Jillian Deam
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Colts training camp kicks off at Grand Park
WESTFIELD, Ind. -- The Indianapolis Colts are kicking off their training camp on Wednesday at their new summer home, Grand Park. The team will practice there for about a month, until Aug. 18. This is the first year of their 10-year agreement with the park. → Read More
Getting the most out of your internet speed
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Are you getting the internet speed and service that you’re actually paying for? Is your setup ideal for streaming all that content to your home? It’s safe to say no one likes the buffering icon or the feeling of powerlessness when too many devices are connected to your internet, slowing things to a crawl. → Read More
Job seekers turn to technology to find jobs in competitive market
INDIANAPOLIS -- These days, there are more job openings than there are people looking for work. The U.S. Department of Labor says the unemployment rate is now at 4%. Before that, it was at 3.8%, the lowest in 18 years. → Read More
Former American Senior Communities CEO sentenced in multi-million dollar kickback scheme
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The former CEO of American Senior Communities learned his sentence in a multi-million dollar kickback scheme. A judge sentenced former CEO James Burkhart to 114 months, plus an additional 12 months. → Read More
Cosmetologist helps cancer patients
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- June is National Cancer Survivors Month, a celebration of life for those who’ve battled cancer and an opportunity to inspire those who are still fighting it today. One survivor who's helping to spread that inspiration is Wilma Cross. → Read More
IPS to host community meeting on referendum
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Indianapolis Public Schools will host a community meeting on Wednesday to share more information about their capital referendum plans. The referendum question will be presented to voters in the IPS district during the General Election on Tuesday, November 6th. → Read More
Discussions about a high capacity weapons ban in Indiana continue
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- City county council members will consider a resolution that urges lawmakers to ban high capacity weapons in Indiana. The Community Affairs Committee will hear about the proposal at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Councilman Duke Oliver introduced the resolution in April. → Read More
Three people accused of illegally buying guns used to kill Indiana officers will face federal charges
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Federal authorities will hold a news conference Monday regarding the deaths of Boone County Deputy Jacob Pickett and Terre Haute Officer Rob Pitts. → Read More
14 people spend the night in jail to raise awareness about poverty issues
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- IMPD officers arrested 14 people after protesters blocked a downtown intersection. Organizers say it's part of a national movement to bring attention to poverty issues, with events planned in more than 30 states across the county. → Read More
Pay it Forward: Volunteers sew ‘puppy pillows’ to bring patients joy
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- All week long, FOX59 is highlighting Hoosiers who pay it forward in our community. Today, we met a great grandmother who volunteers at Community Hospital East. Shirley Kirby, 82, helps create both "puppy pillows" and "kitty pillows" for kids at the hospital. → Read More
IPS officials approve new transportation model
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- There’s been meetings, surveys and discussions. Now, IPS officials are announcing a new plan as part of the district’s transportation overhaul. The change comes as high schools move to an "all-choice" model in the fall. → Read More
Center Grove coach accused of verbally abusing players, others dispute the allegations and show support
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Center Grove High School's head football coach, Eric Moore, is accused of being "verbally abusive" to his players, and an investigation is underway, but some people in the community came together Thursday to show their support for him, and say they don't believe the allegations are true. → Read More
Officials share a warning during Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Officials are reminding drivers to be careful in construction areas during National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports: About 85% of deadly work zone crashes involve the driver or passenger in the car, as opposed to a worker on the road. → Read More
Lawmakers to discuss bill that calls for BSU takeover of Muncie schools
MUNCIE, Ind. — Lawmakers are discussing bill that would give Ball State University control over Muncie Community Schools. They'll meet during a conference committee at the Indiana Statehouse on Monday at 11 a.m. MCS is facing a multi-million dollar deficit. → Read More
City-County Council expecting vote Monday to remove council president
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- City-County councilors say they expect to take up a vote Monday night to oust president Stephen Clay, even though Clay did not include that motion on the agenda. → Read More
Behind the Scenes: Hoosier Lottery
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- It’s safe to say, everyone wishes they could win the lottery. It’s also safe to say your chances of winning big are pretty slim. When it comes to preparing the games for the Hoosier Lottery though, their staff doesn’t rely on chance. → Read More
Indiana’s craft distillery industry continues to grow
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- First, it was craft breweries. Now, the craft distillery industry is on the rise. The American Craft Spirits Association says the number of production facilities has tripled in the last decade, with about 1,600 distillieres open now. → Read More
Bill with significant impact on smokers clears Indiana House panel unanimously
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Legislators passed Bill 1380 unanimously 9-0 on Monday morning. The bill raises the tobacco purchasing age from 18 to 21 years old. According to the Associated Press, the bill's author, Democratic Rep. → Read More
Future field at new Brownsburg baseball complex to be named after Tucker Barnhart
BROWNSBURG , Ind. -- Construction hasn't started yet, but one future field at Brownsburg’s new baseball complex already has a name: "Tucker Barnhart Field. → Read More
2 firefighters hurt while battling large fire in Columbus; businesses destroyed
Update on Thursday, January 25, 2017: Firefighters remained on the scene overnight applying water to hot spots. Due to safety concerns pertaining to building conditions, the investigation was postponed until this morning. At 10 a.m. → Read More