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BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a temporary road closure that will impact State Road 32 near Western Boone High School. Beginning on or after Tuesday, June 3, S.R. 32 will be closed from S.R. 75 to County Road 650 W., with access to local traffic. The …

WYRZ’s Shane Ray will be broadcasting LIVE from the 20th annual Hendricks County Rib-Fest presented by the Avon Chamber of Commerce at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds from 3PM-6PM on Saturday, June 28th! Rib-Fest is a local tradition since 2005 for the whole family, which features games for kids, lots of …

DANVILLE, IN (May 22, 2025) – Renowned artists from across the country and world will begin transforming Hendricks County communities next month as part of the first-ever Hues of Hendricks County Public Art Initiative. This ambitious project, a partnership between the Hendricks County Arts Collective and Visit Hendricks County, will …

PLAINFIELD, IN (May 21, 2025) – Hendricks Live! in downtown Plainfield continues to announce exciting concerts and events for the 2025 season. Up next, Hendricks Live! is partnering with The Republican Newspaper and the Hendricks County Community Foundation to present a brand-new event series, titled Opening Doors, to celebrate the …

STATEHOUSE (May 21, 2025) – The governor recently signed into law legislation to overhaul Indiana’s K-12 education regulations, according to Hendricks County lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said House Enrolled Act 1002, a House Republican priority bill, removes outdated, unnecessary and duplicate text in Indiana’s education statutes to help schools …

Brownsburg residents will soon have a refreshing new way to beat the summer heat! The Town of Brownsburg is excited to announce the grand re-opening of the splash pad at Williams Park, located at 940 S. Locust Lane. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 31 at 10 …

Looking for places in Indiana to see tulips this spring? Did you know that new for this year, there are 2 new unique experiences happening in Indiana where you can immerse yourself amongst hundreds of thousands of tulips. Tulip Days at Exploration Acres 6042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette Wednesday and Thursday …

DANVILLE, IN (April 25, 2025) – The Hendricks County Bicentennial’s signature legacy project kicked off today, on Arbor Day, as volunteers helped the Hendricks County Parks Department plant the first of more than 200 trees. default Local leaders gathered at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Danville, Indiana, to celebrate and …

Danville- On April 2nd, 2025, at approximately 9:30pm, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a possible personal injury crash on CR 75 W, north of CR 200 S, in Danville. When Deputies arrived to investigate, they observed several downed power lines in the area blocking the roadway due to …

Since 2015, the Town of Brownsburg has proudly held the title of Tree City USA, a recognition awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation to communities committed to urban forestry. This year marks the tenth consecutive year of Brownsburg’s commitment to preserving and enhancing its natural beauty, fostering a greener environment. …