This morning it was announced that this year’s July 4th Downtown Freedom Fest and accompanying fireworks display has been canceled. The cancellation was announced by Emmis Communications. A statement from Emmis explaining the cancellation said, “After much consideration, the difficult decision has been made to cancel this year’s July 4th …
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The events over the last week, starting with the senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, challenge communities like ours to take inventory of our values. These events give everyone an opportunity to step back and listen, to evaluate their roles in systems, and to work to mend broken trust and create opportunities in their communities. Sometimes it is easy for …
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On May 31, 2020, just before 2:30 a.m., IMPD officers were dispatched to the area of Market and Pennsylvania Streets in response to a person being shot at that location. When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wound(s). The victim was taken to an area …
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PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces work will begin on or after Sunday, June 7 on the I-70 Bridges over U.S. 231. The left lane in each direction will be closed from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. each night through Friday, June 12. This is for …
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INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2020) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is asking the public to share ideas and help prioritize improvements for the future of Rockville Road (U.S. 36) between Raceway Road and I-465. A public involvement period is launching today and will continue through June 30 to gather …
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UPDATE – THE SILVER ALERT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Nickolis Payne The Avon Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Nickolis Payne, a 28 year old black male, 5 feet 8 inches, 160 pounds, black hair with brown eyes. Nickolis was last seen wearing a black coat, gray t-shirt, and maroon …
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CARMEL, IN – Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard wants to do all he can to ensure that everyone is respected and protected in Carmel. He shares the outrage that is being felt across the country, but also reminds us that there is a duty to protect the health and safety of …
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by Christina Stucker HENDRICKS COUNTY – Now that the country is beginning to recover from the COVID-19 virus, what happens next? Thanks to the All in Rapid Response grant, from the Hendricks County Community Foundation, WYRZ will be continuing to talk about and answering questions related to the aftereffects of …
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INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2020) — With one day remaining before Election Day, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding Hoosiers to vote in the June 2 Presidential Primary Election. All jurisdictions of the state will hold elections on Tuesday, June 2, and Hoosiers can go to www.IndianaVoters.com to look …
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INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2020) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 13th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers, as well as the beauty of the state’s agricultural …
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