Biography
Ann Keil was excited to join the FOX 59 news team as a reporter in March 2011.
Before moving to Indianapolis Ann worked at WATE in Knoxville, ...
Ministry offering pregnant inmates healthy home, close relationship with their babies
December 13, 2012
Pregnant inmates at Indian's Women's Prison are choosing to give an area ministry temporary custody of their babies until they are released. The Stepping Stones Prison Baby Ministry out of Oden, Ind., is promising more contact than a mother would get if her child was in state custody.
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Former IU star and NBA player Alan Henderson wins battle to build big in Indy
December 11, 2012
Former Indiana University power forward and NBA player Alan Henderson wants to build a home in an historic neighborhood on the north side of Indianapolis. But he has been in a battle with his future neighbors almost every step of the way. Tuesday, city officials finally gave Henderson special permission to take up more land that what is allowed under a certain zoning regulation.
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Exclusive: Attorneys question possible deletion of key evidence related to 2010 Carmel teen hazing case
December 7, 2012
New information has surfaced concerning the 2010 hazing case involving former members of the Carmel Clay High School basketball team. Attorneys representing the alleged victim are accusing the school district of destroying key evidence as they pursue a civil case.
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City leader starts program to give low income families access to healthy, inexpensive meals
December 6, 2012
A new training program dedicated to teaching lower income families about shopping smarter and eating healthy began Thursday night.
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Multi-million dollar project on Indianapolis northwest side moving forward
December 5, 2012
Neighborhood groups on the northwest side of Indianapolis are applauding the Metropolitan Development Commission that just rezoned property in their neighborhood to make room for a multi-million dollar project. They claim it will offer them better access to important resources like a grocery store.
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Organization fighting gang violence by giving young men hands-on skills
December 4, 2012
Stop the Violence Indianapolis, a local nonprofit, is trying to help area police combat the ongoing violence and gang activity in the city with a new training program.
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Police: Connersville youth leader caught sending sexually explicit photos to teens
December 3, 2012
A Connersville youth leader has been caught sending sexually explicit photos to teens on their cell phones. Brian Gilbert, 42, is now behind bars at the Fayette County jail.
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IPS parents keeping daughters out of class because of bullying
November 30, 2012
Two Indianapolis Public Schools parents have taken their daughters out of school #93 as they are concerned about constant bullying. Both girls have been attacked.
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Program for felons in Marion County expected to outline effective programs, save money
November 28, 2012
A more than $66,000 grant is responsible for a new program in Marion County that is expected to help reduce the number of convicted felons who return to prison.
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Top cop talks marijuana leading up to 2013 legislative session
November 27, 2012
Conversations about changes in laws governing marijuana in Indiana are underway as a handful of other states have legalized the drug. In fact, the Indiana State Police Superintendent made several comments about the promise of proposed legislation in 2013 during a State Budget Committee hearing Tuesday.
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Police see growing number of drivers with oversized loads breaking laws, threatening safety
November 20, 2012
Indiana State Police are on high alert because a growing number of big trucks with oversized loads are breaking the law. They claim they are lying on their weight permits and carrying loads big enough to require a police escort.
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Wayne Township firefighters bringing intense training to Indiana to save lives
November 19, 2012
The Wayne Township Fire Department has been sending some of its firefighters out of state to undergo some intense training, until now. One of its leaders is now brining the Smoke Diver training course to Indiana.
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Hostess employees react as company moves forward with liquidation plan
November 16, 2012
Hostess Brands employees who have been on strike remained outside the company's Indianapolis bakery Friday night even after company officials said they are moving forward with a liquidation of their assets.
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Local leaders ask taxpayers to support $1.3 billion plan to expand mass transit
November 15, 2012
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and other local leaders announced their support for a dramatic expansion of the mass transit in Central Indiana. The expansion will cost $1.3 billion and it will require some funding at the local level.
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More Indiana parents choosing charter schools
November 14, 2012
More parents in Indiana are choosing charter schools than in years past, according to a study released by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. The study also revealed a growth in charter school enrollment in Indianapolis.
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Hostess threatening to shut down operations in Indianapolis as workers plan a picket
November 9, 2012
Hostess Brands, the company behind Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is warning its employees not to strike at its plant in Indianapolis or elsewhere. Company officials have said they will permanently shut down the plants if this happens.
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First local permanent housing complex for homeless veterans to be built
November 8, 2012
Several dozen homeless veterans in Indianapolis will soon have a place to call home thanks to a public-private partnership. They broke ground on a 75-unit permanent supportive housing complex in Haughville, which is the first of its kind in Indianapolis.
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Redrawn districts lead to concerns about Marion County voter turnout
November 6, 2012
In Marion County, some election officials admitted they had some concerns Tuesday due to the possible impact of changes to precincts and polling locations made in late 2011.
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Thief steals money from youth group's pumpkin fundraiser
November 5, 2012
A woman stole a money box from a church youth group while members sold pumpkins for a fundraiser on the north side of Indianapolis. Now, police need help finding her.
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IPS staff, parents say nearby building is haven for prostitutes, unsafe conditions
November 2, 2012
Indianapolis Public Schools parents and teachers have safety concerns because of what should be a vacant building across the street from a school. They say they have seen some illegal activity, and they question the structural integrity of the building a few block away from Massachusetts Avenue.
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IPS claims protocols followed after parents outraged over bus shooting incident
November 1, 2012
Indianapolis Public Schools is firing back after parents claim there was a lack of communication after a school bus was hit by two bullets or pellets. It happened this week as some kids were being dropped off at home.
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Authorities keeping a close eye on registered sex offenders on Halloween
October 31, 2012
The Marion County Sheriff's Office assisted the parole and probation departments with Operation Halloween Wednesday night. The county has nearly 1,500 registered sex offenders, and fewer than 330 of them had to report to a specific building for several hours.
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Dollar General among successful bidders at alcohol permit auction
October 30, 2012
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission auctioned 25 alcoholic-beverage permits for $226,750.00 at its annual auction Tuesday. National chain Dollar General walked away with five of those permits.
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Indianapolis puts snow plow drivers through intensive training ahead of winter
October 29, 2012
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is not taking any chances this winter. For three days, 180 plow truck drivers will undergo intensive training.
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IFD's immediate need for training facility met by Wayne Township
October 25, 2012
The Indianapolis Fire Department has an immediate need for a primary training facility, and they are looking to Wayne Township to help them out. A two-year lease with Wayne Township Schools will give the department access to a facility that has the largest training tower in Central Indiana.
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Some Indianapolis bar owners challenging legality of smoke-free ordinance in federal court
October 24, 2012
A dozen small neighborhood bar owners in Indianapolis are fighting the city's strengthened smoking ban that they claim is unconstitutional.
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Mother claims hospital mistakenly listing her daughter as a male may cost her hundreds
October 23, 2012
A Fishers mother believes she is almost all out of options after Community North Hospital mistakenly listed her little girl as a boy on the birth certificate and other documents.
