INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today launched a statewide COVID-19 relief school spending dashboard. The dashboard reflects COVID-19 federal relief grant fund reimbursements as part of schools’ locally-developed spending plans, which are focused on improving student learning.“Empowered by historic levels of state and federal education funding, schools …
Read More »Modern Rockville Road project update: Design to be recommended this summer ahead of public hearing
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 31, 2022) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advancing the environmental study for the Modern Rockville Road project and expects to recommend an updated design option this summer. The Modern Rockville Road project includes nearly three miles of U.S. 36/Rockville Road in Marion County between Raceway …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Overnight Homicide
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrested 29-year old Andre Johnson for his alleged involvement in an overnight shooting.On January 30, 2022, just after 8:30PM IMPD East District officers were dispatched to 10204 Aristocrat Drive North on a report of a person shot. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult …
Read More »IMPD Aggravated Assault Detectives Apprehend Juvenile Shooting Suspect Within Minutes of Shooting
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives identified and arrested a juvenile on Thursday, January 27, 2022 for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred in the 2900 block of E 19th Street. On Thursday, January 27, 2022, just after 1:30 p.m., detectives with the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Thursday Homicide
INDIANAPOLIS-Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrested 57-year old Leon Brewer for his alleged involvement in an overnight shooting.On Thursday, January 27, 2022, just before 11:30 p.m., IMPD Southwest District officers were dispatched to 239 Bertha Court, reference a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male who sustained injuries …
Read More »Plainfield Fire Chief and Teacher Among Several Hendricks County Residents Named as Gov. Holcomb Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Alcohol & Tobacco Commission The governor made three reappointments to the commission, who will serve until January 31, 2026: Jessica Allen (Indianapolis), who will continue her service as chair of the commission.Dale Grubb (Covington), …
Read More »10th Street closure extended through February 19 due to cold weather
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – 10th Street is currently closed to traffic under I-65 and I-70 between College Avenue and Highland Avenue for overhead structure demolition and beam erection as part of the ongoing North Split project. As a result of recent cold temperatures, normal traffic flows will now resume on or after February 19, weather permitting. Eastbound and westbound …
Read More »Hendricks County lawmakers: House Republicans advance $1B tax-cut package helping Hoosiers, businesses
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2022) – Indiana House Republicans recently advanced a responsible and sweeping tax cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers’ pockets, according to Hendricks County lawmakers who supported the legislation. The state’s budget reserves are expected to hit a record $5 billion at the …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make a Quick Arrest in Homicide Investigation
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives identified and arrested a man on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 for his alleged involvement in a homicide investigation.On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, just after 2:00 p.m., IMPD East District officers were dispatched to 3731 N. Shadeland Ave room 236 for a report of a …
Read More »Man Arrested for Alleged Role in Street Race on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – January 22, 2022 at approximately 11:18 p.m., the Indiana State Police Dispatch Center began receiving emergency calls about vehicles intentionally blocking traffic on I-465 near 56th Street on the city’s east side. Callers were reporting several cars were lined up across the lanes to stop traffic so other …
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