DANVILLE – Danville Community High School (DCHS) has been named to the 9th Annual AP District Honor Roll for expanding opportunity and improving performance for Advanced Placement students by the AP College Board. “The AP District Honor Roll is awarded to schools that commit to increasing access to AP for …
Read More »Ditch Rd. bridge over I-465 to close for bridge replacement beginning March 4th
MARION/HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – INDOT is replacing the Ditch Road bridge over I-465. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, March 4. The bridge is scheduled to be completely closed from March 4 to Sept. 30. The bridge service life is up and a new bridge is required. Crews will be replacing …
Read More »IMPD detectives seek public’s help in locating suspect in road rage shooting
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Aggravated Assault detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating suspect(s) and suspect vehicle in alleged road rage shooting that occurred on the city’s south side. Just before 9:30 p.m. on 02/24/2019, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the gas station at …
Read More »Indiana State Police Hiring Civilian Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Indianapolis, IN – The Indiana State Police is currently accepting applications for the position of Criminal Intelligence Analyst II. The deadline to apply is Friday March 1st, 2019. The successful applicant will serve as a civilian employee for the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to perform all analytical tasks …
Read More »IMPD Criminal Interdiction Section Makes Narcotics Arrest
INDIANAPOLIS – On February 20, 2019, Detectives with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrested 45-year-old Mary Barger for multiple drug and weapons offenses. On Wednesday February 20, 2019, Criminal Interdiction Section (CIS) Detectives conducted a narcotic investigation in the 1800 block of E. Sumner Avenue. Officers had received several …
Read More »Specialty crop grants available
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 22, 2019) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant applications to grow the state’s specialty crop sector. These crops include fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. “I encourage groups interested in enhancing specialty crop production in Indiana to take full …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Arrest Two People after death of 1-year-old
INDIANAPOLIS – On February 20, 2019, just after 10:30 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to the 6000 block of N. Keystone Avenue on a report of a possible decease child. When officers arrived, they were informed by EMS that the child had died. Kira …
Read More »Indiana Students Continue Graduating Better Prepared for College as AP Exams Offered, Taken, and Passed Increases Again
INDIANAPOLIS – In partnership with the College Board and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today another year of increases in the number of Advanced Placement (AP) exams offered, taken, and passed. “Preparing students for success beyond high school is a priority …
Read More »Trooper Recovering from Injuries Sustained when his Car was Struck Along I-70
Indianapolis, IN – Trooper Andrew Atwell is in the hospital recovering from injuries sustained in a crash early this morning on I-70 eastbound near Emerson Avenue. At 5:10 a.m. Atwell radioed into dispatch saying his car was struck. Trooper Joel Flores, who was also on scene, immediately requested medics. Atwell was …
Read More »Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Six Pounds of Heroin
Cloverdale, IN – Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a gold Chevrolet Equinox on Interstate 70 near the 41 mile marker for a traffic violation of following too close. The driver was identified as Joshua Gomez, 21, San Diego, CA. During a conversation …
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