Indiana gun sales up, as debate over gun control widens

December 17, 2012

The gun range at Beech Grove Firearms just opened this month and gun owner Steve Bryant was quick to come try it out.

Toy distribution at state fairgrounds draws large crowds

December 16, 2012

Indy church honors school tragedy victims

December 16, 2012

At Sunday services, members of the Great Commission Church of God held a special candlelight vigil for the victims of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting.

Hoosier family wants everyone to learn from son's dog bite

December 11, 2012

A Hoosier family wants everyone to learn from their son's dog bite.

Crime lab tests evidence in fire that killed young boy

December 10, 2012

As family and friends mourn the loss of a 7-year-old boy, who died when his mother's apartment building caught fire, other residents are asking questions about how the fire started.

Families with first-time holiday need struggle to find help

December 5, 2012

Parents hoping to bring some Christmas joy to their kids are finding it harder than ever.

911 callers describe heavy, black smoke the night of Elwood fire

December 5, 2012

Four teenagers accused of causing a large fire at an abandoned factory building in Elwood will wait another week to hear their charges, after a hearing in juvenile court Tuesday allowed the prosecutor another week for filing.

Dozens of Indiana Guardsmen deploy to Afghanistan

December 2, 2012

At a ceremony Sunday, 35 Indiana National Guard members said goodbye to their families as they departed on a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.

Countdown to Christmas means time to give back

December 1, 2012

As December arrived, so did the time to give back to families who will need a little extra help this holiday season.

Woman, 93, reunites with newspaper carrier who saved her life

November 27, 2012

For the first time since a Kokomo, Ind. newspaper carrier saved a 93-year-old woman on his paper route, the two met so that she could thank him.

Family of 78-year-old grandmother killed in hit-and-run accident wants answers

November 26, 2012

Family members say they can't believe someone would hit their grandmother and drive off, and they're begging the person who killed her to come forward.

Local shop owners rejoice over 'Small Business Saturday'

November 24, 2012

As the Black Friday madness wore off, shoppers of a different kind got out to support their small, local businesses Saturday.

School vouchers tested before Indiana Supreme Court

November 21, 2012

The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on the constitutionality of the state's school choice program.

Cats found in U-Haul trailer on busy Indianapolis road

November 20, 2012

Update:  Indianapolis Care & Control officials tell FOX59 that the cats that were found left in the UHaul trailer have been cleared for adoption.

Indianapolis man opens his home to south side explosion victims

November 14, 2012

Two families say they will be lifelong friends, after a chance encounter the night of the south side disaster brought them together.

First responders talk about chaos at explosion scene

November 13, 2012

Two volunteer members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office who were off-duty the night of the south side disaster are now sharing their stories.

Students wear hand-knit gifts, Colts blue to honor teacher killed in blast

November 12, 2012

Students and teachers at Southwest Elementary in Greenwood spent Monday sharing stories and remembering second grade teacher Jennifer Longworth.

Hoosiers name economy as major factor in election choice

November 7, 2012

Indiana's choice of Mitt Romney for president may have been in large part due to the state's lagging economy, but experts said even a Romney loss may help.

Surveillance video captures images of store clerk held at gunpoint

November 6, 2012

Surveillance video at a north side Indianapolis convenience store captured a terrifying ordeal, as two men robbed a clerk at gunpoint, holding a gun to his head.

Drivers urged to be aware after drag racing accident injures child

November 5, 2012

A father drag racing on city streets with his young child unrestrained in the front seat is in custody and police say the case provides an important warning to all drivers.

Indianapolis welcomes runners registered for NYC marathon

November 3, 2012

As the Monumental Marathon stepped off downtown Saturday, hundreds of runners were among those who should've been in New York City for their run.

Indiana releases school grades, drawing criticism from many districts

October 31, 2012

The Indiana Department of Education released grades for the state's schools Wednesday, following a new model that gives each school a letter grade between "A" and "F."

