Brian Scott

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Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is winding down the construction season. This weekend, contractors will be out in four different work zones in Marion County.  INDOT wants to remind drivers to pay attention and slow down in work zones. Plan ahead and find alternate routes.  Some work is weather …

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IndyGo Prepares for the Winter Season with Travel Tips for Passengers

INDIANAPOLIS (November 14, 2019) – As the winter weather continues, IndyGo operations on the Red Line will prioritize the rider experience by giving door control to customers. During warmer temperatures, operators open all station-side doors for speedy boarding.  To maintain comfortable temperatures inside the bus, doors will remain closed unless a passenger …

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Superintendent McCormick Releases 2020 Legislative Priorities

INDIANAPOLIS – State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick today released her 2020 legislative priorities for the Indiana Department of Education. Student Learning, School Improvement, and Operational Effectiveness continue to be a central focus of Dr. McCormick and the Department, as evidenced in her 2020 legislative priorities. “Our 2020 legislative priorities build …

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Two Vehicle Crash Along I-465 Claims a Man’s Life

Indianapolis, IN – At approximately 5:11 Wednesday morning emergency crews were called to the area of I-465 southbound near Washington Street on the city’s west side for reports of a serious crash. 911 callers were reporting one person was seriously injured and a bystander was performing CPR. When first responders arrived …

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Dugger Man Arrested for Sexual Battery

Sullivan County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on August 13, 2019, after receiving information from the Dugger Town Marshall concerning allegations of physical and sexual battery, as well as strangulation.   The investigation revealed that  William T. Smith, age 20, of Dugger, IN, on two separate occasions, had allegedly …

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State conservation program awards more than $1,000,000 in funds

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 6, 2019) — The State Soil Conservation Board awarded more than $1,000,000 in funds today to the Clean Water Indiana Program. This is a conservation match funding program that supports reducing pollutants in Indiana’s waterways through Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other conservation groups. “The funds provided …

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