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Prior to coming to Fox59, Heather MacWilliams had been working as an investigative reporter at WTVQ TV in Lexington, KY for four years. Her ...
Indiana counties continue to change tornado siren policies
May 23, 2012
The sound of a tornado siren is very clear. It means take cover a tornado could be coming. But with many communities sounding sirens every time there is a thunderstorm warning, while there is also a tornado watch, people aren’t taking the sirens seriously.
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Suspicious man sought after woman reports man tried to lure daughter into car
May 22, 2012
The Fishers Police Department is on the lookout for a suspicious man who they said tried to lure children into his car.
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IMS will feature ads alongside track during Indianapolis 500
May 21, 2012
Ads on the track are quickly ensuring that Indianapolis Motor Speedway will stay in the black. For the first time in history, IMS is allowing advertising on its famous track.
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Indiana leads nation in job growth for April
May 18, 2012
For the past two months, Samantha Ellis of Indianapolis was out of work and running out of time.
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Family claims IMPD officer tried to run over dog, later shot it
May 11, 2012
A south side family is upset after they said an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department tried to run over their dog and later shot it right in their own front yard.
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Friends say Bloomington teen who committed suicide was bullied
May 9, 2012
Students at Bloomington High School North are mourning the loss of a 15-year-old student who committed suicide earlier this week after friends said she was bullied.
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Men accused of stealing vases at cemetery, selling for scrap metal
May 8, 2012
Two men have been charged in connection with stealing 60 bronze vases right off the mausoleum of a cemetery in Columbus. It is a crime so atrocious that it prompted an entire community to rally together and catch the men behind it.
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Doctors warn Mini Marathon runners ahead of high temperatures, humidity
May 3, 2012
Wall-to-wall participants could make anyone feel claustrophobic, but add 80 degree temperatures and record high humidity and even the best runners are going to feel the burn at Saturday's Mini Marathon.
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Permanent brain damage possible for baby allegedly battered by father
May 1, 2012
A Madison County man was behind bars Tuesday night after being charged with battering his infant son.
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Study: 2 in 5 Hoosiers will develop cancer during their life
April 30, 2012
A new study released Monday showed about 2.5 million Hoosiers, or two in five people now living in Indiana, will develop cancer. That’s 30,000 Hoosiers each year.
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Fox59 investigation reveals many schools aren't testing for radon
April 27, 2012
A Fox59 investigation found many schools haven’t recently tested for a potentially deadly health hazard in decades and some have never been tested. When Fox59 offered to test at no charge, they all said “no.”
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Superintendent Eugene White says he'll finish career at IPS
April 25, 2012
IPS Superintendent Eugene White said he's ready to put this year behind him. Following two very public courtships with school districts in the Southeast, White said he is back at IPS to stay.
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Franklin residents outraged over INDOT cutting trees down
April 23, 2012
For nearly a century, dozens of trees have withstood tornados, floods and blizzards. But within just a matter of minutes Monday, they were sawed off and shredded all to make way for a new drainage system in Franklin.
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Three perish in fiery car crash in Bloomington
April 17, 2012
Three people were killed in a fiery crash in Bloomington Monday night. Now, police are working to determine their identities and what led to the crash.
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Butler student mugged outside of home
April 14, 2012
Butler University is on high alert after a student is mugged and assaulted outside of his home.
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Mother outraged after daughter suffers serious brain injury
April 13, 2012
Emily Reno, 20, has been in the hospital since Saturday with a serious brain injury she suffered when she was thrown from a pickup truck into the street where she laid for a full half hour before anyone called police.
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State Fair stage collapse victim reacts to investigation findings
April 12, 2012
For Lisa Hite of Logansport, watching the release of State Fair investigation findings Thursday was just another reminder of how close she and her 8-year-old granddaughter came to death.
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Fox59 investigation uncovers problems with parking technology
April 11, 2012
Just a few months ago, Indianapolis installed sensors in more than 500 spots downtown.
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Woman dies after car found submerged in Muncie lake
April 10, 2012
A woman was pronounced dead after she was pulled from a submerged vehicle in a Muncie lake Monday morning.
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Electronic cigarettes could be included in city's smoking ban
April 4, 2012
Electronic cigarettes are supposed to be better for your health than regular cigarettes, but some Indianapolis City-County councilors are now trying to get those banned as well.
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Anderson man charged with setting fire, decapitating cats
April 3, 2012
An Anderson man is behind bars after allegedly setting his aunt's house on fire, decapitating her cat and putting a 6-year-old girl's life in danger.
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Lugar used nearly $15K in taxpayer money for hotel stays
April 2, 2012
It seems fair to say Senator Richard Lugar’s camp is stunned.
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Lawmakers to take action after early release of swim coach convicted of sex abuse
March 30, 2012
Lawmakers are pledging action less than 24 hours after Fox59 broke the story of a local swim coach convicted of sexual abuse getting out of prison years before he was supposed to.
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Boy, 9, nearly dies after accidentally hanging himself with dog leash
March 29, 2012
A 9-year-old boy nearly died after he accidentally hung himself with a dog leash.
