INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were on routine patrol in the area of 42nd and Kitley, when they heard shots fired. Just before 7p.m., on 04/28/2016, officers were on routine patrol when they heard shots fired and observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, …
Read More »Public Comments Welcomed During Indiana 39 Corridor Plan Meeting – May 9th
The Ind. 39 corridor plan steering committee is wrapping up its part of the work and now the public is invited to learn about and comment about plans for the Ind. 39 corridor between U.S. 40 and I-70. The open house meeting is May 9, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Hazelwood …
Read More »Secretary Lawson reminds voters about what you need to know before you go to the polls
INDIANAPOLIS (April 28, 2016) — Voters and poll workers are gearing up for the Primary Election, which is just days away on Tuesday, May 3rd. To help voters prepare, here are some reminders of what you need to know before you go to the polls. You cannot bring election materials …
Read More »Brownsburg Town Council Asks for Residents Input on Proposed Minimum Housing Standards Ordinance
The Brownsburg Town Council recently tabled the first reading of a proposed ordinance on Minimum Housing Standards to allow for public input. The Town often gets complaints about health, safety and welfare conditions of properties, which existing building codes and zoning regulations don’t address. Minimum Housing Standards are intended to …
Read More »Summer travel season begins with Visit Indiana Week May 1-7
INDIANAPOLIS (April 27, 2016) – Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and Visit Indiana are kicking off the summer travel season with Visit Indiana Week May 1-7. In celebration of Visit Indiana Week, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is once again teaming up with Visit Indiana to offer a day of free …
Read More »Speeding Driver Arrested in Putnam County for Suspected Methamphetamine
Putnam County—Last night at 6:50, Indiana State Police Trooper David Cox Jr. was patrolling southbound on US 231 near County Road 700 South, when he radar clocked a northbound blue Honda passenger car at 69 miles-per-hour in a 55mph zone. A traffic stop was initiated and during conversations with the …
Read More »Gunshot victim dies; IMPD Homicide Detectives investigating as Criminal Homicide
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) homicide detectives are investigating a criminal homicide after victim succumbs to injuries received on April 12. On April 12th, 2016 just after 1:30 a.m., IMPD officers responded to the 2700 block of S Shelby St, on reports of a person shot. Upon arrival …
Read More »First Lady Karen Pence Unveils Watercolor Paintings at Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence, Indiana’s Bicentennial Ambassador, today joined Cindy Hoye, executive director of the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, at the newly-named Indiana Arts Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds to unveil three of 16 watercolor prints created by the First Lady. The full 16-print collection …
Read More »Governor Pence Celebrates Healthy Indiana Plan Success at Minority Health Coalition Luncheon
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today spoke before the Indiana Minority Health Coalition at their Annual Luncheon at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis and celebrated Indiana’s health care successes. This year, the Indiana General Assembly passed and the Governor subsequently signed Senate Enrolled Act 165 to codify the Healthy Indiana …
Read More »Secretary of State Connie Lawson announces new protections for seniors’ wallets
INDIANAPOLIS (April 26, 2016) — Secretary of State Connie Lawson’s legislation that will allow financial professionals to share financial records with law enforcement and hold a disbursement of funds if they believe a senior or vulnerable adult is being financially exploited has been signed by Governor Pence and will become …
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