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April 21, 2014
DPW Had Repaired Potholes In Area Where Deputy Was Killed In Motorcycle Accident
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is dealing with the death of one of its own. Deputy Eric Stofer, 35, was killed, Sunday evening, after he lost control when his motorcycle hit a pothole.
Read MoreApril 17, 2014
Compromise on Fund Road Repairs?
Public Works Committee Chair Vernon Brown wants emergency funding for roads to go across the county. It's a counter to the Department of Public Works' request for $8 million for what are considered the worst of the worst.
Read MoreApril 16, 2014
Indy Preparing New Zoning Code
Indianapolis' current zoning code includes 14 different ordinances. The Division of Planning is working to condense it into one with four chapters.
Read MoreApril 16, 2014
Staffing Commission Outlines Cost of Hiring Officers
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Staffing Commission is recommending the city hire 500 officers by 2020. To pay for them, residents are likely going to pay more in taxes and fees.
Read MoreApril 15, 2014
Think You Can Mail Your Taxes At Midnight? Think Again, Gramps
Back in the day - say, up until about a decade or so ago - the big news on April 15 was always about last-minute filers lining up at post offices as the clock ticked down. Now? It's a different story.
Read MoreApril 15, 2014
Reserve Deputy Accused Of Lying To Grand Jury
The son of Putnam County Sheriff Steve Fenwick faces up to 15 years in prison for lying to a grand jury. Reserve Deputy Andrew "Mo" Fenwick allegedly gave false testimony regarding an investigation of excessive force by another officer.
Read MoreApril 15, 2014
Council Sues For ROC Documents
The City County Council is suing Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard's Administration for documents for the investigation of the Regional Operations Center.
Read MoreApril 10, 2014
Proposed Legislation Could Help Indiana With Future Disaster Relief
Indiana applied to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance twice in the past year - once when more than two dozen tornadoes hit the state in November and a second time when bad winter storms swept through in early January.
Read MoreApril 9, 2014
State Will Work With Pew On Economic Development, Transparency Program
The Pew Charitable Trusts has named Indiana as one of seven states to participate in its 18-month Business Incentives Initiative.
Read MoreApril 9, 2014
Pence Prepares For Second Trade Mission To Germany
Gov. Mike Pence says the upcoming trade mission is all about what he calls his role as "salesman-in-chief," selling Indiana as a place to move and expand a business.
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