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 …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is releasing a construction schedule for this weekend on I-65 NB.  Below is a breakdown of the planned lane closures through Monday, May 13. Please reference the attached map for the different segments. Wednesday, May 8 Crews will be out marking and preparing for …

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) celebrates the Month of May with a visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) for the INDYCAR Grand Prix. History on Wheels, a 53-foot double expandable semi-trailer and state-of-the-art traveling exhibit, will be free and open to the public, May 10 and 11, inside the …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Danny Lopez will leave his post as chairman of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. Commissioner of Higher Education Teresa Lubbers will serve as the interim chair and P.J. McGrew, the cabinet’s director of policy, will become the executive director. “Developing a skilled and …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 6, 2019) — Today is Primary Election Day and Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding Hoosiers to vote in the May 7 Municipal Primary Election. Cities and towns around the state will hold primary elections on today and Hoosiers can go to www.indianavoters.com to look up …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education today increased the number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Certified schools in Indiana. This brings the total number of Indiana STEM Certified schools to 78. “An education built upon science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is vital for academic success and life …

RUSHVILLE, Ind. (May 6, 2019) – Cormo USA Inc., which utilizes technology to turn corn field waste into sustainable products, announced plans today to establish operations in Rushville, creating up to 250 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2023.  “Indiana’s economy is increasingly global, and we are excited to …

Delphi-Since the news briefing on April 22, 2019, the Multi-Agency Task Force has received over 2,200 emails, 400 calls and an additional 135 calls and or walk-ins to local police departments and state police posts around the state.  The total amount since the inception of the email and tip line …

INDIANAPOLIS – Just after 7:00 p.m. on May 5, 2019,  officers with The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were attempting to apprehend a shoplifter from the Lowes located in the area of 25th and Post Road in Indianapolis Indiana.   During a physical struggle with the suspect an officer was shot.  …