INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning today announced the Employer-Sponsored Child Care Fund, part of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda, to mobilize employers and communities to create or expand child care offerings that address the needs of …
Read More »Plainfield Police Arrest Suspect in March Road Rage Shooting
PLAINFIELD, IN – On Friday, October 20, 2023, the Plainfield Police Department made a significant breakthrough in a road rage shooting incident that occurred on March 1, 2023, at the intersection of Solidago Drive and Township Line Road. The incident, which had left a pregnant woman injured, involved a dispute …
Read More »Indiana State Fair Unveils 2024 Theme: “The Art & Nature of Fun, Presented by Newfields”
INDIANAPOLIS – Today the Indiana State Fair unveiled a preview for the 167th edition of the favorite summertime tradition by dedicating the theme to ‘THE ART & NATURE OF FUN, presented by Newfields.’ This immersive theme will be activated through a celebration of art and nature, promising an unforgettable experience …
Read More »Shop & Save at Kroger while Supporting WYRZ
You can support community radio here in Hendricks County and save money every time you use your Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card! Just use your card for every Kroger purchase and Kroger will make a donation to support 98.9 WYRZ. You only need to enroll your card once to support community …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb celebrates Next Level Trails expansion of Vandalia Trail in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, IN – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today joined the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the town of Plainfield, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), and New City Development to celebrate the official opening of the recently completed Vandalia Trail extension and to mark the start of a new …
Read More »Shane Ray – Executive Director/Board President – Hendricks County Educational Media Corporation
Shane Ray Shane Ray is the Executive Director of The Hendricks County Educational Media Corporation (a non-profit organization) and Station Manager (along with the number one on-air fill-in when someone gets sick or goes on vacation) of 98.9 WYRZ. He started in radio in 1991. He began in a community-oriented …
Read More »Brian Scott – Operations Manager/Program Director – 98.9 WYRZ
Brian Scott Along with Shane Ray, Brian Scott is one of the original DJ’s when 98.9 WYRZ first took to the airwaves back on October 27th of 2015 and has been hosting The Morning Drive ever since. But residents of Hendricks County have been hearing his voice since 2008 when …
Read More »WYRZ Receives Plaque in Recognition for Supporting and Promoting Hendricks County Amateur Radio Emergency Service
WYRZ receives a plaque in recognition for supporting and promoting the Hendricks County Amateur Radio Emergency Service. Executive Director Shane Ray accepted the award on behalf of the 98.9FM, WYRZ in Brownsburg. The presentation took place at the Hendricks County Government Center on Monday October 2nd during a meeting of …
Read More »Thin Deck Overlay and Bridge Approach Slab Repair on I-465 NB on the West Side of Marion County Begin Tonight
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors announces lane restriction on I-465 on the west side of Marion County. Beginning on or after Wednesday, October 11, at 9 p.m. crews will restrict I-465 northbound over Big Eagle Creek and U.S. 136 to three lanes of traffic. …
Read More »500 Festival Miler Series Registration Open & Race Dates Announced
INDIANAPOLIS (October 11, 2023) – The 500 Festival announces today that registration is open for the 2024 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, and will return to Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis for the second year. The Miler Series features three running/walking events at three unique distances, three, six, and 10 miles. …
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