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PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 236 will close on or after Friday, July 22 from U.S. 231 and Rush St. This is for Phase One of the ongoing S.R. 236 reconstruction project. Access will be maintained for homes and businesses. This section of …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education today presented updated findings from a study on COVID-19’s academic impact on student learning. The results show that while learning is stabilizing or recovering for many Indiana students, innovative and collaborative accelerated learning activities must be implemented to increase academic momentum for all …

In two short years, the Avon High School Speech and Debate team has grown from 10 participating Avon students to over 70 students, despite COVID restrictions. The growth of the high school speech team has addressed important needs at Avon High School, including: 1) providing important extra-curricular activity for a growing …

PLAINFIELD – On July 2, 2022, at approximately 1320 hrs., Plainfield Police Officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated or impaired driver in a black Chevrolet Malibu heading westbound on Main Street at Clarks Road. The vehicle was reportedly driving erratically and all over the roadway. The officer …

It’s that time of the year again where everyone is looking forward to celebrating Independence Day!  Enjoying the summer weather, having a backyard BBQ, spending time with family and friends, and using fireworks are all some of the best ways to celebrate.  The Indiana State Police wants everyone to remain …

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today awarded 97 schools and community partners with more than $57 million in Explore, Engage and Experience (3E) grant funding. The grant will aid Indiana’s schools and local partners as they work to strengthen, expand and create effective career pathways throughout students’ K-12 …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 30, 2022) – The long-term closure of the northbound Binford Boulevard on-ramp to westbound I-465 is expected to begin on or after Tuesday morning, July 5.  A closure of about three years is needed to make room for construction and help keep I-465 traffic flowing during the Clear …

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the State Road 75 bridge over I-74 will close on or after Thursday, July 7 for bridge work. This closure is approximately 1.4 miles north of S.R. 234, near Jamestown. It’s expected to reopen in November, weather permitting. Traffic will …

IMPD homicide detectives arrested 30-year-old Krystopher Monroe for his alleged involvement in the homicide of his sister.   On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, just after 6:00 PM, IMPD Southwest District officers were dispatched to the 8700 block of Hosta Way on a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is opening the largest structure within the North Split project.  The southbound to eastbound flyover bridge is now open to traffic. Earlier this morning, North Split construction crews shifted traffic onto the interchange’s newly re-constructed flyover bridge. Motorists driving southbound on I-65 will …