(Indianapolis, IN)-The Indiana State Police is investigating a fatal crash which occurred last night on Indianapolis’ east side where a pedestrian was struck by an unknown vehicle which then left the scene. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Christian Guerra Beltran indicated at approximately 9:35 p.m., a male identified as Brendan Blue …
Read More »Indiana High School Students Can Complete Credentials & Certificates for Free This Summer
INDIANAPOLIS — For the second consecutive summer, thousands of Indiana high school students will have the opportunity to accelerate the completion of a high-quality credential, including the Indiana College Core, an associate degree, or a career and technical education (CTE) certificate, for free through Crossing the Finish Line. The initiative …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds Hoosiers to choose carefully when giving to charities
As part of Attorney General Todd Rokita’s continuing efforts to protect Hoosier consumers from scams and in celebration of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Rokita reminds Hoosiers to be mindful of their charitable giving. “Hoosiers are generous. Yet as they look for opportunities to help the less fortunate and …
Read More »Small Business Partnership Growing Support for Indiana Agribusinesses
INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2022) – The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD), Purdue Extension, and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) today announced a partnership to launch the Agribusiness Initiative. The Indiana SBDC Agribusiness Initiative offers Hoosier small businesses and entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector …
Read More »Secretary of State’s Catalytic Converter Bill Signed into Law
INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan’s legislation, regulating the transaction of catalytic converters was signed into law by Governor Eric J. Holcomb Monday. “Every day Hoosiers’ vehicles across our state are targeted by thieves looking to make a quick buck by cutting out catalytic converters,” …
Read More »Plainfield Police Asks for Public’s Help in Bank Robbery Investigation
On Monday, March 7, 2022, Plainfield officers responded to Huntington Bank located at 2110 Stafford Rd. on a reported bank robbery. The preliminary information provided to officers was that one adult suspect described as a black male wearing a white hoody, dark pants, dark baseball cap, with acne scars on …
Read More »Avon Indiana receiving over $10 million dollars for road enhancements and roundabout creation
Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) Executive Director Anna Gremling will deliver an oversized check representing $10,693,700 in federal funds to Avon Town Council leaders at the beginning of the Council’s March 10 meeting, starting at 7:00 pm at Avon Town Hall (6570 E US Highway 36, Avon IN 46123). The …
Read More »Consumer Alert: Attorney General Todd Rokita warns against home improvement scammers; partners with Indiana Builders Association
As we move into spring, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects around the house. Home improvement projects can bring added comfort as well as value to your home. Whether you are making improvements such as replacing windows and doors, adding a home office, …
Read More »Lt. Gov. Crouch, Treasurer Mitchell and IAC celebrate 2022 Hoosier Women Artists
STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2022) – Recently, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Arts Commission hosted a reception to celebrate the 2022 Hoosier Women Artists exhibition at the Statehouse. “It brings me joy to see the return of the Hoosier Women Artist exhibition,” Crouch said. “We received so …
Read More »Behning: Helping students recover from learning loss
While Hoosiers have largely shaken off negative effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, too many of our K-12 students are still behind in school after many switched to virtual or hybrid instruction during the public health emergency. In Indiana, only 22% of low-income students (those on free and reduced lunch) passed …
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