INDIANAPOLIS (April 21, 2020) – Hoosiers who are receiving regular unemployment insurance benefits have begun seeing the additional $600 weekly payment from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program, ahead of the announced date of April 20, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Though the additional funds began …
Read More »Rep. Banks Introduces Bill to Warn Consumers About Apps Controlled by Adversarial and Enemy Regimes
WASHINGTON – As Americans spend more of their time online, connecting virtually amidst a historic pandemic, Rep. Jim Banks is introducing a bill that would warn consumers before they download an application from countries that pose a national security risk. U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.-03) Celebrities, families and teens have …
Read More »Governor Issues Revised Stay at Home Order
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today issued a revised Stay At Home order that lasts through May 1 and is designed to limit interactions among Hoosiers to increase containment of COVID-19. As of today, 11,686 people have tested positive and 569 people have died from the disease in Indiana. …
Read More »Hendricks County lawmakers: Free online learning tools available to Hoosier students, parents
STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2020) – With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home, according to Hendricks County lawmakers. To slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Eric Holcomb recently issued an executive order requiring all K-12 schools …
Read More »Indiana Recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24, 2020
NDIANA – Indiana, and states across the U.S. are observing April 20-24, 2020 as Work Zone Awareness Week. National Work Zone Awareness Week marks the ceremonial start to highway construction season and aims to bring awareness to motorist and worker safety in highway work zones. The theme for the 2020 National …
Read More »Plainfield Police Department asking for help in locating runaway teen
The Plainfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen. In a Facebook post Friday night, the Plainfield Police Department Investigations Branch was seeking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. Sarah Cromwell Sarah Cromwell, age 15, resides in Plainfield but is believed to …
Read More »IndyGo and Uber Partner to Provide Discounted Rides for Essential Workers
INDIANAPOLIS (April 20, 2020) — While a challenging time to address transportation needs, IndyGo remains committed to continuing to provide transit service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in a way that prioritizes both driver and passenger health. In order to increase safety while riding, IndyGo has reduced fixed route service and limited passenger loads. …
Read More »Man Arrested After Speeding Through Closed Construction Zone then Fleeing Police
Indianapolis, IN – An Illinois man is under arrest tonight after driving into a closed area of I-70 then fleeing when troopers tried to stop him. Today, at 3:39 p.m., Master Trooper Antwaun Johnson was sitting inside a construction zone on I-70 eastbound near the 111.3 mile marker when he saw …
Read More »Man injured in Morgan County ORV accident
Mooresville – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Thursday night. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officers were called to investigate an ORV accident that left a Morgan County man injured. Initial investigation revealed that Skyler Henry, 24 of Mooresville was operating a Bombardier …
Read More »Weekly Construction Update for Marion County and I-70 Projects
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation’s construction schedule is in full swing. This weekly release will detail full closures, lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State Line. If you do need to be on …
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