WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today praised the passage of his amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act that would grant an exemption to the proposed ban on transporting lithium batteries via passenger aircraft. The amendment was offered by Coats and Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.). “Many Hoosiers …
Read More »Failure to Yield Results in Vigo County Crash
Vigo County—At 12:44 this afternoon, Indiana State Police, New Goshen Fire/Rescue, and Riley Fire EMS all responded to the northbound lanes of State Road 63 at Durkees Ferry Road for a two-vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a maroon 2003 Pontiac, driven by 19-year-old Jasmine Wesley of Paris, Illinois was eastbound …
Read More »IMPD arrests Park Ranger for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated
INDIANAPOLIS – On Sunday, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to several 911 calls about a reckless driver in the area of Rockville Road and Raceway Road on the west side of Indianapolis. When the first officer arrived, he encountered several people standing around a gray car stopped in …
Read More »Public Safety Telecommunications Week is April 10 – 16, 2016
Indianapolis, IN – Public Safety Telecommunications Week originated in California in 1981 and was nationally recognized by an act of the United States Congress in 1991. In Indiana, Public Safety Telecommunications Week has been recognized state wide since 1999, most commonly by a proclamation from Indiana’s Governor. Public Safety Telecommunications …
Read More »National Work Zone Awareness Week
Indianapolis, IN- In an effort to increase safety awareness in construction zones, this week, April 11th – 15th, 2016, has been declared National Work Zone Awareness Week. Each year police investigate dozens of work zone crashes in Indiana, several which result in injuries. Throughout the state you will see enhanced enforcement efforts …
Read More »IMPD Arrests Two Men for Alleged Involved in a Robbery of the Circle K Gas Station on East Washington Street
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Robbery detectives arrested two suspects after an alleged attempted robbery at an east side gas station. On Sunday, April 10, at approximately 10:01 a.m., IMPD officers were dispatched to the Circle K gas station in the 6700 block of East Washington Street on …
Read More »Work Zone Awareness Week Brings Attention to Safe Driving Near Construction
Work Zone Awareness Week in Indiana is April 11-15, 2016, which marks the ceremonial start to highway construction season and seeks to increase public awareness of motorist and worker safety. In order to take care of our existing highways and bridges and aggressively build for the future, the Indiana Department …
Read More »Indiana Food Scrap Initiative Launches to Reduce Food Waste
INDIANAPOLIS (April 11, 2016) -The Indiana Recycling Coalition (IRC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new multi-stakeholder initiative designed to reduce food waste in Indiana. The Indiana Food Scrap Initiative (IFSI) will explore the issues that cause food waste and will work to divert as much food from …
Read More »AT&T is Hiring for More Than 50 Jobs in Indiana
indianapolis, April 11, 2016 — AT&T* is looking to fill more than 50 jobs in Indiana. Those interested in applying for Mobility Sales Specialist positions can attend open house/hiring events in the Indianapolis area as follows: North side: Noblesville, Tues., April 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 13901 Town Center …
Read More »Shots fired at IMPD officer during Friday pursuit
INDIANAPOLIS– Detectives continue their investigation into a pursuit, in which shots were fired at an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police (IMPD) officer. During this entire incident, no shots were fired by any IMPD officer. On April 8th, 2016 at approximately 9:08 P.M., an IMPD officer was at the Speedway gas station at …
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