https://www.wfyi.org/tags/plainfield Plainfield en-US Copyright Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2023-12-27/shuttle-connectors-to-warehouse-jobs-go-fare-free-in-2024 Transportation for people working jobs in Indianapolis’s donut counties will be offered for free in the new year. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2023-12-27/shuttle-connectors-to-warehouse-jobs-go-fare-free-in-2024 Jill Sheridan https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2023-02-22/new-city-development-progresses-westside-growth-with-300-million-mixed-use-development Construction is underway for Hobbs Station, a $300 million mixed-use community in the heart of Plainfield. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2023-02-22/new-city-development-progresses-westside-growth-with-300-million-mixed-use-development Taylor Bennett https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2022-04-26/walmart-wont-reopen-the-plainfield-fulfillment-center-destroyed-by-fire The closure could put 1,132 people out of work. Of the 2,089 employed at warehouse before the fire, 957 have accepted new positions with the company. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2022-04-26/walmart-wont-reopen-the-plainfield-fulfillment-center-destroyed-by-fire WFYI News https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2022-03-17/crews-still-dousing-fire-damaged-walmart-centers-hot-spots Plainfield Fire Chief Brent Anderson told reporters at the scene just west of Indianapolis that the fire had been contained and crews rotated every four hours overnight to battle hot spots in the middle of the fire-damaged building, which was still producing smoke. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2022-03-17/crews-still-dousing-fire-damaged-walmart-centers-hot-spots Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2022-03-16/firefighters-battling-warehouse-blaze-in-plainfield The fire at the Walmart Distribution Center, at 9590 AllPoints Parkway, was reported at 11:57 a.m. The building was fully engulfed when fire crews arrived three minutes later. Public safety officials said they were told by Walmart that all employees are accounted for and no injuries were reported. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2022-03-16/firefighters-battling-warehouse-blaze-in-plainfield WFYI News https://www.wfyi.org/arts-and-culture/2021-04-26/plainfield-performing-arts A growing Hendricks County town is taking another step to offer more activities for its residents. The Plainfield Town Council recently approved plans for the construction of the Plainfield Performing and Fine Arts Center. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/arts-and-culture/2021-04-26/plainfield-performing-arts Terri Dee https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2020-08-17/tortilla-maker-mission-foods-expanding-to-indianapolis-area Irving, Texas-based Mission will lease and equip a 510,965-square-foot manufacturing plant in Plainfield, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. said. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2020-08-17/tortilla-maker-mission-foods-expanding-to-indianapolis-area Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2020-07-24/new-public-transportation-service-connecting-marion-county-residents-to-plainfield-workplaces 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. Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2020-07-24/new-public-transportation-service-connecting-marion-county-residents-to-plainfield-workplaces Micah Yason https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2018-09-04/inmates-kick-in-3300-for-public-safety-monument The monument, to be called Celebration of Service Plaza, has been proposed for Friendship Gardens Park in Plainfield. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2018-09-04/inmates-kick-in-3300-for-public-safety-monument Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2017-08-07/arrest-made-in-plainfield-cyber-threat-case FBI investigators believe 26-year-old Buster Hernandez was behind online threats made in at least 10 federal districts. Mon, 07 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2017-08-07/arrest-made-in-plainfield-cyber-threat-case Drew Daudelin