INDIANAPOLIS (October 21, 2016) – Indiana’s unemployment rate remained at 4.5 percent as the national unemployment rate ticked up 0.1 percent to 5 percent in September. Indiana’s labor force, a measure of Hoosiers employed or seeking employment, has increased by 75,566 since January of this year while total employment has increased by 75,425 during …
Read More »The Revitalization of Speedway’s Main Street Takes Top Honors at Indy Chamber Awards
INDIANAPOLIS – (October 20, 2016) The revitalization of Speedway’s Main Street submitted by the Town of Speedway received the highest honor of the Monumental Award tonight at the Indy Chamber’s annual Monumental Awards gala. The premier awards ceremony, organized with assistance from the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), honored the …
Read More »Secretary Lawson’s Statement on Protecting Hoosier Voters
INDIANAPOLIS (October 20, 2016) – “Voters have been contacting my office for nearly two weeks. They have stated specifically that their date of birth or first name on their voter registration was changed without their knowledge. As Indiana’s Chief Elections Officer, I have a duty to ensure these voters are …
Read More »I-65 Northbound will have One Lane Closed Overnight in Boone County Next Week
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation will have the right lane closed on I-65 northbound at the 141 mile marker on Sunday, October 23 from 9 p.m. until approximately 6 a.m. Our INDOT crews will be patching and paving this one half mile stretch on the interstate …
Read More »IMPD Captain honored for contributions to police profession
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Captain Brian Nanavaty was recognized at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Foundation’s 10th Annual Gala Sat., Oct. 15 in San Diego, CA. The event honors officers who have made significant sacrifices and/or contributions to the law enforcement profession. Each year the awards …
Read More »One arrested in incident related to officer involved shooting
INDIANAPOLIS – The injured suspect or suspect who was shot by police Tuesday is identified as 50-year-old Gerald Cole, and his brother, who was the original theft suspect and was not injured, is identified as 39-year-old Stephen Cole both of Indianapolis. The injured suspect remains at the hospital recovering from what are believed to …
Read More »Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of a Fugitive Wanted for Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Crash
Indianapolis, IN – A traffic stop on I-69 Tuesday morning, October 18th, led to the arrest of an Indianapolis man, wanted for leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Master Trooper Troy Sunier was patrolling the area of 96th Street and I-69 when he observed a black 2001 Ford Crown Victoria entering the ramp …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Seeking Submissions for 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
DANVILLE, IN (Oct. 20, 2016) – Visit Hendricks County’s popular Holiday Gift Guide will return this holiday season, but organizers need your help finding unique gifts in Hendricks County to fill it. The One-of-a-Kind Finds Holiday Gift Guide will kick off its fourth year showcasing gift ideas for men, women …
Read More »New Albany Security & Loss Prevention Company Adding Distribution Center
New Albany – FireKing Security Group, a security and loss protection company, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, constructing a new distribution center that will create up to 50 new jobs by 2020. “FireKing is a true Indiana success story,” said Governor Mike Pence. “After launching in …
Read More »Fiery Semi Crash Claims the Life of One Person on I-74
Indianapolis, IN – Wednesday afternoon at approximately 10:30 a.m.. emergency crews responded to I-74 eastbound near the 98 mile marker for reports of a large semi fire. Upon arrival crews found a semi tractor trailer in the ditch fully engulfed in flames. The Indianapolis Fire Department worked quickly to extinguish the …
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