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Indy Snow Force Drivers Treating Roads Sunday

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With forecasts including snowfall on Sunday, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) will call out a full shift of Snow Force drivers starting Saturday at 11 p.m. Crews will remain on the roadways until 11 p.m. Sunday night; leadership will monitor weather conditions to extend Indy DPW’s response as needed.

Motorists are urged to drive with care during wintry conditions, especially on bridge overpasses, hills, or locations known to become slippery. Remember to leave home with plenty of time to safely reach your destination, allow plenty of clearance near other vehicles, and keep at least three car lengths’ distance between your vehicle and Snow Force trucks.

Residents can stay up to date on Indy Snow Force efforts during winter weather events online at indy.gov/DPW and on Twitter by following @IndySnowForce.

The Indy Snow Force Viewer mapping tool will be activated during this winter weather event. Residents can use the tool to monitor where crews have recently plowed snow or treated roadways.

INDOT Has Deployed 100 Trucks for Snow Storm

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West Central Indiana – With 1 to 4 inches of snow likely across West Central Indiana from Saturday after midnight through midday Sunday, the Indiana Department of Transportation will mobilize over 100 trucks to treat and plow state highways across the region as needed to keep routes safe for travel.

Crews will begin to arrive during the early morning hours tonight.

Motorists should remember to slow down, don’t tailgate, and give plow truck drivers ample room to work.

Monitor road conditions at 511in.org .

Purdue “Hoops and Headlocks” Double Header January 23, 2022

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Via the Purdue Exponent:

Purdue’s “Hoops and Headlocks,” a first-time event featuring the combination of a basketball game and a wrestling dual, will tip-off this Sunday at 1 p.m.

Purdue fans will have the opportunity to watch the Boilermaker men’s basketball team (15-2, 4-2 Big Ten) take on the Northwestern Wildcats in Mackey Arena before moving next door to Holloway Gymnasium for a dual against No. 8 Wisconsin.

 

 

 

Indianapolis Singer-Songwriter Tatu Signed to Round Hill Music

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Tatu (Tatiauna Matthews) Photo from Round Hill Music
Tatu (Tatiauna Matthews) Photo from Round Hill Music

Indianapolis native Tatiauna Matthews lives by the motto: “Stayin’ humble and determined is all I need.” It’s a motto that has earned the 25-year-old success and the respect of not just the music industry but her friends.

Naptown Buzz met up with Matthews, better known as Tatu, to talk about her recent deal with Round Hill Music and her journey to notoriety.
Naptown Buzz: OK, so where did your nickname come from?
Tatu: It’s my industry name. (She giggles and a grin grows across her face.) My publisher gave it to me. It’s just what I go by now.
NB: How long have you been involved with music? What age did it spark your interest?
Tatu: Since I was mmm about 12. I started in the church.
NB: Now you were born and raised in Indianapolis…I hear you have music in your blood.
Tatu: The Hamptons — they were jazz players. My mom is a playwright and choreographer, and my sister is a dancer and choreographer.
NB: You were raised by your mother…How did that shape you into choosing music?
Tatu: Being raised by my mother definitely changed me because my mom kept us singing in church. She kept us on drill team. There was always music in the house, and we were always dancing. If I would’ve been raised by doctors, I wouldn’t be doing what I am doing.
NB: Where did your motto come from?
Tatu: Experience and my grandmother. My grandmother is always telling me, ‘don’t get too big-headed. As fast as God gave it to you, he can take it away. Be patient because everyone has their time. And work hard.’
NB: What came first — singing or song writing?
Tatu: I started in a rap group then ventured out into song writing. I didn’t even know there was money in song writing. I just wanted to do it.
NB: Who are your biggest influences?
Tatu: Missy Elliot — she’s dope and so versatile; Michael jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill
NB: Who would be your dream artist to work with?
Tatu: My dream, if I could work with any artist, it would be Michael.
NB: How did you get set up with Round Hill Music as a publisher?
Tatu: I didn’t even know to go to a publisher. I met a management group, Game On Ent., and they helped me out.
NB: What made you decide to sign with Round Hill Music?
Tatu: I really like them. They’re close — kind of like a family. I had like six deals on the table. I felt like Round Hill believed in me more and stood behind me more. It’s been great so far.
NB: They helped set you up with Eve, right?
Tatu: Yes. The publishers sent her songs. She liked it. I didn’t even believe it at first.
NB: And Eve kept your vocals?
Tatu: I did three hooks for Eve. I sang them but didn’t intend on her keeping them on the hook. She kept them!
(You can find those tracks on Eve’s current album Liplock (Never Gone, Zero Below, and Keep Me From You).)
NB: She’s not the only artist that kept your vocals for a track, right?
Tatu: The song “Colors” by Headhunterz released this summer. I recorded some vocals. Headhunterz  decided to keep me on it.
NB: Anything else going on right now with your songwriting?
Tatu: The Vamps, a UK boy group like One Direction, recorded my song “Dream Away.”