The Silver Alert for Mr. Emmet Fishel Issued by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office has been cancelled. He has been located by family in healthy condition. A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared. The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Emmett E. Fishel, an 85 year old …
Read More »State honors longstanding Hendricks County farm with Hoosier Homestead Award
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2023) – The Walton Farm in Hendricks County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1918, according to State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) and State Sen. John B. Crane (R-Avon). “I have great respect for those who dedicate their livelihoods to farming,” …
Read More »Monrovia man injured in hunting accident
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred Tuesday morning at Morgan-Monroe State Forest. At approximately 8 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the Morgan-Monroe State Forest property office to assist an individual who stated he had been shot while hunting. William Long, 72, of Monrovia, reported that …
Read More »Restrictions on I-65 exit ramp at State Road 39 starting on or after August 28 near Lebanon
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces alternating lane restrictions between 150 S. and I-65, starting on or after Monday, August 28, near Lebanon. Crews will be installing a new traffic signal on the exit ramp to State Road 39, just north of W. Cox Avenue and …
Read More »Road Rage on Interstate 70 Leads to Gunfire
Clay County – August 14, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., troopers from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post responded to an emergency 911 call near the twenty-four mile marker westbound on Interstate 70, reporting road rage that led to gunfire. The reported incident involved a driver of a silver Mercury …
Read More »Avon High School Hires Kiah Ferrell to Lead Softball Program
Avon, Ind. – The Avon High School (AHS) Athletic Department has hired Kiah Ferrell as varsity Softball Head Coach. Her hiring follows a thorough selection process that involved administrators, educators, parents, and student-athletes. Her demonstrated leadership and track record of success as a student and athlete in high school and college distinguished …
Read More »Off-Duty Hendricks County Sheriff Deputy Involved in Fatal Brownsburg Crash
Brownsburg – An off-duty Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in crash at approximately 1:30am this morning near Brownsburg on I-74. Crash reconstructionists from the Brownsburg Police Department in addition to the Hendricks County Coroner’s Office are investigating the crash. Initial investigation by the Brownsburg Police Department indicates the Deputy was …
Read More »Avon’s 2023 Teacher of the Year Named Top 25 Finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year
Sarah Valentin, Pine Tree Elementary Multilingual Learner Teacher and Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) 2023 Teacher of the Year Avon, Ind. – Sarah Valentin, Pine Tree Elementary Multilingual Learner Teacher and Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) 2023 Teacher of the Year, was informed by the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) that she …
Read More »WYRZ Announces New Broadcast Studio Underwriters
Brownsburg – WYRZ is excited to announce that it’s radio studio will now be “Hendricks Power and Indiana 811 Studio.” This joint venture between Hendricks Power Cooperative and Indiana 811 began on July 4, 2023. Hendricks Power Cooperative celebrated its 87th anniversary in 2023. It serves more than 35,000 members …
Read More »Suspect Arrested for May 9, 2023 Road Rage Incident on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Police Detectives have arrested an 18 year old Indianapolis man for pointing a firearm and intimidation with a deadly weapon. The arrest stems from a road rage incident May 9, 2023, on I-465 on the north side of Indianapolis. Investigators determined 18 year old Jayion Shelton …
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