Good day Fishers! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Fishers and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Tax Filing Deadline Extended for Hoosiers Affected by August Storms (ground.news) — Fishers residents and Hamilton County businesses now have until February 1, 2027, to file certain federal tax returns and make qualifying payments because of August's severe storms. The IRS disaster relief covers 21 Indiana counties, easing pressure on locals still recovering from wind, flooding, and tornado damage. Check which filings qualify before your original deadline passes.
2. HSE board approves administrative changes; Kegley projects $15,000 in annual savings (larryinfishers.com) — Hamilton Southeastern Schools, serving Fishers, just reshuffled top administrators, promoting CFO Tim Brown and hiring Tammy Harwood as executive director of human resources while projecting about $15,000 in annual savings. The board debate came as HSE prepares a November referendum to replace its operating tax measure, which funds teacher pay and school safety amid changing state property tax rules.
3. US Rep. Spartz seeks transparency over $2 billion VA investment in Indiana (wishtv.com) — Fishers is slated to get a new VA clinic as part of a $2 billion federal investment in Indiana veterans' healthcare facilities, including upgrades in Indianapolis. Rep. Victoria Spartz, whose district includes Fishers, is pressing the VA for details on costs, bidding, and the choice of IU Health to ensure transparency and value for local veterans.
4. Fishers man charged with shooting gun near Lawrence schools (youarecurrent.com) — A Fishers man has been charged after police say he fired shots from a truck near two Lawrence Township elementary schools and then led officers on a dangerous chase through busy streets and a construction zone. Investigators used license plate readers, school security video, and witness reports to track the vehicle before arresting the driver and seizing firearms.
5. Fishers, Westfield residents join Foster Success board (youarecurrent.com) — A Fishers resident, financial advisor Chris Siegl, has been appointed to the board of Foster Success, a nonprofit supporting young people transitioning out of foster care. He joins new members from Westfield, Indianapolis, and beyond, bringing local expertise in finance and nonprofit leadership to the organization's three-year governing team.
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