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 …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order To Waive Incomplete Education Requirements
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 …
Read More »IMPD Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
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 …
Read More »Governor Issues Guidance for Places of Worship
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, today issued guidance for places of worship in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. “During this time of uncertainty, faith is more important than ever, and I am deeply grateful to our religious leaders …
Read More »Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff to honor former Purdue University President
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags at all Purdue and Indiana University campus locations to be flown at half-staff to honor former Purdue University President Dr. Steven Beering. President Dr. Beering was formerly dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine and director of the IU Medical …
Read More »INDOT Launches Temporary Permit Program for Food Trucks to Operate at Highway Rest Areas
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today the launch of a temporary program to permit licensed food trucks to operate at rest area locations on Indiana interstate highways to provide food and beverage options for commercial truck drivers and motorists engaged in essential travel during the COVID-19 public …
Read More »INDOT begins statewide mowing, litter pick-up and herbicide application
INDIANA — Contracted crews with the Indiana Department of Transportation are scheduled to begin mowing, litter pick-up and herbicide application later this month into early May as part of the agency’s multi-faceted roadside management program. Operations will take place throughout the spring and summer along Indiana’s more than 11,200 miles …
Read More »US 40 Project begins this week at the intersection with US 231
HENDRICKS AND PUTNAM COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an intersection improvement project begins this week on U.S. 40 at the intersection with U.S. 231. Watch for lane closures in this area. The contractor will add a dedicated right turn lane for northbound U.S. 231 to eastbound …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order To Support and Expand EMS
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order to allow retired and inactive EMS professionals to join the fight against COVID-19. The executive order permits retired and inactive EMS professionals to provide supplemental health care services in Indiana during this public health emergency without reinstatement or approval …
Read More »Student pages visit Steuerwald at the Statehouse during 2020 session
Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2020) – State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse during the 2020 Legislative Session: Sophia Angeles, from Brownsburg, attends Brownsburg High School;Reese Langhorne, from Indianapolis, attends Brownsburg High School;Jaylin Nugent, from Avon, attends Avon High School;Kaily Nugent, from Avon, …
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