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 …
Read More »Indianapolis Woman Killed in Single Vehicle Crash on I-465
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. …
Read More »New laws take effect July 1
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 …
Read More »Central Indiana K9 Association Hosts K9 Training
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 …
Read More »Kroger Health to Offer Additional Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Indianapolis
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, …
Read More »Respond Now: Modern Rockville Road Questionnaire Closes June 30
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 …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Arrest Woman in Connection With Recent Homicide
INDIANAPOLIS – On Saturday, June 20, 2020, just after 7:20 a.m., North District officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of E. 36th Street on a report of a person down. When officers arrived, they located an adult victim who had sustained apparent trauma. Indianapolis EMS arrived and transported the …
Read More »Changes coming to the I-74 westbound exit ramp to Ronald Reagan Parkway
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the I-74 westbound exit ramp to Ronald Reagan Parkway (Exit 68) will be re-striped to add dual left turn lanes. This work should take place on or after tomorrow Wednesday, June 24. When completed the lane use will be a left turn …
Read More »IMPD Arrests Two Men for Illegal Firearms Possession and Narcotics Dealing
On June 18th, 2020, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Criminal Investigations Division and East District Officers assisted the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Parole Division with serving a violation of parole warrant in the 1200 block of N Downey Ave. The residence was the registered address of IDOC parolee …
Read More »Indiana’s Reserves are Protecting K-12 Education from Budget Cuts
From State Sen. John B. Crane senator.crane@iga.delsend.com The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on our state in many ways. Like the rest of the nation, Indiana’s economy is taking a big hit, and the governor has ordered most state agencies to hold back 15% of their funding for …
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