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Braun continues suspension of Indiana's gas taxes through Dec. 4

INDIANAPOLIS -- The suspension of Indiana's gas tax is continuing for another month. According to a news release from the office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, the statewide energy emergency will be extended another month, suspending the state of Indiana's gasoline excise tax and the gasoline usage tax. The most recent…

Army veteran finds a new mission as IMS pit boss

INDIANAPOLIS — As a child, Andrew Bowman spent race days pressed against a chain-link fence at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, watching the action unfold. "I was probably 5 or 6 years old the first time my dad brought me to the time trials, and my brothers and I were clinging to the chain-link fence," Bowman said.

IU forecast projects that U.S. will see economic growth, lower unemployment in 2027

INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business are projecting that there will be economic growth and lower unemployment in 2027. The school released its annual economic forecast for 2027 on Wednesday. Officials said the forecast is also "tempered by concerns over inflation, high interest…

Docs: 18-year-old charged after gunfire strikes senior living center in Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. -- Police have arrested a man accused of opening fire and striking a senior living center in Kokomo last week. According to court documents obtained by FOX59/CBS4, 18-year-old Jabari Dunn faces the following charges: On Friday, Oct. 30, an officer with the Kokomo Police Department responded to a senior…

ISP searching for family members related to Fayette County cold case investigation

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind. -- Officials with the Indiana State Police are asking for the public's help with identifying family members related to a cold case investigation in Fayette County. According to a news release from the Indiana State Police, this comes after human remains were discovered in a shallow grave near…

House Speaker Todd Huston loses reelection bid

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – House Speaker Todd Huston lost his reelection bid. The Associated Press called the race at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday. According to AP results, Democrat Lauren Cole narrowly defeated Huston, the Republican incumbent, in District 37. With 98% of the vote counted, Cole led 13,318 (51.5%) to 12,532…

I-465 reopens after crash on southwest side

INDIANAPOLIS -- A crash closed part of I-465 on the southwest side. According to an alert from the Indiana Department of Transportation citing Indiana State Police, this happened around 5:20 a.m. Wednesday on eastbound I-465 at mile marker 6.9. That's between Mann Road and I-69. The alert indicated that four left…

Top scams hitting Gen Z more than other generations

WXIN/WTTV -- While Gen Z is generally considered more internet savvy than some older generations, new research suggests more exposure to online scams is also leading to more money lost. According to McAfee Research, one in three members of Gen Z reported losing money to a scam in the last year. And some online scams…

Dems break Republican supermajority in Indiana Statehouse: preliminary results

INDIANAPOLIS — Election night saw over 30 separate elections regarding open seats in the Indiana Statehouse, with Republican candidates being pronounced the preliminary winners in a majority of races. These 29 races involved open seats in both the Indiana House of Representatives and the Indiana Senate. For full…

Bayh claims victory in Indiana Sec. of State race, Engling concedes

INDIANAPOLIS -- A Democrat is projected to have been elected to a statewide executive office for the first time in more than a decade. According to preliminary election results from the Associated Press, Beau Bayh is projected to have been elected as Indiana's Secretary of State, the most high-profile race this…

Democrats win multiple Indiana sheriffs races; Marion County prosecutor reelected

INDIANAPOLIS — Multiple Indiana counties will have new sheriffs beginning in 2026. FOX59/CBS4 has been tracking the notable races for sheriff and prosecutor across central Indiana. Check out the results of some of the races of interest below: Marion County Sheriff A shakeup will be coming to the Marion County…

Hoosier voters faced record number of school referendums: Did they get approved?

INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers flooded the polls, they found more than just elected officials vying for their vote. Ballots across Indiana were filled with a record-breaking number of school referendums. Across the state, 38 school districts asked voters to approve a combined $500 million in additional taxpayer money to…

Indiana 4th, Notre Dame 11th in first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana and Notre Dame both landed inside the top 12 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026. The College Football Playoff Selection Committee put the Hoosiers and Fighting Irish at fourth and 11th, respectively. Both teams have only one loss on their resumes. Notre Dame is 7-1, having…

Small businesses close across central Indiana including popular restaurants

INDIANAPOLIS - Several restaurants and shops in central Indiana have recently announced they were permanently closing. Along Massachusetts Avenue, a nonprofit retail store officially closed up shop last week. “The entire entity, Global Gifts, will no longer be in existence, and that's very bittersweet,” said Anne…

