Micah Yason

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is working with two other water quality agencies to collect data and samples for a new project called the White River Mainstem Project.

A press conference was held today by the attorney of two IMPD officers who were indicted last week after an investigation of a use-of-force incident that occurred on May 31. The two officers appeared in court virtually today.

IndyGo announced its plans to continue design and construction of the Purple Line, in a virtual meeting yesterday.The project will cost an estimated $162 million. Construction is expected to start in 2021 and continue into 2023.

Hope Academy, a high school for students in recovery, opened its doors to 23 new students Monday at its new location near the University of Indianapolis.

The Indiana Department of Transportation held in-person presentations Monday -- the last in a series of meetings to collect public comments on the North Split Reconstruction Project. People can still submit comments in writing, online or through a toll free number until Aug. 17.

The Indiana Department of Transportation held a virtual presentation today to discuss plans for the I-65/I-70 split and to collect public input.Todays presentation includes an environmental assessment of the project as well as the reasons for it and a review of all proposed plans. Those plans and public comments will then be sent to the Federal Highway Administration for further evaluation.

The IndyGo Board of Directors met on Monday to discuss the next steps for Marion County's paratransit service, Open Door. The board also discussed the budget for 2021 and approving a bond issue to purchase 27 hybrid buses.

Plainfield is home to 50 percent of all Central Indiana warehouse jobs, and a public transportation service connecting Marion County residents to those jobs is getting some upgrades.

The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IPTC) will have a meeting on Monday, July 27, to discuss potential changes to Open Door, Marion Countys paratransit service. IPTC commissioned an analysis last year to find ways to improve the service and reduce costs. But advocates say the changes under consideration could reduce the service area or add new restrictions on using the service.

The first food truck in the Midwest run by young adults with different intellectual and developmental disabilities hits the roads in Indianapolis this week.