Each year, the Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest weekends for dispatchers in the Marion County Sheriff’s 911 Center. Unless people are injured, or property is damaged by fireworks, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatchers request that citizens call the non-emergency telephone line, 317-327-3811, to report …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives investigate a deadly shooting on the city’s northwest side. On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, just after 12:00 p.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were sent to the 6600 block of Hollow Run Drive reference a person down. When officers arrived, …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) SWAT Negotiators responded to hostage situation on the city’s west side and negotiate the release of the hostage and peaceful surrender of the suspect after a nearly four-hour standoff. Just after 4:45 p.m. on 06/21/2017, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives continue to investigate after a body was found on the city’s north side. On Tuesday, June 20, 2017, just after 12:00 p.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 5300 block of E. 43rd St reference an investigation …

  Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after insurers Anthem and MDWise announced today that it will leave Indiana’s individual health exchange marketplace. Today is the deadline for insurers to submit their proposed health care rates to the Indiana Department of Insurance for the coming …

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Todd Rokita released the following statement after the announcement that more than 29,000 Hoosiers will lose their coverage or be forced to find a new plan next year because of Obamacare. MDWise and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are both leaving the Indiana individual marketplace because of Obamacare …

AVON, IN—(JUNE 21, 2017) ACSC Superintendent Dr. Maggie Hoernemann was pleased to honor the Avon Board of School Trustees for being recognized as a Master School Board by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) for the 11th time. This program recognizes officially seated board members for their dedication to continuous …

STATEHOUSE (June 13, 2017) — The Indiana State Budget Committee today approved nearly $2 million for the Excellence in Performance Grant program, according to State Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) and State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville).   “Funds provided under this grant are specifically awarded to highly effective teachers in Title I …

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Rokita released the following statement after sending Veterans Administration (VA) Reforms to President Trump to sign. “The VA is an important institution that helps our veterans, but we can’t let it lose sight of this mission. We need to keep our promises to our veterans. By getting this …

PLAINFIELD, Ind. (June 13, 2017) – UPS (NYSE: UPS), the world’s largest package delivery company, announced plans today to expand its operations in central Indiana, building a new, state-of-the-art hub in Plainfield. As part of its growth plans, the company plans to create up to 578 new, high-wage jobs by …