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Putnam County—This afternoon at 12:38, Indiana State Police troopers stopped a 1999 Gauls Camper for unsafe lane movement on eastbound Interstate 70 near the 37 mile marker. During conversations with the occupants, troopers detected the odor of suspected marijuana. A search of the vehicle yielded approximately 10 grams of suspected …

In June, UPS revealed plans for their new $260 million package processing facility in Plainfield. Together with improvements to existing buildings in Indianapolis, UPS expects to add over 500 new jobs. WYRZ recently had the opportunity to talk to HR District Manager, Pete Hood, about this new 893,000 sq ft …

— Replace Dead Trees Now — Dead and dying trees – particularly those ash that have fallen prey to the emerald ash borer – can and should be replaced this fall with native trees and shrubs. Grown locally in containers and available through the Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation …

DANVILLE, IN (August 22, 2017)- A Hendricks County resident who became one of the driving forces behind the preservation, restoration and re-opening of the Oasis Diner received statewide recognition for his service to Indiana tourism last week. Doug Huff, owner of the Oasis Diner in Plainfield, was one of 19 …

DANVILLE, IN–Congressman Todd Rokita hosted the Second Annual Women’s Summit last Friday in Danville. “Today brought together leaders from communities across Indiana’s Fourth District to talk about taking action in our communities. Our discussions included: the opioid epidemic and how it is affecting our communities, human trafficking and the extensive …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – Public health officials from the Hendricks County Health Department continue to encourage county residents to protect themselves from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases after multiple mosquito pool samples have tested positive for the virus.   “It’s important to remember that we’re in the peak West …

INDIANAPOLIS (August 18, 2017) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that Plainfield Clerk-Treasurer Wesley Bennett will serve as commissioner of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) beginning Sept. 5. Current DLGF Commissioner Courtney Schaafsma has been nominated by Indiana Office of Management and Budget Director Micah Vincent to …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – Public health officials from the Hendricks County Health Department continue to encourage county residents to protect themselves from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases after multiple mosquito pool samples have tested positive for the virus. “It’s important to remember that we’re in the peak West Nile …

The Brownsburg Police Department is investigating the abduction of three children from Indianapolis, Indiana. Johnson Garcia is a 2 year old Hispanic male, 2 feet 11 inches, 33 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Christhian Garcia is a 5 year old Hispanic male, 3 feet 7 inches tall, 40 …