INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards, commissions and task forces. Indiana Finance Authority The governor made two reappointments to the authority, who will serve until Sept. 30, 2023: Harry F. McNaught (Carmel), president/CEO of Denison PropertiesOwen “Bud” Melton, Jr. …
Read More »IndyGo announces extension of free Red Line service
INDIANAPOLIS (September 26, 2019) – IndyGo is extending free rides for the Red Line, offering Indianapolis residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the new service without a ticket through November 10. IndyGo’s Board of Directors approved the decision during its monthly meeting held earlier today. The decision is being …
Read More »Motorists: Watch for slow-moving farm vehicles
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 26, 2019) — Despite planting season delays putting farmers behind schedule, harvest season is getting underway across much of the state. That means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana roads. Over the next couple of months, motorists are encouraged to exercise caution and patience, as they …
Read More »Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will be out in full force this weekend as the construction season winds down. Contractors will be in five different locations around Marion County repairing winter damage by strengthening bridges and extending the life of pavement. Maintenance crews will also be out working to …
Read More »Individual Income Tax Rate for Hendricks County Will Rise Beginning October 1st
INDIANAPOLIS – Effective Oct. 1, 2019, several Indiana county income tax rates will increase, according to the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). All rates were updated online on Sept. 24, 2019. Local income tax rates are determined by county officials and reported to DOR. Once reported, they are then reviewed for …
Read More »Indianapolis Metro Police Department’s K9 Sigfried to get donation of body armor
Indianapolis Metro Police Department’s K9 Sigfried will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Sigfried’s vest is sponsored by Genentech and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Genentech”. Delivery is …
Read More »Fatal Crash Investigation Evolves to Homicide Investigation and Arrest
Indianapolis, IN – Saturday evening, September 21st, 2019 at 7:23, emergency crews responded to I-70 westbound at the 92.6 mile marker for reports of a serious two-vehicle crash. Upon arrival a male victim was found unresponsive and was later pronounced deceased at the scene. Due to the circumstances known at the …
Read More »Brownsburg Fire Responds to Residence Fire
Brownsburg Fire Territory responded to a report of a residence fire on Janet Drive at 11:11pm, 9-23-19. When firefighters arrived they found a fully involved garage, with live power lines arcing in the backyard and in the area of the garage. Fire from the garage had extended to the exposed …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb names Lyles as Indiana National Guard Adjutant General
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Col. R. Dale Lyles to serve as the new adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard. Concurrent with his appointment as the adjutant general, Lyles will be promoted to the rank of brigadier general. He has been eligible for …
Read More »Central Elementary Students Blazing A Trail
PLAINFIELD, IN. (September 24, 2019) – Thanks to the vision of Physical Education teacher Eli Wheeler, students at Plainfield’s Central Elementary School, in partnership with local business Gear Up Cyclery, are taking part in an after-school program called TRAILBLAZERS IN MOTION. The cycling program was created to introduce and develop …
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