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Decatur Township to fight Indianapolis International's lawsuit
March 27, 2012
Decatur Township residents are fighting a lawsuit the Indianapolis International Airport has filed to block a privately owned parking lot at Ameriplex just south of Interstate 70.
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Woman accused of throwing baby in order to stab victim in eye
March 26, 2012
An Indianapolis mother is behind bars after allegedly throwing her infant to the ground so she could stab another woman.
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President of Indianapolis airport speaks out following CEO's resignation
March 23, 2012
For the first time, the Indianapolis Airport Authority president is speaking out about the resignation of airport director and CEO John Clark.
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Senator Lugar to pay back taxpayer money used for hotels
March 22, 2012
Senator Richard Lugar, R-Indianapolis, owes Hoosiers some money. He said he will repay taxpayers for a series of hotel stays in Indiana over the years.
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Sunday marks anniversary of Martinsville West Middle School shooting
March 20, 2012
Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the Martinsville West Middle School shooting.
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Police: Mother beat son because his pants sagged
March 19, 2012
A Muncie mother is accused of beating her 15-year-old son with an extension cord because he was wearing his pants too low at school.
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Boy, 2, found wandering alone on south side while mom is in jail
March 16, 2012
A Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy happened to be driving by the Walgreens at LaSalle and Washington Street at approximately 4:30 a.m. Friday when he spotted a toddler wandering in the parking lot all by himself.
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Indianapolis father accused of breaking 3-month-old's arm
March 15, 2012
An Indianapolis man is behind bars after allegedly breaking his son's arm and then lying about it to hospital employees.
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Emergency meeting called to investigate police budget crisis
March 14, 2012
Just three months into the year, the Department of Public Safety finds itself $25 million in debt.
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Friends, co-workers mourn Brownsburg man's death
March 13, 2012
Friends and co-workers of Jeremy Strange gathered together behind the building where the 25-year-old was last seen alive Tuesday.
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Source: We tried to warn officials about accused bus driver
March 12, 2012
It all started when Garrett Cornell's 14-year-old son tried watching video of a recent ATV ride on his dad's camcorder. What he saw would change his life forever.
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Unresolved issues remain in Bisard case
March 9, 2012
A pretrial hearing in the case of former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer David Bisard, who is accused of plowing his cruiser into a group of motorcyclists and killing one, ended with issues still unresolved.
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Dog mauls 2-year-old boy at Lawrence Glenn Apartments
March 8, 2012
A 2-year-old boy is lucky to be alive after he was mauled by a dog. Now, police are questioning, not only the dog's owner, but also the little boy's mom.
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Peyton Manning and St. Vincent Health to continue relationship
March 7, 2012
The Peyton Manning Children's Hospital will stand as a living memento to his commitment to Indianapolis both on and off the field.
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Recovery effort underway in Henryville, Ind.
March 5, 2012
Getting to the small town of Henryville, Ind., isn't easy now that a tornado has ravaged the town. Visitors must first pass through several checkpoints to gain access. If you aren't a resident, a member of the media, or an emergency worker, you'd better turn around.
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Boy, 3, climbs into driver's seat, crashes into IndyGo bus
March 1, 2012
Around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the driver of an IndyGo bus was picking up riders when she noticed a grey Buick at the Marathon on North Mickley Avenue begin to roll backwards with no one inside or so she thought.
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Gas stations offer discounts to save drivers money
February 29, 2012
In and around the Circle City Wednesday the price of a gallon or regular unleaded gas was around $3.84. Those willing to travel a few miles north, though, found a much better deal from the same exact companies.
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Jim Wallace reacts to being taken off primary ballot
February 24, 2012
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Wallace will not be on the primary ballot, leaving Representative Mike Pence to run unopposed.
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DNR raids Clay County hunting preserve
February 23, 2012
A Clay County hunting preserve could be shut down after the Department of Natural Resources raided the property Thursday.
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More alleged victims claim man failed to inform them of HIV status
February 22, 2012
A 20-year-old student from North Central High School said she was shocked when she saw on Fox59 that the man she dated over the fall was HIV positive.
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Victims' families speaks at forum for convenience store safety
February 16, 2012
On November 1, 2009, Becky Hough, 62, was fatally shot in the head by two teenagers at a south side Village Pantry. Hough's long tenure of nearly 30 years ended in an instant all over a pack of cigarettes.
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Babysitter accused of holding baby under scalding water
February 14, 2012
A 2-year-old boy is at Riley Hospital for Children after his babysitter allegedly held him under scalding water last Friday.
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Bed bugs discovered at Riley Hospital at IU Health
February 14, 2012
There is concern Monday about just how clean an Indianapolis children’s hospital is and how safe it is for its patients.
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Citizens Gas technician accused of groping customer
December 29, 2011
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and Citizens Gas have both launched investigations into a service technician who has been accused of sexually assaulting his customers.
