INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 26, 2019) – As Giving Tuesday approaches on December 3, $9.6 million in state tax credits remain in the Indiana Tax Credit Scholarship Program for 2019-2020. In order to receive a 2019 state tax credit equal to 50% of one’s gift, donations must be received by December 31, …
Read More »Hendricks County Residents Among Gov. Holcomb’s Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until Aug. 31, 2022: James Greeson (Indianapolis), former Indiana State Fire Marshal Governor’s …
Read More »Be safe and plan ahead for Thanksgiving travel
INDIANA— AAA predicts an estimated 49.3 million travelers hitting the road this year for Thanksgiving, the most since 2005 and slightly higher than last year. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) urges you to plan ahead and travel safely, especially as increased traffic is expected throughout the state. Increased travel …
Read More »IndyGo Educates Passengers in Preparation for Launch of Temporary Fare System
INDIANAPOLIS (November 26, 2019) – As the Red Line approaches the first day of payment on Sunday, December 1, IndyGo has created educational materials for passengers on the temporary fare solution and where the machines will be placed. IndyGo has created a web page highlighting key information on the temporary …
Read More »Extra Troopers will be Patrolling Area Highways during Thanksgiving Holiday “Operation Safe Family Travel”
The Thanksgiving holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Indiana State Police want to remind every motorist the importance of driving responsibly during this holiday period, which officially starts tomorrow. Troopers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort), which is a …
Read More »Annual poultry donation highlights generosity of Indiana farmers
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 25, 2019) — Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch accepted more than 100 tons, or 200,000 pounds, of poultry products on behalf of the state as part of the 72nd annual poultry donation. Lt. Governor Crouch, the Indiana State Poultry Association (ISPA), the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and …
Read More »IndyGo Service Interruptions for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (November 22, 2019) – IndyGo service will continue on Fixed Route, Open Door, and Rapid Transit during the Thanksgiving weekend, but run on Sunday schedules. Passengers should reference their route schedules to identify what time service begins and ends. IndyGo Customer Service and administrative offices will be closed. Passengers can ride the …
Read More »Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is changing the weekend construction work due to weather. Please see new map below for details. As always, please be aware of the construction zones and do not drive distracted. Plan ahead and make sure you add extra time to get to some destinations …
Read More »Single Vehicle Accident in Putnam County Sends One to the Hospital
Putnam County – November 21, 2019, at approximately 6:00 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police Post and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle accident on Interstate 70 near the thirty-five mile marker westbound. The preliminary investigation, by Sergeant Matt Ames with the assistance of Senior Trooper …
Read More »IndyGo begins Red Line improvements
INDIANAPOLIS (November 19, 2019) —Beginning the week of November 19, IndyGo will begin implementing several improvements along the Red Line to address recent challenges. Portions of the mountable median along the Red Line route on College Avenue will be upgraded to concrete material to improve durability. All construction will be confined …
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