The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm expected to impact all regions of the state over the next 2-3 days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings for areas north of I-70 from 7 a.m. Wednesday morning to 1 a.m. Friday morning …
Read More »IMPD Detectives Arrest Man For Recent Homicide
INDIANAPOLIS-On Monday, January 31, 2022 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrested 19-year-old Anthony Rhea for his alleged involvement in a homicide. On Thursday, January 27, 2022, just after 2:30 p.m., IMPD Northwest District officers were dispatched to W. 38th Street & N. White River Pkwy E. Drive, reference a person shot. …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov as part of national event
Acknowledging February 1 as National Unclaimed Property Day, Attorney General Todd Rokita today invited Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to see if they have any money waiting. “My office is committed to serving Hoosiers and protecting their individual liberty,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Holding unclaimed property …
Read More »2021: Fifth Consecutive Record-Breaking Year for Economic Development, New Strategic Plan to Guide Efforts
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 31, 2022) – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers today announced the end of a fifth consecutive record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana. Nearly 300 companies committed to locate and expand in Indiana, investing more than $8.7 billion in their operations, a 56% increase …
Read More »I-65 southbound traffic shift onto temporary lanes starting today
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – Starting, January 31, traffic heading from I-65 southbound to I-70 eastbound will be redirected to the new bridge over Lewis Street using newly constructed temporary lanes. These temporary lanes will allow construction crews to continue pile driving, bridge demolition, and paving as work on the North …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Launches Statewide COVID-19 Relief School Spending Dashboard
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today launched a statewide COVID-19 relief school spending dashboard. The dashboard reflects COVID-19 federal relief grant fund reimbursements as part of schools’ locally-developed spending plans, which are focused on improving student learning.“Empowered by historic levels of state and federal education funding, schools …
Read More »Modern Rockville Road project update: Design to be recommended this summer ahead of public hearing
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 31, 2022) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advancing the environmental study for the Modern Rockville Road project and expects to recommend an updated design option this summer. The Modern Rockville Road project includes nearly three miles of U.S. 36/Rockville Road in Marion County between Raceway …
Read More »Indianapolis Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Minors
Parke County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on July 28, 2021, after receiving information from the Vermillion County Department of Child Services concerning allegations of sexual misconduct with two females, under the age of 16. The investigation revealed that Jacob Stone, age 22, of Indianapolis, Indiana, had …
Read More »Purdue University study shows On My Way Pre-K children outperform peers well into elementary school
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today released the results of two studies that show children who attend On My Way Pre-K are better prepared for school and that the benefits continue well into elementary school. “The studies show that Indiana’s investment in high-quality early education for the …
Read More »Registration open for Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives Mental Health Workshops
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 31, 2022) — Untreated or ignored stress and mental health issues in rural areas impact quality of life, economic development and lives of farmers, the agriculture workforce and rural families. To raise awareness and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the agriculture industry the Healthy Minds, Healthy …
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