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INDIANAPOLIS –  On Monday, November 1, 2021, just before 8:00 p.m., an IMPD Southeast District Sergeant was in the 3600 block of S. Keystone Avenue when she heard shots being fired. That officer then located a 17- year-old male who sustained injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). Additional Officers responded, …

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2021) – Hendricks County communities will receive nearly $1.5 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to local legislators.  State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said 218 towns, cities and counties throughout Indiana received a combined total of over $101 million through …

On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at approximately 11:45 pm, IMPD Southeast District officers responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of Villa Avenue.  While on scene, multiple dogs charged at the officers.  One officer discharged his firearm striking a dog and striking an individual in the hand who was …

Avon, Ind. – Twelve Avon High School Students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications. This honor meaningfully connects students with universities across the country, helping them stand out …

The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is beginning the process of selecting a new superior court judge. Judge Mark A. Jones has tendered his resignation, effective January 8, 2022, creating a vacancy on the Marion Superior Court. Committee Chairperson and Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David announced applications for the …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 21-28 and 21-29. The Executive Orders expire on Dec. 1, 2021. “Today, I’m extending the public health emergency for another 30 days to maintain critical assistance to our neediest Hoosiers as we come out of this pandemic – all directly tied to …

Indianapolis, IN – Earlier this evening, at 6:07, troopers responded to a serious crash on I-465 westbound near Emerson Avenue. Personnel from the Indianapolis Fire Department were first to arrive on scene, they found two heavily damaged vehicles. Inside one of the vehicles was an adult female who was unresponsive, despite …

Jody Price INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Missing Persons Detectives are seeking the public’s help locating 10-year-old Jody Price. Price is described as 5’4″, 160 pounds, black and red braids, and brown eyes. She was last seen Friday, October 29, 2021 in the 1700 block of Wyoming Street …

Putnam County – Friday, October 29, 2021, at 11:45 a.m., an Indiana State Trooper observed a Ford Taurus near the 42-mile marker eastbound on Interstate 70 that was following too close with improper brake lights.  The driver of the vehicle was identified as Polo Huereca-Rivera, age 40, of Oklahoma City, …

October 22, 2021—Avon, IN — The Avon Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Avon and Washington Township Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce Concerts in the Parks sponsored by Flora Brothers Painting.  This will be a six-concert series with 3 dates added and will kick-off on Friday, June 3, 2022 …