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December, 2021

• 1 December

  Drug Investigation in Knox County Takes Methamphetamine and Other Drugs Off the Streets

  

  Knox County – November 29, 2021, the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section, and the Putnamville State Police Post A.C.E.S. (All Crimes Enforcement Section) arrested an Oaktown resident after conducting a drug investigation.  ISP received information that Blaine Phipps, age 30, was dealing methamphetamine, narcotics, and marijuana in, and around, the …

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• 1 December

  Gov. Holcomb accepting applications for fellowship program

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today applications will be accepted through January 28, 2022, for the 2022–2023 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year. …

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• 1 December

  INDOT Reminds Public to Reinforce Mailboxes Before Winter Weather Arrives

  

  INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation is urging residents along state roads and U.S. highways to prepare their mailboxes prior to the start of winter weather. Snow and ice removal is INDOT’s top priority during winter months. While the agency’s yellow plow trucks generally travel slower than the posted speed …

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• 1 December

  Vermont Street to close Wednesday

  

  MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today the full closure of Vermont Street between Davidson Street and Pine Street for overhead bridge demolition. The closure will begin Wednesday, December 1 and finish on or after Friday, December 10, weather permitting. Throughout the duration of this …

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• 1 December

  IMPD Officers Stabbed Leading to an Officer-Involved Shooting

  

  Two officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were stabbed and were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at approximately 1:15 am, at 1400 Fairfield Avenue.Shortly after 1:00 am, IMPD North District officers responded to a reported disturbance in the 1400 block of Fairfield Avenue.After …

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November, 2021

• 30 November

  Indiana Lyons prepare for ABA top 5 battle in Danville

  

  DANVILLE, IN – The Indiana Lyons are undefeated and ranked No. 3 in the American Basketball Association (ABA), and on Dec. 4, they have a huge Midwest Region battle with the undefeated and No. 5-ranked Music City Jazz. The game will be played in Bosstick Gym, affectionately known as the …

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• 30 November

  IMPD Robbery Detectives Make a Serial Robbery Arrest with the Assistance of Southwest and Northwest District Officers

  

  INDIANAPOLIS-Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Robbery detectives arrested 27-year-old Adrian Chandler on November 27, 2021, following a comprehensive investigation for his alleged role in a series of armed robberies across the city.  The investigation included personnel from the IMPD Robbery Division, Southwest, and Northwest Districts. On Saturday, November 27th, IMPD Northwest …

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• 24 November

  Two from Hendricks County Among Gov. Holcomb Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Behavioral Health & Human Services Licensing Board The governor made six reappointments to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2025: Elizabeth Cunningham (Carmel), psychiatrist with Community Health NetworkJackie Eitel (Greencastle), business development …

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• 24 November

  North Split construction may impact Thanksgiving holiday travel

  

  MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds motorists to plan ahead for the Thanksgiving holiday as routes may be impacted by work currently being performed during the North Split Interchange closure. Saint Clair Street will reopen briefly starting at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24, for holiday …

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• 23 November

  200,000 pounds of poultry products donated to Hoosiers this year

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – Today, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler recognized the generosity of Indiana’s poultry producers at the 74th annual Indiana state poultry recognition event hosted at the Indiana Statehouse. Over the past year, Indiana poultry farmers have …

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• 23 November

  Indiana State Police Increase Holiday Patrols to Promote Safe Thanksgiving Travel

  

  This Thanksgiving, travel is expected to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels. According to AAA, it’s predicted that 48.3 million people will be taking to the roads for the holiday, an 8 percent increase from last year. Unfortunately, heavier traffic, combined with declining seat belt use and the prevalence of impaired driving, makes …

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• 23 November

  Indiana Destination Development Corporation Receives $5.6 Million in Federal Grant Funding

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) has received a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA awarded $314 million in grants to 34 states and the District of Columbia to revitalize travel, tourism and outdoor recreation.  “These funds allow IDDC to …

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• 23 November

  Attorney General Todd Rokita announces expanded Parents’ Bill of Rights

  

  Attorney General Todd Rokita recently issued an expanded version of his office’s Parents’ Bill of Rights that contains, among other new information, a fresh section on parents’ rights involving medical decisions for their children. Labeled Parents’ Bill of Rights 2.0, it includes new information on: How to file a civil …

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• 23 November

  IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in September Homicide

  

  INDIANAPOLIS-On November 18, 2021 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives arrested 24-year-old Davoncia Beasley for his role in the death of 32-year-old Keegan Wolf.On Saturday, September 25, 2021, just after 1:45 p.m., IMPD Northwest District officers were dispatched to the 5011 Lafayette Road on a report of a person …

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• 18 November

  2022 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, to Return to The Pavilion at Pan Am

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (November 16, 2021) – The 500 Festival announces today that the 2022 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, will return to The Pavilion at Pan Am for the third year. Registration for the three-race series, which consists of events on February 5, March 5, and April 2, is officially open …

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