STATEHOUSE (Dec. 31, 2020) – Hendricks County legislators were recently reappointed to House leadership roles and standing committees. State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) will again chair the House Education Committee. He will also serve on the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. “Education remains a top priority for our community …
Read More »INDOT Hoosier Helper Truck Struck Along I-69
Indianapolis, IN – An Indianapolis woman was arrested after she sideswiped an INDOT Hoosier Helper truck while allegedly driving under the influence of narcotics. The crash happened yesterday afternoon, December 28, at 3:15 p.m. on I-69 southbound at the 201.9 mile marker, near 82nd Street. The Hoosier Helper had stopped to …
Read More »Kroger Health to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Nationwide
CINCINNATI (December 22, 2020) – Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it will provide the COVID-19 vaccine nationwide across its 2,200 pharmacies and 220 clinics, partnering with the federal government and state health departments to administer the vaccine in accordance with the rollout …
Read More »S.R. 37 to close in Martinsville starting Jan. 2 for faster, safer I-69 construction
MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. (Dec. 28, 2020) – Nearly 5 miles of State Road 37 in Martinsville is scheduled to close between S.R. 39 and Morgan Street starting this Saturday, Jan. 2. Expected to last most of 2021, the closure will allow crews to work faster and safer on I-69 Finish …
Read More »Kroger Shares Top 10 Trending Foods of 2020
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. — December 28, 2020 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s largest grocery retailer announced the top 10 trending foods of 2020, as well as its food trend predictions for 2021. Based on year-over-year sales growth across Kroger’s business, including nearly 2,800 retail stores and pickup, delivery and …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order To Help With COVID-19 Response
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb has signed Executive Order 20-51 to renew certain directives issued in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. EO 20-51 extends temporary licensing of healthcare workers for 90 days, allowing individuals who are not currently licensed to practice in Indiana to have a temporary license. This …
Read More »WYRZ Executive Director presented with Brownsburg Lions Community Service Award
WYRZ Executive Director Shane Ray On Friday December 18th, officers of the Brownsburg Lions Club dropped by to surprise WYRZ Executive Director Shane Ray with a special award. It was the Community Service Award for outstanding service, loyalty and devotion to the community in 2019 to 2020. Past Lions Club …
Read More »SNAP recipients in Indiana may now purchase online at ALDI stores, through a partnership with Instacart online grocery platform
INDIANAPOLIS–SNAP recipients in Indiana now have a third option for using their Hoosier Works EBT cards to purchase groceries online for pickup or delivery: ALDI, working in partnership with Instacart, joins Amazon and Walmart, which were approved for online purchases earlier this year. SNAP participants are automatically eligible to participate …
Read More »Indiana Extends Application Period for Small Business Restart Grant Program
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 21, 2020) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced an extended application period for the Indiana Small Business Restart Grant, enabling Hoosier small businesses in all of Indiana’s 92 counties to apply for recovery funding beginning today through Jan. 22, 2020.During this time period, the state will also implement …
Read More »Kroger Plans New Brownsburg Store & Introduces New Look
(Brownsburg, IN.) – Kroger, today, announced plans for a project that will change the grocery shopping experience for customers in Hendricks County. The company will build a $20,000,000 store with a look unlike any other Kroger in Indiana. Its sleek, new design is suited for a fast-growing community such as …
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