STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2025) – Hendricks County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said third grade reading scores improved by nearly five percentage points, which is …
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STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, local lawmakers are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said many new laws passed during session took effect in July, including a new law to strengthen public safety. …
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The application process for all scholarships at the Hendricks County Community Foundation will open on August 6 and will close September 3. The application for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will also be available at the same time and through the same application process. Visit the Community Foundation’s website at www.hendrickscountycf.org …
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STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2025) – Hendricks County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work to identify solutions. Legislators will hear testimony from the public, experts and stakeholders as they work on bill recommendations ahead of …
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces single-lane closures on U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) on the west side of Indianapolis. Beginning on or after Monday, July 21, crews will close individual lanes between Bridgeport Road and Country Club Road for utility relocations as a part of the continued work on …
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INDIANAPOLIS (July 9, 2025) – The Indiana Pacers and Lucas Oil, an iconic Indianapolis-based brand recognized globally for high-performance automotive products, today announced a new multi-year jersey patch partnership. As the official jersey patch partner of the Indiana Pacers, Lucas Oil’s logo will be prominently featured on Pacers uniforms on the front left …
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The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) has launched a 2025 Community Needs Assessment Survey in July with results to be announced by the end of the year. In 2022, the Community Foundation completed its second Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment. This assessment was a …
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PLAINFIELD, IN (July 2, 2025) – Want to make a difference while being part of one of Hendricks County’s most impactful community events? The Back Your Badge Marathon is calling on dedicated volunteers to help bring this year’s event to life on Sunday, September 21, 2025. From water stations and …
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Indianapolis, IN – The Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, with the support of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, are stepping up traffic enforcement efforts on Indianapolis area highways and city streets. Reckless and dangerous drivers put countless lives in jeopardy every single day, our goal is to strategically …
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Danville – The Statewide Silver Alert issued for Julia Frederick on Wednesday, June 25th has been canceled. Frederick was located this morning at approximately 7:00am west of Danville and is safe.
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