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Indiana S.O.S. candidates look ahead following FOX59/CBS4 debate

INDIANAPOLIS -- Following FOX59/CBS4's Secretary of State debate, both Beau Bayh, the Democratic candidate, and Max Engling, the Republican candidate, spoke with reporters, reiterating some of the points from Thursday's debate, as well as providing a look at what the rest of the campaign will look like ahead of Nov…

Off-duty Hammond police officer charged with felonies in fatal crash

HAMMOND, Ind. — An off-duty Hammond police officer has been charged with felonies following a crash in Hammond that killed a 73-year-old driver, according to the Indiana State Police. Alonso J. Lopez, 34, of Hammond, is charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death, a mid-level felony, and…

Gears & girl power: First girls-only, female-instructed bike build at Nine13sports

INDIANAPOLIS — Girls built their own bikes on Thursday at Nine13sports on the city’s near northwest side. “They’re picking up how to use new tools, new skills, but also growing a lot of friendships along the way,” said Amanda Englert, a youth program facilitator with Nine13sports. Nine13sports launched Kids Building…

Grandfather last saw missing 15-year-old daughter after they prayed together

INDIANAPOLIS — Journey Mitchell’s grandfather last saw his teen daughter Friday after they prayed together before he went to bed. Indianapolis police asked the public Thursday for help finding her. Charles Mitchell, who lives near the intersection of West 29th and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. streets, said Journey and…

Father last saw missing 15-year-old daughter after they prayed together

INDIANAPOLIS — Journey Mitchell’s father last saw his teen daughter Friday after they prayed together before he went to bed. Indianapolis police asked the public Thursday for help finding her. Charles Mitchell, who lives near the intersection of West 29th and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. streets, said Journey and some…

IMPD searching for teen last seen on near northwest side

INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating a 15-year-old last seen earlier this month on the near northwest side of Indianapolis. According to IMPD, 15-year-old Journey Mitchell was last seen on Oct. 17 in the 800 block of W. 29th Street…

Indianapolis mom of 2 killed in apparent murder-suicide on northwest side

INDIANAPOLIS – A mother of two young children was killed Thursday morning in an apparent murder-suicide on the northwest side of Indianapolis. It marked the third murder-suicide in Indianapolis in just over a week. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was called to the Colonial Square Apartments on Moller Road…

Inside look at the Signia by Hilton Hotel

INDIANAPOLIS - After two years, construction is just about complete for the tallest hotel in the city. The Signia by Hilton is less than 60 days out from its ribbon cutting. FOX59/CBS4 got an exclusive look at how the progress is coming along. When you walk into the new hotel, you can see the oval

Former Hendricks County Animal Control supervisor files lawsuit against shelter

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — A former supervisor at Hendricks County Animal Control filed a lawsuit alleging the shelter violated the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 following her termination. Previous reporting indicates that LaDonna Hughes ran Hendricks County Animal…

Velvet Roast brings Seattle coffee culture to Westfield

WESTFIELD, Ind. — A family-owned café is bringing specialty coffee and seasonal drinks to Westfield, inspired by the coffee culture its owners experienced in Seattle. Velvet Roast was opened by Merna and Marven Nashed after they moved to Westfield. Merna said they wanted to create a locally owned café with a…

Ask the Lawyer: What to do after someone else causes your injury

INDIANAPOLIS — After securing a verdict for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury, attorney Kent Winingham is sharing advice on what accident victims should know before speaking with insurance companies. Kent, lead partner at Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers, said the first hours after an accident are…

Deadline to apply for FEMA flood, storm assistance approaching

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — This Sunday is the deadline for Indiana flood victims to apply for FEMA assistance. In Noblesville on Thursday, people met with FEMA officials to navigate the application process. It’s been a little more than two months since flooding devastated parts of central Indiana. While some cities, like…

Man taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Indianapolis apartment complex

INDIANAPOLIS — A man was hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment complex on the east side of Indianapolis Thursday morning. In a Facebook post, the Indianapolis Fire Department confirmed its crews were dispatched to 2244 Braeburn East Drive around 11:02 a.m. Emergency dispatchers sent IFD to the scene…

USDA offering $8B in farmer relief payments

Farmers will be eligible to receive one-time payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide relief for high fuel and input costs. USDA and President Donald Trump announced Monday night at a rally in Kansas that farmers would have $8 billion made available in the Harvest Fuel Relief program. Farm groups…