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 …
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 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 …
Read More »DCS and Colts host virtual graduation open house to honor teens in foster care
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 …
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