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INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 26, 2017) – Givelify, which connects donors with charities, churches and religious organizations through its mobile application, announced plans today to expand its operations in downtown Indianapolis, creating up to 40 new high-wage jobs by 2020. “If you’re looking for the nation’s most innovative companies, you don’t need …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide officers responded to the 3000 block of West Morris Street reference several 9-1-1 calls of shots fired. Officers arrived and were directed to a mobile home with the front door partially open. On 1/25/17 just before 8:00 p.m., officers arrived and could clearly …

In celebration of 20 years of service to Hendricks County, the Hendricks County Community Foundation is presenting $1,000 grants to local nonprofits. These 20th Anniversary Board Engagement Grants allow each member of the HCCF Board of Directors to designate a Hendricks County nonprofit that is important to them and to …

Indianapolis, IN – The Indiana State Police has fallen victim to the recent criminal trend of credit card skimming. It was recently discovered some Indiana State Police fuel cards were compromised and one particular card was used for over $1,000 in fraudulant charges. All the affected cards were used at …

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 20, 2017) – The Indianapolis Airport Authority’s governing board elected two new officers and reelected two standing officers this morning during its regular monthly meeting at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Barbara Glass was elected president, with Steve Dillinger elected vice president and Al Bennett reelected as secretary. …

The staff of the Arthur Murray Dance Center in Avon, IN, hosted an outstanding kick-off event for Dancing with the Hendricks County Stars 2017, January 17, 2017. The contestants for this year’s Dancing with the Hendricks County Stars are Nina Criscuolo, Journalist, WISH TV, Yvonne Culpepper, COO Hendricks Regional Health, …

Temperatures fluctuating above and below freezing the past few weeks have created prime conditions for potholes forming on Indiana roadways. To deal with potholes in the most aggressive and efficient manner, the Indiana Department of Transportation will allow crews throughout the state to close travel lanes when and where necessary …

INDIANAPOLIS—This week the College Board released the 7th Annual AP District Honor Roll, recognizing 10 Indiana school districts. These districts are among the 433 named by the organization for simultaneously achieving increases in access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses for a broader number of students and also maintained or improved …

INDIANAPOLIS (January 23, 2017) – Monday, the Indiana Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opened the 2017 individual income tax filing season and began processing individual income tax returns. Tax season will close April 18, 2017. Electronic Filing The department encourages taxpayers to electronically file their tax …

2017 brings a mix of new and familiar voices to the WYRZ airwaves beginning January 23rd! Check out the new on-air schedule here: https://wyrz.org/on-air-schedule/