STATEHOUSE (Feb 4, 2021) – The House Education Committee on Wednesday advanced State Rep. Bob Behning’s (R-Indianapolis) legislation that would put more Hoosier families in control of their child’s education. After authoring the 2011 law establishing Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program helping students from low-income families attend an accredited nonpublic school …
Read More »IMPD Chief Taylor terminates probationary officer following arrest
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Chief Randal Taylor announced today the termination of a probationary officer following a Hamilton County traffic stop and subsequent criminal investigation.Chief Randal Taylor terminated Probationary Officer Andre Gude on 2/1/2021 following a summons arrest in Hamilton County for reckless driving, possession of marijuana, …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in January Homicide Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 57-year-old James Lewis. On Monday, January 11, 2021, just before 9:00 p.m., IMPD East District officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of N. …
Read More »Entire I-69 Finish Line Corridor Moving to Construction After Final Contracts Awarded
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced today that the final two of five construction contracts to build the I-69 Finish Line project between Martinsville and Indianapolis have been awarded. The full I-69 Finish Line project is officially under construction, with the …
Read More »Plainfield Business Employees Throw Food and Objects to Foil Robbery
PLAINFIELD – At approximately 1:04 P.M. on January 30, 2021, the Plainfield Police Departmentwas dispatched to a robbery at Two Chicks Whisky Business bakery located at 120 E. Main Street. Upon officer’s arrival they were advised by employees a male wearing a ski mask, white shirt and gray pants entered …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency though Feb 27
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 21-02 to adjust the targeted restrictions for counties that have high levels of COVID-19. He also signed Executive Order 21-03 to extend the public health emergency an additional 30 days. “We are not out of the woods. The steps we …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces New Board Members and Roles
The Hendricks County Community Foundation announced new Board Members and new roles for current members. Ryan Tanselle; Jennifer Ahles Ryan Tanselle, a 2004 Lilly Scholar, has been a volunteer leader at HCCF since 2013. Ryan has served as Secretary and Vice Chair, and this year is serving as Board Chair. …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Arrest Juvenile in Sunday Homicide that Killed Five
INDIANAPOLIS – On Sunday January 24, 2021 just before 4:00 a.m. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department North District Officers responded to the 3300 block of E. 36th Street on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival officers located a juvenile male with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Christmas Day Homicide Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS – On Friday, December 25, 2020, just after 4:00 a.m., IMPD Southeast District officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of S. Hunter Road on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they located an adult female victim, later identified as 40-year-old Tiffany Allen, who had injuries …
Read More »Traffic Shifts at the North Split Beginning Today
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that lanes will shift from westbound I-70 (near mile marker 83.3) to northbound I-65 (near mile marker 112.4) in advance of demolition work on I-65 over Central Avenue and I-65 over Alabama Street bridges. Overnight lane restrictions are …
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