STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2026) – Hendricks County lawmakers are celebrating Hoosier students’ scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville), a member of the House Education Committee, said more than 88% of Hoosier third …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The 2026 Indiana State Fair opens Friday, August 7 and runs through Sunday, August 23, closed Mondays. Before making your way to the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, fairgoers are encouraged to review important information about parking, transportation, security, and guest services to help make their …

DANVILLE, IN (Aug. 3, 2026) –Applications are now being accepted for Visit Hendricks County’s inaugural round of funding through The PLACES Initiative, a new opportunity designed to support projects that enhance the county for residents and visitors. PLACES, which stands for Powering Local Authentic Community Experiences & Spaces, supports projects …

STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2026) – More than $2.2 million in state funding is headed to Hendricks County for local road and bridge projects, according to local lawmakers. The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, established through a 2016 law championed by House Republicans, offers funding to communities for road repairs, bridge …

BROWNSBURG, IN (July 21, 2026) – Hendricks County will welcome an international field of professional tennis players this August when the inaugural Indiana Hardcourt Championships comes to Brownsburg, bringing an opportunity for fans to witness world-class competition close to home. Hosted at the Brownsburg High School Tennis Complex, the men’s …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces speed limit reductions that will impact State Road 267 in Hendricks County. Beginning on or after Monday, July 27, crews will begin installing new signs that will signify speed reductions in the following locations: 45 miles-per-hour to 40 mph from County Road …

(DANVILLE, IN) – Hendricks Regional Health has been named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals by State 2026 list, recognizing the organization as one of Indiana’s highest-performing hospitals. Hendricks is also the only hospital in Indiana to earn Forbes’ highest rating across every area evaluated, setting it apart from hospitals …

PLAINFIELD, IN (July 14, 2026) – It’s Christmas in July and Hendricks Live! is proud to announce the best-selling solo pianist of our time, Jim Brickman, is bringing “A Christmas Celebration Live!” to downtown Plainfield on Wednesday, December 9th. This performance is part of the 2026 season presented by Hendricks …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation is proud to announce a $21,358 grant from the North Salem State Bank Heritage Fund, a Stronger Together Fund at HCCF, to the Hendricks County 4-H and Agri Fair Association. This grant will directly support the Hendricks County 4-H Super Sale Fund, an impactful initiative …

NORTH SALEM, Ind. – A motorcyclist was injured in a Thursday morning single-vehicle motorcycle crash near North Salem. Around 8:00 am, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of CR 800 N and CR 400 W., on a report of a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival, deputies located …