INDIANAPOLIS –Just before 10:00 p.m., on January 5, 2018, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to the 3600 block of North Mitthoefer (i.e., Amber Wood Apartments) reference a unresponsive subject on the sidewalk. Officers arrived a short time later and observed an unresponsive male laying near the …
Read More »Indiana Blood Center asks Indiana residents to donate
The Indiana Blood Center is asking Indiana residents to visit one of its donor centers around the state as soon as possible. This past Monday, the Indiana Blood Center had only 700 units of blood on the shelves — less than a one-day supply. Normal inventory levels average about 2,000 …
Read More »Amid colder temperatures, State reminds Hoosiers of the Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
INDIANAPOLIS – With the record cold temperatures currently making its way through the state, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) would like to remind Hoosiers of the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The winter assistance period, which began November 1st, offers qualifying Hoosiers a one-time payment to use …
Read More »Hendricks Regional Health Brownsburg Hospital Officially Opens
On Monday, January 8, 2018, Hendricks Regional Health expands their services to the individuals, families and businesses in Brownsburg and surrounding areas with the official opening of the brand new Brownsburg Hospital. The 100,000 square-foot hospital, located at 5492 North Ronald Reagan Parkway, combines a modern healthcare delivery model with …
Read More »Four Injured on I-70 Crash near Plainfield Friday
Around 1:30 p.m. Friday, troopers from the Indianapolis State Police Post and area emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on I-70 near the SR 267 exit. Troopers arrived to find a Honda Accord and Saturn passenger car scattered across the interstate. According to witness accounts the west bound …
Read More »Hendricks Power Awards Hendricks Regional Health Nearly $42,000
Avon, IN – Hendricks Power continues finding ways to save members money and become more energy efficient, with support from Wabash Valley Power Association. Hendricks Regional Health was awarded nearly $42,000 for taking advantage of our POWER MOVES rebates in 2017. During construction of its new Brownsburg facility, Hendricks …
Read More »Wrong-Way Driver Killed in I-465 Crash
January 4, 2018–The Indiana State Police are investigating an early morning crash on east-bound I-465 that has claimed the life of one driver. Troopers and emergency personnel were dispatched to the 31.1 mile marker around 5:30 a.m. for a head-on collision between a car and a semi tractor-trailer. Officers arrived …
Read More »IU West Announces “It’s a Girl!” as first baby is born in 2018!
AVON, Ind. – Long after the ball dropped in Times Square, IU Health West Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2018. Labor and delivery caregivers delivered this first bundle of joy—a baby girl—at 11:06 pm on January 1. BreAnna Strickland and Dee Smith of Indianapolis met their child, D’mazzi …
Read More »Extreme cold weather prompts an immediate response from various agencies across the City
INDIANAPOLIS –As a reminder, City agencies, Public Safety, Hospital and Homeless Outreach units are out in full force during these cold days and nights. The Homeless Outreach unit has been patrolling areas where the homeless frequent; offering opportunities for transportation to shelters, to those in need. Officers will supply anyone …
Read More »Holcomb Names New DCS Director, Requests Department Assessment
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that Terry J. Stigdon, RN, MSN will be Indiana’s next director at the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and that he has requested a complete assessment of the department. Stigdon is currently the clinical director of operations at Riley Hospital for Children …
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