The Indiana State Police, in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), would like to remind all Indiana motorists to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl responsibly, by driving sober and safe. “Whether it’s the Super Bowl or any other event, …
Read More »IMPD is looking for a suspect in connection with a 2015 shooting that killed a man on the city’s near north side
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives need your help finding 29-year-old Robert Lasley of Indianapolis. The suspect is accused of shooting and killing 30-year-old Michael Killebrew on December 1, 2015, in the 1000 W. 29th St. On February 1, 2016, detectives obtained a warrant charging the suspect (Robert Lasley) with Murder, Attempted Murder, …
Read More »Resources to Address Children’s Mental Health Issues
LEBANON, Ind. – Mental health issues among children are becoming a growing concern around the country and in Indiana. That’s why the Indiana Youth Institute is teaming up with its community partners to help those who work with youth understand more about the options to get help in Indiana. The …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Offers Funding for Local Bicentennial Projects, Events
DANVILLE, IN (February 3, 2016) –In an effort to support and entice Bicentennial Legacy Projects and events in Hendricks County, the county’s tourism agency has set aside $5,000 in 2016 to award Bicentennial Grants. Visit Hendricks County will award up to 20 non-matching grants totaling up to $250 each for …
Read More »Indiana Department of Revenue Offers Free Online Filing
INDIANAPOLIS (February 3, 2016) – This tax season, the Indiana Department of Revenue continues to offer free federal and state filing through Indiana freefile (INfreefile). Taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $62,000 or less in 2015 may qualify for INfreefile. Nearly two million Hoosier taxpayers qualify for this program. …
Read More »Indy Chamber Statement on Senate Bill 344
Senate Bill 344, while not perfect, was a major step forward in extending protections to LGBT Hoosiers – and ultimately helping Indiana remain competitive for top talent and investment. Despite its failure in the Senate, the expansion of statewide non-discrimination protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity …
Read More »Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District Community Grant Program Application Deadline is March 24th
The Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District is once again seeking grant applications from local organizations interested in undertaking recycling, waste reduction or reuse projects. The deadline for the submission of grant applications is March 24, 2016. The grant program encourages local organizations to carry out projects that further the …
Read More »Coats Congratulates Indianapolis’ Mitchell Stiffler on Acceptance to United States Military Academy
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today congratulated Mitchell Stiffler of Indianapolis on his acceptance into the United States Military Academy. Coats nominated Stiffler, a senior at Cathedral High School, for an appointment to West Point. “There is no higher calling for an American citizen than to wear the …
Read More »2016 Blaine Jarrett Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
The Blaine Jarrett Memorial Scholarship Fund, a fund managed by Buck Creek Players, is pleased to announce the availability of the Blaine Jarrett Memorial Scholarship. Any graduating high school senior or college freshman who is currently enrolled or accepted into a performing arts related major/minor at a college or university is …
Read More »Marion County Transit Plan Implementing Indy Connect
INDIANAPOLIS (February 1, 2016) – Based on years of planning, IndyGo, with the support of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA), is shepherding a Marion County transit plan through a public involvement process. Throughout the month of February, public meetings, community outreach, and input …
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