'A special event': Hamilton County voters eager to cast their ballots

CARMEL, Ind. — Hour after hour, vote after vote, the line at the Ritz Charles never got shorter. Voters told FOX59/CBS4 they stood in line for about an hour until it was their turn to cast a ballot. As of about 2 p.m. on Election Day, the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office reported 43,854 people cast

Indiana Bears stadium bid 'in red zone' while Illinois makes goal line stand

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Illinois General Assembly comes back to work later this month for a six-day session that ends Dec. 3 which could result in a deal to keep the Chicago Bears close to their ancestral home and leave Indiana on the outside of a new stadium looking in. ”I think sometimes the tortoise beats

INDOT: Exit ramp closed after I-465 eastbound crash

INDIANAPOLIS -- A crash on the northeast side of Indianapolis with a reported injury has caused an exit ramp to be closed on I-465 eastbound. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the exit ramp to Binford Boulevard on I-465 eastbound is closed as of 2:17 p.m. This is due to a reported crash with

INDOT: Roadway reopened after I-65 semi crash south of downtown Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS -- A portion of I-65 northbound in Marion County was closed for approximately three hours due to a reported crash involving semi-trucks. The roadway has since reopened. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, all lanes of I-65 northbound were closed as of 1:48 p.m. on Tuesday near the…

Washington Street to close for repair on east side

INDIANAPOLIS – Infrastructure repairs will close part of Washington Street for about a day on Indy's east side. According to Citizens Energy Group, drivers should expect a full closure in the Blue Line construction zone at 4800 E. Washington Street after rush hour on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Citizens expected the closure to…

Record warmth for Election Day? Timing rainfall

Off to a mild and quiet start this Tuesday morning! No rain, no fog, no problems out-the-door for the early rush hour. Temperatures remain very mild for early November, as readings are already holding at average AFTERNOON highs this time of the year (58°)! This afternoon will bring a mix of clouds and sun, breezier

Indiana measles cases surpass 100, concerning public health experts

INDIANAPOLIS - The total number of confirmed measles cases this year is spiking as we near winter. Indiana has now recorded more than 100 known cases for the first time in the 21st century. The highly-contagious virus often appears through symptoms like a rash, fever and a cough, but epidemiologists warn against…

Governor Braun denies clemency as killer's attorneys argue against execution drugs

INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Mike Braun today concurred with the Indiana Parole Board to reject a clemency plea by Jeffrey Weisheit; the Evansville man convicted of murdering two children in a 2010 house arson. Weisheit’s attorney told FOX59/CBS4 that his client was not surprised by the Board’s recommendation to the…

Windy and warmer for Election Day with rain later this week

On the average, November is our third cloudiest month of the year. Only December and January have more days with gray skies. On Monday, the month started cloudy and cool with a few widely scattered sprinkles. Tuesday is Election Day and the weather looks fantastic with a blend of clouds and sun. High temperatures will

Shane Steichen: Daniel Jones gives Colts best chance to win

INDIANAPOLIS – Shane Steichen is sticking with Daniel Jones. Despite the Indianapolis Colts coming off an embarrassing 42-7 loss at Jacksonville and Jones largely being ineffective and suffering two more turnovers in the team’s most lopsided loss since 2022, he’ll be under center Sunday when Dallas visits Lucas Oil…

ISP: Bloomington man arrested on preliminary assisting suicide charge

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A Bloomington man has been taken into custody on a preliminary charge of assisting suicide. According to officials with the Indiana State Police, this comes after a shooting in eastern Monroe County resulted in a death investigation by the Indiana State Police. A man, identified by ISP as…

Mike Epps brings 'We Them One's' tour to Gainbridge Fieldhouse

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy's own Mike Epps is bringing his comedy tour back home. "We Them One's Comedy Tour" will take over Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Feb. 12. Tickets for the show go on sale on Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. The comedy showcase features Mike Epps, Deon Cole, DC Young Fly, Kountry Wayne, Chico Bean, Karlous

126 mattresses stolen from Indianapolis transport company

INDIANAPOLIS — More than $100,000 worth of mattresses were stolen from a warehouse on Indianapolis' near west side. According to a report filed by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called out to a transportation company located at 1600 Oliver Avenue on report of a burglary early Monday. An…

