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Police: Woman attacks, robs amputee mother

Fox59 — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:23:00 EDT

Police said Jessica Strahl, 28, arrived to her mother's home last Friday around 2 p.m., asking for money.

Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are searching for a woman who they said attacked and robbed her own mother.

Marion Co. sheriff's deputy accused of stealing prescription drugs

Fox59 — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:13:00 EDT

Sheriff John Layton said none of the drugs appear to have been stolen from evidence.

A Marion County sheriff`s deputy has resigned and is now facing possible criminal charges for allegedly stealing prescription drugs from his neighbor.

Police search for driver who fled scene after crash

Fox59 — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:29:00 EDT

Indiana State Police arrived to the crash scene around 12:15 a.m. on I-65 in Jackson County, just north of Seymour, Ind.

Police are searching for a driver who they said fled the scene of a crash involving a semi in southern Indiana Thursday.

Boy, 13, seriously injured after hit by car in south central Ind.

Fox59 — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:41:00 EDT

Police said Joseph Smedley was jogging northbound on South Kovener Street in Crothersville, Ind., when he hit by a car while crossing West Main Street.

Indiana State Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by a car in south central Indiana Wednesday.

Police: Fishers man, juveniles arrested after drugs found in car

Fox59 — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:17:00 EDT

Parbal Singh, 19, was charged with dealing marijuana, a Class D felony, and possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor.

A Fishers man and two juveniles were arrested Wednesday after police said they found drugs in their vehicle during a traffic stop.

Misting stations at Indy 500 help keep fans cool

Fox59 — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:40:00 EDT

If the current forecast holds, temperatures could reach around 94 degrees during the race Sunday with a 100 degree heat index, which factors in humidity.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are preparing for the excessive heat this weekend by installing dozens of misting stations at the track for the 96th Indianapolis 500.

Homeowners angry after utility companies trim trees on private properties

Kjerstin Ramsing — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:26:00 EDT

Utilities are required to keep power lines free of tree limbs, including trimming trees on private property.

We see it during ice storms, high winds and heavy snow; tree limbs causing problems for power lines.

IMS medial staff prepares for record heat

Kent Erdahl — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:37:00 EDT

Infield medical center will be the busiest emergency room in the state Sunday, seeing more than 200 patients

The medical staff at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is making preparations for record temperatures expected at the Indianapolis 500 this weekend.

Boy, 11, credited with saving mom's, classmates' lives

Edward Moody — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:19:00 EDT

Dylan and his mom, Lisa, arrived at the School early Friday morning for his fourth grade field trip.

It's not everyday you meet an 11-year-old hero but Dylan Carmack is one for sure.

Preview of Indy 500 Soiree charity event

Eva Pilgrim — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:45:00 EDT

Money raised at the event will go to creating special spaces for children to play at Riley Hospital at IU Health

A-list stars and celebrities are heading to the Circle City for a swanky soiree at the Lucas Estate in Carmel. Fox 59 got an exclusive look behind the scenes of the event.