INDIANAPOLIS (August 11, 2016) – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) recently awarded nearly $400,000 in Innovative Work-and-Learn Grant funds to the Indiana Regional Works Councils (IRWC). The program was created to foster innovative work-and-learn models that connect youth and young adults to high-wage, high-demand employment opportunities in the state. “Work-and-learn …
Read More »Duke Energy Indiana Awards Scholarship to Hendricks County Senior
Avon, IN- Duke Energy Indiana has chosen Jacob Morris of Plainfield High School for the company’s 2016 Technical Trade Scholarship. Duke Energy Indiana Government and Community Relations Manager Steve Bahr presented the scholarship to Morris at the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) offices. HCCF holds and administrates the scholarship fund. The $2,500 …
Read More »Higher Ed Commission, Indiana INTERNnet Announce Changes to State’s Work-Study Program
Starting this fall, more Hoosiers will be able to earn money for resume-building internship experiences through the EARN Indiana program. EARN Indiana is the state’s work-study program, which provides funding and other support for income-eligible Hoosier college students with paid internships. The program will expand eligibility this fall to include …
Read More »INARMS seeks mental health, substance abuse and criminal justice professionals to discuss solutions
Indianapolis (August 8, 2016) – September is National Recovery Month in the United States, which celebrates the successes of living life in recovery from mental illness and addiction. During the month, Indiana holds many key events focusing on raising awareness about mental illness/addiction, celebrating healthy recovery and learning how to …
Read More »Hoosier-Grown Trailer Manufacturer Expanding in Elkhart County
Indianapolis – inTech Trailers, a custom aluminum trailer manufacturer, announced plans to expand its operations in Indiana, creating up to 60 new high-wage jobs. “Look at the intersection of manufacturing and motorsports, and you’ll find inTech Trailers,” said Governor Mike Pence. “inTech Trailers is an Indiana homegrown success story, launching …
Read More »Taylor announces bias motivated hate crime proposal
INDIANAPOLIS—State Senator Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) announced Tuesday that he would once again file legislation to remedy the glaring absence of clear bias motivated hate crime language in Indiana statute. The legislation would add a new aggravating circumstance to increase a sentence when a crime targets a victim due to certain …
Read More »Quick action by citizens help IMPD officers make apprehension of Robbery suspect
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Robbery detectives arrest suspect who allegedly robbed a gas station on the city’s east side. Just before 9 a.m. on 08/03/2016, IMPD officers were dispatched to the Shell gas station in the 8500 block of E Washington St. on the report of a …
Read More »Officers arrest two robbery suspects after they attack a store clerk possibly breaking his nose
INDIANAPOLIS – Officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to the 4200 block of East New York Street (Liquor Barn) reference a possible robbery in progress. When the officers arrived, they found a male subject leaving the store with a box in his hand. The man is seen …
Read More »Detectives make an arrest in shooting that left one man dead on the city’s east side
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives make an arrest in Monday night shooting that left one man dead on the city’s east side. Just 8:00 p.m. officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to the 6500 block of East 25th Street reference a person shot. Officers observed a silver vehicle …
Read More »IMPD investigates after a man is shot and later dies at the hospital during surgery
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), homicide detectives, are investigating after a man is shot and later dies at the hospital. Just after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of West 29th Street reference a person shot. When officers arrived they found 27-year-old Cullen …
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