INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to plan ahead for a weekend full of construction. INDOT crews and contractors will be out in five different locations around Indianapolis interstates this weekend to repair winter damage, extend the life span of bridges and pavement and complete maintenance tasks. …
Read More »Chatham Tap to Fill Vacant Restaurant Space on Butler Campus
INDIANAPOLIS—Chatham Tap, a family-friendly restaurant and pub with two locations in the Indianapolis area, will soon open a third location on the Butler University campus. The addition will fill the space at the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Lake Road, which previously housed Scotty’s Brewhouse before the chain closed in …
Read More »Indiana State Police once again remind residents to beware of phone scams
Troopers of the Indiana State Police Putnamville District has been advised by several citizens of scammers using the identification of Social Security Administration stating that there are issues with your social security number. This is an attempt for scammers to get your social security number and personal information for identification …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg says “Thank You” to attendees of 9/11 event
Brownsburg – A post on the Town of Brownsburg Facebook page came out on the afternoon of 9/11 this week. They sent out a big “Thank you” to the many members of the public who attended the Brownsburg Fire Territory dedication ceremony for the 9-11 Memorial at Arbuckle Commons on …
Read More »Applications Being Accepted for Danville Chamber of Commerce Executive Directorship Opening
Due to Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcia Lynch’s retirement at the end of this year, the chamber is now accepting resumes to fill the executive directorship. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the chamber, including, but not limited to: assistance in …
Read More »Fighting Indy’s Honeysuckle Invasion
INDIANAPOLIS—Just because something’s green doesn’t mean it’s good, says Rebecca Dolan, former Director of the Friesner Herbarium at Butler University. Some plants invade areas in harmful ways, driving out native species that are essential to healthy, diverse ecosystems. In Indianapolis, one major culprit hides behind a guise of sweet-smelling innocence: …
Read More »Indiana State Police Husband and Wife Announce Their Retirements
(Indianapolis, IN)-Two members of the Indiana State Police, who have been married for almost 24 years have recently announced their retirement from the Department following a combined total of more than 60 years of law enforcement experience. Master Trooper Richard R. Crawford Master Trooper Richard R. Crawford, a native of …
Read More »Indiana Identified as a National Leader in Computer Science Education
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today shared a new report highlighting Indiana as a national leader in computer science education. Created by Code.Org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, the 2019 State of Computer Science Education praises Indiana for being one …
Read More »Butler Professor’s DNA Research Could Help Cure Genetic Diseases
INDIANAPOLIS—Many life-threatening diseases come from slight variations in our genetic codes. A problem with the BRCA1 gene makes a person more prone to certain cancers, for example, and mutations of the hemoglobin-Beta gene can lead to sickle cell anemia. Not everyone with genetic mutations will develop the associated conditions, but …
Read More »Traffic Stop for Unsafe Lane Change Leads to Arrest of a Wanted Violent Felon
Indianapolis, IN – A traffic stop for an unsafe lane change early Tuesday morning led Troopers to arrest an Indianapolis man for outstanding felony warrants and other charges. Just after 1:30 this morning Trooper Brandon Fletcher was patrolling the area of 38th Street and Richardt Avenue when he saw a car …
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