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INDIANAPOLIS (June 23, 2016) – Sigstr, an email signature marketing platform, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, investing $1.4 million to double its downtown footprint and creating up to 111 new jobs by 2020. “Sigstr’s news that it is choosing Indianapolis to grow its tech platform and …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined Senator Jim Merritt and local leaders from Fishers, Noblesville and Pendleton to officially kick off construction on a $92 million project to modernize Interstate 69 in Hamilton and Madison counties. “Here in the Crossroads of America, we know that roads mean jobs,” said …

INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) quickly make an arrest after a domestic disturbance leads to a fatal stabbing. Shortly after 11 p.m. on June 21st, IMPD officers responded to a person stabbed in the 7100 block of Warrior Trail. Officers found 30-year-old Eric Bonds suffering …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement after the Federal Bureau of Investigation and supporting law enforcement agencies coordinated the arrest in Indianapolis of a suspected radicalized Brownsburg teenager: “We commend the FBI and law enforcement officers at every level in this state for the efforts that …

Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence hosted the seventh reception for grant recipients of the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation at the Governor’s Residence on Tuesday, where she awarded $52,500 to 57 organizations and charities that serve Hoosier families and children across the state. “When Mike was elected Governor, I …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 21, 2016) – Today’s opening of the Julia M. Carson Transit Center is another key milestone in the push for modern mass transit in Indianapolis, according to the Indy Chamber. The group represents nearly 2,000 local employers, part of a widespread coalition of corporate, civic and social …

INDIANAPOLIS – Twenty-six known offenders and drug dealers were taken into custody Saturday during the largest operation in IMPD history. Working in partnership with federal, state and local partners, more than 150 officers targeted homes around Indianapolis in three areas – North, East and Northwest Districts. The neighborhoods were selected …

INDIANAPOLIS – June 17, 2016 – Thursday evening Indiana State Teachers Association honored educators and public education advocates during a ceremony at their annual Summer Conference. This year 13 individuals, organizations or local associations were recognized for their contributions to public education. “Congratulations to all of our honorees,” said ISTA …

INDIANAPOLIS—On Sunday, April 17, 2016, IMPD Homicide detectives began an investigation into the shooting death of 18-year-old Anthony Morris in the 2000 block of East 30th Street.  During the course of this investigation, detectives were able to gather information from several cooperating individuals that had direct knowledge or witnessed this …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced his appointments to the Funding Indiana’s Roads for a Stronger, Safer Tomorrow (FIRSST) task force created by House Enrolled Act 1001 during the 2016 legislative session. The bill, signed into law by Governor Pence early this year, provided more than $1.2 billion in …