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From "the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" to "the Greatest Spectacle in Racing," Marisela Burgos joined FOX 59 as a General Assignment News ...
Hot Carb Day prepares medical personnel ahead of Indy 500 Race
May 25, 2012
Carb Day was hot and humid, as race fans spent the day at the track.
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Thieves steal copper from near west side pool's bathhouse
May 24, 2012
The bathhouse at the Rhodius Park Pool has again been broken into for copper pipes and brass Indy Parks officials announced Thursday.
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Muncie mother charged with stalking daughter's bus driver
May 23, 2012
A Muncie mother has been charged with stalking her daughter's bus driver.
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Brownsburg crash that killed teen remains under investigation
May 21, 2012
Detectives continue to investigate why a car with five teenagers crashed into a tree Saturday morning.
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Pendleton 5K run-walk to benefit State Fair victim on her birthday
May 18, 2012
Hundreds of people have registered to be a part of the 5k benefit run and walk for Andrea Vellinga.
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Boys, 10, accused of setting abandoned garage on fire
May 17, 2012
Two 10-year-old boys have been accused of arson.
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Fans to remember, celebrate Dan Wheldon during Race Day festivities
May 16, 2012
The life of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be celebrated at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Race Day.
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Police search for suspect in shooting that killed young mother
May 15, 2012
Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department need tips from anyone who may have been around the 3200 block of North New Jersey Street when a young mother was killed.
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Pastor speaks about former minister's child porn allegations
May 14, 2012
Another pastor who said he briefly knew a man who is now accused of sexually abusing children called the charges disgusting.
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Homeowners recount incident involving naked Bloomington suspect
May 11, 2012
A naked suspect, whom Bloomington Police shot, continued to recover at IU Health Bloomington Hospital Friday evening.
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Court to decide if mother accused of drowning son is fit to stand trial
May 10, 2012
At the end of the month, a mother accused of drowning her 3-year-old son will appear in court for an evidentiary hearing.
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State requests teen accused of murdering cousin be charged as adult
May 9, 2012
The state filed a motion Wednesday, asking the case against a 14-year-old girl accused of stabbing her cousin to death be transferred into adult court.
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Ex-coach released from prison, will soon live at halfway house
May 3, 2012
A former Lawrence swim coach has been released from prison.
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Business to remain closed indefinitely due to Broad Ripple flooding
May 2, 2012
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is trying to get to the bottom of why two flood gates in Broad Ripple were closed when they weren't supposed to be.
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Closed flood gates allow water to wreak havoc on Broad Ripple businesses
May 2, 2012
Two flood gates that were closed may be to blame for flooding in Broad Ripple Tuesday afternoon.
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City works to make safer temporary structures
April 30, 2012
The Department of Code Enforcement inspects temporary structures built around the area.
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Former school counselor accused of having sex with 14-year-old boy
April 27, 2012
A 30-year-old former elementary school counselor is accused of having a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old boy.
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Indiana University student attacked Wednesday
April 26, 2012
Indiana University police officers are looking for three men who reportedly beat up an Indiana University student who was walking home.
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Assaulted principal: I just want what's best for arrested 6-year-old
April 25, 2012
A 6-year-old boy has been charged with battery and intimidation after detectives said he assaulted his principal.
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Tow truck drivers robbed at gunpoint in scrap buying scheme
April 20, 2012
Two tow truck drivers were robbed at gunpoint in th span of two days.
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Person shot, crashes into downtown house Sunday
April 9, 2012
Detectives are looking for possibly multiple people who shot a man while he was driving northwest of downtown Indianapolis Sunday afternoon.
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Study: Small businesses "upbeat" about sales and hiring
April 6, 2012
A new study reveals small and middle market business owners are "upbeat" about sales and hiring.
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Family of slain Bedford man outraged over plea deal
April 5, 2012
A family plans to protest the plea deal offered to a Bedford's man accused killer outside the courthouse in Lawrence County.
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Nonprofit to sell items made from Super Bowl banners
April 4, 2012
Remember the Super Bowl signage that adorned Indianapolis? It has been re-purposed into various merchandise and will be for sale, beginning April 6.
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Police rescue 25 pit bulls in Muncie; believed to be used for dog fighting
April 3, 2012
Twenty-five pit bulls were taken from a home Thursday, believed to have been used for dog fighting.
