INDIANAPOLIS – At the request of the family of fallen Officer Breann Leath, the Central Indiana Police Foundation has established a fund in her honor. Officer Leath was killed in the line of duty yesterday responding to a call for help related to a domestic disturbance. The Central Indiana Police Foundation …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order To Waive Incomplete Education Requirements
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today in coordination with Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick signed an executive order to waive education requirements that cannot be met due to school buildings being closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The executive order 20-20 waives incomplete requirements such as school …
Read More »Elkhart County unites to send out “love note” messages of hope
ELKHART — Elkhart County residents are sending messages of hope and encouragement in response to the statewide shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. Musicians and performers from all over Elkhart County are singing “Tomorrow” from the musical “Annie” to remind us all that “the sun will come out tomorrow.” The …
Read More »Conservation Officer, bystanders rescue woman trapped under ORV
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred April 7 in Posey County. Posey County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at 4:28 p.m. about an ORV accident near the intersection of Hidbrader Road and Lang Road in New Harmony. Indiana Conservation Officer Keith Wildeman responded to the scene, where the operator of the ORV …
Read More »IMPD Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
Officer Breann Leath INDIANAPOLIS – Just after 2:45 p.m. on April 9, 2020, officers with The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to a domestic disturbance at 1803 Edinburge Square on the city’s east side. As officers knocked on the door of the apartment, shots were fired through the structure, striking …
Read More »Governor Issues Guidance for Places of Worship
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, today issued guidance for places of worship in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. “During this time of uncertainty, faith is more important than ever, and I am deeply grateful to our religious leaders …
Read More »Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff to honor former Purdue University President
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags at all Purdue and Indiana University campus locations to be flown at half-staff to honor former Purdue University President Dr. Steven Beering. President Dr. Beering was formerly dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine and director of the IU Medical …
Read More »INDOT Launches Temporary Permit Program for Food Trucks to Operate at Highway Rest Areas
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today the launch of a temporary program to permit licensed food trucks to operate at rest area locations on Indiana interstate highways to provide food and beverage options for commercial truck drivers and motorists engaged in essential travel during the COVID-19 public …
Read More »INDOT begins statewide mowing, litter pick-up and herbicide application
INDIANA — Contracted crews with the Indiana Department of Transportation are scheduled to begin mowing, litter pick-up and herbicide application later this month into early May as part of the agency’s multi-faceted roadside management program. Operations will take place throughout the spring and summer along Indiana’s more than 11,200 miles …
Read More »US 40 Project begins this week at the intersection with US 231
HENDRICKS AND PUTNAM COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an intersection improvement project begins this week on U.S. 40 at the intersection with U.S. 231. Watch for lane closures in this area. The contractor will add a dedicated right turn lane for northbound U.S. 231 to eastbound …
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