Crews respond to house fire in Fishers

FISHERS, Ind. – Crews responded Monday morning to a house fire in Fishers. Firefighters were dispatched around 5:45 a.m. to the 11000 block of Hearthstone Drive. That’s near 116th Street and Brooks School Road. Multiple departments responded. Photos and video from the scene showed extensive damage to the roof and…

Warm push for Election Day; needed rainfall inbound

Good Monday morning! Off to a fairly damp start this morning, overcast too, as drizzle or sprinkles dot the area. Mild air still remains, as morning lows hover in the middle 50s, out-the-door! Keep the rain jacket handy but most will not need it. This afternoon will remain overcast, as winds become slightly breezy from

FTC warns of new impersonation scam

WXIN/WTTV - The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a new twist on scammers impersonating the agency in order to steal money from unsuspecting victims. Government imposter scams remain among the most popular, and unfortunately, most effective ways for crooks to trick innocent victims out of money. Americans lost…

Japanese players Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira and Hiromi Itoh enter MLB posting system

NEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Teruaki Sato of the Central League's Hanshin Tigers and right-handers Kaima Taira of the Saitama Seibu Lions and Hiromi Itoh of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the Pacific League are entering Major League Baseball’s posting system and will be available to teams to sign as a free agent…

Teen injured in shooting near Monument Circle

INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway after a teen was injured in a Sunday night shooting in downtown Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 40 block of Monument Circle on the report of a person being shot around 10:18 p.m. Once officers arrived…

Jonathan Taylor warns Colt teammates: It’s not going to get any easier

INDIANAPOLIS – Jonathan Taylor had a sobering message for a team that just suffered its most lopsided loss since 2022, dropped its fourth straight game and is 2-13 since an 8-2 start last season that seems much further away than it is. Things can get much worse if the Indianapolis Colts don’t get their act

Porter, Randle help Nets to 98-90 victory over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points, and Julius Randle had 20 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 98-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Day’Ron Sharpe had a double-double with 15 points and a team-high 13 rebounds for the Nets, who won for the first time this season.

3 adults, 1 teen displaced after house fire on Indy's near west side

INDIANAPOLIS — Three adults and a teenager were displaced after a house fire on Indy's near west side on Sunday afternoon. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews were called to the 2900 block of West Michigan Street after an individual who was passing by alerted the family of four that their house was on

Colts lose fourth straight as Jaguars cruise, 42-7

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts' season continues to spiral as the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated their AFC South rival, 42-7 at EverBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The loss was the Colts' fourth straight setback and 11th straight defeat at Jacksonville. Their last win in North Florida was with Andrew Luck in…

November starts mild and cloudy in central Indiana before more warmth arrives

Welcome to November, friends! We are coming off the 3rd warmest October ON RECORD for #Indianapolis. The Circle City finished with an average temperature of 62.3°, the warmest October in 79 years. Sunday acts much like yesterday across central Indiana. Cloudy skies once again dominate with only a slight chance of…

Election 2026: Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District Race

INDIANAPOLIS -- In Indiana's ninth district, four people are vying for the chance to represent Hoosiers in the U.S. House of Representatives. This includes the Republican lawmaker currently in the seat running for reelection. Read more about all four candidates in the story below. Democratic Brad Meyer As the…

Bloomington PD: 7 injured after shooting on Kirkwood Ave

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington Police are investigating after seven people were injured during a shooting on Kirkwood Avenue early Sunday morning. According to BPD, officers were patrolling and monitoring a large crowd that had gathered near Kirkwood Ave and Dunn Street when "multiple gunshots" were fired in the 400…

No. 4 Indiana forces overtime with a 60-yard FG then beats Minnesota 23-16

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti always believed in backup quarterback Grant Wilson. When the seventh-year player got his chance Saturday, he delivered. Wilson took over for the injured Josh Hoover in the second half and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass on the first play of overtime to help No. 4…

No. 4 Indiana forces overtime with a 60-yard FG then beats Minnesota 23-16

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti always believed in backup quarterback Grant Wilson. When the seventh-year player got his chance Saturday, he delivered. Wilson took over for the injured Josh Hoover in the second half and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass on the first play of overtime to help No. 4…

Several chances for rain as November begins

October has been an incredibly warm and dry month for Central Indiana. As of October 30, this is the third-warmest October in the region's recorded history. Rainfall has also been lacking for most of the month, with more areas currently experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions. This pattern will…