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Woman arrested, charged in hit-and-run of 6-year-old
April 2, 2012
Detectives arrested an 18-year-old woman and charged her with a hit and run that sent a 6-year-old boy to the hospital.
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Homeowner shoots suspect attempting to enter home
March 29, 2012
A 19-year-old man is accused of trying to force his way into a home. He's also recovering from a gunshot wound to the hip after the homeowner fired a bullet from his handgun.
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Drivers look to carpooling as prices at the pump rise
March 29, 2012
High gas prices have folks trading a fill-up at the gas station with a ride as part of a carpool.
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Local group to support justice for Trayvon Martin
March 26, 2012
Monday, March 26th a demonstration will be held in Indianapolis, demanding justice for 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
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Pike High School organizes fundraiser for Henryville
March 23, 2012
A Central Indiana high school has raised money to help rebuild Henryville.
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Scooter sales increase as gas prices climb
March 22, 2012
The price at the pump may be one reason scooter sales appear to be booming at Midwest Scooters and Cycle in Indianapolis.
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Mini-Italian Festival to be offered sometime this fall
March 21, 2012
The popular Italian Street Festival held outside Holy Rosary Catholic Church in downtown Indianapolis has been postponed.
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Teammate, doctor share eyewitness accounts of lightning strike
March 16, 2012
A high school softball player was listed in good condition at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health just one day after she was struck by lightning.
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Demolition of damaged grandstands begins in Delaware County
March 15, 2012
Crews started removing bleachers at the Delaware County Farigrounds Thursday, months after they were closed to the public because of rust, deterioration, and several other problems.
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New Deputy Mayor of Education appointed Wednesday
March 14, 2012
Mayor Greg Ballard appointed 31-year-old Jason Kloth as Deputy Mayor of Education Wednesday.
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IU fans proud team is in the NCAA tournament
March 11, 2012
The Indiana Hoosiers are headed to Portland, Oregon for the NCAA Tournament.
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Colts players, cheerleaders travel to Henryville to help clean up
March 9, 2012
Colts players, cheerleaders and employees traveled to Henryville, Friday morning, to help clean up tornado debris.
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Salvation Army tours Southern Indiana as cleanup continues
March 9, 2012
One week after tornadoes destroyed homes and businesses across Southern Indiana, the cleanup continued March 9.
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School board to decide where Henryville students will finish year
March 8, 2012
The West Clark Community School Board will meet Thursday to decide where 1,200 Henryville students will finish this school year after a tornado destroyed their school.
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Peyton Manning leaves lasting mark on Indianapolis
March 7, 2012
For the past 14 years, Peyton Manning has played with the Indianapolis Colts. The quarterback has become an icon, since he was drafted in the late 1990's.
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Organizations, neighbors help displaced Henryville residents after storm
March 5, 2012
While organizations have opened several shelters across Southern Indiana and Kentucky, there are not too many families using them, according to the Indiana State Police Department.
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Audio from visitation hearing released in case of slain Trafalgar boy
March 1, 2012
Fox59 received permission Thursday to listen to a visitation hearing recorded just weeks before Jacob Smith, 3, is believed to have been killed by his mother.
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Woman accused of killing son assaults officer in cell, police say
February 29, 2012
A mother accused of drowning her 3-year-old son has now been accused of assaulting a jailer.
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Columbus Police investigate string of shattered windows
February 24, 2012
A suspect or suspects have been breaking car and building windows all over Columbus and the police department needs help tracking down whoever is responsible.
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Daycare where 1-year-old boy died not licensed
February 23, 2012
An autopsy has been completed for a 1-year-old boy who was believed to have drowned in a baptismal pool at a northwest side church daycare.
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War Memorial officials shocked at act of vandalism
February 23, 2012
Maintenance crews that work on the War Memorial spent several hours cleaning graffiti off of two statues Wednesday.
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Hotels hope to keep Super Bowl momentum going as more conventions arrive
February 17, 2012
Downtown hotels are contining the momentum the Super Bowl created. Several conventions are scheduled to arrive in the coming months and managers are hoping to provide guests with even more quality service.
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Marion Police investigate suspicious events involving unknown van
February 16, 2012
Detectives are investigating two reports of a van, possibly an off-white color, circling a neighborhood in Marion, Ind.
