INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 18, 2019) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture awarded more than $72,000 in grant funding to 18 projects designed to promote and increase the state’s livestock sector. “The livestock sector in Indiana is vital to our agriculture industry,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural …
Read More »Man Shot While Driving on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – Detectives from the Indiana State Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred on I-465 Saturday evening. Troopers and paramedics were called to the area of I-465 southbound near I-74 on the city’s east side at 7:41 p.m. for reports of a person shot. When Trooper Ty Mays …
Read More »US 136 Closing Wednesday for Railroad Crossing Repairs just east of Brownsburg
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces U.S. 136 will close just east of Brownsburg at the intersection with C.R. 900 E. at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20 for repairs to the CSX Railroad crossing. The roadway is scheduled to reopen by 5 p.m. on Wednesday …
Read More »AAA: More Than 55 Million Travelers Taking to the Roads and Skies this Thanksgiving
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – November 14, 2019 – More than 55 million travelers are making plans to kick off the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving. This will be the second-highest Thanksgiving travel volume since AAA began tracking in 2000, trailing only …
Read More »Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is winding down the construction season. This weekend, contractors will be out in four different work zones in Marion County. INDOT wants to remind drivers to pay attention and slow down in work zones. Plan ahead and find alternate routes. Some work is weather …
Read More »IndyGo Prepares for the Winter Season with Travel Tips for Passengers
INDIANAPOLIS (November 14, 2019) – As the winter weather continues, IndyGo operations on the Red Line will prioritize the rider experience by giving door control to customers. During warmer temperatures, operators open all station-side doors for speedy boarding. To maintain comfortable temperatures inside the bus, doors will remain closed unless a passenger …
Read More »Two Vehicle Crash on Icy Roadways Sends Three to the Hospital in Western Indiana
Sullivan County – A crash occurring at West Washington Street just east of County Road 200 West, near Sullivan, sends three to the Sullivan County Community Hospital. On Wednesday, November 13, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Indiana State Police Master Trooper Tom Hanks responded to a two vehicle crash between passenger vehicles. …
Read More »Two Vehicle Crash Along I-465 Claims a Man’s Life
Indianapolis, IN – At approximately 5:11 Wednesday morning emergency crews were called to the area of I-465 southbound near Washington Street on the city’s west side for reports of a serious crash. 911 callers were reporting one person was seriously injured and a bystander was performing CPR. When first responders arrived …
Read More »Dugger Man Arrested for Sexual Battery
Sullivan County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on August 13, 2019, after receiving information from the Dugger Town Marshall concerning allegations of physical and sexual battery, as well as strangulation. The investigation revealed that William T. Smith, age 20, of Dugger, IN, on two separate occasions, had allegedly …
Read More »IndyGo Testing Red Line Fare Collection Solution
INDIANAPOLIS (November 6, 2019) – IndyGo has extended the free fare period for the Red Line through November 30th as the agency works to fully test and implement its fare system. At the September Board meeting, IndyGo’s Board of Directors authorized the extension of free fares due to the delayed …
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