INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 27, 2018) – GEICO, one of the fastest-growing automotive insurers in the U.S., announced plans today to expand its operations in central Indiana, creating up to 1,474 new jobs by the end of 2022. “Here in Indiana, we have earned a reputation as a destination for business,” Governor …
Read More »INDOT Kicks Off Pothole Blitz on Interstates across Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has kicked off a day and night pothole blitz for the next several days to address the rising number of potholes on the interstates. Multiple crews will be out addressing the following interstates: I-65 From 38th Street collector to County Line …
Read More »Lieutenant Elam Promoted to Captain of Special Investigations Division
On February 22, 2018 Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter promoted Lieutenant Donna M. Elam to the rank of captain to serve as assistant commander of the Indiana State Police Special Investigations Division. The Special Investigations Command oversees the Drug Enforcement Section and the Special Investigations Section which includes the …
Read More »Driver Arrested for Methamphetamine in Sullivan County
Sullivan County—On Sunday morning February 25 at 09:20, Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Brent Robinson stopped a blue Ford Mustang on northbound US 41 near County Road 975 North for failure to signal a turn. The driver was identified as 65-year-old David Lee Kendall of Sullivan, IN. Information was developed …
Read More »Secretary of State Connie Lawson announces text to register to vote
INDIANAPOLIS (February 26, 2018) — Today, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is announcing Hoosiers will now be able to text “Indiana” to 2VOTE (28683) to register to vote. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help Hoosiers register and …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives arrest suspect for murder
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives have identified and arrested a suspect for his involvement in the death of Dae Mehm (19), on February 22, 2018. On February 24, 2018 at 1400 hours, Mr. Hae Di arrived at the Marion County Jail to turn himself into Deputies. …
Read More »IMPD Detectives investigate the cause of an accident that claims the lives of two juveniles
INDIANAPOLIS –Just before 3:11 p.m., on February 25, 2018, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to the scene of a possible accident fatality. Officers arrived with assistance from Wayne Township Fire Department as they rendered aid to the victim(s) of the accident. Wayne Township Fire Department …
Read More »JPMorgan Chase Awards Indy Chamber $220K Grant for Global Initiatives
(INDIANAPOLIS) – JPMorgan Chase & Co. has made a two-year $220,000 grant to the Indy Chamber to support its global initiatives. This grant is a major boost to the Chamber’s Accelerate Indy regional economic development strategy, which includes ‘Global Indy’ plans. The Global Indy initiative works to raise the region’s …
Read More »I-69 Section 5 construction update for week of February 26
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (February 24, 2018) – There is a significant amount of work scheduled throughout the I-69 Section 5 construction zone for the week of February 26. Of particular note, the traffic switch in the northern section scheduled for Monday, February 26 has been pushed to Saturday, March 3 because …
Read More »Indiana Sheriffs Secure $500,000 Pledge to Match Donations for New Youth Ranch
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 23, 2018) – Indiana’s 92 sheriffs today launched a statewide “Kick In For Kids” campaign to privately fund their new Youth Ranch now under development in West Central Indiana. The good news is they’ve secured a $500,000 match for donations and have female business leaders lining up to …
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