PLAINFIELD, IN – A Central Indiana resident is looking to build a permanent “thank you” for police officers, firefighters and communications officers in the area. Town of Plainfield resident, Dave Weaver, decided to come up with the idea of the “Celebration of Service Plaza” to recognize and honor public safety …
Read More »Purdue World’s Largest Drum Bobblehead Unveiled
MILWAUKEE, Wi., August 24, 2018 – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition Bobblehead featuring Purdue Pete beating Purdue’s World’s Largest Drum. Since 1921, Purdue’s Big Bass Drum has been a symbol of pride for the University and one of the best …
Read More »The Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership is conducting Impaired Driving Checkpoints on August 24,25 and 30th in Marion County
Impaired driving is a problem, but for motorcyclists, impaired riding results in a higher proportion of fatal crashes than for any other vehicle type. Research also suggests that more motorcyclists on the road are over the legal limit than other road users. To address the impaired riding problem, the Indianapolis …
Read More »Check of Suspicious Vehicle in Parke County Yields Two Arrests
Parke County—On Monday afternoon August 20 at approximately 4:35, Indiana State Police Lieutenant Dan Jones and Detective Deanna Jones came across a black 2002 GMC Sonoma pickup with a female passenger, partially in the roadway on Martin Road in southeastern Parke County. A quick check of the truck revealed it was …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals and Milk Programs
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education today announced income eligibility guidelines, including household size, for the free and reduced-price school meals and milk programs. The programs were created to support students unable to pay the full price for meals or milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, …
Read More »Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Sunny Side Up” Project
INDIANAPOLIS – Residents and visitors of the Garfield Park neighborhood will soon enjoy a brand new community kitchen and destination chapel/chicken coop, thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by …
Read More »Secretary Lawson announces new security training for election administrators
INDIANAPOLIS (August 23, 2018) — As the national discussion over election security and ballot integrity continues, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson has announced the creation of a new certificate at Ball State University that will allow election administrators and staff to further their knowledge of cyber practices and principles. …
Read More »IMPD Homicide detectives make an arrest for murder that occurred on Harlan St
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide Detectives arrest Antonio Jones (24) for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Roberto Cisneros (31) that occurred on 08/06/2018. Just after 1:30 a.m. on 08/06/2018, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the 1600 block of Harlan St on reports …
Read More »Traffic Signal Changes Coming to Avon Ave. and County Road 300 South
HENDRICKS COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces traffic signal improvements will occur overnight Sunday, August 26 at the intersection of Avon Ave. (Old State Road 267) and C.R. 300 South. The new traffic signal will have a five section head. The most notable change to this traffic signal …
Read More »IMPD makes four homicide arrests associated with weekend violence
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide Detectives arrest four individuals in connection to two recent homicides. “Our community-based beat officers have strong relationships in the neighborhoods they serve and IMPD has cohesive partnerships with state and federal law enforcement agencies,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “And our collective …
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