INDIANAPOLIS –The individual tax season is upon us and while that may sound scary, dealing with a ghost tax preparer is downright frightening. Ghost tax preparers are individuals who pose as trusted tax professionals, but mislead innocent taxpayers to unknowingly commit tax fraud. Often, ghost preparers promise a big refund …
Read More »IndyGo Sees More than 8% Increase in System Ridership in January
INDIANAPOLIS (February 25, 2020) — IndyGo announced today that its January 2020 ridership was eight percent higher than the same time last year. Additionally, Red Line ridership was six percent higher in January than in December. While lower transit ridership is typical in winter months, IndyGo is seeing an upward …
Read More »Plainfield Town Council Approves Higher Education Center
PLAINFIELD, IN – At this evening’s Town Council meeting, the Town of Plainfield received approval to move forward with construction on a higher education center to be known as MADE@Plainfield. The nearly 100,000 square-foot facility will be built just north of Plainfield High School on Reeves Road in Plainfield, Indiana. …
Read More »INDOT releases I-70/I-65 Construction Plan in Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is releasing its 2020 construction plan for I-70 and I-65 in Central Indiana. Construction projects have been split into three major sections. Work is planned through the construction season, starting in April through December. For most of these projects, traffic will be configured in …
Read More »Are You a Tax Preparer? DOR Has Helpful Tips for You
INDIANAPOLIS – Even the most seasoned tax preparers could use some helpful advice to make sure their clients’ taxes are processed quickly. That’s why the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is offering 10 simple tips to help tax professionals file individual tax returns. “DOR recognizes the vital role tax preparers …
Read More »ORV accident in Morgan County leaves two people injured
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that left two people injured. The accident occurred yesterday at approximately 5:51 p.m. near the 200 block of Robb Hill Road in Martinsville. Joshua Wallis, age 31, of Martinsville, was operating a Side-by-side ORV on private property in a wooded area. For reasons not yet known, the ORV flipped onto its side and then …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Seek Help From Community
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives are asking for the communities assistance in identifying the male in the attached photo. Detectives are attempting to gather information on the black male pictured wearing a dark colored hat, dark colored Nautica sweatshirt, jeans and red tennis shoes. At this time, …
Read More »Man Charged in Connection with 2019 South-side Homicide
INDIANAPOLIS – Just after 9:15 a.m. on November 3rd, 2019 Officers with The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to 950 E. Prospect in response to a 911 caller stating there was a deceased adult female at this location. When Officers arrived, they were directed to the Religious Education …
Read More »State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Fatal Crash
Indianapolis, IN – Saturday morning, around 5:08, emergency crews were called to the area of I-70 eastbound near Shadeland for reports of a serious crash. An Officer from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was first on scene and discovered a single vehicle crash with one occupant ejected. The victim was unresponsive …
Read More »Crane: Ensuring Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault
This session I am supporting a measure that will help those who were victims of sex crimes as children seek justice as adults. Because of the sensitive nature of these kinds of crimes, it is not uncommon for a victim to wait a long period of time before reporting the …
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