INDIANAPOLIS (April 28, 2020) — The portal at www.IndianaVoters.com has been upgraded to allow voters to request an absentee ballot directly from the website. Previously, voters could only request an absentee ballot by mail, email, or fax. Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced this change as part of ongoing efforts …
Read More »Plainfield Police seek public’s help in identifying theft suspects
The PPD Investigations Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in a theft from one of our local businesses. The photos depict one male and one female suspect and a red colored van. If you can help identify these suspects or have any information to assist in …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces free mental health resource for Hoosiers during COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has launched a new website, BeWellIndiana.org, that will provide Hoosiers with free mental health resources that have been vetted by experts. The site is designed to help with the increase in anxiety, depression and …
Read More »State Road 39 Closing Monday for Railroad Crossing Repairs in Lizton
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 39 will close Monday, May 4 at 9 a.m. at the railroad tracks in Lizton. The roadway is scheduled to reopen by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, weather permitting. This is for CSX Railroad to repair the …
Read More »State Police Investigating a Possible Police Impersonator
Indianapolis, IN – Troopers from the Indiana State Police Indianapolis District are investigating a citizen’s encounter with a possible police impersonator. An unidentified suspect pulled over a victim driving on I-74 westbound between the 99 and 103 mile markers, near the Shelby and Marion County line, on April 19, 2020. The suspect was …
Read More »Glick Philanthropies Commits $250,000 to Indy Chamber Small Business Loan Fund
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Today the Indy Chamber announced a $250,000 commitment from Glick Philanthropies to its Rapid Response Loan Fund in support of small businesses affected by the impact of COVID-19. Administered by the Indy Chamber’s Business Ownership Initiative and partners, this loan product of $1,000-$25,000 can be used to pay …
Read More »State Doubles PPE Orders, Donations with Totals Topping 6.3 Million
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb Friday announced that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has secured commitments for more than 6.3 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) – up from 2.6 million last reported on April 13 – for hospitals, first responders, long-term care facilities and health care …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order Permitting Elective Medical Procedures
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-24 to allow health care providers and facilities to resume elective medical procedures provided they have sufficient quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and consult the best practices and recommendations developed by their medical associations or industries. Providers include hospitals, …
Read More »Weekly Construction Update for Marion County and I-70 Projects – Saturday, April 25 to Friday, May 1
INDIANAPOLIS – Construction continues in much of the district this week as the weather warms up. 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 …
Read More »Conservation Stewardship Program Accepting Applications
The nation’s largest conservation program is now accepting applications from agriculture producers. Applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program received by June 1 will be considered for the next round of funding. CSP is a Farm Bill program for producers who already are conservation stewards, and who want to add more …
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