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Indianapolis public safety officials want much-needed radio system upgrade
October 22, 2012
Top public safety officials in Indianapolis are one step away from getting approval for a $570,000 radio software upgrade. More than 90 agencies in the Indianapolis Metropolitan area depend on it.
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New program sets out to prove it pays to conserve
October 19, 2012
An EPA grant is giving homeowners who live in the Mapleton-Fall Creek and Mid North Neighborhoods an incentive to conserve water.
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Mayor pushing for public-private partnerships to maintain, improve city parks
October 18, 2012
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is pushing a new initiative aimed at improving the city's parks through public-private partnerships. Budgets are tight, but the mayor wants to see that the parks are maintained and generating revenue.
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IndyGo to expand service, new route with additional $6M
October 17, 2012
IndyGo just got approval to expand its service, thanks to an additional $6 million that was added to its 2013 budget.
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City secures funding to repair 130-plus security cameras
October 15, 2012
Security cameras across Indianapolis have been out of commission for days as city officials wait on funding and approval of contracts. It is a problem that the public safety board took care of on Monday.
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City leaders propose changes to parking meters, say too many tickets being issued
October 11, 2012
Some Indianapolis city leaders have said too many parking tickets are being handed out under the new system that is managed by several private companies, and they are proposing a change that would put a limit on the tickets and give drivers more options to protest a ticket.
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Indiana receives more shipments of flu vaccines this year
October 9, 2012
The CDC has sent Indiana its first shipment of flu vaccines, and providers across the state will likely start off with more safeguards as compared to this time last year. Area health officials, in the meantime, are urging families to get vaccinated early.
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Unions sign on to help build injured Anderson soldier a handicap-accessible home
October 8, 2012
An injured Anderson soldier is one step closer to getting a home that meets his needs.
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EPA to test air in more than 200 Indy homes, businesses near contaminated site
October 5, 2012
The EPA is cleaning up a site where hazardous levels of chemicals were spilled on the north side of Indianapolis. More than 200 homes and businesses may also be analyzed because testing reveals the chemicals have gotten into the groundwater.
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IndyGo to become more efficient, relieve downtown congestion with transit center
October 3, 2012
IndyGo is moving forward with plans to build a big transit center in downtown Indianapolis. It would take over a parking lot located just south of the City-County Building.
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EXCLUSIVE: Man beaten on Monon Trail highlights problem of down security cameras
October 2, 2012
An Indianapolis man who was beaten on the Monon Trail on the near north side around noon on Sunday spoke exclusively with Fox59 Tuesday afternoon. He also learned that the surveillance camera on the trail was not operational at the time of the crime.
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State report ranks Indianapolis, Carmel at top for debt
October 1, 2012
The State Department of Local Government Finance released a report that highlights both Indianapolis and Carmel. According to the report, Carmel ranks number one in the state over every other city and town because of its debt.
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Indianapolis International making changes in security that will save $500K
September 28, 2012
Changes in security are being made at the Indianapolis International Airport.
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Citizens Energy digging big tunnel to keep sewage out of Indianapolis waterways
September 27, 2012
Citizens Energy Group is starting the multi-year process of building underground infrastructure that can handle Indianapolis' sewage problem. The current system pushes rainwater and sewage out of pipes and into area waterways when it is overloaded.
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Fox59 only cameras rolling during big marijuana bust in Rush County
September 26, 2012
Only Fox59 cameras were rolling as officers with several different local and state agencies issued search warrants in Rush County. They found a large amount of marijuana on a large farm that they claim was then being sold out of a nearby home.
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INDOT rushing to finish major road projects including Allisonville Road Bridge
September 25, 2012
Road crews are working long hours as they put the finishing touches on the Allisonville Road Bridge that was just reopened after several months.
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Excise police raid businesses in hopes of arresting more than 100 suspects
September 24, 2012
Indiana State Excise Police are in the process of arresting more than 100 people in a multi-city raid that centers around a Mexican restaurant chain. The charges include money laundering, forgery, perjury and identity theft, among others.
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Indianapolis-area Sprint customers complain of continued spotty service
September 21, 2012
Indianapolis-area Sprint customers say they’re having a hard time getting the most out of their phones thanks to spotty coverage.
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Household income in Indy $11K lower than national average
September 20, 2012
The average household income in Indianapolis is $39,015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is below the national average household income of $50,502.
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Indianapolis awarded grant to market former auto manufacturing sites
September 19, 2012
The city of Indianapolis was just awarded a $157,000 federal grant that city officials will match in an attempt to invest in four pieces of property that were once home to major auto manufacturers. The funds will pay for research that will be used to market the properties that are currently owned by private companies, trusts and LLC's.
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Job fair held in Indianapolis for area veterans and their spouses
September 18, 2012
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Panther Racing hosted a job fair for veterans and their spouses Tuesday afternoon. It is part of a national initiative to employ 500,000 veterans and their spouses by the end of 2014.
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Indy Snow Force preparing for expensive endeavor ahead of winter
September 18, 2012
The Indianapolis Department of Works has been preparing for the winter weather since the summer. Clearing the roadways is the department's most expensive endeavor each year, and it requires plenty of planning.
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Firefighter on a mission to change policy statewide in hopes of saving lives
September 14, 2012
A Pike Township firefighter has made it his mission to help change policy within fire departments across the state. As recommended by a national organization, he wants his fellow firefighters to use their air packs even after the fire has been put out.
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City officials trying to tackle massive illegal dump beside the Monon Trail
September 13, 2012
The City of Indianapolis has been trying to clean up an illegal dump on 28th street and the Monon Trail for years, and there may have found the perfect opportunity to do just that using a certain federal grant. It would provide $500,000 for the cleanup.
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Indianapolis auto graphics company using its time and designs for a good cause
September 12, 2012
An Indianapolis auto graphics company is helping out with a special cause. Indy Auto Graphics is wrapping orthotic helmets worn by infants with certain conditions.
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Council proposal would force top officials to announce big raises
September 11, 2012
City-County Councilor Brian Mahern has a proposal that would give the Council and the public a heads-up before any city or county employee gets a pay raise.
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Major road projects on Allisonville Road could see delays
September 10, 2012
Major road projects in Central Indiana could see some delays. Town of Fishers officials tell Fox59 they have had trouble with underground utility lines.
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Judge rules IMPD officer David Bisard's blood to be tested locally
September 6, 2012
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer David Bisard was back in court Thursday for a hearing focused on the blood evidence taken from the officer, after he crashed his police cruiser into two motorcycles stopped at a red light in August of 2010.
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Poisonous gases to blame for illness, death at area animal shelter
September 5, 2012
The founder and director of a non-profit animal shelter in Danville is seriously concerned and upset after she found nearly a dozen dogs likely poisoned.
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City officials start to tackle hundreds of contaminated properties in need of a clean-up
September 4, 2012
Indianapolis city officials say there are hundreds of sites across the city that have been contaminated and require a cleanup. They are called brownfields, and in some cases, they may or will pose a threat to the environment and or human health.
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Friends recall aftermath of teen's fatal plunge from balcony
September 3, 2012
Friends of a teen who fell five stories to his death from a balcony are recounting what happened.
