INDIANAPOLIS—Brent Rockwood ‘00 has been named Vice President, Chief of Staff at Butler University, the University announced today. He will begin his duties November 4. Brent Rockwood Serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, Rockwood will be responsible for leading a range of initiatives intended to advance the University …
Read More »Four Vehicle I-70 Crash Claims the Life of One Person
Indianapolis, IN – A multi-vehicle collision claimed a man’s life this evening. Around 5:47 this evening emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash in the eastbound lanes of I-70 at the 92.6 mile marker. 911 callers were reporting one person was unconscious and citizen had began CPR. …
Read More »5 Ways to Prevent Getting the Flu This Year
HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Beginning in early October and ending in late March, flu season starts in about one week. If residents take these five precautions seriously, flu season will be less severe than years’ passed. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza or “flu” is …
Read More »Courts improve process for those seeking protection orders
People who find themselves in need of a protection order may now request one from anywhere they can access the Internet. A new Protection Order E-filing service is now available to individuals, advocates, and attorneys. The new service is for adults and children who need protection from domestic or family …
Read More »Two Traffic Stops Net Several Guns and Drugs
Indianapolis, IN – A pair of traffic stops overnight resulted in three arrests on gun and drug charges. Around 11:45 p.m. Monday September 30th, Trooper Christopher Stout pulled over a white Honda near Washington and Post because neither the driver nor the passenger were wearing a seat belt. When Stout approached …
Read More »Business Ownership Initiative Receives CDFI Certification, $305K in Grant Awards
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Business Ownership Initiative (BOI), the anchor program of the Indy Chamber’s Entrepreneur Services division, was recently certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and alongside this new status, was granted $125,000 in CDFI Program Technical Assistance Awards to serve low-income …
Read More »INDOT Offers Scholarships, Jobs to Engineers in Training
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana’s certified civil engineering schools and apply using the form at www.INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. …
Read More »Deer hunters: Remember safety tips as season approaches
With the official deer archery season starting tomorrow, Indiana Conservation Officers are offering safety tips to help keep Hoosier deer hunters safe. The various deer hunting seasons run through Jan. 31, 2020. It is estimated that more than 300,000 people will participate in some form of deer hunting in Indiana …
Read More »Indianapolis man injured in boating accident on Geist Reservoir
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a boat accident that occurred yesterday afternoon on Geist Reservoir. At approximately 4:30 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officers were called to the reservoir to investigate a boat accident that left an Indianapolis man with serious leg injuries. Initial investigation revealed that Brian Selvage, age 23, was being pulled …
Read More »North District Detectives Make Arrests in Several North Side Burglaries
INDIANAPOLIS – On 09/20/2019, during an investigation of several burglaries on the northside, North District Detectives were led to a residence in the 5200 block of Hinesley Avenue. A search warrant was served at that residence and several items which had been reported stolen were recovered. Further investigation resulted in …
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