INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 54-year-old Donna Hawes. On Sunday, February 7, 2021, just after 1:00 p.m., IMPD Southwest District officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Hardin …
Read More »Important Tax Information About Your Unemployment Benefits
INDIANAPOLIS — With over 1.2 million unemployment claims in 2020, more Hoosiers than ever will be including unemployment income for the first time when filing their 2020 individual income tax return. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding individuals that unemployment benefits are taxable income on both state and …
Read More »Plainfield business named among Best Places to Work in Indiana
Banning Engineering was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. This 16th annual program was created by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the participating employers in Indiana with the leading …
Read More »Growing Agribuisness Industry Stimulates Partnerships and Brings Economic Diversity to the Indy Region
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 24, 2020) — The Indy region boasts a thriving ecosystem for the growing agribusiness industry, encompassing a spectrum of rural and metropolitan environments in the heart of the Hoosier state. This diversity has enabled the development of many industry sectors throughout agribusiness, including logistics, technology and research. While …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in West Side Homicide Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 30-year-old Walter Stein. On October 22, 2020, just after 7:00 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a person …
Read More »Suspect sent to the hospital in critical condition after officer involved shooting
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 …
Read More »Behning: Supporting our local law enforcement
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 …
Read More »Behning’s bill expanding school choice opportunities moves forward
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 …
Read More »Celigo Establishing Indiana Operations, 150 New Hoosier Jobs
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 …
Read More »Former “Voice of the 500” and longtime host of WYRZ’s Flashback Party Bob Jenkins battles brain cancer
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 …
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