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  • Man shot near Indy Airport

    INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — A person was shot early Sunday morning near the Indianapolis International Airport on Indy’s west side. The Indianapolis Metro Police Department confirmed to FOX59  that a person was shot at a home on 1751 Stacy Lynn Drive. 911 operators received a call about shots fired during a party at the residence just before 1:00 am Sunday morning. Responding officers located a male victim who was suffering from at least one gun shot wound. The male victim was […]

  • Baby dies after being in car on hot day on Indy’s east side

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says they are investigating a baby’s death after being  in a car on the city’s east side. Around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, police and medics were called to an auto parts store in the 3800 block of East Washington Street. Police say the baby was in the car with its mother while another person went inside the store. The baby was rushed to Riley Hospital for Children but unfortunately died, according to officials. […]

  • Crash on I-74 in Shelby County kills Vevay woman, leaves man in critical condition

    FAIRLAND, Ind. — Indiana State Police say a woman was killed Saturday morning during a single-vehicle crash on I-74 in Shelby County. Around 10:45 a.m., police say crews were called to I-74 westbound near mile marker 107 for a single-vehicle accident. When they arrived on the scene, first responders found a woman who had been ejected from the vehicle and a man who was trapped inside. Despite attempts to save her life, officials say 28-year-old Samantha Boyer, of Vevay, was […]

  • 7 people shot at house party blocks from Ball State campus, 1 arrested

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Muncie Police Department says seven people were shot at a house party near the  Ball State University campus. Around 12:45 a.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting in the 2400 block of Euclid Avenue, just five blocks west of campus. Muncie Police Chief Joe Winkle said three people were in critical condition after the shooting. At least two people had to be airlifted by EMS helicopter to nearby hospitals for treatment. Ball State says one of […]

  • Motorcyclist dies near Indy’s west side after hitting downed tree

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed that a person has died in a motorcycle accident late Friday night. The crash happened near Indianapolis’ west side on the 2500 block of McCarty Street at approximately 10:00 pm. It appears the motorcyclist may have struck a tree that was in the roadway, which fell as a result of the strong storm that swept across much of the state Thursday. Investigators with IMPD were dispatched to the scene to […]

  • Towing company owners face up to 20 years for lien fraud scheme

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — According to federal prosecutors, an Indianapolis towing company owner along with a Wisconsin towing company owner face up to 20 years in prison for an elaborate scheme that defrauded car owners across the country from 2013 to 2016. An investigation by the FBI, Indiana State Police and Department of Justice’s U.S. Trustee Program alleges that Brian Fenner, 44, of Indianapolis and Dennis Birkley, 59, of Wisconsin, and his company AMI Asset Management, conspired to wash vehicle titles […]

  • Multi-vehicle crash on I-65 near Edinburgh closes all lanes

    SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. — Officials say a multi-vehicle crash on I-65 near Edinburgh has causes all lanes to close, both northbound and southbound. The crash occurred near State Road 252 at mile marker 80. Officials say the lanes will remain closed until roughly 2:30 p.m. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area if possible. The crash involved two semis and three passenger cars, according to officials. While there are said to be injuries as a result of the crash, there’s […]

  • One transported by helicopter following serious crash in Bloomington

    BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —  A single vehicle accident on Interstate 69 has sent three people to the hospital – one of whom was transported by Lifeline helicopter to Indianapolis. According to the Northern Monroe Fire Territory, the accident occurred around 12:45 a.m. Saturday on the southbound side of Interstate 69, just north of the Sample Road exit. A deputy arriving on scene reported a single vehicle accident involving eight passengers. Three of the passengers, officials say, were ejected from the vehicle […]

  • Salads sold at Indiana Kroger stores recalled over allergy concerns

      INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – About 1,767 pounds of salads with chicken products are being recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall Friday, saying the affected products contain soy, which isn’t declared on the label. The ready-to-eat salads were produced by an Indianapolis-based company, Caito Foods, between May 12 and May 15. They were shipped to Kroger stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. The following products […]

  • Man seriously injured after being struck by vehicle on near north side

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A man was seriously injured Friday when he was struck by a vehicle on the city’s near north side. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said around 7 p.m. that man was hit in the 2900 block of N. Kenwood Ave. That’s near The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Police say the man possibly stumbled into traffic, but showed no sign of intoxication. A blood draw will be conducted to make sure. The victim was taken to an area hospital […]

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