INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2019) – The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which is a program of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), honored 14 small businesses today for their work to help grow Indiana’s economy and strengthen communities across the state.  “With more than 512,000 companies employing 1.2 million Hoosiers, …

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call to action to neighborhoods, community groups and individuals ahead of the Indianapolis Bicentennial. IHS is seeking new historical resources about the city to be included in its Indianapolis History Collecting Initiative, generously supported by a $100,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2019) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs kicked off a series of six regional conferences in Madison, Ind. “By encouraging communities to join their neighboring regions, we are furthering the message that working collaboratively is the best practice …

INDIANAPOLIS, May 9, 2019 – The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is hosting two Community Forums in Indianapolis to better understand the needs of the community and reach more residents affected by the disease. The public is invited to come together to ask questions about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, …

This month Indianapolis Metropolitan, State, Speedway, Beech Grove, Lawrence, Cumberland, Airport and Indiana University Police will join law-enforcement agencies across the nation to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for Click It or Ticket. Multiple weeks of highly visible patrols will be watching for unrestrained passengers in cars and trucks, both …

Lizton, IN – A 20 year old Lebanon man was killed this evening while conducting a roadside repair on a disabled truck along I-74. Just after 5:00 p.m. emergency crews were called to the scene of a very serious crash on I-74 eastbound near SR 39 in Hendricks County. The …

Vigo County – At approximately 5:50 p.m., on May 7, 2019, Trooper Stump was patrolling near 1st Street and Canal Street when he stopped a Chrysler minivan for failing to wear a seat belt.  The driver was identified as Kenneth A. Calvert, 36, of Terre Haute.  A driver’s license check …

Indianapolis, IN – Last night just before 11:00 Senior Trooper Joel Flores pulled a car over for running a stop sign on Breen Drive at east 38th Street. The vehicle was found to be stolen, the driver was wanted on six active arrest warrants and drugs were located in the vehicle.  …

Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), introduced legislation that would establish a Child Safety Account (CSA) program for students facing safety issues at school. These accounts could be used for alternative education options so that no student would be forced to attend school in an unsafe environment. While the federal government …

INDIANAPOLIS – Work will begin this week on I-465 on the northwest side.  Contractors will be working overnight from Wednesday, May 8 to Sunday, May 12.  This week, they will be patching areas on I-465 from 71st street to U.S. 31. While they are working, three lanes will be closed from …