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February, 2022

• 2 February

  IndyGo Opens Applications for the IndyGROW Vendor Development Program

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 2, 2022) — IndyGo is accepting applications for its second year of the IndyGROW Vendor Development Program created for small businesses interested in improving their proposal writing skills. IndyGROW stands for goals, reality, opportunities and will. During the program, participants will talk about current obstacles they’re facing as …

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• 2 February

  Largest US Steel Producer Investing $290M to Modernize Indiana Operations

  

  CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (Feb. 2, 2022) – Indiana continues to secure growth in sustainable manufacturing as Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today an expansion and modernization of its sheet mill operations in Crawfordsville. To support its expansion, the company plans to create 80 new full-time, high-wage positions in Montgomery County by …

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• 2 February

  Secretary of State Holli Sullivan Announces Nationwide Securities Partnership to Stop $68 Million Precious Metals Scheme Targeting Seniors

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (February 1, 2022) – Secretary of State Holli Sullivan and Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that they are participating in a consolidated nationwide enforcement action to disrupt a fraudulent precious metals scheme that has solicited approximately $68 million from more than 450 seniors and other investors, including investors …

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• 2 February

  Duke Energy preparing to respond to winter storm system in Indiana

  

  PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a winter storm system that may cause power outages across Indiana. A mix of heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and high winds is predicted to move across the state. “As severe winter weather approaches, we’re encouraging customers across our service …

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• 2 February

  INDOT Prepares for Major Winter Storm Statewide, Asks Motorists to Avoid Unnecessary Travel

  

  The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm expected to impact all regions of the state over the next 2-3 days.  The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings for areas north of I-70 from 7 a.m. Wednesday morning to 1 a.m. Friday morning …

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• 1 February

  IMPD Detectives Arrest Man For Recent Homicide

  

  INDIANAPOLIS-On Monday, January 31, 2022 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrested 19-year-old Anthony Rhea for his alleged involvement in a homicide. On Thursday, January 27, 2022, just after 2:30 p.m., IMPD Northwest District officers were dispatched to W. 38th Street & N. White River Pkwy E. Drive, reference a person shot. …

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• 1 February

  Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov as part of national event

  

  Acknowledging February 1 as National Unclaimed Property Day, Attorney General Todd Rokita today invited Hoosiers to visit IndianaUnclaimed.gov or text CLAIM to 46220 to see if they have any money waiting. “My office is committed to serving Hoosiers and protecting their individual liberty,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Holding unclaimed property …

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January, 2022

• 31 January

  2021: Fifth Consecutive Record-Breaking Year for Economic Development, New Strategic Plan to Guide Efforts

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 31, 2022) – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers today announced the end of a fifth consecutive record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana. Nearly 300 companies committed to locate and expand in Indiana, investing more than $8.7 billion in their operations, a 56% increase …

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• 31 January

  I-65 southbound traffic shift onto temporary lanes starting today

  

  MARION COUNTY, Ind. – Starting, January 31, traffic heading from I-65 southbound to I-70 eastbound will be redirected to the new bridge over Lewis Street using newly constructed temporary lanes. These temporary lanes will allow construction crews to continue pile driving, bridge demolition, and paving as work on the North …

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• 31 January

  Indiana Department of Education Launches Statewide COVID-19 Relief School Spending Dashboard

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today launched a statewide COVID-19 relief school spending dashboard. The dashboard reflects COVID-19 federal relief grant fund reimbursements as part of schools’ locally-developed spending plans, which are focused on improving student learning.“Empowered by historic levels of state and federal education funding, schools …

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• 31 January

  Modern Rockville Road project update: Design to be recommended this summer ahead of public hearing

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 31, 2022) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advancing the environmental study for the Modern Rockville Road project and expects to recommend an updated design option this summer. The Modern Rockville Road project includes nearly three miles of U.S. 36/Rockville Road in Marion County between Raceway …

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• 31 January

  Indianapolis Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Minors

  

  Parke County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on July 28, 2021, after receiving information from the Vermillion County Department of Child Services concerning allegations of sexual misconduct with two females, under the age of 16. The investigation revealed that Jacob Stone, age 22, of Indianapolis, Indiana, had …

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• 31 January

  Purdue University study shows On My Way Pre-K children outperform peers well into elementary school

  

  INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today released the results of two studies that show children who attend On My Way Pre-K are better prepared for school and that the benefits continue well into elementary school.    “The studies show that Indiana’s investment in high-quality early education for the …

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• 31 January

  Registration open for Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives Mental Health Workshops

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 31, 2022) — Untreated or ignored stress and mental health issues in rural areas impact quality of life, economic development and lives of farmers, the agriculture workforce and rural families. To raise awareness and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the agriculture industry the Healthy Minds, Healthy …

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• 31 January

  IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Overnight Homicide

  

  Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrested 29-year old Andre Johnson for his alleged involvement in an overnight shooting.On January 30, 2022, just after 8:30PM IMPD East District officers were dispatched to 10204 Aristocrat Drive North on a report of a person shot.  Officers arrived on scene and located an adult …

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