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While Hoosiers have largely shaken off negative effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, too many of our K-12 students are still behind in school after many switched to virtual or hybrid instruction during the public health emergency. In Indiana, only 22% of low-income students (those on free and reduced lunch) passed …

FISHERS, Ind. (March 1, 2022) – TCC, one of the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailers, announces today it has awarded Cardinal Elementary School in Brownsburg, IN, with a $1,000 gift card to Amazon as a part of the company’s ninth annual Teachers Rock Supply Giveaway.  In this year’s Teachers Rock …

INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2022) – Preliminary construction activities are now underway along I-465 between the White River and Fall Creek. Crews are installing signs and marking reference points ahead of Clear Path 465 construction to rebuild and add lanes to 4.5 miles of I-465. Expect I-465 speed limits to be …

INDIANAPOLIS- The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has arrested two sisters for their alleged involvement in a homicide that took place last week. 23-year-old Arieal Smith was arrested for murder and her sister, 27-year-old Ebonie Parks was arrested for assisting a criminal reference this case. The sisters were located by …

INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families statewide who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive free, high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2022-2023 school year. Information about the program and the link to …

WEST CENTRAL, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a patching project on I-70 in both directions is scheduled to begin on or after Friday, March 4. The contractor will have 2.5 mile construction zones set up. The one lane restrictions will be in place around the clock with …

MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) asks motorists to plan ahead for travel related to the upcoming NCAA Big 10 Women’s Basketball Tournament. Routes to Gainbridge Fieldhouse may be impacted by work being performed as part of the North Split Reconstruction interchange closure. Exits currently open …

On Sunday, February 27, 2022, shortly after 10:00 pm, an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) was shot and an officer-involved shooting occurred in the alley north of 1600 Woodlawn Avenue.  The information provided is preliminary and subject to change. Shortly after 10:00 pm, IMPD Southeast District officers responded …

MARION COUNTY, Ind. – Starting tomorrow, weather permitting, Ohio Street will close under I-65 between College Avenue and New York Street to allow for structure demolition, pile driving operations, and drainage installation. This closure is anticipated to continue through March 20. Eastbound traffic will be detoured to New York Street …

Indiana State Police will be stepping up patrols to help curb dangerous and aggressive driving. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday, Feb. 25, through Monday, March 21. The safety initiative is designed to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities and to promote safe driving around St. Patrick’s Day and the …