Report on IPS shows majority of public want improvement

October 30, 2012

Compiled in a series of interviews and community meetings, resident's opinions of Indianapolis Public Schools were released as part of a report Tuesday.

Multiple fires on near east side investigated

October 29, 2012

Indianapolis firefighters were busy early Monday morning, fighting multiple fires on the near east side.

Soccer team in town for championship finds bus looted

October 27, 2012

The Our Lady of Providence girls' varsity soccer team found their bus broken into Friday night, just hours before the team was to play in the state championship game.

Zionsville woman's business goes national with NFL deal

October 23, 2012

An effort by the National Football League to better cater to female fans has found an ally in a Zionsville woman and her high-end clothing company.

Body recovered from water in Broad Ripple

October 22, 2012

Police are investigating a death after a body was recovered from a body of water in Broad Ripple Monday afternoon.

Neighbors spruce up Indy before winter arrives

October 20, 2012

Neighbors and volunteers came together around Indianapolis for the final weekend of the Great Indy Cleanup event, targeted towards sprucing up city neighborhoods.

After loss of two dogs, Anderson police ready to welcome new K-9 officer

October 19, 2012

A new face is ready to join the force in Anderson.

Boy, 8, helps out young child lost on cold night

October 15, 2012

A young boy is safe after another kid his own age found him lost in an apartment complex late Friday night.

Pre-K programs report wait lists as state funding talks expected

October 12, 2012

With 400 kids enrolled in a unique preschool program in Lawrence Township, administrators say the wait list is growing and many parents can't afford the fees.

Apple prices set to soar after 'perfect storm' of weather conditions

October 8, 2012

If you want to eat healthier and enjoy a taste of fall with apple products, expect to pay more this year.

Schools struggle to get kids to eat healthier

October 2, 2012

Schools nationwide are abiding by new USDA standards on school lunches, but many in Indiana said getting kids on board hasn't been easy.

Stranger's offer at bus stop prompts alert in Fishers

October 1, 2012

The Fishers Police Department is investigating after parents reported a man approached their children Monday, asking them if they wanted a ride to school.

Greenwood volunteers pack thousands of meals for hungry children

September 29, 2012

Hundreds of volunteers turned up in Greenwood on Saturday to put together food packs that will be delivered to children in need of food and nutrition.

Work underway in Indiana to plug gap between high school and college

September 26, 2012

More than half of graduating Hoosier high schoolers will not go on to college and legislators say many of them get a diploma without all of the tools they need to move on to higher education.

Plans to remove light at 98th and Keystone upset residents

September 25, 2012

Plans to permanently remove the traffic light at Keystone Avenue and 98th Street have some in the area saying they were blindsided by the move.

Indianapolis youth program trying to recover from fire

September 25, 2012

An Indianapolis program that targets teenagers who might otherwise be on the streets needs help, after a fire ripped through its main headquarters.

Highly-anticipated Allisonville Bridge opening expected by weekend

September 24, 2012

Despite going past its original 110-day plan, the Allisonville Road bridge at I-465 is expected to open by a new target date at the end of the month.

Fire extinguished at west side chemical facility

September 23, 2012

A huge plume of smoke could be seen for miles on Indianapolis’ west side Sunday morning.

Indiana farmers say goodbye to bad summer, hello to promising fall

September 22, 2012

As summer turned to fall this weekend, Indiana's farmers were hoping the change in season would provide a boost in sales that's badly needed.

Study: Half of all Hoosiers could be obese by 2030

September 18, 2012

A new study by the Trust for America’s Health uses current trends to predict future obesity rates, and if they hold true Indiana’s rate could hit 56 percent in less than 20 years.

Neighbors working together to fight crime in the Meridian-Kessler area

September 18, 2012

Neighbors here the Meridian-Kessler area say they're shoring up. They've seen crime in areas near them inching closer, and they think it's time to do something about it.

Gunman killed after shooting clerk at Don's Guns on west side

September 17, 2012

A customer was killed and a store clerk was injured after shootings at a well-known gun store on the west side Monday afternoon.

