
Abriana Herron
Journalist at Freelance
Reporter at WFYI-TV (Indianapolis, IN)
Morning Edition Newscaster/Reporter for @WFYI News | Formerly @IndyRecorder/@Report4America | GO IU❤️🤍 | Email: [email protected]
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1 week ago |
wbaa.org | Abriana Herron
The expansion of a manufacturing warehouse in Lebanon is expected to create nearly 700 new jobs. Caterpillar presented its $60 million warehouse expansion plans to the Lebanon City Council recently. The project would transition the facility into a pre-assembly space to better support growth at its Large Engine Center in Lafayette. Erik Newkirk, a director with Caterpillar, says the move will boost local business and provide professional development opportunities for residents.
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2 weeks ago |
wfyi.org | Abriana Herron
June 12, 2025 The expansion of a manufacturing warehouse in Lebanon is expected to create nearly 700 new jobs. Caterpillar presented its $60 million warehouse expansion plans to the Lebanon City Council recently. The project would transition the facility into a pre-assembly space to better support growth at its Large Engine Center in Lafayette.
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3 weeks ago |
indianapublicmedia.org | Abriana Herron
Emmy Hildebrand, CEO of Helping Veterans and Families, remembers the night Manchester Apartments caught fire in October 2024. Flames shot out of the building, water pooled down the street and smoke choked everyone standing outside, she said. Theaccidental firedestroyed much of the facility, which is managed by HVAF, in downtown Indianapolis. It displaced all 48 veterans living there. The apartments are right next door to HVAF’s service center.
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3 weeks ago |
wfyi.org | Abriana Herron
June 5, 2025 Emmy Hildebrand, CEO of Helping Veterans and Families, remembers the night Manchester Apartments caught fire in October 2024. Flames shot out of the building, water pooled down the street and smoke choked everyone standing outside, she said. The accidental fire destroyed much of the facility, which is managed by HVAF, in downtown Indianapolis. It displaced all 48 veterans living there. The apartments are right next door to HVAF’s service center.
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1 month ago |
wfyi.org | Abriana Herron
May 14, 2025 The Indianapolis Housing Agency presented a 12-month action plan Monday. The initiative aims to better internal operations, improve property upkeep and restore the struggling agency’s reputation. The plan, coined a “A New Day and Better IHA,” has five focal points: operations, finances, people, properties and safety. CEO of IHA Yvonda Bean unveiled the plan on her 12 week anniversary in the role. She said the new initiative will hold the housing agency accountable.
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