Biography
An award-winning journalist, Michael Henrich came to Indianapolis from the NBC station in Toledo, Ohio, where he spent time as the morning ...
Firefighters battle second large neighborhood fire in three weeks
December 6, 2012
Firefighters from Avon and Plainfield in Hendricks County and Wayne Township in Indianapolis battled a house fire that threatened two other homes.
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Big spike predicted for Indy gas prices
December 5, 2012
The average price of gasoline could spike as much as 18 cents over the next 36 hours, according to an alert sent out by gas price monitoring website IndyGasPrices.com.
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Historic fraud case convicts receive sentence
November 30, 2012
A federal judge hands down a sentence against financier and convicted felon Tim Durham in Indianapolis Friday.
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Indiana Christmas trees feel drought's impact, but not this year
November 29, 2012
The drought of 2012 could have a profound impact on Indiana's Christmas tree production, but not this year, according to tree farmers who spoke with Fox59 News.
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Hoosier Lottery hands out 500 free Powerball tickets, jackpot now up to $550 million
November 28, 2012
12:44 p.m. - Powerball officials say the jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing is now $550 million.
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Source: Investigators "turning up the heat" in explosion probe
November 21, 2012
After "turning up the heat" over the past two days, a source told Fox59 News Wednesday morning that investigators expect the investigation into the fatal south side Indianapolis house explosion to move at a similar pace over the coming days.
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After long struggle, INDOT opens new I-69 corridor
November 19, 2012
With banners adorned with the slogan "Open for Business," local and state leaders opened the new I-69 corridor in a series of ceremonies Monday.
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Gas prices climb as Thanksgiving road trips approach
November 16, 2012
With less than one week to go before Thanksgiving, gas prices are once again on the rise in Central Indiana.
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New Fashion Café debuts at revamped Fashion Mall
November 15, 2012
Simon’s Fashion Mall unveiled its newly renovated food court option called the Fashion Café Thursday.
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St. Vincent, Lung Cancer Alliance host annual Shine a Light vigil
November 14, 2012
St. Vincent Cancer Care and the Lung Cancer Alliance partnered up to host the second annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil Tuesday night.
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Results mixed after grant transforms district into magnet schools
November 14, 2012
Three years into a new educational experiment, an achievement gap remains at Lawrence Township schools.
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Hoosiers react to President Obama's re-election
November 7, 2012
Hoosiers reacted swiftly and strongly Wednesday to news that President Barack Obama would return to the White House for four more years.
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Young students learn the issues, vote in mock election
November 1, 2012
With five days to go until Election Day, students at several Washington Township schools are participating in a mock election Thursday.
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Early voters cast their ballots less than a week away from Election Day
October 31, 2012
There is less than a week until Election Day, and many voters have already made their decisions.
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Mapleton-Fall Creek eyes revitalization, special tax district
October 5, 2012
With more eyesores popping up every year, an Indianapolis advocacy group wants to use a controversial financial tool for neighborhood revitalization.
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Pacers open single-game tickets up for sale
October 3, 2012
With the home opener exactly one month away, the Indiana Pacers opened single-game tickets up for sale to the general public Wednesday.
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Commuter Challenge offers savings, prizes on ride to work
October 2, 2012
With the price of gasoline hovering uncomfortably close to $4 a gallon, one group is spreading the word about a way to save money and win prizes at the same time.
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High school, college diplomas all earned under one roof
October 1, 2012
One area school is raising the bar by graduating 100 percent of its students for two straight years, all while providing them with the chance to earn a second diploma at the same time.
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Local man who lost leg in near-fatal accident inspires others through golf
September 20, 2012
A Central Indiana man survived a life-threatening motorcycle accident that claimed a limb and nearly his life, and now he is using his story to inspire others.
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Sick of robocalls? So is the rest of Indiana
September 19, 2012
If you have ever spoken to "Rachel" from "cardholder services," you probably know how big a nuisance "robocalls" can be.
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Colts score big for community, build school new playground
September 18, 2012
To play in the National Football League, you need to be big and tough.
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Indianapolis church thanks police with annual roll call breakfast
September 14, 2012
An Indianapolis church extended a hand of thanks to the city's police force with its fourth annual roll call breakfast Friday.
