Due to a water main break on Adams St., residents living in one north side Brownsburg neighborhood are under a water boil order. Residents living on Adams St. between Franklin and Parthenia Aves. and Parthenia Ave. between Adams and Jefferson Sts. are under a water boil order until 4 p.m. …
Read More »INDOT increases starting salary for skilled trades positions
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation recently increased compensation entry level pay for skilled trades positions throughout the agency. The new starting pay for entry level positions will be $20.00 per hour with a valid CDL and $19.00 per hour without a CDL. INDOT will also pay for CDL …
Read More »Hendricks Regional Health Honors Comeback Athletes
DANVILLE — Hendricks Regional Health is continuing its support of high school athletes in Hendricks County with the Comeback Athlete Award. One athlete from each Hendricks County high school was recognized for their return to competition following an injury, in addition to their leadership, sportsmanship and academic performance. All the …
Read More »Consumer Alert: Watch out for home improvement scammers
As summer begins, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects. For some, those projects may become needlessly expensive and frustrating if they hire an unscrupulous contractor who does not perform the work they promised. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to take …
Read More »Pedestrian Struck by a Semi on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – Saturday morning, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Indiana State Police Dispatchers received an emergency call of a person struck by a semi on I-465 southbound at the 16.3 mile marker. When first responders arrived they located a semi stopped in the center lane of I-465 and an adult male …
Read More »Training infrastructure applications through the Regional Public Safety Fund are now open
The Indiana Fire and Public Safety Academy offers financial assistance through the Regional Public Safety Fund to support regional training opportunities intended for first responders seeking state certification and continuing education. Eligible applicants include: Career fire departmentsCombination fire departmentsVolunteer fire departmentsNon-fire affiliated EMS agenciesVocational schools Read the Fire Training Infrastructure …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces $475 Million in Transformational Infrastructure Projects
Evansville, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced a commitment of $475 million in funding dedicated to three transformational infrastructure projects across southern Indiana that will enhance Indiana’s top-rated transportation network as the Crossroads of America. The three projects Gov. Holcomb announced are: Design and construction of significant improvements to …
Read More »Hiring Teens? Register with New System by July 1
Effective July 1, 2021, schools will no longer issue work permits for minor employees (under age 18). Instead, employers who employ five or more minor employees will now be responsible for tracking and reporting minor-employee information via the state’s Youth Employment System (YES). YES is live now, and employers can …
Read More »Behning: Eligible 4-year-olds can receive grant to attend pre-K
STATEHOUSE (June 11, 2021) – Eligible 4-year-olds heading into pre-K during the 2021-2022 school year can now apply for On My Way Pre-K grants, according to State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis). Established in 2014 as a pilot program and expanded statewide in 2019 through laws authored by Behning, On My …
Read More »Accident Involving Three Commercial Motor Vehicles Claims the Life of a Houston Man
Morgan County – June 10, 2021, at approximately 12:05 a.m., troopers from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post and other first responders were dispatched near the fifty-two-mile marker eastbound on Interstate 70, to an accident involving three commercial motor vehicles. The preliminary investigation by Trooper Austin Fowler, revealed that Alfred Hill …
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