On Monday, March 7, 2022, Plainfield officers responded to Huntington Bank located at 2110 Stafford Rd. on a reported bank robbery. The preliminary information provided to officers was that one adult suspect described as a black male wearing a white hoody, dark pants, dark baseball cap, with acne scars on …
Read More »Avon Indiana receiving over $10 million dollars for road enhancements and roundabout creation
Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) Executive Director Anna Gremling will deliver an oversized check representing $10,693,700 in federal funds to Avon Town Council leaders at the beginning of the Council’s March 10 meeting, starting at 7:00 pm at Avon Town Hall (6570 E US Highway 36, Avon IN 46123). The …
Read More »Behning: Helping students recover from learning loss
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 …
Read More »Cardinal Elementary School receives $1,000 education bonus from local wireless retailer
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 …
Read More »Preliminary Clear Path 465 construction begins along I-465 on the Northeast Side of Indianapolis
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 …
Read More »IMPD Detectives Arrest Two Sisters for Recent Homicide
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 …
Read More »On My Way Pre-K applications for the 2022-2023 school year now available
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 …
Read More »I-70 patching project from Brazil to Monrovia is scheduled to begin Friday
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 …
Read More »North Split construction may impact NCAA Big 10 tournament travel
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 …
Read More »Officer Shot During Officer Involved Shooting
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 …
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