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 …
Read More »First Intersection Conflict Warning System in West Central Indiana to activate Friday
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 …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Indianapolis Among Top 30 Walks Across Country
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 –The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Indianapolis was recently ranked the #16 Walk in the United States, raising more than $635,000. The money raised by this landmark event will fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. Due to the pandemic, instead of hosting …
Read More »IMPD Covert Robbery Detectives Arrest Man for a Series of Robberies
INDIANAPOLIS – During January and February, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Departments (IMPD) Covert Robbery Unit investigated a series of robberies on Indianapolis’ west side. On Friday, February 5, 2021, robbery detectives developed probable cause and arrested 26-year-old Alfred Cunningham for his alleged involvement in the string of robberies. Alfred Cunningham …
Read More »Behning: Accelerating economic recovery by supporting small businesses
From our top ranking as the best business climate in the Midwest, to our low taxes and regulations, Indiana has a long history of supporting small-business owners and recognizes how vital they are to our state and local economies. Our communities rely on local businesses for jobs, products and services. …
Read More »Indiana Tourism Key to State’s Economic Recovery
Indianapolis, Ind. – With all 2020 threw at the tourism industry, including 50% less spending by travelers, Indiana tourism still generated more than $6 billion for Hoosier communities (sources: Rockport Analytics/Tourism Economics). If supported and funded by state legislators, Indiana’s destinations and attractions can do more, employ more and provide …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces CARES 2.0 School Planning Allocations
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced the estimated funds that each school district across the state will receive as part of the second round of federal stimulus dollars (CARES 2.0/ CRRSA). Together, these school allocations for Indiana public and non-public schools total more than $881 million.Planning allocations …
Read More »Wrong Way Driver on I-65 leads to Multi-Vehicle Crash Claiming One Life
Indianapolis, IN – Early Sunday morning, at 1:09 a.m., Indiana State Police dispatchers began receiving emergency calls of a vehicle driving the wrong way on I-65. As dispatchers were relaying the information to officers calls of a serious crash began coming in. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of I-65 …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Awards $40,000 in COVID-19 Response Grants
As we approach the one year mark of the global pandemic, the Hendricks County Community Foundation is continuing to work hard to help the county meet the challenges of COVID-19. In March 2020, HCCF launched the All In, Hendricks County Rapid Response Fund in partnership with Duke Energy Foundation and …
Read More »Indiana Board of Education Approves Flexibility Waiver for Counting Instructional Time
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Board of Education (Board) acted last week to approve a new flexibility waiver and announced assessment windows for the 2021-2022 school year.The Board unanimously approved a flexibility waiver for Lewis Cass Schools in Cass County, allowing the district to count its instructional time in minutes …
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