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Annual Indianapolis Rib America Festival welcomes crowds Labor Day Weekend despite rainy weather
September 1, 2012
The annual Rib America Festival is underway in downtown Indianapolis at Military Park despite the rain. Organizers said they have an emergency plan if there is inclement weather, but so far so good.
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BP promises refunds as drivers around Indiana fill up with tainted gasoline
August 29, 2012
BP has recalled some bad gasoline, but it had already taken a toll on plenty of Indiana drivers. Of the 8,600 claims that are being processed by the company, 64 percent are from Indiana residents.
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Lawrence woman hospitalized after helicopter lands at public safety event
August 27, 2012
An annual public safety event in Lawrence left one woman hospitalized. It happened as a Black Hawk helicopter landed at one of Lawrence's fire stations.
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Anderson working to attract new businesses, create jobs
August 24, 2012
The city of Anderson is pushing hard for economic growth using a variety of economic incentives.
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Number of children hospitalized with eating disorders on the rise
August 23, 2012
A national study reveals the number of children under 12 with eating disorders may be on the rise. The study was conducted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
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Community outraged, determined to track down criminals responsible for animal cruelty at shelter
August 22, 2012
The small community of Attica, Ind., is in shock after a break-in at the Paws 'n' Claws animal shelter. Two animals were killed, and two others were seriously injured.
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Indianapolis nonprofit that helps veterans in desperate need of donations
August 21, 2012
HVAF of Indiana, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit, is in desperate need of food donations. Its food pantry is nearly empty, and the need among area veterans has been growing.
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Lawrence homeowners call mayors proposal to make cuts to public safety a mistake
August 21, 2012
Serious public safety concerns have been expressed in the City of Lawrence since the mayor proposed a nearly $900,000 cut to the 2012 budget, most of which would be taken from the fire department. If the city does not make cuts, it will run out of money by the end of the year.
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Fewer people flying out of Indianapolis airport as airlines charge more
August 17, 2012
Indianapolis International Airport doesn't seem quite as busy these days.
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Trafalgar teen facing charges after showing gun during argument with classmate
August 16, 2012
A Trafalgar teen is facing charges after police say he brought a gun onto school property.
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Public safety a big concern as City of Lawrence considers major budgets cuts
August 15, 2012
An ordinance has been proposed to keep the city of Lawrence out of bankruptcy. It will run out of money by the end of the year if several hundred thousand dollars is not cut from the 2012 budget.
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Indianapolis International promising safer, quicker security lines for some
August 7, 2012
Indianapolis International Airport is the 21st airport to be included in TSA's pre-check program. Frequent fliers and some other travelers will be able to go through a quicker screening process if they give more personal information upfront.
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IPS enrollment unclear with state takeover of four schools
August 6, 2012
Indianapolis Public Schools welcomed students back to school on Monday, but the district has undergone significant changes since classes were let out. Four schools were taken over by the state, and the superintendent said he's paying close attention to enrollment numbers that influence funding.
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Carmel Redevelopment Commission asking for bailout that could impact taxpayers
August 3, 2012
In Carmel, there are conversations about what some city officials are referring to as a bailout. The city's redevelopment commission is asking the city council to allow them to refinance $195 million of its debt.
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Fortville community coming together for injured officer
August 2, 2012
Fortville Police Officer Matt Fox's cruiser was not even in park as James Lockhart, a convicted felon, started firing. The Fortville community that watched the dash cam video in horror is now making plans to support their injured officer.
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Experts say no relief for months as gas prices continue to rise
August 1, 2012
Gas prices are expected to flirt with $4.00 a gallon for regular gas by Friday in Indiana.
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IPL warns customers about cost increase due to extreme summer heat
August 1, 2012
Indianapolis Power and Light customers should expect an increase in their power bill in the month of July mostly because of increased usage.
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Armed robbery victims angry after learning of multiple weekend incidents
July 30, 2012
The victims of an armed robbery in Broad Ripple are speaking out, concerned about similar incidents. There were four armed robberies over the weekend at night.
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Allergy sufferers blame extreme summer weather on worsening symptoms
July 26, 2012
Some allergy sufferers in the Indianapolis metro area are convinced their symptoms are worse this Summer than summers past. Immune systems are in overdrive because of the pollen count that could be reduced with some rain.
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ISP says contaminated food from hot trucks ending up in area restaurants
July 26, 2012
Indiana State Police with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division are concerned about trucks on Indiana interstates that are delivering spoiled and contaminated food to area restaurants. They say the excessive heat is also making the problem worse.
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Area hospitals get prepared in wake of Colorado mass shooting
July 24, 2012
Days after a gunman killed 12 people and wounded dozens more inside a Colorado movie theater, a former hospital building became a training ground to prevent such a tragedy in Central Indiana.
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Vandals target police department in small town of Hope
July 23, 2012
Vandals in the small town of Hope damaged more than a dozen vehicles overnight, half of which belong to the police department or the police chief.
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NCAA to deliver 'unprecedented penalties' against Penn State Monday
July 23, 2012
Swift NCAA action has been promised against the Penn State football program over the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
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Major Mass. Ave project in downtown Indy at a standstill
July 20, 2012
A proposed project along Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Indianapolis has been in the works for months, but financing the redevelopment effort has proven difficult.
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Indiana drought expected to raise the price of milk and dairy products
July 19, 2012
The drought has taken a toll on Indiana dairy farmers, and Hoosier are expected to soon pay more for milk and dairy products at area grocery stores.
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New Castle man on trial for fatal arson only needs $2K to bond out of jail
July 18, 2012
Linda Conn's family stood outside the justice center in New Castle demanding justice hours before they would learn the man charged with her murder may be able to post bond.
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IPL warns customers could see larger bills as record temperatures continue
July 17, 2012
The extreme heat in Indianapolis is having a negative effect on homeowners' power bills.
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Families may have to shell out more for a day at the Indiana State Fair
July 17, 2012
Indiana State Fair officials are convinced some new fees will not keep families away from the 2012 fair.
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Indiana State Fair officials promise bigger and safer fair a year after stage collapse
July 12, 2012
Indiana State Fair officials are gearing up for the 2012 fair. They are promising a bigger, better and safer experience for fairgoers nearly a year after the tragic stage collapse.
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Police: Marion Co. sergeant shoots own police dog
July 11, 2012
A Marion County Sheriff's Office sergeant said he was forced to shoot his own dog, and now the shooting is under investigation by his own department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Department.
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Indiana state officials warn of possible water shortage
July 9, 2012
State officials are contacting the largest consumers of water in 32 counties hoping that a message of conservation is being heard. They issued a water shortage warning in those areas. Several area counties could be next.
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Change of plans for some summer concerts because of record heat
July 5, 2012
The extreme summer heat is forcing area organizers of outdoor concerts to make some tough decisions. On Thursday, multiple weekend shows were simply cancelled.
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Holiday travelers already contacting mechanics because of extreme heat
July 3, 2012
The heat is expected to hit travelers hard over the new fews days.The extreme summer weather has already taken a toll on vehicles and stranded drivers.
