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September, 2022

• 14 September

  Ghosts & Goblins – October 30th

  

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August, 2022

• 22 August

  This Week on WYRZ

  

  This Week on WYRZ – Week of 8/22   General Underwriters – Hendricks Regional Health, El Toro Mexican Restaurant in Brownsburg, The Republican Newspaper in Danville, The Payroll Department.   All the Solid Gold music heard on WYRZ is courtesy of the Avon Chamber of Commerce Music Machine as the …

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• 15 August

  Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputy Rammed While Attempting to Apprehend Domestic Violence Suspect

  

  AVON- On 08/15/2022 at approximately 5:33am, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a woman who had been reportedly strangled on Greenbriar Dr. near Avon.  While deputies responded, they were advised that the male suspect was leaving the residence in his truck. The suspect was later identified as …

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• 8 August

  Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Weekend Accident

  

  DANVILLE- On 08/6/2022 at approximately 9:31 pm, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a pedestrian struck in the 3200 block of West US 36.  The initial investigation indicates that a gray GMC SUV was traveling eastbound on US 36 when the pedestrian, who was later identified as Roland Lottman, 59, …

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• 8 August

  Indiana Delegation Introduces Bill to Rename St. Joseph VA Clinic in Honor of Late Rep. Jackie Walorski

  

  WASHINGTON – Friday, the Indiana state delegation introduced a bipartisan resolution to name the Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Mishawaka, Indiana the “Jackie Walorski VA Clinic.” Rep. Jackie Walorski served on the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for two terms, a role in which she championed important reforms to improve …

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• 4 August

  Governor Eric Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski, who passed Wednesday. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until the date of her burial. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in …

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• 3 August

  INDOT Partners with City to Welcome Gen Con back to Indianapolis

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is partnering with local organizers to welcome Gen Con attendees back to Indianapolis.   Gen Con is a four-day tabletop gaming convention that draws thousands of people to Indianapolis each year. This year’s event will run from August 4-7, in multiple venues in downtown Indianapolis.   …

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• 3 August

  Indiana State Police Back to School Safety Tips

  

  It’s that time of year again when parents get excited and students are looking forward to going back to school! The Indiana State Police would like to pass along some safety tips to help make sure that this school year is safe for everyone!  Driving Safety Tips  ALWAYS watch for stopped …

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• 3 August

  Attorney General Todd Rokita announces the formation of a nationwide bipartisan Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force

  

  After years of fighting intrusive robocalls, Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced Indiana as a leader of the nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force, which will include 50 attorneys general. The task force will investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign robocalls into …

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• 3 August

  Brownsburg Resident Among Gov. Holcomb Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Board of Trustees of Purdue University The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve until July 1, 2025: Malcolm DeKryger (DeMotte), president and co-owner of Belstra Milling Company Commission for Higher …

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• 3 August

  Indiana ranks number one for infrastructure in CNBC’s Top States for Business report

  

  INDIANA – Indiana has been ranked No. 1 for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2022 Top States for Business annual rankings. This marks the sixth consecutive year Indiana has been ranked in the top five, including No. 1 rankings in 2016 and 2019. “Indiana continues to attract national and global attention for leading the …

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• 3 August

  Indiana Leans Into Arts, Culture Through New Economic Development Tool

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 2, 2022) – Indiana will soon begin investing in growing its creative industry, offering a new Film and Media Tax Credit for television, film, music or digital media productions. This tool, established in the 2022 legislative session through Senate Enrolled Act 361, will help build a robust, competitive and sustainable …

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• 3 August

  Official Memorial Fund for Fallen Officer Noah Shahnavaz

  

  Madison County – Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation has established an official memorial fund to honor Officer Noah Shahnavaz. On July 31, 2022, Officer Noah Shahnavaz was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on State Road 37 and County Road 1000 N in Madison County, Indiana.  The visitation for …

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• 3 August

  Clear Path 465 traffic shifts, ramp changes to begin in August

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 1, 2022) – Clear Path 465 contractors are preparing to rebuild and add lanes to I-465 between I-69/Binford Boulevard and the White River on the city’s northeast side. The work will be completed in phases and require several traffic shifts, closures and changes to ramp access on I-465 …

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• 3 August

  Paving and patchwork operation to start on or after August 5 on State Road 39 in Hendricks County

  

  HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 39 will be restricted under a flagging operation between U.S. 36 (Danville) and N. Co. Rd. 75 W. (Lizton) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. The project is expected to be completed by mid-October, …

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