More than 80 percent of graduates from 13 Indiana public and private colleges say their education was worth the cost, according to the results of the first Gallup-Indiana Graduate Satisfaction Survey released today by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. With funding support from USA Funds, Gallup and the Commission, …
Read More »Be Heat and Sun Smart This Summer
HENDRICKS COUNTY – As sunny and hot days become more frequent, local public health officials remind everyone to protect themselves in the heat and sun. “Staying safe in the heat and sun isn’t hard, but it does take a little extra time and preparation,” says Robin Reyes, Environmental Health Specialist …
Read More »Governor Mike Pence Directs Flags Be Flown at Half-Staff Statewide for Victims of Orlando Terrorist Attack
Indianapolis – In accordance with a presidential proclamation issued this afternoon, Governor Mike Pence directs flags be flown at half-staff at state facilities statewide to honor the victims of Sunday’s terror attack in Orlando. Flags should be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, June 16. Governor Mike …
Read More »IMPD Homicide detectives arrest a 21-year-old man in connection with a June 2015 murder
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives have identified and arrested 21-year-old Tafari Clay of Indianapolis in connection with the shooting death of 33-year-old Hilary Acton of Clayton in June of 2015. After consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, the suspect was arrested for Murder, Felony Murder, Robbery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, …
Read More »Early Morning Crash Claims One Life on I-70
Indianapolis – Shortly after 2:00 Sunday morning police and emergency crews responded to a serious single vehicle crash on I-70 westbound on the ramp to Six Points Road northbound. Upon arrival, responders discovered a Green 2001 Honda Civic had rolled several times and both occupants were ejected. A male occupant, 21 …
Read More »Detectives with IMPD Homicide Unit investigate a shooting that killed one man
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Unit investigate after a man is shot and killed and another man is taken into custody for questioning. Just after 9:00 a.m., officers were sent to the 1100 block of Centennial Street reference a person shot. When officers arrived, they …
Read More »IMPD detectives investigate a shooting that left one man dead and two others wounded
– Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others wounded. Just after 12:00 a.m. this morning officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were sent to the 5700 block West Morris Street reference a person shot. When …
Read More »Traffic Stops Lead to OWI Arrests and Four Counts of Neglect in Miami County
Miami County – Recently, two separate traffic stops resulted in Amanda Adams, 28 , Lyons, IN and Rebecca Shaffer, 34, Peru, IN being arrested for two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (with a passenger under 18) and two counts for neglect of a dependent. Adams faces additional charges …
Read More »IMPD detectives arrest man in connection to May 2016 homicide
INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, detectives arrested 23-year-old Demarcus Poole on an arrest warrant for Armed Robbery, Reckless Homicide and Carrying a Handgun without a License. Poole is accused of shooting and killing 18-year-old Oscar Gonzalez on May 4, 2016, during a shootout in the 7100 block of …
Read More »Hoosier State Celebrates Increased Revenue, Customer Satisfaction, On-Time Performance
Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb today joined local and rail-industry leaders in Lafayette to celebrate improvements to the Hoosier State® passenger train, which operates four days per week between Indianapolis and Chicago. “The renewed Hoosier State is an asset for tourism and transportation,” said Lt. Governor Holcomb. “Since state and local …
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