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Indiana Department of Education Launches Statewide COVID-19 Relief School Spending Dashboard

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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), …

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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 …

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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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