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Indy Chamber Applauds Progress on I-65/I-70 North Split Project

(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indy Chamber released a statement after Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officials unveiled a new design for the I-65/I-70 ‘North Split’ project in downtown Indianapolis.  The Chamber has been involved in talks among INDOT, local elected officials, neighborhood activists and community leaders on the scope of the project, …

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Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Behavioral Health & Human Services Licensing Board The governor made one reappointment and two new appointments to the Behavioral Health & Human Services Licensing Board, with terms expiring September 30, 2021: Stephan Viehweg …

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Indy Chamber & IPS Solidify Partnership to Implement Efficiency Plans

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners voted tonight to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indy Chamber to implement efficiency findings from its recent operational assessment.  The agreement formalizes the Chamber’s commitment to help IPS cut costs as the district seeks $272 million in operating …

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IMPD East District Officers Apprehend Armed Robber

INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, September 24, 2018, shortly after 4:10 pm IMPD officers were dispatched to 9950 E 42nd Street on a report of a robbery of a person with a gun.  Upon arrival, officers began searching the area for the suspect and quickly located an individual matching the suspect’s …

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Plainfield Police Looking for Suspect in Vehicle Break-ins

Between yesterday’s date September 24, 2018 and today’s date September 25, 2018, Plainfield Police Officers took reports of five vehicle break-ins in the warehouse area of the Town of Plainfield.  Yesterday, it was reported that a White Male in a Red Jeep was looking inside of vehicles at the Pep …

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State Offers Schools Second Opportunity for Handheld Metal Detectors

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Administration today announced the second opportunity for Indiana schools to order state-funded handheld metal detectors. Gov. Holcomb announced the original program earlier this summer. Schools that have not ordered the devices can contact info@k12indiana.com. Ordering instructions will be provided. …

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