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Marion Co. Health Department confirms cases of West Nile virus in mosquitoes
July 2, 2012
The Marion County Health Department is warning residents to be cautious outside at sundown and in the early morning hours. A certain type of mosquito has been thriving in the hot and dry conditions, and crews have found mosquites that have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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Record heat hurts some business, helps others
June 28, 2012
Plenty of people still had to work outside in Thursday's record heat.
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Animal Care and Control expecting alarming number of neglect calls in heat
June 27, 2012
Indianapolis Animal Care and Control is on high alert because of the heat. Its animal control officers have reviewed numerous neglect calls, and they are expecting many more into the weekend.
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Federal judge fights ACLU on sex offender access to social networking sites
June 25, 2012
Current Indiana law does not allow registered sex offenders on social networking sites that juveniles also have access to. Chat rooms and Instant messaging are also prohibited.
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Indy Parks keeps pool closed after nearly 80 go to the hospital
June 22, 2012
Indianapolis city officials have asked a contractor to investigate what happened at the Garfield Park Pool Thursday afternoon. Nearly 80 people, mostly children, went to the hospital.
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Carmel police searching for burglary suspect who frightened woman in bed
June 21, 2012
Carmel police are looking for a burglary suspect after a 20-year-old wakes up to a man in her parent's home.
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Daniels talks higher education hours before Purdue chooses him as their next president
June 20, 2012
A day before Purdue University's Board of Trustees decide on their next president, Governor Mitch Daniels spoke about higher education. The Governor is expected to take the job after his term even though he would not directly address the topic in public Wednesday.
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Police determine no criminal intent behind incident in Windermere subdivision
June 20, 2012
Fishers Police have identified a man who was causing concern in the Windermere subdivision. Investigators announced Tuesday that they don't believe there was any criminal intent.
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Fundraiser underway to build injured Anderson soldier a new home
June 19, 2012
Several non-profits and businesses are raising money for Army Infantryman Tim Senkowski, who was seriously injured in Afghanistan last October.
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Local mother of an anti-violence advocate speaks out after son gunned down
June 19, 2012
A local mother is speaking out after her son and his older half-brother were fatally shot near a nightclub on the northwest side early Sunday morning.
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Indianapolis woman says she is the latest victim of credit card 'skimming'
June 13, 2012
Officials with the Indiana Attorney General's Office said credit card 'skimming' is on their radar. They said the thieves are often hard to track down, and victims do not know they are in serious debt for days or even weeks.
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Trial against ex-financier Tim Durham expected to last several weeks
June 8, 2012
A jury has been selected in the Tim Durham trial. It's a trial that is expected to take three weeks. The indicted financier is accused of defrauding approximately 5,000 investors of more than $200 million.
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Henry County homeowners oppose proposed expansion of hog farm
June 6, 2012
Neighbors of a Henry County hog farm are speaking out against a proposed expansion that will need to get the green light from state officials. They have concerns about possible environmental and economic impacts.
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"The Thriller" water slide may have to close, move locations
June 5, 2012
The operator of a giant water slide on the northwest side of Indianapolis is fired up after city officials told him he is in violation of several city codes and will likely have to move his temporary operation.
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Center Grove baseball coach under fire after teens left on bus unattended
June 4, 2012
A longtime Center Grove coach is fighting to keep his job after an incident on a school bus. The school superintendent has asked that Dave Gandolph retire or resign, but Gandolph has refused to do so.
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Anti-smoking advocates celebrate in Indianapolis as bars go smoke-free
June 1, 2012
Anti-smoking advocates celebrated Friday as approximately 300 bars and taverns in Indianapolis went smoke-free. The strengthened ordinance took effect at 6 a.m.
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Bars celebrate with smoking clientele hours before ordinance takes effect
May 31, 2012
Hours before bars in Indianapolis would be forced to go smoke-free with a strengthened citywide ordinance, at least one bar was celebrating by giving their patrons some few cigarettes. They called the party "Smoke 'Em While We Got "Em."
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Cigar and hookah bars slow to comply with strengthened smoking ban
May 30, 2012
Even though cigar and Hooka bars were not included in Indianapolis' strengthened smoking ban, the businesses will still need to get a license to operate, and there are some concerns that the new requirements, under the law, could impact business.
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City bars prepare for smoking ban
May 29, 2012
Bars and taverns across Indianapolis are preparing for the strengthened citywide smoking ban that will go into effect at 6 a.m. Friday.
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Indianapolis car wash customers help fund sports rehab for wounded soldiers
May 28, 2012
An area Car wash company is partnering with two national groups who help severely wounded soldiers. The soldiers are already involved with a program called the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project that offers them a free chance to be active again.
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IPL 500 Festival Parade organizers and participants preparing for record heat
May 25, 2012
IPL 500 Festival Parade organizers say they are ready for the forecasted heat.
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Anderson pastor organizes dog bodybuilding show as alternative to dog fighting
May 23, 2012
To prepare for what organizers are calling the first canine bodybuilding show, plenty of dog owners are conditioning their four-legged friends for the new 'sport.'
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Riders greeted with new bike lanes across Indy on annual Bike to Work Day
May 18, 2012
In an effort to better connect different areas of Indianapolis, city officials are working on a plan to add bike lanes across the city.
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INDOT to close congested bridge on north side to rework I-465 interchange
May 17, 2012
One of the largest construction projects in Indianapolis this summer is about to begin. It means plenty of drivers will have to take alternate routes to avoid lengthy delays.
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Lady Antebellum gives Henryville teens a second prom and benefit concert in Louisville
May 16, 2012
Award-winning country music group Lady Antebellum and Lipton, a company that band has been working with, presented the town of Henryville with checks for nearly $300,000. The money will go towards the recovery effort underway after the devastating tornadoes in March.
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Henryville students prepare for trip to Louisville for Lady Antebellum concert
May 15, 2012
High school juniors and seniors in Henryville are preparing for a trip to Louisville for a second prom that will be hosted by Lady Antebellum. The country music trio will also hold a benefit concert where all proceeds will go towards the tornado relief effort in the small Indiana town.
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Concussions among girls playing soccer rising
May 15, 2012
With their laces tied tight and their shin pads on girls everywhere are playing soccer. A sport that has been growing in popularity.
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Critical Alert: Minutes turn to hours with medical alert system
May 14, 2012
A 79-year-old Crawfordsville woman is living in a nursing home after suffering a stroke in December. Her daughter said her mother had relied on an emergency call center the night she needed help, but first responders got to her home hours later.
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Hospital adds safety wall to prevent another multi-million dollar flood disaster
May 11, 2012
Columbus Regional Hospital tested 15 newly installed flood gates Friday afternoon. They are located at each pedestrian and vehicle entrance to create a wall around the massive building.
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Humane Society of Indianapolis to open new center for pet owners in need
May 9, 2012
The Humane Society of Indianapolis is opening an animal welfare center on the west wide of Indianapolis because, too often, the organization says they have to turn away families who are in need of food supplies, veterinary care, shelter and spay and neuter assistance.
