Putnam County—This afternoon at 2:00, an Indiana State Police trooper from the Putnamville Post, stopped a 2016 Toyota four-door sedan for unsafe lane movement on eastbound Interstate 70 near the 36 mile-marker. Information gathered during the stop led to a search of the vehicle. Luggage in the rear seat contained …
Read More »Indiana State Police Department’s K9 Apache to get body armor
Indiana State Police Department’s K9 Apache will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Apache’s vest is sponsored by Chive on Indiana and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by the members of Chive on …
Read More »INDOT Hosting Meetings to Update Public on ADA Transition Plan
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced two upcoming public meetings to discuss INDOT’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan. Members of the ADA Community Advisory Working Group and the public will have the opportunity to provide information and recommendations regarding INDOT’s ADA Transition Plan and provide input …
Read More »Donnelly Renews Call for Bipartisan Action on Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly renewed his call for bipartisan action on infrastructure, as President Trump announced his plan today. Donnelly last week introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that Indiana receives a fair share of federal highway funding. Currently, each state is guaranteed a return of at least …
Read More »IMPD Chief Bryan Roach attends Crime Fighters Leadership Conference hosted by LAPD
INDIANAPOLIS – Last week, IMPD Chief Bryan Roach and Deputy Chief Chris Bailey joined senior police and federal law enforcement officials from across the country in Los Angeles for the annual Crime Fighters Leadership Conference. Each year, the conference highlights innovative crime fighting strategies and community-based initiatives to improve public …
Read More »21 Brownsburg Bulldogs Sign Letters of Intent at Winter Signing Event
Twenty-one Brownsburg High School seniors celebrated their college decision and signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These student-athletes gathered with family, friends and coaches at Brownsburg High School’s Winter Signing Day, February 7th. Brownsburg’s Antrez Baker will continue his …
Read More »Nationally-ranked startup accelerator comes to Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 12, 2018) – gener8tor, a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups, announced plans today to expand its gBETA program to Indianapolis, helping launch five early-stage companies located in Indiana. Through the gBETA Indy program, five Indiana startups will participate in a free, seven-week program hosted by …
Read More »Crash Investigation in Tippecanoe County Puts Driver In Jail
Tippecanoe County-Sunday at approximately 7:29 a.m. on I-65 southbound near the 178 mile marker (that is near the SR 43 /178 exit), a trooper on patrol comes across a vehicle hung up on the cable barriers and ends up taking the driver to jail on criminal charges. Trooper Tyler Stinson …
Read More »Trooper Escapes Injury in Crash While Responding to Call
The Indiana State Police are investigating a crash involving a trooper from the Indianapolis Post. The crash happened shortly after 11:00 p.m. Friday evening on Kentucky Avenue near the intersection of Mann Road on the southwest side of Indianapolis. The trooper’s car was struck by another vehicle while he was …
Read More »Pittsboro resident builds certified Energy Efficient Home
Pittsboro – Pittsboro resident and the host of WYRZ’s “Joyful Sounds” Rob Green has one of the few homes in Hendricks County that is “certified” as an Energy Efficient Home. That Touchstone Energy certification came from Hendricks Power Cooperative yesterday at the Green’s home. According to Hendricks Power Cooperative, there …
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