Colts fans react to RB Jonathan Taylor trade possibility

INDIANAPOLIS — Lucas Oil Stadium sits quiet with the Colts on the road. Coming off a week of trades, fans have been anything but. “At this point, the apathy has set in,” Colts fan Danny Conroy said. “I'm just numb to the rest of the season. I think the rest of the season is a

IMPD: Child revived after being pulled from water on Indy's west side

INDIANAPOLIS — A child was pulled from the water after being reported missing on the west side of the city late Saturday afternoon. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 7500 block of Island Club Drive around 4 p.m. on a report of a missing child possibly in the…

Sheriff: Muncie man dead after Saturday morning shooting

MUNCIE, Ind. — A 70-year-old man is dead after a shooting on Saturday morning. According to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the 1700 block of East McCormick Street on reports of a shooting at a residence. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a female who was inside the residence…

Colts at Jaguars: What to watch for

INDIANAPOLIS – Areas of interest in the Indianapolis Colts’ Sunday meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium: History lesson Part We’ve worn out the storyline because the Colts haven’t been able to offer a different ending. The last time they won in Jacksonville – Sept. 21, 2014 – Andrew Luck passed…

Colts at Jaguars: What to watch for

INDIANAPOLIS – Areas of interest in the Indianapolis Colts’ Sunday meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium: History lesson Part We’ve worn out the storyline because the Colts haven’t been able to offer a different ending. The last time they won in Jacksonville – Sept. 21, 2014 – Andrew Luck passed…

Cloudy, mild with a stray sprinkle for Halloween in central Indiana

While the streak of 70s likely is done, the mild temperatures are not. Heading into Halloween, October 2026 is the third warmest on record and warmest in 79 years. We'll add to the mild temperatures Saturday with forecast highs staying above normal in the 60s. Clouds dominate the skies, not the worst news for…

Report: Colts open to trading RB Jonathan Taylor

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts are open to trading running back Jonathan Taylor, according to ESPN's Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. According to Schefter, multiple teams have reached out to the Colts and talks are active and ongoing. Among the teams that have reportedly reached out, the Denver Broncos, Green…

Report: Colts open to trading RB Jonathan Taylor

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts are open to trading running back Jonathan Taylor, according to ESPN's Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. According to Schefter, multiple teams have reached out to the Colts and talks are active and ongoing. Among the teams that have reportedly reached out, the Denver Broncos, Green…

IMPD: Child dead after drowning on Indy's west side

INDIANAPOLIS — A child is dead after drowning in a retention pond on the city's west side on Friday evening. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed to FOX59/CBS4 that officers were called to the 600 block of Magdalene Lane around 6:30 p.m. on reports that a young child was seen entering the water…

New property management company to take over Lugar Tower, Braxton Annex

INDIANAPOLIS -- Changes are happening to two troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency properties — Braxton Annex and Lugar Tower. Both have been hotspots for crime and squatters. How they are managed is also concerning the senior tenants who live in those buildings. The Indianapolis Housing Agency has indicated that new…

Indianapolis Zoo's collections and veterinary employees vote to unionize

INDIANAPOLIS— An announcement on Thursday detailed that the Indy Zoo's collections and veterinary employees had voted to unionize. In a statement posted to Facebook, the Indiana-Kentucky district of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees welcomed workers at the Indianapolis Zoo to its…

IU ready for Homecoming game, College GameDay

BLOOMINGTON — It's another busy weekend in Bloomington with the IU Homecoming game falling on Halloween this year. Kirkwood Avenue is already busy with alumni visiting their old stomping grounds for homecoming. “It's just back home again in Indiana,” said one alum, Julie Brooks. “We all live in different cities and…

Docs: Man charged with felony burglary after stealing from an Indy church

INDIANAPOLIS— A man was arrested and charged with felony burglary after reportedly stealing three generators from a church on the west side. According to court documents, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department took a burglary report in June. The Saint Anthony's Catholic Church, located at 370 N…

Businesses tout ample parking as Mass Ave construction continues

INDIANAPOLIS — Construction has become commonplace in many neighborhoods around Indy. But one neighborhood is flipping the script on the impact construction is having. Businesses on Mass Ave are highlighting the number of open parking spots as construction continues; you just have to know how to get there. "Everything…

