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Scholarships Offered for National No-Till Conference Jan. 4-7

Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District is offering county farmers partial and full scholarships to the 30th annual National No-Till Conference Jan. 4-7 in Louisville. Agronomists, no-till experts and round-table discussions will arm participants with tips to take home and launch during the 2022 crop season. Conference website with …

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IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in July Homicide

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect on Friday for his alleged involvement in the July murder of 43-year-old Latisha Burnett.On Monday, July 12, 2021, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Southwest District officers were dispatched to a report of a person deceased in the 1200 …

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IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation

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, …

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IMPD Officer Discharges Firearm Resulting in Injury

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 …

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Twelve Avon High School Students are College Board National African American and Hispanic Recognition Programs Awardees

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 …

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Applications available for judicial position in Marion County

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 …

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Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

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 …

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Two Vehicle Crash on I-465 Claims One Life

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 …

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