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Richmond community sends message of non-violence after pregnant teacher's murder
May 7, 2012
A memorial walk was organized in Richmond for Tonawanda Thompson, 32, who was gunned down outside her home one week ago. Organizers said they wanted to send a message of anti-violence as police are still trying to figure out what happened.
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Neighborhood groups pushing back as Dollar General pursues the sale of beer
May 3, 2012
Certain neighborhood groups do not want alcohol sold at their neighborhood Dollar General store, but the national chain is pursuing a national initiative to do just that. A company spokesperson said their customers drink beer so why not make it more convenient for them?
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Homeowners voice concerns about flooding and proposed Broad Ripple garage
April 30, 2012
Homeowners living on the north side of Indianapolis, along with some city officials, are concerned about a request for an exemption from a zoning ordianance that is meant to protect businesses from flooding.
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Steady flow of new restaurants and bars continues near Fashion Mall
April 27, 2012
The Brewstone Beer Company is a new restaurant and bar concept, and it is one of several restaurants that have just found a home on the north side of Indianapolis around the Fashion Mall.
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Complaint filed after teens expelled for Facebook comments
April 26, 2012
Three Indiana teens have been expelled from school because of comments they made on Facebook, and now the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is getting involved. The organization has filed a complaint against the school saying the girls' First Amendment Rights were violated.
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Kokomo man charged with battery after 4-year-old suffers bruises to face, body
April 23, 2012
A Kokomo man has been charged with battery after a 4-year-old was found with bruises on his face and parts of his body.
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Airport officials cut international business travel over spending concerns
April 20, 2012
Indianapolis Airport Authority officials are dodging questions about the travel budget under the airport's former chief executive.
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New treatment-based court program for women now offered in Marion Co.
April 19, 2012
A Marion County Judge says support needed for women's drug treatment court
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Wounded Anderson soldier gets much-needed help to recover, rebuild
April 18, 2012
A wounded Anderson soldier is getting some help from an area nonprofit. Army Infantryman Tim Senkowski was given a wheelchair-accessible van, a computer, and soon, a home.
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Family of man killed in Bisard crash reacts to IMPD police chief resignation
April 17, 2012
Eric Wells' father Aaron said IMPD Police Chief Paul Ciesielski's resignation was long overdue. He wants to see other members of the police department step down as well because of their connection to the mishandling of blood evidence in the case against the officer who ran over his son.
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Sugarland in W. Va. for court-ordered depositions about stage collapse
April 13, 2012
Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush each spent several hours with a roomful of attorneys who wanted to take them back to the night the stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair. Mid-America Sound, the company who built the stage, brought the pair to West Virginia using a court order.
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Special event honors fallen Sgt. Jamie Jarboe Tuesday
April 10, 2012
For nearly a year, with family by his side, Sgt. Jamie Jarboe fought for his life before succumbing to injuries he suffered in Afghanistan. Tuesday, the one-year anniversary of that attack, a special celebration was held in Frankfort.
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Broad Ripple parking garage could see additional delays
April 9, 2012
The parking garage in Broad Ripple could be delayed and prove more expensive if Keystone Construction is forced to change its construction plans. The Department of Metropolitan Development is asking the Board of Zoning Appeals to deny the developers request to ignore a certain zoning requirement.
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Church erects live crucifix to spread Good Friday message
April 6, 2012
Beginning at 7 a.m. Good Friday, a member of the Greenwood Christian Church stood in costume on a large cross outside the church.
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App created to prevent sexual assaults, dating violence on college campuses
April 4, 2012
A new mobile app has been created to prevent sexual assaults and dating violence among young people, and within two weeks of its launch, there were more than 20,000 subscribers Wednesday.
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Clinics offer discounted testing after warm winter raises heartworm risk
April 3, 2012
Indianapolis' warm winter is expected to create a larger mosquito population that may raise the risk of unprotected pets getting heartworms. For that reason, several area clinics are discounting heartworm testing.
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Mobile app to increase volunteerism, improve businesses
April 2, 2012
Two 20-year-old college students are trying to make a difference in Indianapolis with a new mobile app called 'Cause.it.' The app connects volunteers with area nonprofits and businesses that offer rewards and some advertisement online.
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Indy gets poor rating for high number of fast food restaurants
March 29, 2012
A new nationwide survey reveals Indianapolis has a high number of fast food restaurants in operation across the city.
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Westfield-based company adding jobs by selling safer school buses
March 28, 2012
Westfield-based safety company IMMI is promising safer school buses, and school districts nationwide are paying attention. They are investing in the company's specialized seating that includes seat belts.
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Wounded Anderson soldier receives a special welcome home
March 27, 2012
More than 100 motorcycles welcomed infantryman Tim Senkowski home even if it is just for a few weeks. He was critically injured in Afghanistan last October, and he is being treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Volunteer advocates for abused, neglected children needed in Marion County
March 26, 2012
Child Advocates, a court-appointed special advocate agency in Indianapolis is looking for community volunteers to help give a voice to abused and neglected children. They have the goal of 250 volunteers by the end of the year.
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IU fans so excited they're following their team to Sweet 16
March 22, 2012
The spirit of March Madness is in full swing. The Indiana University men's basketball team is in Atlanta for the Sweet 16, and their fans are not too far behind.
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Police, domestic violence prevention advocates fear more violence with new Indiana law
March 21, 2012
Law enforcement officials in Indiana and domestic violence prevention advocates are voicing some serious concerns about a new law that gives Hoosiers the right to resist police who they believe are acting illegally when entering homes.
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Mayor weighs in on teen violence along downtown canal
March 20, 2012
Mayor Greg Ballard is responding to the teen shooting on the canal in downtown Indianapolis over the holiday weekend.
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Morgan Johnson finally gets national attention after 10 months
March 14, 2012
Morgan Johnson has been missing since May of 2011, and his family has expressed serious concerns about the search for the 28-year-old man. Finally, Wednesday night he received some national attention.
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State officials admit many railroad crossings lack safety measures
March 13, 2012
The Indiana Department of Transportation has said that there are approximately 30 percent fewer crashes on railroad tracks since 2001.
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Vigil held for driver, student killed in Monday morning bus crash
March 12, 2012
Donasty Smith's mother said her two little girls usually sat together on the bus on the way to school but Monday morning, Donasty sat up front. She, along with her bus driver, died from their injuries when they crashed into a bridge on Emerson Avenue.
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Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament selling out fast
March 8, 2012
College basketball fans have flocked to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Tournament. Nearly 18,000 people watched the tournament's first set of games Thursday, marking the largest crowd in the previous six tournaments.
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Opry owner stands by friend, employee after arson arrest
March 6, 2012
The former owner of the Little Nashville Opry is standing behind her former employee after he was arrested for reportedly burning the iconic music venue to the ground back in 2009.
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Woman speaks out after boyfriend allegedly kills her dogs
March 1, 2012
An Anderson man is accused of killing his girlfriend's dog and its puppies after the couple got into a fight over the woman's tax refund money.
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Permanent housing option in the works for veterans with disabilities
March 1, 2012
A project to construct a 75-unit apartment complex on the west side of Indianapolis for veterans with disabilities is in the works.
