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INDIANAPOLIS (April 13, 2020) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana businesses across the state are answering the call to support the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response effort. The state’s manufacturers are leveraging their resources, supply chains and Hoosier workers to produce personal protection equipment (PPE) for health care providers, …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – As the springtime weather and warmth settle in, it is important that homeowners take steps to protect and maintain their septic systems.  This is especially important with the COVID – 19 stay at home requirements. It is estimated that around 35% of Hendricks County residents currently use …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a patch and resurfacing project on U.S. 40 begins Tuesday, April 14 in Plainfield, weather permitting. This project spans from just over one half of one mile west of State Road 267 to the Hendricks/Marion County line.  The contractor plans …

INDIANAPOLIS –  On April 12, 2020, at approximately 11:01 p.m., Southwest District officers responded to 4111 Kentucky Ave for a pedestrian struck by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) on-duty officer. Officer Conrad Simpson, a 19-year veteran of IMPD, was traveling northbound on Kentucky Ave, approaching S. Lynhurst Dr. when he …

HENDRICKS AND PUTNAM COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a small structure replacement project begins on or after Wednesday, April 15 on U.S. 40 just east of Stilesville. The contractor will be closing the left lane in each direction to begin building a crossover. This work is …

With Hoosier students of all ages now learning from home in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, many organizations are offering free online educational resources. The Indiana Department of Education (DOE) has compiled a wide array of learning services and resources for kids and families. The site also includes information …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a taskforce to plan, administer and account for federal relief funds the state of Indiana receives from the CARES Act. Indiana’s Economic Relief and Recovery Team will be chaired by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Cris Johnston and Secretary of …

INDIANAPOLIS – At the request of the family of fallen Officer Breann Leath, the Central Indiana Police Foundation has established a fund in her honor. Officer Leath was killed in the line of duty yesterday responding to a call for help related to a domestic disturbance. The Central Indiana Police Foundation …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today in coordination with Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick signed an executive order to waive education requirements that cannot be met due to school buildings being closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The executive order 20-20 waives incomplete requirements such as school …

Officer Breann Leath INDIANAPOLIS – Just after 2:45 p.m. on April 9, 2020, officers with The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to a domestic disturbance at 1803 Edinburge Square on the city’s east side.  As officers knocked on the door of the apartment, shots were fired through the structure, striking …