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A pending change in ownership of property that includes Sodalis Nature Park in Plainfield is presenting a unique opportunity for collaboration between multiple agencies.   The Town of Plainfield is in the process of purchasing nearly 1,800 acres of land from the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) in the southeast corner …

INDIANAPOLIS (November 22, 2017)  – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR), in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service, will host a National Tax Security Awareness Week starting November 27 to encourage taxpayers to take additional steps in protecting their personal and financial information before the 2018 tax season. “National Tax …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) wants to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. To that end, the IMPD plans to supplement existing patrols and take extra steps to protect shoppers at area retailers. Officers in marked vehicles, on mountain bikes (dependent on weather …

BROWNSBURG – Brownsburg residents who are interested in learning more about how their local government operates can now apply for the Town’s 2018 Resident Academy. A mix of instruction and hands-on interaction, the six-session program is designed to help residents better understand municipal operations and how services are delivered. The …

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 21, 2017) — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson presented longtime Marion County poll worker Homer Smith with an Honorary Secretary of State today.  Smith was a finalist for the 2016 Victor Risch Poll Worker of the Year Award.  Smith has served as an Election Day official in …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide detectives have arrested two men in connection with the double homicide in the 1800 block of Cottage Avenue. Just before 5:00 p.m., on 11.19.2017 officers with the IMPD Southeast district were dispatched to the 1800 block of Cottage Avenue on a call of …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives are investigating a person shot in the 6000 block of East 21st street yesterday evening. Just past 8:00 p.m. on 11.21.17 officers with IMPD East district were dispatched to the 6000 block of East 21st street on a person shot.  Officers …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is investigating a man found shot to death in the 2100 block of Shoreland Drive. Just after 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, officers with IMPD East district were called to the 2100 block of Shoreland Drive on a person possibly shot.  Officers arrived and located …

CARMEL, Ind. (Nov. 21, 2017) – Liberty Mutual Insurance, a diversified global insurer, announced plans today to expand its operation in Hamilton County, creating up to 400 new, high-wage jobs by 2021. “Indiana’s economic success is being heard far and wide as companies like Liberty Mutual continue to grow here,” …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives are investigating after a man is found dead inside a residence on the city’s northwest side. Just after 12 p.m. on 11/20/2017, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the 7500 block of Ballinshire S, on reports of DOA. Responding officers …