On Sunday, February 27, 2022, shortly after 10:00 pm, an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) was shot and an officer-involved shooting occurred in the alley north of 1600 Woodlawn Avenue. The information provided is preliminary and subject to change. Shortly after 10:00 pm, IMPD Southeast District officers responded …
Read More »Ohio Street closing tomorrow
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – Starting tomorrow, weather permitting, Ohio Street will close under I-65 between College Avenue and New York Street to allow for structure demolition, pile driving operations, and drainage installation. This closure is anticipated to continue through March 20. Eastbound traffic will be detoured to New York Street …
Read More »Indiana State Police Cracking Down on Impaired and Aggressive Driving
Indiana State Police will be stepping up patrols to help curb dangerous and aggressive driving. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday, Feb. 25, through Monday, March 21. The safety initiative is designed to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities and to promote safe driving around St. Patrick’s Day and the …
Read More »Take Action: Russian invasion could have cyber implications on local government
In light of the Russian military attack on Ukraine, the global threat of cybersecurity risks also are on the rise, both on the international and local level. The military action already has been accompanied by cyber attacks on the Ukrainian government and critical infrastructure organizations. While there are no specific …
Read More »Indiana State Police Accepting Applications for Museum Collections Manager
(Indianapolis, IN)-The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the position of Museum Collections Manager. This position serves as a member of the Public Information Office who oversees the care and preservation of the historical collection of the Indiana State Police Museum located in Indianapolis. Primary responsibilities include but are …
Read More »Big Walnut Watershed property owners may be eligible for grant
Property owners in the Big Walnut Watershed may be eligible for up to 75 percent reimbursement from cost-share funds for practices meeting Section 319 grant requirements. Eligible best management practices cover agricultural operations and homeowners. Financial and technical assistance can combine with these clean water grants. Top priority practices range …
Read More »Avon Nova Award Winner Chelsea Neiswinger
The February 2022 Avon Nova award winner is a Chelsea Nieswinger. Chelsea, and her husband Brad have lived in Avon Indiana since 2017 with their 7-year-old son Owen, and 4 year old son Emmett. She currently owns and operates her online media company from her home, which means she is …
Read More »Rep. Steuerwald: Local graduates gain experience interning at the Statehouse
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2022) – Hendricks County residents Avery Meyer and Vanesa Reyes are gaining experience as interns with State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2022 legislative session. Avery Meyer, State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) and Vanesa Reyes Meyer, …
Read More »Register for Becoming an Outdoors Woman
The annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop is April 29 to May 1 at Ross Camp in West Lafayette. The workshop is open to women ages 18 and older and limited to 85 participants.The program is designed for women to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Participants will …
Read More »Madison Avenue to close Sunday to replace bridge over I-465
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 25, 2022) – The South Madison Avenue bridge over I-465 is scheduled to close Sunday evening, Feb. 27, for demolition and replacement. This is a long-term closure that is expected to last just over six months. The Madison Avenue detour will follow Thompson Road, Keystone Avenue and Hanna …
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