Local News

You are invited to share your vision for the future of freight and passenger rail and participate in the development of your state’s Rail Plan. The public and all rail stakeholders are encouraged to complete a brief online survey at www.in.gov/indot/3588.htm and attend one of three rail planning open houses …

Governor Mike Pence has declared this week, Nov. 13 through 19, as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.  The Indiana Department of Transportation began preparing for the upcoming winter season soon after the snow and ice melted last spring. INDOT’s top winter priority is removing snow and preventing ice on …

With UWCI’s upcoming relocation, we have many items up for sale including task/meeting chairs, tables, workstations, office/desk units, filing cabinets, shelving units, whiteboards and even outdoor patio furniture! You can view all of the items here. To learn about pricing and quantities available, once you open an individual image be sure …

The Downtown Danville Partnership (DDP) has awarded the Hendricks County Arts Council (HCAC) a $4,500 grant in support of it first street mural titled, “Open Window.” “Open Window” was painted on the western exterior of the Fuller building where Diesels Bar and Grille is located on the north side of …

As students filed into the gymnasium, you could hear them whispering to one another, “It’s him!”…. “I can’t believe we are really meeting an author.”…. “I love his Miss Smith books!”  Clearly, the excitement was palpable as they took their places on the floor and waited eagerly for him to …

Leadership Hendricks County is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2017. Anyone interested in developing his or her leadership skills, or simply learning more about leadership and what it means to the community, is invited to apply.  A new class of approximately 25 participants is selected each year. The …

BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg’s annual “Let’s Give” food drive is now underway to help a local pantry keep shelves stocked with non-perishable items through the holiday season. Town administration asks for the community’s support of the canned and boxed items collection so area families in need can keep …

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

INDIANAPOLIS– Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Northwest District Narcotics/Vice detectives secured a Search Warrant which net cash, firearms, narcotics, and arrests. On October 22, 2016, just after 9:00 a.m., Northwest Narcotics/Vice detectives were contacted by the DEA and U.S. Postal service reference packages of marijuana and cash being shipped through …

INDIANAPOLIS– On 10.24.16 just after 7:30 a.m. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to an anonymous call that skeletal remains were seen in the area of 465 E/ East Street. When officers arrived on the scene, they canvased the area and discovered what appeared to be human remains.  …