INDIANAPOLIS – Struggling to file a tax return because an employer hasn’t sent out a W-2 or 1099? The pressure is on because tax day is less than six weeks away. Good thing the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has advice for those still waiting. First, Hoosiers should contact …
Read More »Sheriffs searching for 2020 Student Advisors for Youth Ranch
BRAZIL, IND. (March 4, 2020) – Sheriffs are searching for dozens of 2020 Student Advisors For Educating Tomorrow’s Youth (S.A.F.E.T.Y) Leaders for their Youth Ranch now under development for future law enforcement officers, at-risk kids, young witnesses and victims of crime. Middle school and high school students who have attended …
Read More »SBA Deadline is Approaching for Indiana Small Businesses to Apply for Working Capital Loans Due to Tornadoes, High Winds and Severe Storms
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Indiana that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations affected by tornadoes, high winds and severe storms on June 15 – 17, 2019. “Businesses that …
Read More »Reps. Banks and Rose Introduce Bill to Fix Loophole in GI Bill Benefits
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) and Rep. Max Rose (D-NY) introduced a piece of veterans legislation designed to fix a loophole in GI Bill benefits. The loophole was brought to their attention by the American Legion. Department of Defense statistics from 2017 show that 70-percent of new servicemembers still …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb names Plainfield Fire Chief Joel Thacker as Fire Marshal
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Plainfield Fire Chief Joel Thacker to serve as the Indiana state fire marshal. “Chief Thacker has risen through the ranks to bring 28 years of fire and emergency response experience to the position of Indiana fire marshal,” Gov. Holcomb …
Read More »Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-65 Near Remington
REMINGTON- This afternoon at 2:00 p.m. (CDT), a multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-65 in the northbound lanes at mile-marker 198. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Kurtis Jones shows that several semis were traveling northbound when a strong gust of wind blew across the interstate from the west, resulting in a trailer …
Read More »**CANCELLED** – A Silver Alert has been declared for missing Camby teen
Paris Christine Stabler-Day UPDATE – Paris Christine Stabler-Day has been found safe. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Paris Christine Stabler-Day, a 15 year old white female, 5 feet 4 inches, 120 pounds, blonde hair with blue eyes. Paris was last seen wearing a white sweat …
Read More »Central Indiana Community Foundation Donates $35,000 to Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, March 2, 2020) — The Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) today made a significant donation to the Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation in the amount of $35,000. CICF has been a crucial partner in helping the Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation become operational. The Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation is headquartered at the …
Read More »IndyGo continues to offer free rides to IPS students during school bus driver shortage
INDIANAPOLIS (March 2, 2020)—Today IndyGo announced it would continue to offer youth under the age of 18 free rides on regular transit routes on Tuesday, March 3 in light of the Indianapolis Public Schools bus driver shortage. “IndyGo’s partnership with IPS has helped increase mobility for high schoolers in the city,” …
Read More »Hendricks County natives gain experience at the Statehouse
STATEHOUSE (March 2, 2020) – Hendricks County natives Mariah Dragonette and Lucas Smith are gaining experience as interns with the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2020 legislative session. Hendricks County natives Lucas Smith (left) and Mariah Dragonette (right) join State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) (center) in the House Chamber …
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