WEST CENTRAL, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation Crawfordsville District will have a full call-out of 145 yellow salt trucks deployed tonight at midnight to begin plowing and treating our roadways. INDOT reminds motorists to be cautious while traveling during this upcoming winter weather. The National Weather Service has …
Read More »As winter weather moves in so does the increase in the risk for fires
The Brownsburg Fire Territory is preparing for this weekends weather. With the challenges of extremely cold weather we have an increase in fires. We encourage you to pay special attention space heaters keeping them 3 feet away from surroundings. Fireplace ashes should be removed and placed outside. Have working smoke …
Read More »Indianapolis Area Troopers Preparing for Winter Weather and Removing Abandoned Vehicles
Indianapolis, IN -The Indiana State Police in Indianapolis will begin clearing abandoned vehicles from Interstates, State Roads and U.S. Highways in advance of the approaching weather system forecast for this weekend. According to District Commander Lieutenant Jeffrey Payne the plan is to begin removing vehicles left along the roadside Friday January …
Read More »Danville team among those announced for the 10th Annual Indiana Supportive Housing Institute
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) announced today the six teams that will be participating in the 2019 Indiana Supportive Housing Institute. These teams will each establish a plan to create a supportive housing development serving either homeless veterans or individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. “Now in its 10th year, the Institute continues to be a great opportunity for organizations to develop detailed, …
Read More »Indiana Lands Commercial Aviation Conference: Routes Americas 2020
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 17, 2019) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett joined other state and city officials, along with Indiana airport executives today to announce that the state has secured another successful bid and been selected to host the Routes Americas conference in February 2020. “This is …
Read More »Annual Homeless Count Needs Hoosier Support
INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, January 23rd the Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care will conduct the 2019 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count in Indiana. Under the direction of local coordinators, hundreds of volunteers from around the state will conduct the count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals on this day. This undertaking requires intense local collaboration among numerous agencies, shelters and nonprofits. Most …
Read More »Crouch announces 19 rural communities to receive $10M
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 17, 2019) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch along with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that 19 rural communities received more than $10.8 million in federal grant funding. “It is important we are recognizing the impact rural communities have on our economic future. We …
Read More »Indiana to extend services for older foster youth
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 16, 2019) – The Indiana Department of Child Services is using federal dollars to expand services for older youth up to age 23. Gov. Eric Holcomb and the agency’s federal partner – the Children’s Bureau – recently signed a certification allowing the state to tap into federal John H. …
Read More »IndyGo Recognized Nationally for Strong Security Program
INDIANAPOLIS (January 15, 2019) – Recognizing IndyGo’s commitment to rider safety and security, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded IndyGo its “Gold Standard” security rating. The Gold Standard is the highest rating given through the Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement (BASE) program, a voluntary assessment that includes a review …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb’s 3rd State of the State highlights teacher pay, workforce progress in 2019
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb on Tuesday delivered his 2019 State of the State address to a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly. While maintaining his focus on five key pillars, the governor’s remarks highlighted his commitment to improving teacher pay and developing a skilled, ready workforce. “Making …
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