CENTRAL INDIANA – In 2019, the ongoing “opioid crisis” continues to be one of the most tragic and rampant problems in our state. Overdose deaths related to opioids such as certain prescription pain medications and their street-counterpart, heroin, are at epidemic levels in the state of Indiana. (80% of new …
Read More »I-65 NB closures continue this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will continue construction on I-65 NB this weekend downtown. Please reference the below map for segments. No work will take place this week on Wednesday or Thursday. Friday, May 17 – Segment 2 (I-65 NB from 465 to the south split) will be completely …
Read More »Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff through May 15th for Peace Officers Memorial Day and to honor former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to remain at half-staff on May 15, 2019 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 for Peace Officers Memorial Day as well as honoring the life …
Read More »Off-Road Vehicle Accident in Greenwood Leaves Two Injured
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident in which one adult male and one juvenile female sustained injuries. The accident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., near the 1300 block of Norton Drive in Greenwood. Michael Landrum age 31 of Greenwood, was operating an ORV on a roadway …
Read More »Indiana State Police Warns of Click It or Ticket Patrols
This month troopers from the Indianapolis District, and districts across the state will join law-enforcement agencies across the nation to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for Click It or Ticket. Multiple weeks of highly visible patrols will be watching for unrestrained passengers in cars and trucks, both children and adults, …
Read More »Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Raised After Sunset On May 15
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be returned to full-staff at sunset on Wednesday, May 15 after lowering them to honor former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar.
Read More »Alabama-Based Manufacturer Building New R&D Facility in Montgomery County
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (May 10, 2019) – AMERICAN Flow Control, the valve and hydrant division of AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company, announced today the formation of AMERICAN Innovation LLC and construction of a new research and development (R&D) facility in Crawfordsville. “We’re thrilled AMERICAN Innovation has selected Crawfordsville as the destination …
Read More »Indiana Small Businesses Recognized for Entrepreneurial Success
INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2019) – The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which is a program of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), honored 14 small businesses today for their work to help grow Indiana’s economy and strengthen communities across the state. “With more than 512,000 companies employing 1.2 million Hoosiers, …
Read More »Indiana Historical Society Seeks Historical Resources for Indianapolis Bicentennial
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call to action to neighborhoods, community groups and individuals ahead of the Indianapolis Bicentennial. IHS is seeking new historical resources about the city to be included in its Indianapolis History Collecting Initiative, generously supported by a $100,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. …
Read More »Two Alzheimer’s Community Forums coming to Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, May 9, 2019 – The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is hosting two Community Forums in Indianapolis to better understand the needs of the community and reach more residents affected by the disease. The public is invited to come together to ask questions about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, …
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