The Hendricks County Health Department has begun transmitting information about the current Coronavirus pandemic using a low power AM transmitter in Avon. The latest message can be heard on 1610 AM in the Hendricks County area as well as updated on the front page of WYRZ.org.
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Additional Actions to Help Public Respond to COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced additional steps the state is taking to help Hoosiers who are impacted by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to reduce the spread of the virus. As of noon today, the state has 12 Hoosiers who have tested presumptively positive for COVID-19. Under Gov. …
Read More »FSSA offers additional guidance to Hoosier parents and providers on child care options
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, today offered additional guidance for parents of school-aged children and child care providers related to the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or COVID-19: Families who need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana at 800-299-1627 to speak to a …
Read More »Indiana State Police Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
(Indianapolis, IN)-A civilian employee of the Indiana State Police has a confirmed diagnosis of the COVID-19 virus. The employee, who is assigned to the State Police’s Laboratory Division in Indianapolis, was admitted to a local hospital for a medical issue. Today, the employee received notice they tested positive for COVID-19 …
Read More »Avoid the Hook of Phishing Scams This Tax Season
INDIANAPOLIS – Be alert and know the signs. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) outlines two simple ways Hoosiers can be sure to avoid the hook of phishing scams this tax season. Phishing scams are often in the form of unsuspected emails asking for personal or financial information. Many scammers take an …
Read More »Basketball is the theme of the 2020 Indiana State Fair
March 10, 2020, INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Great Indiana State Fair, taking place August 7-23, announces that its 2020 theme BASKETBALL presented by Pacers Sports & Entertainment will be dedicated to all things related to the sport, with an homage to Indiana’s rich basketball legacy. The theme will be activated …
Read More »Detectives recover illegally possessed guns related to violence on Indy’s southeast side
INDIANAPOLIS- On Friday February 28th , 2020, investigators with the IMPD/ATF led Indianapolis Crime Gun Intelligence Center (Indy CGIC) conducted an investigation on the IMPD Southeast District related to gun violence, illegal firearms possession, and drug trafficking. Investigators identified a suspect related to the violence who was selling illegal narcotics from …
Read More »Lizton restaurant offers BBQ to students that missed lunch during high school protest
Lizton — Some of the students at Tri-West High School here in Hendricks County walked out of the school in protest, according to news channel RTV6 because of the firing of an attendance secretary at the school. David Pyatt is the former attendance secretary, who talked with RTV6 about what …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Arrest Man in Connection with North-side Indianapolis Murder
INDIANAPOLIS – On February 29, 2020, just after 11:20 p.m., IMPD officers were dispatched to 5212 Leone Place in response to a caller stating some had been shot at that location. When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wound (s). Officers called for the assistance …
Read More »Two Men In Custody After East Side Indianapolis Murder
INDIANAPOLIS – Just before 3:45 p.m. on November 21, 2019 officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to 5242 E 20th St. on the report of a person shot. When Officers arrived, they located an unresponsive adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wound (s). Indianapolis EMS responded to …
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