INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer who was dispatched on a hit and run investigation, locates suspect vehicle and discovers heroin, cocaine, and stolen handgun. Just before 9 p.m. on 09/26/2016, an officer with the IMPD was dispatched to the 1200 block of N Lasalle St on reports …
Read More »Police-Community Partnership leads to quick apprehension of shooting suspect
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Aggravated Assault detectives arrested a suspected shooter Monday evening from an incident that occurred earlier in the day that left one man in serious condition. Just after 8 a.m. on 10/03/2016, officers were dispatched to apartments in the 8200 block of Harcourt Road …
Read More »Watch for Deer on Indiana’s Roadways
The Indiana Department of Transportation, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources remind drivers to stay alert as deer become more active in fall months on Indiana’s roadways. Nearly 50 percent of all vehicle crashes involving deer occur between October and December. Deer are generally more …
Read More »10-Digit Dialing in Indiana’s 317 Area Code Mandatory on Oct. 15
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 3, 2016) – In just under two weeks, all consumers in Central Indiana’s 317 telephone area code will be required to use 10 digits to make local telephone calls, which means dialing “317-555-5555” instead of “555-5555.” Saturday, Oct. 15 will mark the end of a 7-month grace period …
Read More »Governor Pence Commends Brownsburg’s Brown Elementary Among Other 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Indianapolis – Governor Pence today commended the nine schools in Indiana that have received the 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools designation from the United States Department of Education. “Every day, Indiana teachers pour their hearts and time into educating the next generation of Hoosiers, and their efforts constitute one of …
Read More »Town of Avon Honored with Community Achievement Award
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced the Town of Avon has been named a 2016 IACT Community Achievement Award winner for its radio control race car track in the 10,000-30,000 population category. The Town will receive its award during the IACT Annual Awards Luncheon presented …
Read More »Safety Tips for Wet-Weather Driving
Indianapolis, IN – Oct. 3, 2016 – The arrival of Autumn often equates to increased precipitation throughout Indiana. As a result, AAA Hoosier Motor Club has the following safety tips for wet-weather driving… Six inches – As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your car and …
Read More »IndyGo Service Changes to Take Effect Early October
INDIANAPOLIS (October 3, 2016) – On Sunday, October 9, minor timing adjustments and efficiencies will be implemented to improve time performance on routes 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 19, 24, 25, and 86. Due to these changes, peak weekday service has marginally increased. Bay assignments for routes at the …
Read More »California-Based Logistics Company Picks Brownsburg for New Distribution Center
Brownsburg – Avept, a distributor of powersports and automotive parts, announced plans today to locate its new distribution center here, creating up to 118 new jobs by 2019. “As the Crossroads of America, Indiana is the perfect base for delivering products to customers across the country,” said Governor Mike Pence. …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Grants to One Room School House for 20th Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of 20 years of service to Hendricks County, the Hendricks County Community Foundation is presenting $1,000 grants to County nonprofits every 20 days in 2016. These 20th Anniversary Board Engagement Grants allow each member of the HCCF Board of Directors to designate a Hendricks County nonprofit that is …
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