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INDIANAPOLIS (February 27, 2017) – The Indianapolis City-County Council made a historic vote last night to invest in long overdue transit improvements. With a positive vote of 17-8, Council approved Proposal 3 to enact a 0.25% income tax dedicated to transit. “The legislative process to reach this point was important,” …

According to a press release issued by Indy Go, City-County Council is expected to vote on Proposal 3, a measure to enact dedicated funding for transit in Marion County. Nearly 60% of voters approved the measure in November. Proposal 3 was approved 5-2 by the Rules and Public Policy Committee …

Shelbyville, IN – An Indianapolis man led police on a chase through Shelby County that ended with him crashing into a curb at John Street and Harrison Street in Shelbyville. Just after 4:00 p.m. Trooper Jonathan Haugh was attempting to stop a red 2005 Mustang for speeding on I-74 near the …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Every year in the United States, nearly 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 4,000 will die as a result of the disease. This month, local public health officials are encouraging teens and young adults to get vaccinated against HPV, and women of …

Brownsburg, IN – Just before 9:30p.m. on February 20th, 2017, the Brownsburg Police Department received a 911 call of a person pointing a firearm at another person on Ashwood Circle in Brownsburg. Prior to their arrival, police were informed the suspects had left in a white Cadillac Escalade. Responding officers spotted the …

Lebanon, IN – A police impersonator was arrested on I-65 near Lebanon yesterday after being pulled over by the Indiana State Police. February 14th, 2017, at approximately 11:45 a.m. Trooper Luis Deffit was patrolling I-65 near the 136 mile marker when he saw a black SUV going 87 miles per hour …

Indianapolis, IN – An early morning crash on I-465 has claimed the life of a Noblesville man. Just before 2:30a.m. emergency crews were called to I-465 eastbound near Michigan Road for a serious crash. Upon arrival responders found two inverted vehicles, one on the right shoulder of the interstate and one …

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2017) — The House Committee on Judiciary unanimously passed a bill Monday that would give law enforcement a new tool to combat crimes in Indiana, according to the bill’s author, State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon).  Under House Bill 1577, those arrested for a felony would have a …

At approximately 2:55 AM the Hendricks County Communications Center received a 911 call in reference to a person shot at the intersection of Kentucky and Chestnut Street in Danville. Danville Officers arrived on scene a few minutes later and located both the suspect and victim. The suspect was detained, and …

The Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership said the following in a press-release to WYRZ. “It has been a long time coming, and the HCEDP is thrilled to announce the launch of the new HCEDP website. The new site highlights the assets and sought after business industries of Hendricks County, the …