The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) partnered with the Hendricks County Commissioners and Council to assist with the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to nonprofits working in Hendricks County. In 2022 HCCF designed a grant application process to distribute up to $6.6 million of these funds, $5.5 million …
Read More »Indiana’s Dairy Farmers say ‘thank you!’ to vets, active-duty military with drive-thru for free State Fair Dairy Bar milkshakes on Nov 10
INDIANAPOLIS — For the second consecutive year, Indiana’s Dairy Farm Families will express their appreciation to area veterans and active-duty military personnel with sweet treats for Veterans’ Weekend! From 10 am to 2 pm on Friday, November 10, American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) – the statewide organization that represents Hoosier …
Read More »Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA launch crowdfunding campaign for Plainfield “Light Up Main Street”
PLAINFIELD, Ind. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Plainfield will soon have more space to celebrate if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $10,000 by Nov. 24, 2023. If successful, the project led by Main Street Plainfield, Inc. will receive a matching grant as part of the Indiana Housing and Community …
Read More »Plainfield Police Arrest Suspect in March Road Rage Shooting
PLAINFIELD, IN – On Friday, October 20, 2023, the Plainfield Police Department made a significant breakthrough in a road rage shooting incident that occurred on March 1, 2023, at the intersection of Solidago Drive and Township Line Road. The incident, which had left a pregnant woman injured, involved a dispute …
Read More »Indiana State Fair Unveils 2024 Theme: “The Art & Nature of Fun, Presented by Newfields”
INDIANAPOLIS – Today the Indiana State Fair unveiled a preview for the 167th edition of the favorite summertime tradition by dedicating the theme to ‘THE ART & NATURE OF FUN, presented by Newfields.’ This immersive theme will be activated through a celebration of art and nature, promising an unforgettable experience …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb celebrates Next Level Trails expansion of Vandalia Trail in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, IN – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today joined the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the town of Plainfield, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), and New City Development to celebrate the official opening of the recently completed Vandalia Trail extension and to mark the start of a new …
Read More »WYRZ Receives Plaque in Recognition for Supporting and Promoting Hendricks County Amateur Radio Emergency Service
WYRZ receives a plaque in recognition for supporting and promoting the Hendricks County Amateur Radio Emergency Service. Executive Director Shane Ray accepted the award on behalf of the 98.9FM, WYRZ in Brownsburg. The presentation took place at the Hendricks County Government Center on Monday October 2nd during a meeting of …
Read More »Thin Deck Overlay and Bridge Approach Slab Repair on I-465 NB on the West Side of Marion County Begin Tonight
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors announces lane restriction on I-465 on the west side of Marion County. Beginning on or after Wednesday, October 11, at 9 p.m. crews will restrict I-465 northbound over Big Eagle Creek and U.S. 136 to three lanes of traffic. …
Read More »500 Festival Miler Series Registration Open & Race Dates Announced
INDIANAPOLIS (October 11, 2023) – The 500 Festival announces today that registration is open for the 2024 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, and will return to Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis for the second year. The Miler Series features three running/walking events at three unique distances, three, six, and 10 miles. …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Broad Ripple Triple Murder Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS – Thursday, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) homicide detectives arrested 24-year-old Kara Hinds for her alleged role in a triple homicide that occurred in June.“I want to acknowledge the senseless tragedy that has fallen upon our community and fallen upon the families who were impacted by this violence. Three …
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