City of Lawrence employees report missing paychecks

LAWRENCE, Ind. — The City of Lawrence Common Council president confirmed to FOX59/CBS4 that a new payroll process has led to issues with city employees getting paid. On Friday, several City of Lawrence employees reached out to FOX59/CBS4 and claimed a serious payroll issue had led to numerous employees not receiving a…

Docs: 39-year-old man arrested after trapping victim in house for days

YORKTOWN, Ind. — A 39-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly trapping a victim in a house for multiple days and sexually assaulting them. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by FOX59/CBS4, Tyson Brownlee of Yorktown is facing the following charges. The victim noticed Brownlee was acting unusually…

Makeup artist shows how to make a scar for Halloween

INDIANAPOLIS — Do you need a last-minute Halloween costume? Special Effects Makeup Artist Makala Thomas gives us a step-by-step guide on how to create a scar with liquid latex, cotton rounds, fake blood, paint, and foundation powder. She joins FOX59 NOW Live with Anchor Cameron Ridle for a Deep Dive with Deja segment…

Court records suggest IMPD has identified driver implicated in fatal hit-and-run crash

INDIANAPOLIS — Court records suggest detectives have identified a suspect implicated in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on the west side of Indianapolis earlier this month. Previous reporting indicates officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called to the intersection of West…

Man, woman arrested for witness tampering in Columbus beating, torture case

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. -- A man and a woman have been arrested for witness tampering in connection with the beating and torture of a 19-year-old inside an abandoned barn in Columbus three years ago. The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Zablin "Jai" Woodruff and Tracy Smith for their…

DOJ: Indianapolis pair stole nearly $100K in SNAP benefits

INDIANAPOLIS — A man and woman from Indianapolis are accused of running a sophisticated SNAP benefit scheme that defrauded the government out of nearly $100,000. Luis Rodolfo Valero Aldana, 26, and Ana Virginia Lopez Macias, 29, both of Indianapolis, were charged with conspiracy to commit food stamp fraud, benefits…

No charges filed in the arrest of 2 individuals in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. -- Police arrested two people for possibly bringing a firearm onto school property Friday morning. The two were released hours later following an investigation. According to the Brownstown Police Department, a school resource officer reported observing a male "behaving suspiciously" outside…

Docs: Indy ride-share driver charged with raping female passenger

INDIANAPOLIS -- Criminal charges have been filed against an Indianapolis Uber driver accused of raping a female passenger. The alleged sexual assault took place more than five months ago, in early May, at a church parking lot along Southeastern Avenue. "He violated me really badly," said the victim, who FOX59/CBS4 has…

Designing the perfect corn maze

BROWNSBURG, Ind. - Halloween weekend is officially here, and many people will be heading out to pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and corn mazes to celebrate the holiday. Our FOX59/CBS4 team visited one local pumpkin patch to learn the process behind designing a unique corn maze. “We make our plan and then they turn it…

Indy FOP president not seeking reelection

INDIANAPOLIS -- Rick Snyder has announced that he does not plan to seek another term as president of the Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police. Snyder said in a news release shared with FOX59/CBS4 Friday morning that current vice president Bobby Ferguson is ready to "keep the momentum going at this critical…

ISP: Kentucky man arrested for sexual misconduct with minor in Clay County

CLAY COUNTY, Ind. -- A Kentucky man was recently arrested after he allegedly touched a teenager inappropriately in Clay County. According to a news release from the Indiana State Police, 21-year-old Jacob Youngblood, a Scottsville, Kentucky man, was charged with: A criminal investigation into Youngblood began…

Crista Lee Wells resigns from the Indianapolis City-County Council

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Lee Wells has officially announced her resignation. According to a post on her Facebook account Friday morning, Wells said her formal resignation will take effect on Saturday. Wells, who represents District 11, served on the council for seven years. Wells said…

16-year-old arrested for pointing a firearm in Richmond

RICHMOND, Ind. -- Richmond police have arrested a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old in a pair of incidents involving firearms. Officers with the Richmond Police Department responded on Wednesday, Oct. 28, to a reported firearm confrontation. That led to the arrest of 18-year-old Luis Wool on a Level 5 Felony for…

'I choked that dog out': Woman accused in dog adoption scam

DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. – A DeKalb County woman orchestrated a scheme to raise donations under the guise of rescuing dogs who were about to be euthanized. She killed at least one of those dogs, according to investigators. Kayla Dillenburg, 32, is charged with torturing or mutilating a vertebrate animal, a Level 6 felony…

