WYRZ.org 98.9 FM – The FM Voice of Hendricks County

March, 2022

• 7 March

  Consumer Alert: Attorney General Todd Rokita warns against home improvement scammers; partners with Indiana Builders Association

  

  As we move into spring, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects around the house. Home improvement projects can bring added comfort as well as value to your home. Whether you are making improvements such as replacing windows and doors, adding a home office, …

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• 7 March

  The Evening Drive Home with Jason

  

  Jason Dozier After a long day you’re ready to head home and wind down. Join Jason Dozier weekdays from 4 PM – 7 PM for The Evening Drive Home with Jason as he plays all of your Solid Gold favorites. And all you have to do is tune in every …

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• 6 March

  Lt. Gov. Crouch, Treasurer Mitchell and IAC celebrate 2022 Hoosier Women Artists

  

  STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2022) – Recently, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Arts Commission hosted a reception to celebrate the 2022 Hoosier Women Artists exhibition at the Statehouse. “It brings me joy to see the return of the Hoosier Women Artist exhibition,” Crouch said. “We received so …

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• 6 March

  Behning: Helping students recover from learning loss

  

  While Hoosiers have largely shaken off negative effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, too many of our K-12 students are still behind in school after many switched to virtual or hybrid instruction during the public health emergency. In Indiana, only 22% of low-income students (those on free and reduced lunch) passed …

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• 5 March

  Shane Ray – Executive Director & Station Manager of WYRZ-FM

  

  Shane Ray is the Executive Director of The Hendricks County Educational Media Corporation (a non-profit organization) and Station Manager (along with the number one on-air fill-in when someone gets sick or goes on vacation) of WYRZ. He started in radio in 1991. He began in a community-oriented radio station and …

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• 5 March

  The Intern Hour

  

  One of WYRZ’s missions is to help aspiring broadcasters gain real world experience in a working radio station. Here they learn some of the ins and outs of the radio industry as well as observing how things work from behind the scenes. WYRZ also provides our interns with an opportunity …

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• 5 March

  Jason Dozier

  

  Jason Dozier Jason Dozier is a Hoosier native, who has worked in the radio industry for over 30 years. He started his radio career as the Sports Director for WKLU in Brownsburg, IN in 1991, and eventually purchased and ran his own AM/FM station in Whiteville, North Carolina from 2008 …

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• 3 March

  Consumer Alert: Products Recalled in February

  

  Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in February. Attorney General Rokita encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased the recalled items. “Protecting Hoosiers and their liberty is the focus of my efforts statewide. I encourage everyone …

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• 3 March

  Cardinal Elementary School receives $1,000 education bonus from local wireless retailer

  

  FISHERS, Ind. (March 1, 2022) – TCC, one of the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailers, announces today it has awarded Cardinal Elementary School in Brownsburg, IN, with a $1,000 gift card to Amazon as a part of the company’s ninth annual Teachers Rock Supply Giveaway.  In this year’s Teachers Rock …

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• 3 March

  Preliminary Clear Path 465 construction begins along I-465 on the Northeast Side of Indianapolis

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2022) – Preliminary construction activities are now underway along I-465 between the White River and Fall Creek. Crews are installing signs and marking reference points ahead of Clear Path 465 construction to rebuild and add lanes to 4.5 miles of I-465. Expect I-465 speed limits to be …

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• 3 March

  IMPD Detectives Arrest Two Sisters for Recent Homicide

  

  INDIANAPOLIS- The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has arrested two sisters for their alleged involvement in a homicide that took place last week. 23-year-old Arieal Smith was arrested for murder and her sister, 27-year-old Ebonie Parks was arrested for assisting a criminal reference this case. The sisters were located by …

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• 3 March

  The best place to find accurate tax information is IRS.gov

  

  WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that IRS.gov has several taxpayer resources available 24 hours a day. From a “special tax season alerts” page providing the latest details on the 2022 filing season, a multitude of resources on taxable income and reporting requirements, help researching refunds to …

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• 1 March

  On My Way Pre-K applications for the 2022-2023 school year now available

  

  INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families statewide who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive free, high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2022-2023 school year. Information about the program and the link to …

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• 1 March

  I-70 patching project from Brazil to Monrovia is scheduled to begin Friday

  

  WEST CENTRAL, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a patching project on I-70 in both directions is scheduled to begin on or after Friday, March 4. The contractor will have 2.5 mile construction zones set up. The one lane restrictions will be in place around the clock with …

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• 1 March

  CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans Top Rated for Performance

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2022) — State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell is pleased to announce that Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans have been named top-performing plans by SavingforCollege.com based on investment performance during the fourth quarter of 2021. CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan secured the #1 spot for 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year investment performance, …

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