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Over-the-counter cold medicines proving harmful to addicted teens
February 28, 2012
Teens typically call is 'robo-tripping.' They are getting high by taking excessive amounts of certain over-the-counter cold and cough medications, and an area rehab center says it has become a growing problem.
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Allisonville Road work expected to initially create more congestion trouble
February 27, 2012
Two road projects will soon begin on Allisonville Road to relieve congestion, but Indiana Department of Transportation officials are promising more trouble for drivers before there is relief.
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Study: Number of families in extreme property has doubled in 15 years
February 24, 2012
A recent report released by the National Poverty Center reveals more families nationwide are falling into extreme poverty year after year. Each member of these families has lived on $2 or less a day for at least a month.
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IU Bloomington launches new safety campaign to curb drinking
February 23, 2012
Indiana University in Bloomington has revamped its safety campaign hoping to crack down on alcohol abuse and other issues on campus.
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Boy, 1, dies in apparent drowning at northwest side church
February 22, 2012
A 1-year-old boy was pronounced dead after apparently drowning in a baptismal pool at a northwest side church Wednesday afternoon.
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Finger-pointing continues over who is responsible for stage collapse
February 21, 2012
Country act Sugarland is responding to a mass-action lawsuit, saying they were not the ones responsible for what happened the night of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. Instead, their attorneys'offered a list of other parties who may be at fault, including some of their fans.
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Martinsville School Board accepts coach's resignation despite arrest, parent outcry
February 16, 2012
The Martinsville School Board unanimously approved basketball coach Tim Wolf's resignation at a meeting Thursday, just days after he was arrested.
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Noblesville Schools to offer clinic for students, staff in wake of measles outbreak
February 15, 2012
Noblesville school officials are on high alert after learning two of their students have the measles.
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Mayor to veto smoking ban proposal Friday
February 9, 2012
Mayor Greg Ballard will officially veto the smoking ban, because it does not meet the expanded requirements he supports. He does not want private clubs like veterans halls included in the ban.
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Mayor Ballard will soon decide on stronger city-wide smoking ban
February 7, 2012
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has a few days to either sign or veto the latest version of a proposed city-wide smoking ban. It was approved by City-County Council with a 19 to 9 vote.
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Marion County Sheriff's deputy investigated after alleged groping of a 12-year-old
February 6, 2012
A Marion County Sheriff's deputy is facing preliminary charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication after an incident Friday night within the Super Celebration on Georgia Street.
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Locals say investment in Super Bowl well worth it
February 5, 2012
The numbers are in for some downtown Indianapolis businesses and plenty of people are happy with the investment that made the city Super Bowl-ready.
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Giants, Patriots fans begin arriving at Indianapolis International
February 2, 2012
Thousands of out-of-towners began arriving at Indianapolis International Airport Thursday.
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Indianapolis mayor may veto proposed city-wide smoking ordinance
January 31, 2012
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has said he will support a tougher smoking ban if it provides an exemption for private clubs. The City-County Council, meanwhile, approved a measure 19-9, that instead offers those businesses an option.
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Super Cars delight football and racing fans alike
January 27, 2012
Thirty-three Indy Cars have been painted for the Super Bowl and are on display on Meridian Street just off Monument Circle. Each car represents a different NFL team, and the final car is dedicated to the Super Bowl itself.
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22 food trucks already feeding hungry football fans downtown
January 27, 2012
Twenty-two licensed food trucks took turns lining up along the northwest quad of Monument Circle downtown Friday morning to start serving hungry football fans on the go.
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Public invited inside Lucas Oil Stadium as it gets a Super Bowl makeover
January 25, 2012
The NFL is hosting a Super Bowl tour inside Lucas Oil Stadium beginning Jan. 26, to give football fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what goes into such a large event.
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Experts weigh-in on Republican's choice for GOP response
January 25, 2012
When he speaks, fellow Republicans tend to listen and applaud. So who better to follow President Obama's State of the Union address than Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels?
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Broad Ripple businesses ready to woo Super Bowl visitors
January 23, 2012
Business owners in Broad Ripple have been working independently and together as they begin trying to lure local and out of town football fans to their side of town.
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Game ticket or not, NFL Experience expected to wow fans
January 20, 2012
It's taking a lot of manpower and heavy machinery to turn a 500,000 square foot space inside of the Indiana Convention Center into the Super Bowl favorite NFL Experience.
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Nearly 30 Dollar General stores ask state for ability to sell alcohol
January 18, 2012
Nearly 30 Dollar General stores in Marion County are asking the state for the opportunity to stock their shelves with wine and beer. They have already requested the permits which concerns some neighborhood associations.
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Jack in the Box opens in Indiana
January 16, 2012
Indiana's first Jack in the Box opened Monday morning and Hoosiers lined up for the chance to get their hands on the new fare.
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Historic Indianapolis statue damaged at opening of Super Bowl exhibit
January 13, 2012
One of the last pieces of an historic building in downtown Indianapolis was broken as crews trid to install banners on the outside of the old city hall building to advertise a Super Bowl art exhibit.
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Downtown restaurants offer tasty deals through Devour Downtown, the Super Bowl
January 11, 2012
With the Super Bowl around the corner, 55 restaurants downtown are preparing for the big event and enjoying some success already this month thanks to the Devour Downtown event. The bi-annual event is already bigger than ever.
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Governor Daniels talks smoking ban, right-to-work in final 'State of the State' address
January 11, 2012
Governor Daniels delivered his eighth and final State of the State address Tuesday night.
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Super Bowl weekend parking will cost fans upwards of $495
January 9, 2012
Parking in downtown Indianapolis before and during the Super Bowl could be costly for football fans. Online parking spots range in price from $39 to $495.
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St. Vincent Hospital kicks off campaign to stop texting while driving
January 6, 2012
St. Vincent Hospital's trauma center has joined the fight to stop texting while driving. The hospital just kicked off a campaign using billboards, pledge forms and more.
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Fight to push start of school calendar back reignites in Indiana
January 5, 2012
A bill has been introduced that would require all Indiana public schools to start after Labor Day.
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Tourism officials running $100K worth of ads to bring visitors in prior to Super Bowl weekend
January 4, 2012
Indianapolis tourism officials have kicked off an advertising campaign to bring in visitors the days before the Super Bowl. The say there are available hotel rooms and plenty to do.
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Colts fans confident Irsay is moving in the right direction with the latest firings
January 2, 2012
Colts fans had a lot to talk about Monday night after team owner Jim Irsay announced the firing of vice chairman Bill Polian and general manager Chris Polian. Most of them said Irsay had made the right decision.
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Carmel father donates son's organs following fatal accident
December 30, 2011
A young couple is dead after being hit by an SUV Tuesday night. Days later, one of the families would make the tough decision to take their son off life support, but doing so, they said it would change eight or nine lives forever.
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Salvation Army asks for communities' help to reach donation goal
December 23, 2011
The Salvation Army has not reached its annual goal, and top officials admit they are concerned.
