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Seven undrafted rookies looking to make an impression
INDIANAPOLIS — They’re always the focus as the seventh round of the NFL draft winds down. They’re intriguing prospects who, for whatever reason, weren’t quite intriguing enough to warrant a late selection. They’re undrafted rookie free agents. Back in the day, think of Dominic Rhodes, Gary Brackett and Terrance Wilkins. More recently, there’s Mo Alie-Cox, […]
Central Indiana has another chance to view Northern Lights Saturday night
Thank you to everyone who sent FOX59/CBS4 pictures of the spectacular Northern Lights pictures! Friday night provided some of the best viewing of the Aurora Borealis in years. With the historically strong geomagnetic storm continuing, there is another opportunity Saturday night/overnight to see them! Check out some of the pictures our viewers sent us! The […]
2 men killed in early morning shootings
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after two men were killed in separate shootings early Saturday morning across Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 12:30 a.m., officers were called to the 2900 block of Schofield Avenue on the report of a person shot on Indy’s near northeast side. When officers arrived, they […]
Alex Palou wins pole for Sonsio Grand Prix
INDIANAPOLIS – Two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou became the fourth different pole winner through four IndyCar races this season with his Friday qualifying run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Saturday afternoon’s Sonsio Grand Prix. It was Palou’s first pole on the Indy road course and the first this season for Chip Ganassi Racing. Palou won […]
5 men hailed as heroes after rescuing woman, 2-year-old from burning car on Indy’s east side
INDIANAPOLIS — Five good samaritans are being hailed as heroes after pulling a toddler to safety from a burning car on Indy’s east side Friday morning. IMPD said it all happened around 12:30 a.m. when a woman driving eastbound on I-70 ran off the ramp, hit a transformer and slammed into the side of a […]
IPS to begin search for new principal, assistant principal at School 87 after investigation
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools has announced its plans to replace the principal and assistant principal at George Washington Carver 87 following an investigation into a recorded video of a 1st-grade student beating a special needs student. The district said in a statement FOX59/CBS4 obtained Friday night that the district will begin a search for […]
Strong solar storm brings chance of Northern Lights in Central Indiana
A ‘Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch’ has been issued by The National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). This is the first time this watch has been issued since January 2005, nearly 20 years. The northern lights may be visible over much of the northern half of the country and possibly as far south as […]
There are stories behind the jersey selections by Colts’ Laiatu Latu (97) and Adonai Mitchell (10)
INDIANAPOLIS – Before their first day on the practice field as a member of the Indianapolis Colts, it was all about the numbers. That would be jersey 97 – not 15 – for Laiatu Latu. And 10 for Adonai Mitchell. There’s a motivational story behind each decision. Shortly after the Colts used the 15th overall pick […]
Addressing the rise in bullying at Indiana Schools
GREENFIELD, Ind. — Statistics show bullying in Indiana schools is on the rise, and according to local experts, it is happening more among younger kids. Just this week, a 10-year-old in Greenfield ended his life after his parents said he was bullied at school. “Nobody on this earth wants this to happen to their children,” […]
Indiana Democrats cautiously optimistic about medical marijuana legalization next year
INDIANAPOLIS — As the federal rescheduling of marijuana plays out, and with a new governor soon to be at the helm, some Indiana Democrats have expressed cautious optimism about medical marijuana legalization efforts next session. This comes as the DEA announced it would work to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III substance last month. For […]
IMS Museum continues renovations during Grand Prix weekend
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Grand Prix weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is here. While drivers are revving their engines around the road course, IMS Museum organizers are busy remodeling ahead of next year’s race. Officials began updating the museum in September 2023, using $50 million from a major capital campaign that began last July. “The […]
‘Only playing’: 34-year-old man charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatal Edinburgh stabbing
EDINBURGH, Ind. — A 34-year-old man has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection to the fatal stabbing of a man in Edinburgh this week. The Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday that Steven Garvin has been preliminarily charged with voluntary manslaughter (level 2 felony) and possession of methamphetamine (level 5 felony) after allegedly stabbing […]
Sam Rubin, KTLA 5 Morning News legend, dies at 64
Sam Rubin, one of the most respected and connected entertainment anchors in the nation, died suddenly on Friday at age 64. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately released. Rubin was on the air a day earlier and showed no outward signs of illness, co-workers said. Rubin joined KTLA 5 Morning News in Los […]
Indianapolis 16-year-old charged with murder after allegedly gunning down victim in street
INDIANAPOLIS — A 16-year-old is charged with murder after police found a 34-year-old shot dead in the street on Tuesday. Dawensky Zamor has been officially charged as an adult by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. He faces one count of murder along with dangerous possession of a firearm. According to court documents, a passerby witnessed […]
U.S. Labor Department recovers $150,000+ in back wages, damages for workers at Indy agency
INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Labor recovered more than $150,000 in back wages and damages for 32 employees at an Indianapolis home care agency who reportedly denied to pay employees overtime. According to a news release, an investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division recovered $151,444, representing $75,722 in back wages and an […]
Walmart location in Columbus temporarily closed after possible Freon leak
UPDATE: (5/10/2024): The Walmart has reopened and the four employees have been medically cleared, the fire department said. ——————————————— COLUMBUS, Ind. — A Walmart Supercenter location in Columbus has been temporarily closed after a possible Freon leak was reported by employees. According to a news release from the Columbus Police Department, the Columbus Fire Department […]
IMPD finds man dead while responding to disturbance on Indy’s southwest side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police found a person dead while responding to a disturbance on the southwest side of Indianapolis Friday. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 7100 block of Vega Way just before 1:15 p.m. on a report of a disturbance. When police arrived at the scene, they located an […]
‘She stabbed me in the back’: Indy woman charged with stabbing a pregnant woman
McCORDSVILLE, Ind. — An Indy woman has been charged with several felonies after police say she stabbed a pregnant woman in the back and punched her in the face while high on cocaine. Asha Marie Abdou, a 40-year-old Indianapolis resident, was arrested last month after McCordsville police responded to a stabbing incident at a local […]
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