Sept 7, 2017–INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announcement that Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD) Interim-Director Britni Saunders will become INSPD Director effective Sept. 11, 2017. Saunders replaces Brandye Hendrickson, who left the department in July to become deputy administrator with the Federal Highway Administration. “Britni is an …
Read More »Plainfield Clerk-Treasurer Wesley Bennett to be state’s next DLGF commissioner
INDIANAPOLIS (August 18, 2017) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that Plainfield Clerk-Treasurer Wesley Bennett will serve as commissioner of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) beginning Sept. 5. Current DLGF Commissioner Courtney Schaafsma has been nominated by Indiana Office of Management and Budget Director Micah Vincent to …
Read More »West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Hendricks County
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Public health officials from the Hendricks County Health Department continue to encourage county residents to protect themselves from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases after multiple mosquito pool samples have tested positive for the virus. “It’s important to remember that we’re in the peak West Nile …
Read More »AMBER Alert issued in connection with Brownsburg shooting
The Brownsburg Police Department is investigating the abduction of three children from Indianapolis, Indiana. Johnson Garcia is a 2 year old Hispanic male, 2 feet 11 inches, 33 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Christhian Garcia is a 5 year old Hispanic male, 3 feet 7 inches tall, 40 …
Read More »Marion County Sherriff asks public not to call 911 with fireworks complaints
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 …
Read More »IMPD homicide detectives investigate the circumstances of a deadly shooting on the Indianapolis’ northwest side
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, …
Read More »IMPD SWAT Negotiators secure the release of hostage and the peaceful surrender of the suspect
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 …
Read More »Homicide detectives investigate after a body was recovered on city’s north side
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 …
Read More »Donnelly Statement on Anthem and MDWise Leaving Indiana Health Insurance Marketplace
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 …
Read More »Rokita: Obamacare Forces 29,000 Hoosiers Off their Healthcare Plan
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 …
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