Hoosiers gather for vigil to honor shooting victims

December 15, 2012

Beech Grove investigating after hit list found in bathroom

December 14, 2012

Parents are enraged after a hit was scribbled on a high school bathroom stall. It was found in the girl's bathroom at Beech Grove High School Wednesday. The list had the abbreviated names of seven girls with the message, telling them to die.

IUPUI students react to body found near downtown trail

December 13, 2012

A family wants answers after a woman is found dead along a downtown trail. 51-year-old Sherese Bingham died from a gunshot wound to the chest.  Two dogs were guarding her body.

Youth Minister and Former HS Wrestling Coach Charged with Having Sex with Minor

December 12, 2012

Those who know him say it’s hard to believe. A youth minister and retired high school coach has been arrested for child molestation and sexual misconduct with a minor.

Cat tortured by IU student gets new home

December 9, 2012

A cat beaten and tortured is getting a fresh start with a new loving family. Everyone thought Lennox had died after an Indiana University student admitted he slapped and threw it before he tied a cord around her neck then beat her with a rock.

EXCLUSIVE: Family of 7-year-old killed in west side apartment speaks out, thanks firefighter

December 8, 2012

Family is remembering 7-year-old Dreydon Webb as a happy kid with the sweetest smile. The little boy was the only one who didn’t make it out the west side apartment early Saturday morning.

Fox 59 Investigation: Family finds out death of loved one through returned mail, not Coroner's Office

December 7, 2012

Fox 59 investigates as more families come forward about issues with the Marion County Coroner's Office. A spokesperson for the office maintains the cases aren't very cut and dry.

Sisters file for criminal investigation after unrelated woman claims dead relative

December 5, 2012

It’s a mixup the Marion County Coroner's office has never seen before. In one week, two unrelated women with the same name come forward saying the same man is their father.

EXCLUSIVE: Grinch steals family's Christmas presents

December 3, 2012

Christmas is ruined for a family after grinches stole hundreds of dollars of presents from their home.

Mayor's son, three others arrested for Elwood fire

December 1, 2012

Elwood Police have made arrests in connection to a suspicious factory fire.

Three dogs abandoned outside IndyHumane in past week

November 29, 2012

Indianapolis Animal Care and Control is investigating after three dogs were abandoned on the property of the Humane Society of Indianapolis in the past week.

Parents outraged about junior high bully problem

November 29, 2012

Parents are outraged about a bullying problem they say is getting out of control in the Edgewood Junior High school halls. It stemmed from reports of a teenager who was pulled from school because of excessive bullying. A 13-year-old was also taken to the hospital after getting into a fight.

Family remembers man killed in hit-and-run crash

November 25, 2012

A young woman is facing charges for a hit-and-run accident that killed a man.

Coroner reverses ruling: Body found in retention pond was that of missing man

November 24, 2012

A heart-breaking twist in the investigation of a body found in a northeast side retention pond. The coroner has reversed her initial ruling saying the body may actually be Joshua Swalls.

Black Friday shoppers kickoff holiday shopping season early

November 22, 2012

Millions of bargain hunters across the nation packed stores for an early start to Black Friday.

South Side Explosion Latest: Experts weigh in on disaster

November 21, 2012

Police are working all hours piecing together evidence and building a case against those responsible for the explosion. Fox59 spoke to one expert who says there is evidence this could have been an intentional blast.

Family, friends gather to remember explosion victims

November 19, 2012

The emotional impact is also felt far and wide as the community says goodbye to the couple killed in the explosion. Dion and Jennifer Longworth will be laid to rest Monday on the south side.

SUV crashes into west side restaurant

November 17, 2012

Update:  A woman is in serious condition after an SUV drives into a restaurant, pinning her between the car and the counter. It happened at the Egg Roll King at Collidge Street and W. Washington Street.

Purdue students concoct safe energy drink

November 16, 2012

A popular energy drink made here in Indiana is under scrutiny. The founder and CEO of 5-hour energy is strongly defending his product after claims that it led to 13 deaths in the past four years.

Police: Man in cat costume assaulting gas station employees

November 15, 2012

Police are searching for a man dressed as a cat who assaulted a store employee on the east side.

Grandfather, DCS speak out after death of 2-month-old boy

November 15, 2012

A judge has entered a not guilty plea on behalf of an Indianapolis mother accused of murdering her 2-month-old son.

Witness: Toddler locked in cold car was "crying like crazy"

November 13, 2012

A Central Indiana mother faces charges for leaving her 1-year-old alone and locked in a car at a Wal-Mart parking lot.

Family and friends honor fallen Indiana soldier

September 14, 2012

Family and friends are coming together to honor a great life lost too soon. Sgt. Kyle Osborn, 26, was killed Thursday after being ambushed in a gun-fight in Afghanistan.

EXCLUSIVE: Surveillance camera captures violent robbery at west side Dollar General

September 13, 2012

A robber and his accomplice are on the run after a violent robbery on the west side. Police have released surveillance video from the Dollar General that showed two female clerks pulled around the store by their hair, then shoved to the ground.

Residents to decide if Fishers will become reorganized city

September 12, 2012

It's the town on the grow and time for Fishers to be called a city. Residents will be voting in November on whether to transition into a reorganized city or second-class city.

Police officer, two others injured in crash

September 9, 2012

A woman was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital after her car collided with a police cruiser in Avon.

Rain impact on outdoor events

September 8, 2012

Many outdoor events are back in business after a messy morning of storm clean-up.

Police warn golf fans of traffic near BMW Championship

September 6, 2012

Police say if you don't need to be in the area -- keep out. 

Broad Ripple turns to neighbors to combat crime

September 5, 2012

Broad Ripple neighbors are stepping up with new ideas to stop the growing number of crimes happening in the neighborhood. They're also looking for volunteers to be a part of their own Neighborhood Crime Watch.

Colts fans getting excited following preseason

August 30, 2012

The Colts are wrapping up their preseason Thursday night. Fans are getting excited as we get ready for the official start of the Andrew Luck era.

Romney addresses veterans at American Legion convention

August 29, 2012

The trip didn’t last long, but Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney didn’t waste a minute while addressing veterans in Indianapolis Wednesday.

Health inspectors, vendors working to keep farmers markets safe

August 22, 2012

It's a big part of the organic food movement -- go fresh and go local.  Farmers markets are popping up everywhere in Indiana.

State Police destroy nearly 300 marijuana plants in farmers' fields

August 21, 2012

Indiana State Police are stopping Indiana’s growing pot problem before it hits the streets.