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Car parts stolen from local vehicles, a month after Carmel thefts
December 22, 2011
An Indianapolis man contacted FOX59 after he heard about a rash of tire and rim thefts in Indianapolis. He is also a victim who is out $500.
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Community helps widow of fallen Indianapolis Police honor his life and sacrifice
December 19, 2011
The widow of a fallen Indianapolis police officer is just steps away from finishing a memorial for him outside a district officer where he used to work.
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Boone Co. deputies lend a helping hand to kids in need this Christmas
December 16, 2011
Boone County deputies have been planning an enjoyable morning for kids in need. The children will be able to pick out winter gear and other clothing that they would otherwise go without.
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Ben Davis High School Choir wins $25K thanks to television hit "Glee"
December 15, 2011
The Hit show "Glee" is giving back to Hoosier students. The show's "Give a Note" campaign has awarded money to schools across the country to help their music programs thrive, including four schools in Indiana.
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Central Indiana non-profits ask for help this holiday season
December 9, 2011
As the recession rages on and budgets continue to shrink, more families in need are turning to Central Indiana non-profits.
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Father of Muncie baby with STD speaks out for the first time
December 8, 2011
The father of a 6-month-old baby is speaking out for the first time since he learned his little girl had been allegedly molested by a former couple in Muncie.
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Study suggests tougher teen driving laws in Indiana will save lives
December 6, 2011
Federal officials are considering a possible nationwide crackdown on teen drivers to reduce the number of deaths on the roadways.
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Anderson soldier loses legs in IED explosion, family asks for support
December 1, 2011
A soldier from Anderson, Ind. spoke with Fox59, using Skype, from his hospital bed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His mother was by his side.
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Parents of a Frankton teen say their son and others were molested by an area man
November 30, 2011
The parents of a Frankton teen, 13, are speaking out about the sexual abuse they say their son endured for three to four months at the hands of a 28-year-old man.
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Stolen tires and wheels at apartment complexes concern Carmel Police
November 22, 2011
The Carmel Police Department is investigating a series of tire and wheel thefts at apartment complexes within the last month. The suspects are jacking up the vehicles, stealing all four tires and wheels, then leaving the vehicles on concrete blocks.
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Surrendered pets create crisis situation at Humane Society for Hamilton County
November 21, 2011
Officials with the Humane Society for Hamilton County say they are in a crisis situation as they have nearly 600 animals. Their shelter is over capacity and more pet owners are dropping off their pets days before Thanksgiving for what they're calling questionable excuses.
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Business owners bid to win liquor licenses at auction
November 18, 2011
A total of 94 three-way permits in Indianapolis alone, were snatched up at an auction Friday. The licenses allow business owners to sell wine beer and liquor.
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Nearly 30 Department of Public Safety employees to soon be out of work
November 17, 2011
In an effort to save $1 million, 29 people who work for the city's Department of Public Safety learned Thursday that they would be out of work.
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Lawrence Township parents who lost teens to drugs focused on prevention
November 16, 2011
Lawrence Township parents got a lesson in teen substance abuse Wednesday night by a group of people who said the parent component in the fight is too often forgotten.
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In the wake of Broad Ripple attacks, experts suggest arming yourself
November 14, 2011
In the wake of three recent attacks in Broad Ripple, a personal security expert said there are plenty of ways for women and men of all ages to legally protect themselves in the state of Indiana using non-lethal weapons.
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Guardian Angels, entertainment group help in search for missing Kokomo woman
November 11, 2011
The Guardian Angels are stepping in to help Kelly Armstrong's family and friends find the Kokomo mother of four. Armstrong, 28, has been missing since August. The group will be handing out missing person flyers and asking questions of the public and businesses who may have seen her.
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Limited funds to clean up contaminated sites across Indiana that threaten human health
November 9, 2011
State officials the department of environmental management have identified more than 2,000 sites across Indiana where underground storage tanks has been leaking gasoline, diesel and other contaminants.
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CDC: Prescription drug epidemic worsens, Hoosiers impacted
November 3, 2011
Overdoses from prescription painkillers are skyrocketing across the U.S., according to the CDC, and Hoosiers have not escaped what health officials are calling a public health epidemic.
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Franklin Township parents critical of plan to purchase police cruisers
November 3, 2011
Some Franklin Township parents, who have refused to pay for busing, are outraged by planned purchases by the school corporation. The superintendent intends to spend thousands of dollars to replace three of their police officers' cruisers.
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Psychologist: Recent arrests highlight need for boundaries
November 1, 2011
Two male teachers in their 40's, Charles A. Tindley School teacher Bruce Ryan and Monrovia High School teacher Daniel Goens, are facing charges after allegedly having inappropriate encounters with their female teenage students.
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Police patrol streets, hold meetings to keep sex offenders away from trick-or-treaters
October 31, 2011
Police in Marion County were out in full force Monday, trying to protect trick-or-treaters from sex offenders. More than a handful of registered sex offenders are now behind bars for violating their parole or probation requirements. Parent's also had to take initiative to protect their children.
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Indiana State Fair stage collapse victim speaks out about her recovery, legal struggle
October 28, 2011
State Fair stage collapse victim Beth Urschel is speaking out about her physical and emotional struggle as well as a legal battle she never thought she would be fighting. She is speaking out for the first time about her battle to recover wrongful death damages for the loss of her same-sex partner.
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Indiana governor and Indianapolis mayor defend future investment in LiTEBOX
October 28, 2011
LiTEBOX announced a major expansion project in Indianapolis earlier this week, and the CEO promised more than 1,000 jobs once the manufacturing plant is built. Since then, though, many people have expressed concerns over whether those jobs will become a reality.
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Rural Indiana homeowners say public sewer systems infringe on their rights
October 26, 2011
People living in some rural areas in Indiana are being forced to pay to ditch their septic systems and hook up to public sewer lines as cities try to cut down on pollution and boost revenue.
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Small Indiana businesses urged to get involved in social networking sites to stay afloat
October 26, 2011
Plenty of small business owners across Indianapolis are discovering that they need to join the social media world just to survive in these economic times.
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Colts fans disillusioned after Sunday's 62-7 loss to the Saints
October 24, 2011
Indianapolis Colts fans say their team has reached a new low, and many of them believe there should be some changes made on the field or on the sidelines following the 62-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
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Indianapolis mayoral candidates debate following similar fundraising results
October 21, 2011
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, his Democratic challenger Melina Kennedy, and Libertarian candidate Chris Bowen battled it out during a radio debate Friday afternoon. Among the topics discussed was crime, guns and gun violence.
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Trailer full of equipment stolen from Lebanon church known for giving
October 20, 2011
A 26-foot, white trailer full of equipment has been stolen from Freedom Church in Lebanon. The church pastor said he realized it had disappeared from their parking lot Thursday morning.
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Lawrence police looking for a shoplifter who escaped with a rare $1,000 bill
October 18, 2011
Police are looking for a man who was caught on camera stealing specialty coins and a $1,000 bill from a Lawrence coin store.
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Indianapolis church with collapsed roof cannot pay for required demolition
October 18, 2011
The Greater New Jerusalem Temple of Truth church is still a pile of rubble three months after the roof collapsed.