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Deadline looming for Indiana voter registration
September 12, 2012
In an effort to raise awareness about the looming voter registration deadline, St. Vincent Health and the Indiana Secretary of State's Office teamed up for a special registration drive Wednesday.
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More than a decade after 9/11, Indy business owner keeps flag waving
September 11, 2012
Indianapolis business owner Jimmy Clark gave his employees the day off Tuesday.
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INDOT shuts down I-65 ramp in Lebanon
September 10, 2012
An ongoing construction project could keep a well-used I-65 exit ramp in Boone County closed for as long as a week, INDOT told Fox 59 News.
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Tree crushes home as resident barely escapes
September 4, 2012
A large portion of an even larger tree broke off its trunk and fell atop a house in Indianapolis, nearly crushing the resident inside Tuesday.
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Indiana Red Cross volunteers deployed for disaster relief
August 28, 2012
Stormy weather in the Gulf Coast region made a trip to deliver disaster relief supplies difficult for a dozen American Red Cross volunteers from Indiana.
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Suspects sought in armed gas station robbery on northwest side
August 24, 2012
Two men remained on the loose Friday after assaulting a gas station clerk during an armed robbery, according to Indianapolis police.
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INDOT discusses latest construction for Operation Indy Commute
August 16, 2012
INDOT plans to discuss the Operation Indy Commute's latest round of construction at a public forum Thursday evening in Fishers.
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Fox59 viewers, reporter help reunite woman with lost class ring
August 14, 2012
Indianapolis International Airport’s surplus auction is a chance for Hoosiers to get a deal on unwanted items. For one young woman, it meant the return of a treasured memory.
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Going once, going twice, sold! Airport auctions off odds and ends
August 14, 2012
The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) opened its operations building to the public Tuesday to auction off a variety of items.
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Child Advocates to prove 'Real Men Volunteer,' help foster children
August 13, 2012
A new push by Child Advocates Inc. calls on men to give back to one of the most vulnerable groups in Central Indiana: foster children.
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Lebanon High School opens amid $40 million renovation project
August 13, 2012
New school year. New classrooms.
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Time running out for back-to-school immunizations
August 8, 2012
With many school districts starting earlier than in years past, time is running out for students to receive their back-to-school immunizations.
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School speed zone patrols on the rise
August 7, 2012
With a new school year starting in Indianapolis and throughout the state, police departments are cracking down on drivers in school speed zones.
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Safety a concern as student-athletes begin practices in heat
July 31, 2012
Sports practices began Monday at Heritage Christian School, and for many athletes in the area, they're getting in shape with two-a-days.
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Warren Township students return to school Monday
July 30, 2012
Even though the calendar still says July, Warren Township students returned for their first day of school Monday.
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I-69 exit numbering to change by year-end
July 26, 2012
INDOT scheduled a public hearing Thursday morning to discuss upcoming changes to the exit numbers on I-69.
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Young girl alerts father to east side fire
July 24, 2012
Indianapolis firefighters credit 4-year-old Izabella Cochran for alerting her father and firefighters about an early morning fire on the city's east side.
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Residents outraged over 60 percent water rate hike proposal
July 18, 2012
Residents in Cumberland plan to voice their outrage at a public hearing Wednesday over a proposed 60 percent water rate hike.
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New Avon daycare live streams classes for parents
July 17, 2012
A new school and daycare opens its doors in Avon Monday with a unique feature that allows mom and dad to turn themselves into Big Brother.
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USDA: Majority of Indiana's counties are natural disaster areas
July 13, 2012
A severe drought is spreading across the United States.
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Man shot outside east side gentleman's club
July 12, 2012
Paramedics rushed a 23-year-old man to the hospital early Thursday after police said he was shot in the head.
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Skid car, driving course teaches teens importance of safe driving
July 9, 2012
With thousands of teens dying every year on American roadways, one program came to Indiana this week to teach new drivers how to protect themselves from real-life road dangers.
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IFD battles historic house, four other fires
July 4, 2012
Indianapolis firefighters were busy Wednesday morning, battling five fires in a near north downtown neighborhood.