Justin Kollar
FOX59 News
Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Art & Soul event celebrates Black History with jazz
INDIANAPOLIS — Black History Month celebrations are still well underway throughout the city, but as the monthlong celebration winds down, one festival plans on providing a true cherry on top. Art & Soul, a festival of black art & music, is the largest program run by the Indy Art’s Council and it’s sure to sound […] → Read More
Mardi Gras close to home, weekend fun in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — The weather should be clearing just in time for whatever weekend plans you may have, but in case you don’t have any, there are several fun events going on to help get you started. If you’re a big fan of the Big Easy but can’t make the trip down to the bayou bash […] → Read More
A special treat for your valentine
INDIANAPOLIS — Americans are projected to spend billions of dollars in the coming days for Valentine’s Day next week on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Which begs the question, how much are you willing to spend in the name of love? While inflation has tightened everyone’s budget, there are seemingly some days where you may feel the […] → Read More
Fireworks in Greenfield: ‘I don’t think this has ever been done before’
GREENFIELD — If you’re looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve then look no further than Greenfield. City leaders say the city’s planned fireworks show to ring in 2023 will be the only show like it in all of central Indiana. They can say this truthfully because nowhere else in the state […] → Read More
Testing taste & value; the battle between store and name brands
INDIANAPOLIS — Times have been increasingly tough lately. Inflating costs from gas to groceries has families scrambling for ways to cut costs without cutting corners. When your dollar doesn’t seem to stretch quite as far as it used to, the check-out at your local grocery store can be a scary place. “When people are looking […] → Read More
Weekend action returns to Indianapolis on monumental scale
There are plenty of events going on throughout the Indianapolis area to keep you active and enjoying the nice weather. → Read More
Indy-area events for your ghouls & goblins this weekend
Halloween weekend is finally here, and if you’re feeling spooky, you’re in luck, as several weekend events will truly help you get in the spirit of the season. → Read More
Fall fun at the Circle SPARK Fest
INDIANAPOLIS — We may have seen our first snow of the season, but it’s still fall, and you’ve still got time to enjoy plenty of autumnal activities throughout central Indiana this weekend. While Mother Nature may have thrown us for a loop this week, we’re back on schedule with warmer temperatures greeting Hoosiers with fall […] → Read More
Covered Bridge Festival crosses historic milestone
What began in 1956 was only halted once, in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking this year's rendition of the event, the festivals 65th running. → Read More
Hoosier MasterChef contestant Bowen Li craves redemption
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Central Indiana has recently been well represented in the reality cooking show, MasterChef. With West Lafayette’s Bowen Li competing in season nine and Fishers resident Kelsey Murphy taking home the title of MasterChef in season 11 last year. This season is one unlike any other, called, ‘MasterChef: Back to Win’ giving […] → Read More
Weekend fun in central Indiana with a chance to give back
INDIANAPOLIS — Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with your family and friends or hoping to find a way to give back to your community… there’s something that should check all the boxes in central Indiana this weekend. All Aboard! The Nickel Plate Express steams off Saturday, July 16th for their Patriotic Express […] → Read More
Deadly, violent overnight for Indy leaves 1 person dead and 6 others injured
One man is dead and six others injured after a violent Saturday night unfolded in Indianapolis, leaving IMPD to respond to several scenes in the overnight hours. → Read More
35 years of NFL Combine history as event returns Tuesday
INDIANAPOLIS — For the last 35 years, the road to the NFL has run through Indy. That history continues Tuesday as the NFL Combine returns to Indianapolis – though events won’t open to the public until Thursday. The future of the annual event, whose location has been held synonymously with Indianapolis for more than three decades, […] → Read More
Boat, Sport & Travel Show returns to Indy after pandemic pause
INDIANAPOLIS — It may still be cold outside, but you can enjoy all the great outdoors has to offer in perfect comfort in central Indiana at the Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The show, like many, was canceled in 2021 due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic but […] → Read More
Love is in the air and on the rails in Noblesville for romantic themed train trips
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Love is in the air… or is it just steam? The Nickel Plate Express’ Valentine’s Day-themed rides return this year after having been canceled last year due to COVID. You will still have to wear a mask between sips of mimosa and bites of cheese however, thanks to regulations set forth by […] → Read More
Fighting fire and ice: IFD investigates fatal east side blaze
INDIANAPOLIS — Winter weather played a factor in a near east side house fire Saturday night which left one adult man dead. Indianapolis Fire Department crews say at the time of the call, it was merely 12 degrees outside and to make matters worse, the road leading up to the home along the 600 block […] → Read More
Cathedral High School grad suits up for Alabama in CFP National Championship game
INDIANAPOLIS — The lights are on. The stage is set. The visitors, tens of thousands of them, have packed the streets of the Circle City and are ready for football. Players, coaches, marching bands and cheerleaders have traveled hundreds of miles from the deep South to compete in the College Football Playoff National Championship in […] → Read More
Take a free ride today on autonomous shuttles in Fishers
FISHERS, Ind. — Autonomous vehicles are ushering Hoosiers around Fishers. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., passengers can take a free ride through the Nickel Plate District. The SUV shuttles will pick you up–and drop you off–just about anywhere you can think to go in town, with stops at Super Target, med […] → Read More
Westfield completes its latest ‘grand’ project with completion of Grand Junction Plaza.
Grand Junction Plaza opened recently in the city of Westfield, a six-acre park which will not only function as the city’s centerpiece and destination for the outdoorsy but will also serve the city’s growing infrastructure needs → Read More
Naughty or nice? When it comes to real Christmas trees it won’t matter – just expect to pay more
Hoosier tree farmers say all this spirit has led to record breaking sales, especially last year, but they expect the cheery craze to carry over into this holiday season as well. → Read More