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01/26/2025

BLIZZARD OF '78: It was 47 years ago today when one of the worst blizzards of all time began in Indiana. Do you remember this storm? Let us know what you remember in the comments! You can read more from our own Brian Wilkes here: https://fox59.com/weather/on-this-date-the-start-of-the-big-one-the-blizzard-of-1978/

01/26/2025

Kristofer Polk, a drug dealer convicted of causing the fatal fentanyl overdoses of two men, has been sentenced to 51 years in prison.

INDIANAPOLIS — A convicted drug dealer is sentenced to 51 years in prison for causing the fatal overdoses of two men. “50 of coca please.” Prosecutors believe that text message se…

01/25/2025

The countdown begins!

WWE Royal Rumble takes over Lucas Oil Stadium Feb. 1.

INDIANAPOLIS — In one week, 65,000 loyal wrestling fans will invade Indianapolis for the first primetime WWE event in the Circle City in nearly two decades. The Royal Rumble is the first step…

01/25/2025

“We cannot take enforcement action on federal crimes.” Following the Trump administration's push for further immigration enforcement, the Indianapolis FOP said federal officers should enforce federal laws rather than local law enforcement.

INDIANAPOLIS – Leaders in law enforcement are raising concerns about the discussion surrounding illegal immigration sweeps. This comes as President Trump’s administration is pushing for…

01/25/2025

Todd Morris, an Ohio bus driver and former police officer, noticed smoke coming from a house while he was driving. Saying he was "...just there at the right time," Morris was able to rescue two dogs from the fire.

Bitter cold temperatures closed schools in a Stark County community on Wednesday, so it was a day off for Todd Morris as well.

01/25/2025

Passengers flying on Spirit Airlines can now be removed from a flight if a tattoo or other “body art” is deemed “lewd, obscene, or offensive."

Passengers flying on Spirit Airlines can now be removed from a flight if a tattoo or other “body art” is deemed “lewd, obscene, or offensive.”

01/25/2025

A woman in Williamsburg, Va. said she found a police-issued assault rifle, bulletproof vests and other equipment in the trunk of a rental car.

A woman was shocked — and more than a little concerned — after she opened the trunk of her rental car to find a Hampton Roads police-issued assault rifle.

01/25/2025

Known as "the world's biggest annual movement of humanity", nine billion trips — mostly by car— are expected over 40 days for China's Lunar New Year.

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Lunar New Year travel rush has kicked into high gear, with billions of trips expected in coming days for the peak of the 40-day annual mass migration — the world’s bigg…

01/25/2025

Chicago Cubs World Series champion/cancer survivor Anthony Rizzo and his wife Emily are expecting their first child. 💙🐻❤️

His fan-favorite dachshund Kevin was featured in the Instagram post making the announcement.

01/25/2025

Meet Bao Li and Qing Bao, the giant pandas that have officially debuted at Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo! 🐼

Giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, officially made their debut at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Friday morning.

01/25/2025

Enjoying the (comparatively) warm weather for late January? While some areas might see snow this afternoon, we are approaching higher temperatures! Take a look at our weather blog for more details: 🌡

Cloud cover has returned to central Indiana this morning after seeing sunshine and highs in the 20s on Friday. Skies are going to remain mostly cloudy today as a system travels over the upper Great…

01/25/2025

Have you seen these Oscar-nominated movies? Let us know your thoughts on them! 📽🏆

The members of the film academy voted to honor a few outliers — and overlook a couple of hopeful contenders — at the 97th Academy Awards.

01/25/2025

”It’s invoking fear in our community.”

A new immigration bill is one step closer to passing out of the Indiana House, though dozens of protestors said they are not in favor of what it entails. DETAILS:

INDIANAPOLIS — Thursday, dozens of protestors called on lawmakers to reconsider an immigration notice bill that’s now one step closer to passing out of the Indiana House. ”It’s invoking fear in our…

01/25/2025

While surveying hurricane damage in North Carolina, President Trump mused overhauling or even eliminating FEMA.

"I think, frankly, FEMA’s not good,” Trump said.

President Trump on Friday teased signing an upcoming executive order targeting the Federal Emergency Management Agency that could overhaul or eliminate the entire agency. Trump, during a visit to s…

01/25/2025

An investigation is underway after a person was shot and killed on Indy's north side Saturday morning.
https://fox59.com/news/1-dead-after-shooting-on-indys-north-side/

01/25/2025

When you're not used to getting snow, you have to get creative.

Days after a winter storm dropped ice and record-breaking snow, cleanup efforts were underway Thursday in several major Southern cities such as New Orleans, where crews were removing snow the same …

01/25/2025

Damien McDaniel, 22, is accused of killing 11 people and wounding 29 others in Birmingham, Ala. last year — more than 7% of the city's total number of homicides in 2024. But McDaniel has pleaded not guilty to these charges.

An Alabama man charged with homicide in two separate mass shootings pleaded not guilty in state court on Wednesday. Damien McDaniel, 22, is accused of killing 11 people between July and September o…

01/25/2025

THE VOTE IS LIVE! Who's your pick for the Friday Night Fast Break Play of the Game: Addison Davis of Danville or Julius Gizzi of New Palestine?

Watch both plays and vote for your favorite at the link below!

INDIANAPOLIS – Out of all the high school basketball our cameras caught tonight, two plays stand out as the best of the best. Now your vote will determine the winner of the Friday Night Fast …