INDIANAPOLIS – With several months left to file individual income taxes by the extended July 15 deadline, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to remind eligible Hoosiers to take advantage of the free tax filing program, INfreefile. The INfreefile program allows qualifying individuals with a 2019 adjusted gross income …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces contact tracing plan for COVID-19 cases
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the state is partnering with Maximus to centralize contact tracing and investigations for Hoosiers who test positive for COVID-19. This move, in tandem with a previously announced partnership with Optum to significantly expand testing across the state, is an essential component of …
Read More »Arrest Made in Death of U.S. Postal Carrier
INDIANAPOLIS – On April 28, 2020 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives, in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Federal Bureau of Investigations, have arrested 21-year-old Tony Cushingberry. Tony Cushingberry On April 27, 2020, just before 4:00 p.m., IMPD officers were dispatched to 422 N Denny St. …
Read More »What you need to know for the June 2 Primary Election
Due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, the bipartisan Indiana Election Commission voted to implement several changes for the upcoming primary election, which has been moved from May 5 to June 2.The most notable change allows any Hoosier to vote by mail with an absentee ballot, though in-person voting …
Read More »Indy Chamber Launches Unprecedented Lending Initiative to Administer Federal Paycheck Protection Program Loans to Small Businesses
(INDIANAPOLIS) – In an effort to secure much-needed federal assistance for small businesses in Indianapolis impacted by COVID-19, the Indy Chamber through its Business Ownership Initiative will begin processing federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans today in partnership with Bankable of the Flagship Enterprise Center. This partnership was significantly bolstered …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces large-scale COVID-19 testing for Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Tuesday that OptumServe Health Services, powered by Logistics Health, Inc., will open sites across Indiana in the next seven days to begin large-scale testing of Hoosiers. “Launching this partnership with Optum further expands Indiana’s COVID-19 testing capacity,” said Gov. Holcomb. “These free tests …
Read More »IMPD Hit and Run Detectives Seek Public Assistance Locating a Hit and Run Vehicle
INDIANAPOLIS – Just after 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 26, 2020, North District officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of E. 80th Street on a report of Hit and Run Accident. Upon arrival, officers were informed that Greg Pitzer was driving with his family west on E. 80th Street, …
Read More »Secretary of State Connie Lawson introduces online absentee ballot application
INDIANAPOLIS (April 28, 2020) — The portal at www.IndianaVoters.com has been upgraded to allow voters to request an absentee ballot directly from the website. Previously, voters could only request an absentee ballot by mail, email, or fax. Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced this change as part of ongoing efforts …
Read More »Plainfield Police seek public’s help in identifying theft suspects
The PPD Investigations Branch is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in a theft from one of our local businesses. The photos depict one male and one female suspect and a red colored van. If you can help identify these suspects or have any information to assist in …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces free mental health resource for Hoosiers during COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has launched a new website, BeWellIndiana.org, that will provide Hoosiers with free mental health resources that have been vetted by experts. The site is designed to help with the increase in anxiety, depression and …
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