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Teleflora apologizes for failing to deliver Valentine's Day flowers
February 15, 2012
Imagine ordering flowers online for Valentine's Day but your loved one never receives them. Some of Fox59's Facebook fans said it happened to them and they said they ordered their flowers from Teleflora.
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Georgia Street electric car chargers now available for use
February 10, 2012
Two new electric car chargers are now available on Georgia Street in downtown Indianapolis.
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Conventions interested in using Georgia Street following Super Bowl success
February 9, 2012
Four days after Super Bowl XLVI, Fox59 has learned two big Indianapolis conventions have inquired about using Georgia Street as part of their activities.
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Corporal runs 565 miles to raise awareness of veteran issues
February 8, 2012
After running 565 miles in more than a month, crossing four states, Corporal Cory Smith made it home Wednesday.
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NFL wives hold Super Bowl fashion show to benefit charity
February 3, 2012
The third floor of Saks Fifth Avenue inside the Fashion mall was transformed Friday, with tables, two auctions and a catwalk for a fashion show.
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Indianapolis braces for second wave of Super Bowl visitors
February 1, 2012
Starting Thursday, 150,000 people are expected to visit Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI.
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Parking near Lucas Oil Stadium available, if you know where to look
January 29, 2012
As thousands of fans arrive at the Circle City, expect for prices of parking to be high, the closer it gets to Super Bowl Sunday.
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Family says Warren Central teen committed suicide due to bullying
January 27, 2012
A vigil will be held Friday for 15-year-old My'ell Nash. Her family said she took her life after being a victim of bullying at school.
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NFL experience to open Friday at Convention Center
January 26, 2012
Thousands of people were at the Convention Center Thursday, rapidly working to finish putting together the NFL experience.
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Governor's speech renews speculation about running potential
January 25, 2012
Tuesday night, Governor Mitch Daniels delivered the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union Address. After his speech, speculation sparked about him remaining in the national spotlight.
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Local company produces t-shirts for Super Bowl XLVI
January 23, 2012
Employees of the Sports Licensed Division of The Adidas Group worked late Sunday night, making thousands of AFC and NFC Championship shirts.
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Crews begin transforming Super Bowl Village downtown Thursday
January 19, 2012
Thursday marked just 17 more days before the Super Bowl and crews spent the day transforming the Super Bowl Village downtown.
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Downtown street restrictions begin Thursday in preparation for Super Bowl
January 18, 2012
Starting Thursday, city streets will close in order to prepare for festivities downtown ahead of the Super Bow.
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Northern Counties survive first significant winter weather event
January 13, 2012
The wind caused minor troubles for drivers in Cass County Friday.
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INDOT crews to work overnight as snow moves in
January 12, 2012
Various crews with INDOT and the Department of Public Works will be working into Friday morning, making sure the roads are safe.
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Crews begin building temporary structures ahead of Super Bowl
January 12, 2012
As more and more temporary structures are built downtown and around Lucas Oil Stadium for Super Bowl parties and other events, inspectors are taking a look at all of them to make sure they meet the code requirements.
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Businesses prepare for influx of Super Bowl revelers ahead of big game
January 11, 2012
Business are rushing to prepare for the big game. On Sunday, Feb. 5, thousands of people will crowd Lucas Oil Stadium, downtown streets and bars in order to be a part of the Super Bowl festivities.
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Bloomington home nurse accused of neglecting, abusing child with cerebral palsy
January 6, 2012
A Bloomington home nurse faces a felony battery charge after a Linton family told police the nurse neglected and abused their 6-year-old daughter, who has cerebral palsy.
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Firefighters rescue man from burning Carmel home
December 29, 2011
A Carmel man who suffered from smoke inhalation and whose face and hands were burned was taken to Wishard Hospital.
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Anderson mayor resigns one week before term ends
December 28, 2011
Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon resigned about a week before his term ended.
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Southport Police investigate fatal Christmas evening shooting
December 25, 2011
Southport Police were called to the 2300 block of Brewer Street around 8:00 p.m. Sunday for a domestic dispute.
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Teacher assistant robbed behind local charter school
December 22, 2011
A teacher assistant who was walking to school was robbed, according to detectives.
