Indianapolis, IN – Today a second wave of five of 17 concerts were announced that will be part of the Chevrolet Free Stage headline entertainment at the 2018 Indiana State Fair, which returns August 3-19. Each night of the fair features a concert that is free with paid fair admission. The second …
Read More »Multi-Vehicle Crash Occurs after Traffic Slows for Animal in Roadway
Putnam County—At approximately 8:00 Saturday evening, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a multi-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 46 mile marker. Three occupants were sent to area hospitals. Preliminary investigation indicates a tractor-trailer driven by Harpeet Singh, age 25 of …
Read More »World Blood Donor Day to Honor Hoosier Heroes
INDIANAPOLIS – (June 2018) Indiana Blood Center is dedicating World Blood Donor Day to police, fire and first responders who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. Blood donations are being requested to help honor the sacrifices of first responders. In addition, a mobile blood …
Read More »Rokita: Breaking the Cycle of Reckless Spending
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Rokita, released this statement after voting in favor of President Trump’s 2018 Rescissions Package: “Washington does not have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “This package cuts over $15 billion in unused government funds …
Read More »Starting a Summer Job? Here’s What You Need To Know About Taxes
INDIANAPOLIS – College and high school students considering working over the summer should ensure they understand taxable income to avoid confusion next tax season. Most often, taxes are withheld from an employee’s paycheck. However, students may encounter situations where their taxes are not withheld, and they would need to pay …
Read More »Overnight Ramp Closure Planned for I-465 to I-69 on Monday
INDIANAPOLIS – I-465 northbound ramp to I-69/SR 37 northbound will be closed for INDOT crews to repave the ramp and perform maintenance work on panel signs. The closure is scheduled for Monday, June 11 at 10 p.m. and reopen by Tuesday, June 12 at 5 a.m. Traffic will be detoured to …
Read More »Rokita: Fighting to Prevent Youth Opioid Addiction
WASHINGTON, DC—Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Congressman Todd Rokita, released this statement after the White House announced their new opioid initiative campaign: The Truth About Opioids: “The opioid crisis continues to infiltrate our communities and harm our youth,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “We must …
Read More »State Road 47 over I-65 will Close Monday in Boone County
BOONE, CLINTON AND TIPPECANOE COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) alerts motorists of the closing of State Road 47 over I-65 in Boone County on or after Monday, June 11. This closure will last through the end of September and is for the deck replacement on the …
Read More »IMPD teams up with Kansas State Police and others that resulted in drugs and over $90k being forfeited
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Criminal Interdiction Units coordinate with Kansas State Police (KSP) and others to execute a Narcotics search warrant that resulted in the confiscation of 50lbs of marijuana, two firearms, five arrests, and the forfeiture of over $90k in cash. KSP troopers had stopped a …
Read More »U.S. 31/S.R. 135 Scheduled for Asphalt Resurface
MARION CO., Ind. – Milestone Construction has plans to resurface parts of S.R 135 and U.S. 31 south of Indianapolis. U.S. 31 Pavement Replacement The asphalt resurface project planned for U.S. 31 will take place from Mills Avenue to Beechwood Lane. Traffic will be down to one lane in each …
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