INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced 13 schools are newly-certified as leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This brings Indiana’s total number of STEM Certified Schools to more than 100 statewide.“Indiana’s STEM Certified Schools are leaders in ensuring students are building employability, critical thinking …
Read More »Full Closure at the North Split to begin this week
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds motorists the 18-month closure of the North Split Interchange in downtown Indianapolis is this week. Major reconstruction is expected to close the I-65/I-70 southbound lanes between the North Split and Washington Street on or after May 15 with the …
Read More »Trooper Locates 160 lbs of Methamphetamine in a Semi
Indianapolis, IN – A traffic stop for speeding led to the arrest of a California man on multiple drug charges. Friday May 7, 2021 at approximately 10:00 a.m., an Indiana State Trooper pulled over a semi tractor-trailer on I-65 in Indianapolis for speeding. While speaking with the driver of the semi …
Read More »Celebrate Visit Indiana Week May 2-8 with the Indiana State Nature Passport
INDIANAPOLIS – (April 26, 2021) – Visit Indiana Week is May 2-8, in conjunction with National Travel & Tourism Week. The purpose of this week is to educate the public about the importance and impact of travel and tourism. The Office of Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and the …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, April 26, 2021 Homicide Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) identified and arrested a suspect, allegedly involved in the death of 41-year-old Joan Berry. On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 just before 7:00pm, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to Riley Hospital on …
Read More »Hendricks County Traffic Stop Leads to 2 Million Dollars Worth of Narcotics
Hendricks County – This afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a Chrysler van on Interstate 70 near the fifty-nine-mile marker for unsafe lane movement. The driver was identified as Ester Osegueda, age 32 of Porteville, California. The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Adam …
Read More »Full Closure at the North Split to begin next month
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds motorists the 18-month closure of the North Split Interchange in downtown Indianapolis is only one month way. Major reconstruction is expected to close the interchange mid-to-late May 2021, weather permitting. During the full closure, I-65 and I-70 between the …
Read More »Hendricks County lawmakers respond to new state budget, ‘historic’ K-12 investments
STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2021) – “Relying on fiscal responsibility, our state weathered the past year better than expected. While other states are looking at tough budget cuts, Indiana has the opportunity to make strong investments in Hoosier priorities. With half our budget already dedicated to K-12 education, we are increasing …
Read More »Work begins next week on US 36 in Avon
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces work begins on or after Wednesday, April 28 on U.S. 36 in Avon. This project spans from Shiloh Park Dr. to just east of Raceway Road. Work is scheduled to begin nightly between the hours of 9 p.m. until 6 …
Read More »Crossing the Finish Line: State of Indiana, Ivy Tech & Vincennes Accelerating Credential Completion for Thousands of High School Students
INDIANAPOLIS — This summer, thousands of Hoosier high school students will have the opportunity to accelerate the completion of a high-demand credential or one year of college credit through a new partnership between the State of Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University. “As we work to build intentional, …
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