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INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, just before 3:00 p.m., officers with The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were involved in an officer involved shooting in the 3300 block of Forest Manor Avenue. IMPD SWAT Quick Response Force (QRF), officers, detectives, and ATF Agents assigned to the Indy Crime Gun …

Our law enforcement officers work hard every day to ensure Hoosiers are safe. They run toward danger when others flee, and in many cases, they are the first on the scene during emergencies. I know our community is grateful for our local police officers and all they do to protect …

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2021) – The Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday supported State Rep. Bob Behning’s (R-Indianapolis) legislation that would provide more families the freedom and flexibility to send their child to a school that best meets their needs. “A great education sets students on a successful path for …

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 17, 2021) – Celigo, an Integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) provider, announced today that it has chosen Indiana as the location of its third major North American location. To support its growth into the state, the company plans to create up to 150 new, high-wage jobs in Indianapolis by the end …

Brownsburg – For years now, Bob Jenkins has been known as ‘The Voice of the 500’ and the host of The Flashback Party here on WYRZ. In a video interview shared on February 16th by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles during “Behind the Bricks”, Jenkins …

Brownsburg High School senior Ally Becki has been announced as a finalist for the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships. Becki has also committed to play at Ball State University next season. Organizers for the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships today …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is now accepting tax filings for the 2021 individual income tax season.  Indiana filers have from now until April 15, 2021, to file their individual income tax returns and pay any taxes owed. “The DOR team has skillfully prepared all our systems …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor former First Lady Susan Bayh. As the memorial for former First Lady will be held at a later date when health conditions allow, flags should be flown at half-staff in her …

INDIANAPOLIS- On February 10, 2021, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives arrested 35-year-old Jeremy Farmer for his alleged involvement in the disappearance and death of his father, 58-year-old Roger F. Farmer. Jeremy Farmer On December 27, 2019, IMPD began an investigation into the whereabouts of Roger F. Farmer.  Family members reported …

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ind. – Drivers in Montgomery County will be the first in West Central Indiana to utilize one of INDOT’s new Intersection Conflict Warning Systems (ICWS). The ICWS will be activated at the intersection of State Road 47 and C.R. 625 E on Friday, February 12 around noon, weather …