Mild Halloween with small rain chances

October is ending on a warm note, and November will start much the same. Temperatures will stay well above average, with a few rain chances returning after our extended dry stretch. We've had 26 days in the 70s this month, just shy of the record 27 days for the month. Friday will be partly sunny

IMPD: Man killed in shooting on northeast side

INDIANAPOLIS – A man died following an early Friday morning shooting on the northeast side. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were dispatched around 2:20 a.m. Friday to Ellis and Shady Oak drives. That’s near East 42nd Street and Mitthoefer Road. The initial run was for a domestic…

I-465 reopens on east side after semi fire

INDIANAPOLIS -- A semi fire closed part of I-465 on the east side for several hours on Friday. The issued affected southbound I-465 between Brookville Road and U.S. 40. Around 2:30 a.m., the Indiana Department of Transportation reported that all lanes were closed due to a semi fully engulfed in flames. Indiana State…

Missing 72-year-old Indy man found safe

UPDATE (10/30/2026): Skirvin was located by police safe. -------------------------- Original story: INDIANAPOLIS— The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is asking the community for help after a 72-year-old man went missing on the east side. According to IMPD, 72-year-old David Skirvin was last seen on…

'Be engaged': Richmond PD reaches out to parents amid spike in teen violence

RICHMOND, Ind. -The Richmond Police Department handed out Halloween candy early as part of a trunk or treat on Thursday They are hoping to connect with parents amid a recent spike in gun violence involving teenagers. Just a day prior, RPD officers arrested an 18-year-old following an investigation into "a…

Fortville residential fire leads to the evacuation of 3 adults and 2 pets

FORTVILLE, Ind. — A residential fire caused the evacuation of three adults and two animals in the Flat Rock neighborhood. According to the Vernon Township Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the area of Cove Point in the Flat Rock neighborhood in Fortville. Upon arrival firefighters observed heavy smoke…

ACLU files lawsuit on behalf immigration detainees at Miami Correctional Facility

MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. — Three immigrants who have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Miami Correctional Facility have filed a lawsuit via the ACLU. Lawyers from the MacArthur Justice Center are serving as co-counsel on the case. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said in a release…

Near south side road construction project facing multi-month delay

INDIANAPOLIS — The first phase of a multi-year effort to fix up Madison Avenue and establish a first-of-its-kind trail is on hold. What was scheduled to be completed at the end of this year is now on track to wrap up mid-2027. Kyle Bloyd, Department of Public Works Indy chief communications officer, said the delay

Edgewood Elementary School students credited with assisting ill bus driver

ANDERSON, Ind. — A pair of elementary school students has been credited with assisting an ill bus driver. According to officials with Edgewood Elementary School, a bus driver felt sick while behind the wheel earlier this week. The driver pulled over when she began to feel unwell. After the driver pulled over, students…

A juvenile boy is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Indy's southeast side

INDIANAPOLIS— A fatal pedestrian struck left a juvenile boy dead on Indy's southeast side Thursday night. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called out at 6:12 p.m. on Thursday for the report of a personal injury crash. Officers arrived in the 6500 block of E. Thompson Rd. and…

Gov. Braun likely to keep gas taxes suspended for one more month

INDIANAPOLIS— While Gov. Mike Braun (R-Indiana) said this week that he is likely to keep the state’s gas taxes suspended through early December, he indicated the chance he’ll issue a new energy emergency order past that point is slim. “Then we're getting close enough to the legislative session to where we'll all take…

Jonathan Taylor hasn’t asked for trade, isn’t buying into talk of Colts’ ‘rebuild'

INDIANAPOLIS – If Jonathan Taylor joins the list of top-tier players on the move, he won’t have instigated it. The Indianapolis Colts’ veteran running back shared Thursday he has talked recently with owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon, but it wasn’t to ask for a trade. “No,’’ Taylor said flatly about requesting a trade. “That…

Bub's Burgers to close Zionsville location

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — Burger fans, you might want to take a seat. We've got some bad news. Bub's Burgers announced on Thursday that it will be closing its Zionsville location on Sunday. Bub's has been serving Big Ugly burgers and ice cream to hungry customers in Zionsville for the last 13 years. But the time

Indiana BMV locations to extend hours for Election Day

INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles stated that the hours at all BMV branches will be extended on Nov. 2-3 because of Election Day. According to a news release from the Indiana BMV, officials said that branches will be open on Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Nov.