The county commissioners determined the risk for fires due to drought conditions was high enough to issue a Disaster Declaration, effective today, September 19th, 2024. This will remain in effect for the next 7 days! They will review the situation next Thursday, September 26th to see if it shall remain …
Read More »Lane and ramp restrictions on I-465 southbound near Park Fletcher begin Friday
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane and ramp restrictions on I-465 for concrete pavement and bridge deck patching work. Between Friday, September 20, at 8 p.m. and Monday, September 30, at 6 a.m. crews will restrict I-465 southbound to two lanes between U.S. 40 and I-70. Crews …
Read More »Brownsburg Expands Trail Network with B&O Trail Association Donation
The Town of Brownsburg is thrilled to announce the addition of 1.25 miles to its trail system, an enhancement made possible through a generous donation from the B&O Trail Association. This scenic extension of the B&O Trail, running between Ronald Reagan Parkway and Raceway Rd., underscores Brownsburg’s commitment to improving …
Read More »Plainfield Police Assist with Pursuit and Apprehension of Two Fugitives
Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Police Detectives are investigating an incident that began with the pursuit of a U-Haul truck occupied by two men. The pursuit was initiated by Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. State Police Dispatchers were notified of the pursuit at 6:48 p.m. when it was southbound …
Read More »Hendricks County legislators: Local schools receive state funding boost for safety upgrades
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2024) – Hendricks County schools recently received more than $526,000 for safety upgrades through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said the funding is part of the state’s biennial budget passed in 2023, which made significant investments in school safety. In …
Read More »Kyle Johnson Hired as Director (VP) of Marketing Strategy of Visit Hendricks County
Kyle Johnson The Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. Board of Directors announced Kyle Johnson joined the team at Visit Hendricks County as the Director (VP) of Marketing Strategy in late August. In his role, Johnson will focus on developing and managing marketing efforts for the destination to increase …
Read More »Driver Identified in Fatal Crash on State Road 75
Coatesville- On 08/29/2024 at approximately 10:08am Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on SR 75 near the intersection of Co Rd 600S just south of Coatesville. Preliminary investigation indicates that a gray Kia SUV was traveling southbound on SR 75 when, for a yet undetermined reason, …
Read More »Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office Arrests IMPD Officer; Officer Suspended Pending Termination
Kamal Bola An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer has been arrested for child molestation following an investigation by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office. In a press release, the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that shortly after 11:00pm on 9/3/24 Kamal Bola, 35, of Avon was arrested and booked into …
Read More »Indiana State Police investigating Person Shot on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – A man was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after allegedly being shot while driving on I-465. Tuesday, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Indiana State Police Dispatchers received an emergency call about a possible shooting on I-465 eastbound near Michigan Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The victim drove …
Read More »The Willow Center Announces New Partnership With North West Hendricks School Corporation
As the autumn semester of the 2024-2025 school year kicks off, team members from The Willow Center and North West Hendricks School Corporation are proud to announce theirnew partnership to provide students in-school access to mental health counseling and direct referrals for substance use treatment. Home to just under 2,000 …
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