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Indiana Firms Invited to Submit Innovative Projects in Agbiosciences, Cybersecurity

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 7, 2019) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the Israel Innovation Authority have issued the first call for proposals as part of the organizations’ collaborative effort to propel innovation through private sector partnerships, inviting Indiana and Israeli businesses to submit joint research projects focused on developing high-tech …

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Following too Closely Results in Putnam County Drug Arrest

Putnam County—Friday afternoon at 2:55, an Indiana State Police Trooper was working along Interstate 70. The Trooper observed a grey 2008 Mercury Mariner traveling westbound near the 48-mile marker in violation of following too closely. A traffic stop was initiated and during the stop, several indicators of possible criminal activity …

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IMPD Downtown District Narcotics Unit undercover operation produces arrests for dealing and possession of synthetic narcotics

INDIANAPOLIS- On January 3,2019 detectives from The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Downtown District conducted an undercover operation in response to synthetic narcotic overdoses that occurred in the downtown area in 2018.  Detectives have been gathering intelligence for some time and they found the downtown dealers appear to be organizing …

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Trucks Park Here System Debuts Making Indiana Interstates Safer

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced the launch of the Trucks Park Here system, a multi-state, regional effort to make interstate travel safer by creating a network of safe, convenient parking areas for truckers with the ability to collect and share real-time parking availability with drivers through …

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Crash on I-65 in Indianapolis Snarls Traffic All Day

Indianapolis, IN – A four vehicle crash spanned both directions of I-65 near 30th Street and caused major traffic congestion throughout the entire afternoon. Just before 10 o’clock this morning emergency crews were called to the scene of a large crash scene and 911 callers were reporting an overhead sign had …

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Hendricks County Community Foundation Awards over $64,000 in Grants

At the December Board meeting, the Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved grants totaling over $64,000 to organizations serving every corner of Hendricks County. These grants were made from the Community Foundation’s largest unrestricted fund, the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund, as well as from its 35 Family Legacy …

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Beam Straightening Scheduled For I-465 Bridge At I-865

BOONE COUNTY, Ind.—Indiana Department of Transportation officials met with contractor representatives this morning (JAN 3) at Greenfield District offices to review plans for repairing a damaged bridge beam on Interstate 465 over I-865 on the northwest side of Indianapolis in Boone County. Nighttime operations requiring lane closures are tentatively scheduled …

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