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 …
Read More »Remote Learning Resources Available During COVID-19 Restrictions
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 …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Taskforce to Track COVID-19 Spending
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 …
Read More »Official Memorial Fund Established for Fallen IMPD Officer Breann Leath
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 …
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