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(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indy Chamber is accepting submissions for the 2020 Monumental Awards starting today, recognizing excellence in landscape architecture, interior design, real estate development, architecture, engineering, construction, neighborhood revitalization, reuse and public art. 2020 marks the 43rd Monumental Awards, highlighting the most exciting annual additions to the region’s built environment.Monumental …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued an Order today concluding its year-long review of Duke Energy Indiana, LLC’s (Duke) base rate case, Cause No. 45253, lowering the utility’s request for a revenue increase by approximately 60 percent. The Order, which was statutorily required to be issued by July …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb is reminding drivers that beginning Wednesday, Indiana law will prohibit drivers holding mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, in their hands while driving to reduce distracted driving and improve safety on Hoosier roadways. The effort to make Indiana’s roads safer was a key …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor before the July 4th holiday weekend. Crews will be off the road by 12 p.m. Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday weekend. This weekly release will detail full closures, lane …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 23, 2020) – Twenty-two high school seniors in foster care celebrated their high school graduation with a special virtual open house this week. Project Open House honors teens in foster care as they accomplish this life milestone despite challenges placed in front of them. The central Indiana graduates applied …

Indianapolis, IN – This morning, just after midnight, emergency responders were called to the scene of a single vehicle crash along I-465 eastbound near Ditch Road (28.7mm). Upon arrival, first responders located a Kia Optima heavily damaged in the ditch on the south side of I-465 and two people were entrapped. …

During the 2020 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed more than 160 bills to improve our state. Here are some noteworthy changes to Indiana law that take effect July 1. To address distracted driving, Hoosier motorists will now be required to use hands-free or voice-operated technology if using a cellphone when …

Plainfield, Indiana – Central Indiana K9 Association’s (CIK9) Training Program strives to assist, unite, and promote all working K9 Teams across Central Indiana, through accessible training.   CIK9 hosts its second K9 Teams Training Camp June 29 through July 1, 2020 at multiple locations in Central Indiana.CIK9 is proud to …

INDIANAPOLIS — Kroger Health will soon resume its free COVID-19 testing program in Indianapolis. The drive-thru service moves to the west side of the city courtesy of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township and the Marion County Health Department. WHAT:     Kroger Health COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site WHEN:     June 25, …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 23, 2020) – This is the final week to respond to a questionnaire to gather input for the Modern Rockville Road project. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is asking the public to share ideas and help prioritize improvements for Rockville Road (U.S. 36) between Raceway Road and …