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Gov. Holcomb Announces Offenders Producing Face Masks, Gowns

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced offenders at the Miami Correctional Facility are producing face masks, personal protection gowns, face shields and hand sanitizer to be used in the fight against COVID-19. “I’m pleased to have the Department of Correction joining the ranks of Hoosier businesses, large and …

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IMPD Public Safety Advisory: Warning on COVID-19 scams

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is aware of news reports and social media discussions about scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is unacceptable that individuals are seeking to take advantage of people’s fears during this crisis. IMPD joins law enforcement partners from around the country in issuing …

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Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order in Fight Against COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed a new executive order in a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to see the executive order: https://www.in.gov/gov/2384.htm Gov. Holcomb outlined these new additional efforts in the executive order: The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has …

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IndyGo Implements Rear Boarding and Reduced Scheduled Service as a Direct Response to COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS (March 26, 2020)— IndyGo is implementing new safety measures and changing its service schedules to prevent the spread of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). These measures are intended to increase the safety of transit riders and employees by lessening the need for non-essential interactions and reducing service frequency to reflect declining ridership. Effective Sunday, March 29, the following adjustments will be implemented until further notice:  …

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Two Construction Workers Struck While Working along I-70

Indianapolis, IN – Thursday afternoon, just before 2:00, emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash on I-70 eastbound near Keystone Avenue. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officers were first on scene and reported a possible critical injury. An adult male was reportedly struck by a car while patching holes …

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