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Companies commit to bring 360 jobs, $4.6M to Indianapolis
December 21, 2011
Two companies have committed to adding a total of more than 360 jobs and investing more than $4.6 million by 2015.
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Indianapolis officials announce Super Bowl safety plans
December 16, 2011
There is an elaborate plan local and federal agencies are putting together for the Super Bowl.
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Wheldon accident review complete; track was contributing factor
December 15, 2011
"A perfect storm." That is how IndyCar Series officials are calling the factors of the crash that killed two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, Dan Wheldon.
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Police search for clues in near north side double homicide
December 12, 2011
Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 200 block of West 37th Street around 7:20 p.m. Sunday evening on a report of a disturbance with shots fired.
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Carmel businesses unhappy with proposed roundabout at 96th and Keystone
December 9, 2011
A proposed project, which includes a roundabout at the intersection of 96th and Keystone has some business owners in the area unhappy.
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Child advocate found to be drunk prior to court testimony
December 8, 2011
A 70-year-old woman was arrested for because she was intoxicated the day she was supposed to testify as a court appointed special advocate.
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Opportunities available to get up and close at Super Bowl XLVI
December 7, 2011
Where will you be on February 5, 2012?
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Muncie woman murdered, body found on fire
December 5, 2011
Muncie Police Department detectives believe they know the identity of the body set on fire Saturday.
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Police: Cocaine found in 2-year-old girl's system after visiting mom
December 2, 2011
Cocaine was found in a 2-year-old's system earlier this week, according to a police report.
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Delaware County grandstand off-limits following inspection
December 1, 2011
The grandstand at the Delaware County Fairgrounds will be off-limits, at least temporarily.
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Stores and shoppers prepare for Black Friday
November 23, 2011
Many stores plan to open earlier for Black Friday sales. Some shoppers plan to take advantage of the stores that plan to open on Thursday or midnight on Friday.
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Police: Girl, 12, attacked while walking dog in Carmel
November 20, 2011
The Carmel Police Department is investigating whether a 12-year-old girl was attacked, walking back to her grandmother's home.
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Police investigate cases of IPS computers being sold on Craigslist
November 17, 2011
Indianapolis Public School property has been posted for sale online, according to IPS Police. Indianapolis detectives are looking into it.
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Local businesses welcome proposed smoking ban
November 16, 2011
There is a proposal which will be introduced to the Indianapolis City County Council in early December that would enforce a smoking ban at bars, hotel rooms and bowling alleys.
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Teens recovering after hit being by car Saturday
November 14, 2011
Two teenagers hit by a car are expected to recover, the families of both victims said.
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Shortridge High School students, parents protest principal's suspension
November 11, 2011
Parents and students are outraged after Shortridge High School Principal Brandon Cosby was suspended.
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Victim: Armed robbers claimed to be water company employees
November 9, 2011
IMPD Detectives are investigating a robbery after roommates claimed three men pretended to be employees with a water company.
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Bloomington police investigate fatal shooting of pizza delivery man
November 4, 2011
A 22-year-old pizza delivery man was shot and killed in Bloomington, early Friday morning.
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Mayoral race takes bilingual turn in week leading up to election
November 3, 2011
The mayoral race is taking a bilingual turn in the week leading up to the election.
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Village Pantry clerk's family pushes for safety changes following robbery
November 2, 2011
The family of a woman, who was shot in the head while working at the Village Pantry, wants a state law in place that would protect convenience store clerks.
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Teen accused of shooting VP clerk accused of robbing same store months earlier
October 28, 2011
A judge has not decided whether a 15-year-old boy accused of shooting a clerk in the head, will be tried as an adult.
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New name officially announced for Noblesville music venue
October 27, 2011
As Fox59 first reported Wednesday, the Verizon Wireless Music Center will now be called the Klipsch Music Center.
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Thousands pay tribute to fan favorite
October 24, 2011
Thousands gathered to honor Dan Wheldon at the Conseco Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon.
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Teenager arrested in connection with Village Pantry shooting
October 21, 2011
A 15-year-old boy was arrested at North Central High School Friday, accused of shooting a Village Pantry Clerk in the head.
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Fire alarm removed night before fire that killed IU student
October 20, 2011
The Bloomington Fire Department ruled an apartment fire that killed 19-year-old IU student Renee Ohrn, an accident Thursday.