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Nearly two dozen bridges around Indianapolis in need of repair, rehab
October 13, 2011
Indianapolis city officials said bridges across Indianapolis have been neglected for years, some that date back more than nine decades. The Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge is on that list.
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Suspect shot by police following brief car chase
October 12, 2011
A suspect was taken into police custody following a car chase that ended in a police action shooting Wednesday.
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Murder-suicide reintroduces conversation about domestic violence
October 11, 2011
A recent murder-suicide had people talking about the widespread issue of domestic violence Tuesday.
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Driver in fatal multi-car accident has history of OWI, speeding
October 7, 2011
A construction worker died following a multi-vehicle accident at 30th Street and Franklin Road Thursday. Friday, IMPD records revealed that driver has a history of serious traffic violations.
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Lawrence girl approached by a stranger offering a free puppy
October 5, 2011
A neighborhood alert was circulating around Lawrence after an 11-year-old was approached by a stranger as she walked home from the bus stop on Tuesday. Luckily, a conversation with her mother two weeks before that day helped her make the right decision.
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Ind. Attn. General says prostitution, human trafficking bigger threat during Super Bowl
September 30, 2011
The Indiana Attorney General says prostitution and human trafficking operations are not crimes Indianapolis should ignore with the Super Bowl coming to town.
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Feds consider suing Indiana over change to state immigration law
September 29, 2011
The U.S. Justice Department is considering a legal challenge to a law passed in Indiana that changed state immigration policy.
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Crime Stoppers helping police solve 85-year-old Greencastle woman's murder
September 28, 2011
Greencastle Police are still trying to figure out who fatally shot Essie Mcvey, 85, inside her home on August 30. It has been a month since the crime, and authorities have no leads.
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Large fire at Speedway apartment complex ruled accidental
September 23, 2011
Firefighters armed with lists spent Friday afternoon going inside Eagle Lake Landing apartment buildings to get the necessities for the dozens of families that cannot return home. It's simply not safe after Thursday night's fire that spread through multiple units.
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Three fallen police officers honored, added to memorial wall downtown
September 21, 2011
The Fraternal Order of Police held a memorial service for three fallen Indiana police officers that have been killed in the past year Wednesday. The families of two other officers, who died decades ago, were also remembered.
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Thousands of IPS students still without state-required immunizations
September 20, 2011
Indianapolis Public School officials are turning away thousands of students because their parents can't show proof of state-required immunizations. Officials estimated between 3,500 and 4,000 students were still out of compliance on Tuesday.
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Stranger offers Taylorsville boy $20 to get into car
September 19, 2011
A Taylorsville boy made it home safely after he ran from a stranger who offered the 8-year-old $20 to get into a car.
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Officials call voucher program a success as enrollment deadline looms
September 15, 2011
The deadline for the school voucher program is Friday, and state education officials have said the interest in the program already proves it has the ability to be a big success.
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Feds say Indiana has too many errors in terms of unemployment benefits
September 14, 2011
The federal government is working to cut down on unemployment fraud as part of President Obama's 'Campaign to Cut Waste.' In this process, Indiana has been named as a problem state because of the rate of improper payments in its unemployment benefit program.
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Greenwood police arrests increase by nearly 60 percent with new task force
September 13, 2011
The Greenwood Police chief is confident they are heading in the right direction with a new task force called Operation Clean Team. The department created the task force in the wake of three shootings in one month, one was a double homicide, and all three were likely drug-related.
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Man charged with killing teacher found guilty of murder
September 12, 2011
The man charged with killing teacher Sandra Bartenbach in 2009 was found guilty of murder Monday.
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Family of fallen Indianapolis officer driven by deteriorated memorial
September 12, 2011
The family of fallen Indianapolis officer Matt Faber is determined to buid a permanent memorial for him after a memorial, built in his honor in 1998, was neglected.
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Mothers face felony charges for allowing daughters to fight
September 8, 2011
Two Randolph County mothers will face felony charges after allowing their daughters to fight at Harter Park in Union City. Authorities were alerted to the incident after video of the fight was posted on a teen's Facebook page.
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Officers train to chase fleeing suspects as officials review pursuit policy
September 6, 2011
As top officials with IMPD consider a change to their pursuit policy, officers are undergoing their yearly driving training that has been become more specialized and hands-on.
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Police: Elderly woman shot to death at senior living community
September 2, 2011
An 85-year-old woman who lived in a Greencastle senior living community was shot to death Tuesday, according to police.
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Police: Man used camera on shoe to film women's private areas
September 1, 2011
Greenwood police said Arthur Delgado, 60, illegally videotaped female shoppers inside the Von Maur department store at the Greenwood Park Mall, and he now faces public voyeurism charges. Delgado is accused of attaching a small recording device to his shoe laces.
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Fallen officer's memorial falls into disrepair on the city's east side
August 31, 2011
A memorial erected to honor a fallen Indianapolis police officer is in disrepair, and no one is taking responsibility for what is left of it.
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Indianapolis businesses, police admit to concerns about flash robberies
August 29, 2011
Flash robberies are happening across the country, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has taken notice.
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed following tragedy raises tough questions
August 26, 2011
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in La Porte Circuit Court on behalf of the spouse of a woman killed when the stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair. The case raises some controversial issues as the spouse suing is a female.
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Unemployed Hoosiers directed to list of 50 hot jobs in Indiana
August 24, 2011
Experts have said the nation's unemployment rate will stay above eight percent for the next three years, but there is a tool online that aims to give Hoosiers help in finding solid career paths.
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Experts say Indiana could experience next big quake
August 23, 2011
There is continuing concern about a major earthquake or a series of earthquakes that could impact Hoosiers following one that shook the nation's east coast Tuesday.
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Overcrowding forces shelter to euthanize animals
August 18, 2011
More than 5,500 animals have been euthanized at Indianapolis Animal Care and Control this year.
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Indiana judge rules in favor of teens who posed for racy photos
August 17, 2011
A federal judge has ruled that the punishment for two high school students, who were pictured in racy photographs, violate their first amendment rights. The students, with the ACLU on their side, sued the Smith-Green Community School Corporation after they were suspended from extra curricular activities.
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Fair officials defend decisions made before stage collapse
August 16, 2011
Fair officials are going on the defensive as the investigation into the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair gets underway.
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Martinsville teen sentenced to 30 years, 5 years of probation
August 12, 2011
A judge sentenced Michael Phelps, the Martinsville teen convicted of shooting his former classmate, to 30 years behind bars and five years of probation during a hearing Friday.
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Judge hears arguments about constitutionality of school choice program
August 11, 2011
A Marion County judge heard arguments Thursday morning about the constitutionality of Indiana's Choice Scholarship Program that went into effect in July. It offers low and middle income families state funding so that they can pay for private school.
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Franklin Township parents sit in lengthy car pool lines because of new bus fees
August 10, 2011
Potentially, thousands of parents in Franklin Township chose not to pay for school bus service this year. Instead, they drove their children to and from school, and they were greeted with long car pool lines on the first day of school Wednesday.