aged children and child care providers related to the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or COVID-19: Families who need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana at 800-299-1627 to speak to a …

(Indianapolis, IN)-A civilian employee of the Indiana State Police has a confirmed diagnosis of the COVID-19 virus. The employee, who is assigned to the State Police’s Laboratory Division in Indianapolis, was admitted to a local hospital for a medical issue.  Today, the employee received notice they tested positive for COVID-19 …

The Federal Reserve yesterday announced an emergency interest-rate cut of 1 percentage point, bringing the Fed’s target rate nearly to zero for the first time since its 2008-2015 stay at that level following the financial crisis. Below, you can find some key statistics that help illustrate the significance of this …

INDIANAPOLIS – Be alert and know the signs. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) outlines two simple ways Hoosiers can be sure to avoid the hook of phishing scams this tax season. Phishing scams are often in the form of unsuspected emails asking for personal or financial information. Many scammers take an …

March 10, 2020, INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Great Indiana State Fair, taking place August 7-23, announces that its 2020 theme BASKETBALL presented by Pacers Sports & Entertainment will be dedicated to all things related to the sport, with an homage to Indiana’s rich basketball legacy. The theme will be activated …

INDIANAPOLIS- On Friday February 28th , 2020, investigators with the IMPD/ATF led Indianapolis Crime Gun Intelligence Center (Indy CGIC) conducted an investigation on the IMPD Southeast District related to gun violence, illegal firearms possession, and drug trafficking. Investigators identified a suspect related to the violence who was selling illegal narcotics from …

Lizton — Some of the students at Tri-West High School here in Hendricks County walked out of the school in protest, according to news channel RTV6 because of the firing of an attendance secretary at the school. David Pyatt is the former attendance secretary, who talked with RTV6 about what …