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Local rescue facility contacted about making room for freed animals
October 19, 2011
A local rescue facility has been contacted about the possibility of making room for exotic animals who were set on the loose in Ohio earlier this week. The animals' owner released them into the wild before he committed suicide. Authorities have killed 49 of the 56 animals, so far.
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Another Arsenal Tech student attacked near school grounds
October 6, 2011
After Fox59 looked into attacks happening outside Arsenal Tech High School, another parent came forward to say it happened to her daughter.
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Arsenal Tech student attacked while walking home
October 5, 2011
Officers are investigating a number of fights that happened a few blocks from Arsenal Technical High School a few weeks ago.
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Study: More universities using social media to scope out applicants
September 22, 2011
Kaplan Test Prep's 2011 Survey found that more college admissions officers are using Facebook to scope out applicants.
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Pope accepts Archibishop Daniel Bechlein's early retirement
September 21, 2011
At the age of 73, Archbishop Daniel Buechlein announced his early retirement because of various health issues Wednesday.
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Pan Am Plaza off limits, garage deemed unsafe
September 15, 2011
The popular Pan Am Plaza is off limits, until further notice. The Department of Code Enforcement cited an unsafe garage, which is below the Pan Am Plaza. The area that is off limits is the entire plaza and 10 percent of the garage.
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Tort claims DOC error led to Lafayette man's murder
September 14, 2011
The family of a 26-year-old Lafayette man who was murdered has filed a tort claim against the Indiana Department of Correction claiming an error allowed the suspect to go free.
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Family to celebrate daughter's birthday on anniversary of 9/11
September 8, 2011
On the 10 year anniversary of the September 11 attacks, many children around the world will be celebrating their 10th birthday.
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Teachers work to help students understand significance of 9/11 attacks
September 7, 2011
As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks, many teachers are putting together a special history lesson for students. Most elementary kids weren't even born when the attacks happened and that gives teachers the unique challenge of putting the national tragedy into an historical context.
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Ind. Rep. Andre Carson: Tea Party wants to see African Americans 'hanging on a tree'
August 31, 2011
A YouTube video has brought attention to Representative Andre Carson and people are calling comments he made controversial.
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Indianapolis to host 100K for annual Moto GP
August 26, 2011
About 100,000 people are expected to travel to Indianapolis this weekend, for the 4th annual Indianapolis Moto GP and the XDL Championship Series.
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Coroner: Muncie mother's death ruled suicide
August 25, 2011
The body of missing Muncie mom Kimberly Nelson was found Wednesday, police confirmed Thursday.
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Suspect arrested in death of 22-month-old Shelbyville boy
August 24, 2011
A 30-year-man has been arrested, charged in the death of a 22-month-old boy.
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Franklin Township man arrested, accused of biting two police officers
August 22, 2011
A 27-year-old parent accused of biting two police officers during a Franklin Township Youth football game was arrested Saturday.
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State Fair tragedy claims sixth victim Friday
August 19, 2011
The Ball State community is mourning the death of student, Jenny Haskell. She is the sixth person to be killed after a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair.
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Funeral held Thursday for one victim in State Fair tragedy
August 18, 2011
Thursday afternoon, more than 100 people attended the funeral of one of the victim's of Saturday's stage collapse.
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Meteorologist warned officials about storm prior to stage collapse
August 17, 2011
Fair officials were told by a meteorologist, Saturday night, to delay the show, said Meteorologist Paul Poteet.
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Hoosiers help Hoosiers in the midst of State Fair tragedy
August 15, 2011
Immediately after the stage at the Indiana State Fairgrounds collapsed, people rushed to help strangers. Five people were killed and at least 40 others were taken to hospitals.
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Controversial allegations surface about an Ind. state representative
August 12, 2011
The Marion County Republican Chairman asked Friday that Representative Phillip Hinkle resign if accusations that he picked-up an 18-year-old man on Craigslist and took him to a hotel room are true.
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Mayor's new budget to cut $20M from non-public safety departments
August 11, 2011
Mayor Greg Ballard plans to officially present the budget proposal to the City-County Council Monday night, but shared a few details of what it said Thursday. There is expected to be about a $40 million budget shortball for 2012.
