INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 19, 2021) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking public input on potential design options to improve Rockville Road (U.S. 36) between Raceway Road and I-465. A public involvement period is launching today and will continue through Feb. 19. The public is encouraged to review a fact …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, January 18, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 35-year-old James Greenberg. On Sunday, January 3, 2021, just after 5:30 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to a report of a …
Read More »State Government Complex to Close to the Public Tuesday, Wednesday
INDIANAPOLIS – In consultation with security officials and the leadership of the General Assembly, Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced out of an abundance of caution the state government complex will be closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday in light of recent national events, threats to other state capitols …
Read More »Michigan Street ramp to close Monday night through late spring, early summer
MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that the southbound I-65 collector/distributor (C/D) ramp to Michigan Street will close beginning at 7 p.m. on or after Monday, Jan. 18, and reopen in late spring/early summer as part of the North Split reconstruction project. The C/D …
Read More »Indy Region’s Robust Logistics Capabilities and Talent Pool Drive E-commerce Growth for Retailers Big and Small
INDIANAPOLIS — From locally-owned small businesses to national giants like Amazon, the e-commerce industry is increasingly choosing the Indy Region for growth and development due to competitive advantages such as a robust logistics capabilities and a high-value talent pool. The Indy Region is home to the world’s second largest FedEx …
Read More »Key committee advances Steuerwald’s bill supporting law enforcement, enhancements
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2021) – The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code unanimously voted Tuesday to advance State Rep. Greg Steuerwald’s (R-Avon) bill supporting local law enforcement, and boosting accountability and transparency in policing. Steuerwald, a member of the committee, said his proposal for a new law would require …
Read More »Man Shot While Driving on Indianapolis Area Interstate
Indianapolis, IN – Detectives from the Indiana State Police are investigating a shooting that is believed to have occurred on I-65 in Indianapolis. This morning around 4:00 a.m., police were notified of a person arriving at an area hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigation determined this incident likely occurred on …
Read More »Behning: Education continues to be a top priority
State lawmakers are again gathering at the Capitol for the 2021 legislative session in order to continue working on issues that matter most to Hoosiers. While this session is unique due to steps being taken to keep everyone healthy and safe, I remain committed to being your voice at the …
Read More »Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Slain Capital Police Officers and All Law Enforcement
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff to honor United States Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on January …
Read More »Head-on Crash on I-70 Claims one Life
Indianapolis, IN – This morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., emergency crews were called to the scene of a fiery crash on I-70 near Harding Street. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were first on scene and found a fully engulfed semi-tractor trailer off the road and a heavily damaged passenger …
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