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I-65 Closure in Indianapolis begins next week

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is one week away from the 35-day closure of I-65 on the northwest side and downtown Indianapolis to rehab seven bridges. Southbound I-65 between the I-65/I-465 interchange on the northwest side of Indianapolis will be closed. During the closure, I-65 southbound traffic on …

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Sheltering Wings receives $731 HCCF grant for Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets Training

The Hendricks County Community Foundation awarded Sheltering Wings a $731 professional development grant from The Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund. This grant supported a Sheltering Wings’ staff member to attend The Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets two-day training in Minneapolis, MN. Sheltering Wings is Hendricks County’s only domestic violence shelter, supporting …

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State Police K9 ‘Smoke’ Retires

After 9 1/2 years of dedicated police service, Indiana State Police K9 Smoke will officially retire from duty. Smoke is an 11 1/2 year old German Shepherd who served for two years as a police dog for a department in Iowa before being purchased by the Indiana State Police. He …

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“Rules of the Road” for pedestrians, riders, and drivers

INDIANAPOLIS – As the warmer weather of the summer months draws residents and visitors downtown, IMPD would like to remind people of the “rules of the road” for pedestrians, riders, and drivers. “In Downtown District, our officers work diligently to protect the safety of residents and visitors through conferences, sporting …

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Submissions Now Open for 2018 Monumental Awards

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indy Chamber is accepting submissions for the 2018 Monumental Awards starting today, recognizing excellence in landscape architecture, interior design, real estate development, architecture, engineering, construction, neighborhood revitalization, reuse and public art.  2018 marks the 41st Monumental Awards, highlighting the most exciting annual additions to the region’s built environment. …

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