Tanae Howard
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Indy parents take action after video game addiction declared a disorder
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Parents say we're losing a generation and they just don't know how to reach their children. We're not talking about losing young people to violence or drugs.... we're talking about video games. It's a serious addiction that's growing with every new game craze. → Read More
Burglars attempt break-in at retired IMPD official’s home
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Burglars targeted a home on the northwest side. But when someone went to kick in the door Monday night, they had no idea who was waiting on the other side. His wife says she thought a bomb went off. → Read More
After tradition canceled, Broad Ripple community comes together to put on Christmas festival
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - It's a race against the clock to put on a tree lighting ceremony and family fun event in Broad Ripple. The community and business owners say they just found out the annual Broad Ripple Lights Up, a holiday festival and parade, was canceled. → Read More
Colts give away Thanksgiving meals during ‘Community Monday’
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Indianapolis Colts spent their only day off by giving back during "Colts Community Mondays." The team spread out to three different locations in the city to make special Thanksgiving deliveries to local families. → Read More
Purdue University launches ‘brain gain’ initiative to draw top talent back to Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University and its president, Mitch Daniels, has launched a “brain gain" initiative to recruit alumni back to the Hoosier State. "The remaining problem in Indiana's economy is talent. → Read More
FBI statistics show hate crimes are on the rise, Indiana feeling the effects
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Hate crimes are on the rise all across the country and many in the community are feeling the affects at home. According to the FBI report released Tuesday, in 2017, hate crimes increased about 17% compared to the previous year. → Read More
Indianapolis newlyweds begging for thief to return wedding dress stolen from car
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – It was the staple of her wedding day and now it's gone. An Indianapolis woman says someone broke into her husband's car and stole her wedding dress. Now, she's putting out a call to the community just in case it shows up for sale or at a pawn shop. → Read More
Southport students honor Hoosier heroes ahead of Veterans Day
SOUTHPORT, Ind. – As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day this Sunday, Perry Township Schools are recognizing our service men and women all this week. FOX59 was there Thursday afternoon as the students at Southport Middle school honored our Hoosier heroes. → Read More
St. Vincent addresses nursing shortage with recruiting event
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Calling all nurses or anyone interested in a nursing career, St. Vincent is addressing statewide nursing shortage. They held a major recruiting event Wednesday evening on the north side in an effort to get more skilled loving hands on their team. → Read More
Hoosier hero receives highest distinction from France for role in World War II
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A Hoosier hero received France's highest distinction. The French Legion of Honor Medal was presented to World War II veteran Retired Private Harry A. Wolfe. "The day means to me one word. Everything," Wolfe said. → Read More
Group uses grant money to employ, support at risk teens on near east side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A group of change makers is making a difference on the near east side of Indianapolis. The Brookside Community Development Corporation received a $100,000 grant to go toward their work with youth in the community. → Read More
Doctors shed light on why they had to amputate toddler’s limbs after mystery illness
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A little boy was forced to have a quadruple amputation after a mystery illness attacked his body. Jeremiah Thompson's parents says they thought they were dreaming as they watched the bacteria take over his body. → Read More
Some IU students say mold inside new apartment complex is making them sick
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – An Indiana University student says her apartment is making her sick. The senior just moved into Evolve Bloomington this school year, the first year the complex has been open. She says that's when she started feeling like she had the flu and bad migraines. → Read More
Event space owner says family disputed credit card payment after wedding, skips out on bill
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The owner of a local event space says after putting on a wedding three months ago the family disputed a payment and the money was taken from her account. Now, the card company says she's out of luck. A dream wedding with all the sparkles, lights and fancy decor. → Read More
Plans for tiny home community for homeless stalled because group can’t find welcoming location
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A group of urban missionaries say they have a solution to help the homeless in our city: tiny home communities. It's an idea they say has worked in other cities. People seem to like the idea, until it's time to build the homes in their neighborhood. → Read More
Consumers say scammers swiped money from their Cash App accounts
Chances are this app is on your phone and you use it often. We're talking about Cash App, a peer to peer money transfer system. But now customers are saying someone is swiping money out of their account. → Read More
Breast cancer survivor wants other men to know they’re not exempt just because of their gender
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We usually think about women wearing pink and spotlighting the illness, but one local man says he now has a reason to join the fight too. "I told my doctor at the time I said I got this bump. I don't know what this is. → Read More
Local yoga instructor opening new studio to promote diversity in the yoga community
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A local yogi is taking her practice to the next level. She's opening a yoga studio to bring the practice to a more diverse neighborhood. Tucked away in Indy's midtown area was the perfect hidden treasure for Charlie Redd to transform into Haven Yoga Studio. It’s a labor of love that will soon be one of the only yoga studios on that side of town. → Read More
Parents send photos of skimpy school lunches, we find out if they meet required guidelines
Do you know what your child is eating for lunch at school? How's it looking? For the second time in the past couple of weeks, parents from different school districts have reached out to us saying their child's school lunch is skimpy and not healthy. → Read More
Alcohol abuse kills more than three million people a year, most of the victims are men
A startling new report shows in the midst of the deadly opioid crisis, alcohol use is still responsible for 1 in 20 deaths globally. According to a World Health Organization report more than 3 million people died as a result of harmful use of alcohol in 2016. → Read More