INDIANAPOLIS – Low-income and senior Hoosiers who need help filing their taxes are encouraged to consider the many assistance programs offered by the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and other trusted organizations. DOR offers the Indiana free file (INfreefile) program, a no-cost electronic tax filing program for qualifying Hoosiers. Individuals …
Read More »Fiery Crash Injures Brownsburg Man, Shuts Down I-70
Indianapolis, IN – Just before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, emergency crews were called to the scene of a semi tractor-trailer crash on the ramp from I-465 southbound to I-70 eastbound on the east side of Indianapolis. 911 calls were indicating the semi overturned and there was a large fire. Trooper Chris Hanson …
Read More »IndyGo and the Department of Metropolitan Development partner on reuse of former Carrier Bryant site
INDIANAPOLIS (February 20, 2020) – Today IndyGo and Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) formalized their plan to redevelop 6.5 acres of the former Carrier Bryant site located in the Riverside neighborhood. The Metropolitan Development Commission authorized the sale and transfer of the property on January 2, 2019. The IndyGo Board of Directors …
Read More »Thompson honors Indiana’s 2020 Teacher of the Year from Danville
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2020) – State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) recently at the Statehouse recognized Danville’s Katie Pourcho, who was named Indiana’s 2020 Teacher of the Year. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) (left) honors Indiana 2020 Teacher of the Year Katie Pourcho (right) Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at the Indiana …
Read More »IMPD Announce Arrest of Quadruple Murder Suspects
INDIANAPOLIS – On February 5, 2020, just before 10:30 p.m., East District officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Shady Oak Drive on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they located four individuals who appeared to have been shot. Officers called for the assistance of EMS …
Read More »India-Based Medical Device Manufacturer Establishing First US Facility in Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (Feb. 19, 2020) – Panacea Medical Technologies (Panacea), an innovative medical equipment manufacturer that pioneers solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, announced plans today to locate its first U.S. operations in central Indiana, with the goal of creating up to 65 new, high-wage jobs by the end …
Read More »Behning: Aligning Indiana’s workforce efforts
Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) Nearly half of Hoosier employers have unfilled positions due to not having enough qualified applicants. In just two years, it is expected the state will need to fill approximately 1 million jobs. As Indiana continues to skill up its workforce, our efforts at every level must be …
Read More »Indiana State Capitol Police Investigating Theft of Metal Sculptures from White River State Park
(Indianapolis, IN)-The Indiana State Capitol Police is asking for the public’s assistance as they investigate the theft of two metal sculptures from the White River State Park, located at 801 W. Washington Street. According to Capitol Police Detective Charles Meneely, sometime between Thursday, February 6, 2020 and Saturday, February 8, …
Read More »Indy Chamber Foundation receives Lilly Endowment grant to study reconstruction options for downtown 65/70 interstate loop
(INDIANAPOLIS – February 13) Lilly Endowment has made a $475,000 grant to the Indy Chamber Foundation to conduct a threshold study exploring design alternatives for the downtown ‘Inner Loop’ of I-65/70, as major sections of the city’s interstate system are poised to require reconstruction. The study and long-term community vision …
Read More »More than $120 Million Going to Local Communities for Infrastructure Improvements
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that $120.8 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 52 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements and sidewalk projects. “Indiana is making unprecedented investments in infrastructure,” Governor Eric …
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