HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – As we enter the holiday season, frigid temperatures and snowfall have already settled over Central Indiana. With these winter weather events comes higher risks to families and individuals related to power outages, time spent outdoors, and travelling on slick roadways. Hendricks County Health Department (HCHD) officials …
Read More »Brownsburg Seeks Public Input in a Survey for the New Brownsburg Transportation Plan
The Town of Brownsburg will be updating and consolidating the 2009 Thoroughfare Plan and 2014 Active Transportation Plan into a single comprehensive document. An open house was held Dec. 16 to gain public input. Town leaders use the plan to assist them in assessing and improving the transportation system in …
Read More »The Town of Brownsburg Offers These Helpful Tips for Snow Plow Season
When wintry weather is in the forecast, please keep these things in mind regarding the Town of Brownsburg’s snow removal practices. Our objective is to make all the Town roads safe and passable during ice and snow events.The Town’s policy calls for plowing to begin with 2 inches of snowfall. As …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg Christmas Tree Pickup Begins December 30th
Residents can take advantage of the Town’s Christmas tree recycling service beginning December 30. Set your natural Christmas tree out behind the curb, not in the street, for weekly pickup. Please make sure all ornaments, lights and decorations are removed. Do not bag the tree. Note, there will not be pickup …
Read More »Hoosier Students Invited to Pitch Innovative Ideas in Statewide Competition
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 19, 2019) – Applications for the 2020 Innovate WithIN™ pitch competition, a statewide initiative hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Indiana Department of Education, Ball State University and STARTedUP Foundation, are open to high school students across Indiana. Student teams are invited to submit video pitches online before Feb. 7, 2020, …
Read More »INDOT Officially Ends Construction Season in Indy Metro Area
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is finished with a record-setting construction season on Indianapolis metro area interstates for the 2019 season. INDOT completed a historic number of construction projects in the state’s largest metro area this year to resurface asphalt pavement, repair concrete, and rehabilitate bridges along major interstate …
Read More »Rep. Steuerwald Named Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association
The Legislator of the Year Award is awarded to a Senate or House member who went above and beyond to support public safety and was the catalyst to ensuring an Indiana Sheriffs’ Association bill or position was successful during session. Criteria for Consideration and Recognition: The recipient of the Legislator …
Read More »Hoosiers urged to practice ice safety
With the recent snowfall and dropping temperatures, Indiana Conservation Officers advise being mindful of the potential hazards of frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways for others who may venture out and find themselves in …
Read More »Troopers & Dispatchers Work Together to Rescue Dog that Ran from a Crash
Indianapolis, IN – Tuesday afternoon a coordinated team effort led to the rescue a dog who escaped from a crashed vehicle on the city’s west side. Just after 3:00 p.m. 911 dispatchers received a call about a vehicle that ran off I-465 and rolled several times. As troopers were responding to …
Read More »Centerville Man Struck While Outside his Car on I-65
Indianapolis, IN – A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Monday evening. Around 6:45 p.m. emergency crews were called to the ramp from I-65 northbound to I-465 eastbound on the city’s south side for reports of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival the found a man lying …
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