INDIANAPOLIS (July 22, 2020) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500(r), today announced that it will cancel its remaining in-person events in 2020. In April, the 500 Festival announced that it intended to move its …
Read More »Construction will close State Road 32 in Boone County this Weekend
BOONE AND HENDRICKS COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 32 will close this weekend one half of one mile east of the U.S. 421 intersection on the bridge over Big Eagle Creek. The roadway will be closed Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 between …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Promotes Hessel to Vice President of Programs
The Community Foundation is excited to announce that staff member Eric Hessel has been promoted from Program Officer to Vice President of Programs. As Vice President of Programs, Eric will oversee all HCCF grantmaking and community leadership programs. This promotion recognizes the expanded portfolio of duties Eric has overseen over …
Read More »Traffic Signal at the intersection of State Road 26 and Tippecanoe County Road 900 East will be activated Thursday
HENDRICKS AND TIPPECANOE COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the traffic signal at the intersection of State Road 26 and Tippecanoe C.R. 900 East will be activated on Thursday, July 23 late in the day. Motorists are encouraged to be attentive to the new traffic signal at …
Read More »IMPD Detectives Arrest Man in Missing Child Search From Indy’s West Side
INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, July 20, 2020, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Child Abuse and Homicide detectives arrested 37-year-old Anthony Dibiah in his involvement in the disappearance and death of his son, 10-year-old Nakota Kelly. On July 19, 2020, just after 11:43 a.m. IMPD officers were dispatched to check the …
Read More »Family-Owned Logistics Company Plans Major Indiana Expansion, 200+ New Jobs
INDIANAPOLIS (July 21, 2020) – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett joined executives from Palmer Trucks, a third generation, family-owned truck sales, parts and service provider, as the company announced plans to expand its operations in central Indiana. To support its growth, the company plans to …
Read More »Alliance breaks ground on affordable housing in Plainfield
On July 17 at 10 a.m., RealAmerica, Sheltering Wings and Cummins Behavioral Health Systems will break ground on Haven Homes, a supportive-housing apartment community in Plainfield, Ind. Residents in all 52 units will have access to affordable housing and support services. The project – the result of tax credits for …
Read More »Safety Tips on Extreme Heat Expected This Weekend
INDIANAPOLIS – The National Weather Service is predicting heat index values to peak at or above 100 degrees Saturday and Sunday. These conditions may increase the risk of heat stress and heat illness for anyone, but especially for individuals who spend a prolonged amount of time outdoors, the very young, …
Read More »Behning: High schoolers can tutor younger students, earn credit
STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2020) – When students begin school in the coming weeks, a new opportunity to fulfill graduation requirements will be available to high school juniors and seniors to tutor younger students, according to State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis). Behning said students can experience some form of learning loss …
Read More »Weekly Construction Update for Marion County and I-70 Projects
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor this week. This weekly release will detail full closures, lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State …
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