Hero's welcome home for WWII veterans on Indy Honor Flight

September 11, 2012

The nation's oldest veterans are being flown from across the country to Washington D.C. to see their war memorial, and Monday the first group from Indianapolis made the trip.

First Indy Honor Flight takes WWII veterans to D.C.

September 11, 2012

Before dawn Monday, 79 World War II veterans from around Indianapolis made their way onto a bus headed to the Indianapolis International Airport.

Rain dampens Hoosiers' Labor Day plans

September 3, 2012

Despite a break in the rain for many on Labor Day, two of the biggest events in central Indiana found themselves turning away ticketholders.

Kids as young as five being searched on IPS buses

August 29, 2012

Police are performing random weapon searches on school buses as they arrive to IPS schools, but some parents say the method scares young children who don't understand what's happening.

Presidential candidate visit scheduled but less attention on Indiana overall

August 28, 2012

Despite an appearance in Indianapolis by presidential candidate Mitt Romney scheduled this Wednesday, overall the state is getting a lot less attention during this election than it did in 2008.

Indiana troops leave for Kuwait

August 27, 2012

More than 100 Indiana National Guard members left for an historic mission in Kuwait Sunday.

Marion woman turns front porch into hub of donations

August 22, 2012

After seeing some of her neighbors struggling, Jackie Shrontz decided to help out. Now, her small idea has taken on a life of its own.

109-year-old Indianapolis church to be torn down Wednesday

August 21, 2012

Nearly a year after it was closed due to structural concerns, Holy Angels Catholic Church in Indianapolis will be torn down Wednesday.

Anderson police dog dies after shooting

August 21, 2012

The Anderson Police Department has lost its second K-9 officer in just one month.

Former Martinsville coaches sentenced in child seduction case

August 15, 2012

Two former Martinsville coaches will serve probation but avoid jail time as part of plea deals finalized in court Wednesday. The men were charged in a child seduction case involving the same teenage girl.

Electronic textbooks come to Indiana University, but not all students are buying

August 14, 2012

With technology becoming ever-present in our lives, that same technology is starting to change how college students interact with their textbooks.

Parent, school district at odds over safety of bus stop

August 13, 2012

The mother of a third grader in Lawrence Township doesn't think her daughter's new bus stop is safe, but the district disagrees.

Colts preseason tickets for as low as $2

August 8, 2012

With a lot riding on how well the Colts start off in pre-season, fans might think seeing it in person would cost them.

Community comes together to help IMPD officer's daughter

August 8, 2012

Rookie IMPD officer Nick Wroblewski and his wife Ryann hope a weekend rummage sale will help raise enough money to get their daughter Addyson the special treatment she needs.

Indianapolis school encourages kids to write curse words as part of lesson plan

August 7, 2012

Kids at T.C. Howe High School are being encouraged to write down curse words on paper and on the whiteboard in class. Teachers say it's a way to teach kids what not to say in school.

Storm damage could be more commonplace as trees become more vulnerable

August 6, 2012

After a weekend storm that tore down trees and downed power lines in Indianapolis, experts say other trees could become more vulnerable thanks to the summer’s dry conditions.

State fair rides get final safety checks before opening

August 2, 2012

Visitors headed to the Indiana State Fair should be happy to hear that every ride on the Midway has gotten a top-to-bottom inspection ahead of time.

Pigs at state fair getting extra checkups for swine flu

August 1, 2012

Pigs arriving at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this week had their temperatures taken before being allowed out of their trailers, after cases of swine flu at county fairs.

Lesson in what not to wear: teacher dress codes gain popularity

July 31, 2012

Teacher dress codes are becoming more widely used, including throughout central Indiana school districts.

Scramble begins for kids headed back to school this week

July 30, 2012

For some schools in Central Indiana, this week marked a new, earlier date for the first day of school.

Thousands of runners paint the town, themselves in unique 5K

July 30, 2012

A sold out crowd of runners took to the streets of Indianapolis Saturday for a unique 5K that covered them in multiple colors of paint.