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March, 2021

• 2 March

  Joyful Sounds with Rob Green

  

  Join your host Rob Green every Sunday evening at 9:00 for two hours of some of the best in Solid Gold Christian music. Joyful Sounds is underwritten by Relay Indiana. Listen live on 98.9 FM WYRZ and online at WYRZ.org.

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• 2 March

  New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Impact of COVID-19

  

  Indianapolis, IN, March 2, 2021 – Findings from the Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveal that discrimination is a barrier to Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing an increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s and dementia – both in Indiana and nationwide. …

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• 1 March

  Local Street Closures, Lane Shifts Planned throughout the North Split Project Area this Week

  

  MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today upcoming overnight closures on Alabama Street between 11th and 12th streets for partial demolition of the I-65 bridge over Alabama Street. Previous lane shifts allow four travel lanes to be maintained in each direction on I-65 and the …

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• 1 March

  IMPD Aggravated Assault Detectives Make Arrest in Weekend Shooting

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – On Sunday, February 28, 2021, thanks to community cooperation, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of a 23-year-old adult male. On Saturday, February 27, 2021, just after 11:00 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were …

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February, 2021

• 26 February

  Brownsburg Councilman offers wager to Crown Point’s Mayor in wake of Girls State Basketball Tourney this weekend

  

  BROWNSBURG, IN – This weekend at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, it’s the Lady Bulldogs vs. the Lady Bulldogs in the IHSAA Class 4A state championships. Both Brownsburg and Crown Point high schools share a mascot. And a fan. Brownsburg Town Councilman Brian Jessen is a 1992 Crown Point High School graduate. …

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• 26 February

  Investigation Results In Arrest for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person

  

  INDIANAPOLIS- On Friday, February 19, 2021 the Indianapolis Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC), received information that 29-year-old Georden Easter was in possession of illegal firearms in the 3700 block of Rockville Road. Investigators were granted a search warrant for 3748 Rockville Road. During the investigation, officers initiated a traffic stop …

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• 26 February

  Two Dead After Overnight Crash on I-465

  

  Indianapolis, IN – Last night, February 25, 2021 at 11:52 p.m., emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash on I-465 westbound near Michigan Road on the city’s northwest side. When first responders arrived they found the wreckage of a full size van into the rear end of …

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• 26 February

  Hendricks County legislators back bill helping students impacted by pandemic

  

  STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2021) – Hendricks County lawmakers are supporting legislation that would establish the Student Learning Recovery Grant Program to help local students experiencing learning loss due to the pandemic. According to State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), chair of the House Education Committee, the proposal would create a $150 …

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• 26 February

  IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Indianapolis West Side Homicide Investigation

  

  INDIANAPOLIS –  On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 54-year-old Donna Hawes. On Sunday, February 7, 2021, just after 1:00 p.m., IMPD Southwest District officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Hardin …

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• 26 February

  Affordable housing expanded through $190 million state investment

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – The Board of Directors for the Indiana Housing and Community Development (IHCDA) today announced the recipients of the 2021 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, which is used to incentivize private developers to fund the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable housing communities throughout Indiana. More than $190 million in housing tax credits …

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• 25 February

  Missing Wage Statements Needed to File Your Taxes?

  

  INDIANAPOLIS –Hoosier taxpayers waiting to file their tax return because they haven’t received a W-2 or 1099 from their employer can find helpful advice from the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). “While the majority of employers are timely when issuing wage statements to their employees, there are cases where the …

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• 24 February

  Important Tax Information About Your Unemployment Benefits

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — With over 1.2 million unemployment claims in 2020, more Hoosiers than ever will be including unemployment income for the first time when filing their 2020 individual income tax return. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding individuals that unemployment benefits are taxable income on both state and …

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• 24 February

  Plainfield business named among Best Places to Work in Indiana

  

  Banning Engineering was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. This 16th annual program was created by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the participating employers in Indiana with the leading …

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• 24 February

  Growing Agribuisness Industry Stimulates Partnerships and Brings Economic Diversity to the Indy Region

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 24, 2020) — The Indy region boasts a thriving ecosystem for the growing agribusiness industry, encompassing a spectrum of rural and metropolitan environments in the heart of the Hoosier state. This diversity has enabled the development of many industry sectors throughout agribusiness, including logistics, technology and research. While …

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• 24 February

  IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in West Side Homicide Investigation

  

  INDIANAPOLIS –  On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 30-year-old Walter Stein. On October 22, 2020, just after 7:00 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a person …

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