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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced the launch of INDOT4U, a new model for customer service that makes it easier than ever for customers to contact the agency and get questions answered and problems resolved. With a statewide customer service center in place, motorists now have a single …

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 15, 2018) – Powderkeg, a technology-based network that helps high-growth technology ventures connect with resources to scale up, announced plans today to expand in central Indiana, creating up to 37 new jobs by 2022. “Hoosier entrepreneurs like Powderkeg continue to fuel Indiana’s reputation as a hub for innovation,” …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) East District Flex Team (EFT) officers and Indiana Parole agents work together to take 90 grams of meth off the streets of Indianapolis On 02/13/2018, IMPD EFT was contacted by Indiana Parole agents for assistance in searching the residence of Parolee, James McGraw …

The David H. Kiebach Smile Fund, a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF), awarded Jameson Camp a $10,300 grant to help support 20 campers for the 2018 summer season.  Established in 1928 as a “fresh air” camp for children at risk for tuberculosis, Jameson Camp has grown into …

Vigo County—Last night at 8:30, Indiana State Police Trooper Michael Organ stopped a passenger car southbound on 7th near Washington Street (Terre Haute) for operating with no headlights. During conversations with the driver and along with other observations, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Trace amounts of suspected marijuana …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will present Vietnam veteran and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. 1st Class Sammy L. Davis of Freedom, Indiana with the 2018 Sachem Award, the state’s highest honor, at a ceremony Monday, March 12, 2018. “Sammy’s story of service, courage and sacrifice for our …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Anna Restivo, Plainfield High School; Jonathan Heidegger, Brownsburg High School; Andrew Langford, Avon High School, and Jessica Morris, Brownsburg High School* (declined scholarship).   These seniors will receive full tuition to an accredited …

Putnam County—This afternoon at 2:00, an Indiana State Police trooper from the Putnamville Post, stopped a 2016 Toyota four-door sedan for unsafe lane movement on eastbound Interstate 70 near the 36 mile-marker. Information gathered during the stop led to a search of the vehicle. Luggage in the rear seat contained …

Indiana State Police Department’s K9 Apache will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Apache’s vest is sponsored by Chive on Indiana and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by the members of Chive on …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced two upcoming public meetings to discuss INDOT’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan. Members of the ADA Community Advisory Working Group and the public will have the opportunity to provide information and recommendations regarding INDOT’s ADA Transition Plan and provide input …