Brian Scott

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Ramp closure schedule revised on I-65 in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the updated schedule for ramp closures on I-65 in Boone County. Below is the following schedule for resurfacing the ramps at Exit 130 and Exit 133, weather permitting: • I-65 southbound exit ramp to Whitestown Parkway closing Friday, August 2 from …

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Gov. Holcomb Announces Governor’s Fellows

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced three young people to serve as the 2019-2020 Governor’s Fellows. The Governor’s Fellowship is a highly selective, year-long program for recent graduates who have an interest in state government service. Fellows are full-time paid employees who work in various state agencies on a …

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New Indiana Laws for Back to School

Many schools have started the new academic calendar, making this the first school year under the new state budget passed by the Indiana General Assembly. In the budget, the General Assembly increased K-12 support by $763 million, including a $20 million increase for school safety grants. During the 2019 legislative …

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IndyGo Releases Final Red Line Emergency Operations Plan

INDIANAPOLIS (July 31, 2019) – IndyGo today released the final emergency operations plan for the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit line. The plan includes new protocols to allow emergency personnel complete access to neighborhoods and residents after the Red Line begins operation on September 1.  The plan was developed in collaboration …

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Conservation Effort to Benefit Pollinators

 Indiana is partnering with seven other states in an effort to boost conservation benefits that focus on monarch butterflies and other wildlife. The multi-state Regional Conservation Stewardship Program encourages landowners to establish monarch-friendly plantings along with other enhancements to control brush and weeds and protect them from pesticides; and improving …

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Crash on I-70 near Plainfield Claims Two Lives

Plainfield, IN – A two vehicle crash claimed two lives this afternoon. Just after 2:15 p.m. emergency crews were called to the eastbound lanes of I-70 near the exit for SR 267 for a serious crash. Upon arrival, first responders found a heavily damaged full size van with two occupants had …

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I-465 to close for 15 days on the Southeast side

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close a portion of I-465 on the Southeast side for 15 days.  I-465 EB/NB will be closed from I-65 to I-70 on the Southeast side. The first closure will begin on August 9 and run through August 24.  After the Labor Day …

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Plan Ahead: Find alternate routes ahead of Gen Con

INDIANAPOLIS – INDOT is encouraging drivers to think about alternate routes as Gen Con heads into the city this week.  Gen Con is expected to bring in around 65,000 people to the city this week. I-70 EB and WB is closed from I-465 to the South Split until Monday, August 5.  …

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