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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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, …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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