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 …
Read More »Police Seek Voluntary Compliance with Traffic Safety Issues at Diesel Event
Vigo County—One of the Wabash Valley’s premier summer events will occur this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Vigo County Fairgrounds. The Scheid Diesel Extravaganza is well known among diesel truck enthusiasts and is expected to draw a few thousand spectators and hundreds of diesel pickup trucks. The large influx …
Read More »Operation Round Up Contributes to Putnam County Operation Life
On behalf of Hendricks Power Cooperative and its members, a $750 donation was made to Putnam County Operation Life. This is the sole county-designated agency responsible for providing out-of-hospital care and ambulance transportation to a hospital using Indiana state licensed advanced life support ambulances. The donation will allow the agency …
Read More »Michael Crowther Receives Tourism Industry’s Highest Honor from Lt. Governor
INDIANAPOLIS (August 17, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced today during the Hoosier Hospitality Awards that the CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo, Michael Crowther, is this year’s recipient of the Will Koch Indiana Tourism Leadership Award. The award announcement was part of …
Read More »Secretary of State Connie Lawson places election security at forefront of new cybersecurity public awareness campaign
INDIANAPOLIS (August 20, 2018) – Leading up to the general election on November 6, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is launching a public awareness campaign to build understanding of cybersecurity efforts in Indiana and help explain why voters should feel confident their vote is secure. Since the 2016 election, …
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