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May, 2022

• 10 May

  Suspect Arrested and Charged in January Homicide

  

  A suspect was taken into custody recently as the result of an early January homicide investigation. 32-year-old Kenyon Webster was arrested for his alleged involvement in a homicide investigation that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Derrick Mooney. On Friday, January 7, 2022, before 11:00 p.m., IMPD East District officers were …

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• 10 May

  Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drowning Death of Five-Year-Old Boy

  

  BROWNSBURG- On 05/07/2022 at approximately 12:15pm, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a child possibly in a creek near Hidden Hills Lane off of 56th St. near Brownsburg.  Hendricks County Deputies and Brownsburg Fire Territory personnel arrived on scene and began to search the area.  A Sheriff’s …

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April, 2022

• 27 April

  Indiana Nocturne with Russ Dodge and John Rabold

  

  Russ Dodge (L) & John Rabold (R) An hour’s worth of classic and eclectic rock that you just won’t hear on commercial radio stations. Russ Dodge and John Rabold are your hosts for an hour’s worth of deep and eclectic rock where you never know just who and what you …

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• 23 April

  Crossroads of Americana with John Rabold

  

  J.R. (John Rabold) Welcome to the Crossroads of Americana with Brownsburg’s own John Rabold. For 30 years, J.R. had a vision of doing a show that brought country music and rock music together. But it could not be just anything, it was a sound. But life happens, and the dream …

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• 21 April

  WYRZ On-Air Schedule

  

  All Times Eastern Su M Tu W Th F Sa 6:00 6:30 7:00 The Morning Drive with Brian Scott 7:30 8:00 A Million Dollar Weekend with K-Rob WYRZ Newsbreak, Paul Poteet’s Weather Forecast A Million Dollar Weekend with K-Rob 8:30 The Morning Drive with Brian Scott 9:00 9:30 10:00 All …

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• 21 April

  Reps. Thompson, Steuerwald: State funding gives green light to Hendricks County road improvements

  

  STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) – Local communities will receive more than $3.5 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to State Reps. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) and Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon). In total, more than 220 towns, cities and counties will receive over $107 million in state …

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• 21 April

  Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Awards $200,000 for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns in 11 States including Indiana

  

  WASHINGTON, DC, April 20, 2022 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), today announced $200,000 in grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in 11 states. The grants will fund a variety of highway-rail grade crossing safety public education projects, many of which will be conducted in conjunction …

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• 21 April

  Indiana Honored with Two National Awards for Election Best Practices

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (April 21, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan announced today that Indiana has received two national awards honoring best practices in election administration and training from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. “We are honored to accept these awards in recognition of the hard work and dedication of …

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• 21 April

  Visit Hendricks County Seeking Writers, Photographers, Videographers

  

  DANVILLE, IN (April 26, 2022) –Visit Hendricks County is seeking area residents who love to write, take photographs, make videos or any or all the above to join our Hendricks County Insider team. Visit Hendricks County’s blog, the Hendricks County Insider, has provided tourism-related insider information about the county since …

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• 21 April

  Planting season is here; remain alert to large farm equipment on Indiana roads

  

  INDIANA (April 21, 2022) — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of …

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• 18 April

  Fairy Festival Returns With Family Activities, Amazing Performances & More – May 21st & 22nd

  

  DANVILLE, IN (April 14, 2022) –Fairies, unicorns, mermaids and many other legendary creatures will once again unite May 21 & 22, 2022, for the annual gathering of the fairies in the Heartland at the Central Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival. This family-friendly festival returns in full force this year for this first time …

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• 18 April

  Hendricks County Tox-Away Days Beginning Soon

  

  The Hendricks County Recycling District will provide five Tox-Away Days in 2022. The events are opportunities for Hendricks County residents to properly recycle or dispose of household hazardous wastes, medical sharps, unwanted medicines, tires, appliances, computer components and electronics. Schedule The 2022 Tox-Away Days will be held as follows: April …

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• 18 April

  Your Venture Church Car Show – September 24th

  

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• 18 April

  Indiana Lyons’ Jordan Hidleburg Named ABA All-Star Honorable Mention

  

  DANVILLE, IN – The American Basketball Association (ABA) recently announced that Indiana Lyons shooting guard Jordan Hidleburg has been named to the ABA West All-Stars as an Honorable Mention for the 2021-22 season. Hidleburg joins Dillon Ware as the two members of the Danville-based Indiana Lyons who were named to …

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• 7 April

  Hendricks County legislators urge governor to call special session if U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

  

  STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2022) – A letter recently sent to the governor includes the names of Hendricks County lawmakers who are urging him to call a special session if the U.S. Supreme Court completely or partially overturns Roe v. Wade. The nation’s highest court is expected to rule in June …

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