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Sheriff to close Liberty Hall in effort to save money
December 26, 2011
By the end of the week, the women at Liberty Hall will go from being in a dorm-like atmosphere with rehabilitative programs to a high-security cell block behind bars. It's something opponents of the decision say will do more harm than good.
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Thieves attempt to thwart family's Christmas, community intervenes
December 21, 2011
One needy family in Columbus was very close to not having a Christmas at all this year, but even a full-fledged robbery couldn't kill the kindness of perfect strangers.
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Lapel couple loses fundraising items in fire
December 20, 2011
One Lapel couple is in disbelief Tuesday after the building they built with their bare hands was burn to the ground.
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Teenager reports she was raped after school on north side
December 19, 2011
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a sexual assault after a 15-year-old North Central High School student said she was followed from her bus stop and then raped while walking home.
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Thieves steal Christmas money from 79-year-old woman
December 16, 2011
Janet Frisbie, 79, has lived in her east side home for nearly 60 years and has always felt safe. When two men asked to use her phone Thursday night, she didn't think twice. Unfortunately, being a Good Samaritan nearly cost her her life.
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Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee unveils traffic plan for downtown
December 15, 2011
With up to 30,000 fans expected to head to Super Bowl Village a week before the game even starts, you will definitely need to know how to navigate the area. Luckily, IndianapolisSuperBowl.com has everything you need to know about transportation, road closures and parking.
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Pitbull puppy dies after intruders break into home and beat it
December 14, 2011
A 3-month-old puppy died after someone broke into a home and beat it. The owners said they don't know who would do something like this and now they're too scared to even go back home.
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Rolling Stone announces Super Bowl party
December 13, 2011
Star-studded bashes are making their way into Indianapolis, including the first ever Super Bowl bash thrown by Rolling Stone magazine.
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IU ranked in Top 25 following win against Kentucky
December 12, 2011
The Indiana University men's basketball team is now ranked in the Top 25 in both the AP and ESPN/USA Today polls following Saturday's win against the University of Kentucky.
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ATM robberies rise during holiday season
December 9, 2011
In the last month, at least five customers have reported being robbed at an ATM.
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Children found walking unattended on busy Georgetown Road
December 7, 2011
Two children have been taken away from their mother after they were found walking by themselves down a highly trafficked portion of Georgetown Road Monday.
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Greenfield mayor hires stepson for unadvertised job
December 5, 2011
With less than a month until his term expires, the mayor of Greenfield has hired his son for a job that was not advertised.
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Firefighters credited with saving homeowners from CO poisoning
December 2, 2011
Firefighters are credited with saving the lives of two people found unconscious in their home. It's serving as a reminder about the dangers of carbon monoxide in the winter.
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Five Seasons gym members not notified of camera hidden in bathroom
December 1, 2011
While members of the Five Seasons came in for their workouts Thursday, many were unaware that for the past two months, their club had been the focus of a voyeur investigation. Nor were they aware that corporate executives were in town, discussing the matter.
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Fatal Anderson fire ruled arson
November 30, 2011
The fire that killed an Anderson woman earlier this month has been determined to be an arson.
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DPW looks to stay ahead of the winter storm
November 29, 2011
With the first accumulating snowfall of the season slated to come in just in time for Tuesday's rush hour workers are trying to stay one step ahead of the storm. Every salt truck is filled to capacity and drivers are lined up at the ready.
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IPS middle school students blocked from band trip
November 28, 2011
For 14 year-old Leya Borrego-Clause it's been a full-time commitment: countless hours of practicing, fund-raising not to mention the intense psychological demands of pulling off the performance of a lifetime.
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Greenwood police investigating purebred puppy thefts
October 20, 2011
Purebred puppies being dog-napped, grabbed right from their owner's fenced-in yards. It's happening in one Greenwood neighborhood.
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Former driver recalls 1991 crash following Dan Wheldon's death
October 17, 2011
For Mark Dismore, Dan Wheldon’s death brings back dark memories of a similar crash he was in 20 years ago.
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State Fair stage hands file motion to stop search warrants
October 14, 2011
Indiana State Fair stage hands are firing back after being served with search warrants at a union hall Thursday.
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New telephone collection scam targets Hoosiers
October 13, 2011
There is a new telephone collection scam hitting Indiana that could ruin your credit or even cause you to lose you your job.
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INHP helps Marion Co. residents develop energy-efficient homes
October 11, 2011
The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership has received $6 million dollars from the city to help Marion County residents update their homes and make them more energy efficient. Chances are you just might qualify!
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Man attacked for wearing Steelers jersey
October 7, 2011
A local man was attacked because of what he was wearing.
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Anderson homeowner protects family against armed suspect
October 5, 2011
Thanks to the quick thinking of an Anderson home owner, he not only saved his life but the lives of his entire family from an armed suspect. That suspect, 18-year-old Quincy Davis of Anderson, is accused of kicking open the back door of the Swallows' home demanding cash Wednesday.
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Georgia Project injuring Hoosier pedestrians downtown
October 4, 2011
Hoosiers trying to get around Georgia Street by car or on foot are not only becoming frustrated, but many are being injured.
