Courtney Crown
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Zionsville, IN, United States
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Son of beloved Indy Steelers’ Coach carries his father’s legacy forward
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Steelers, a youth football team in Butler Tarkington, continues pushing through following the death of their beloved Coach Richard Donnell Hamilton, with Hamilton’s youngest son, Dontaye Hamilton, now playing an integral role on the coaching staff. Hamilton was killed in a road rage shooting in Greenwood on Jan. 11 near I-65 […] → Read More
Lafayette elementary school considers 4-day week
If adopted, Principal Cindy Preston said an hour and a half would be added to each day, Monday through Thursday. → Read More
Ascension St. Vincent to shut down additional operations
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Ascension St. Vincent confirms it is shutting down services at multiple locations in the Central Indiana area. Those places include: Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent – Greenwood Primary Care Olive Branch 1579 Olive Branch Parke Lane, Suite 180 Greenwood, IN 46143 Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent – Crawfordsville Primary Care 1684 Bush […] → Read More
Fortville NYE fire forces small businesses to temporarily close, investigation ongoing
FORTVILLE, Ind. — A fire late on New Year’s Eve forced several small businesses in Fortville to temporarily halt their operations. Fortunately, no one was injured and the investigation, including the cause, is ongoing. “We just heard a bunch of sirens, like constant sirens and saw a bunch of lights,” said Krista Schuyler, a co-owner […] → Read More
Pregnant woman’s family pleads for change to protective order law following her death
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — A Columbus woman tried to get protection from her husband months, even days, before her family says he killed her before killing himself. A Bartholomew County judge denied her request for a protective order on Dec. 9; they both died on Dec. 19. Julie Anne Neumann, 36, was laid to rest […] → Read More
Clinton County man dies in fire, ‘heating devices’ suspected cause
(FOX59) — An 81-year-old man died in a home fire on Christmas Eve and authorities suspect heating devices ignited it. Law enforcement believes the fire was an accident. Unfortunately, space heaters and other alternative heating tools do create a risk, especially if left unattended. Bargersville Fire Deputy Chief Michael Pruitt advises people to only plug […] → Read More
Tips to protect yourself against mail thieves this holiday season
The latest numbers from March 2020 to February 2021 show almost 300,000 mail theft reports filed. → Read More
Perry Township Schools weigh redistricting to hopefully curb bus driver shortages
In order to ease the critical bus driver shortage, Perry Township Schools is considering major redistricting for the elementary schools and kindergarten academies. The district is fully staffed with 140 drivers and currently have 102. → Read More
Woman’s warning after online exploitation
(FOX59) — A 19-year-old Indiana woman is recounting her traumatic experience of being sexually exploited as a child. The woman, who asked us to conceal her identity, was a victim of sextortion. She said she was just 12 years old when what seemed like innocent attention from strangers took a dark turn on the online […] → Read More
Experts explain what consumers should know before car buying
Some dealers are adding a marketplace adjustment to the vehicles, which Linkov said is the additional money a dealer charges above the manufacturer's suggested retail price - and goes to the dealer and not the manufacturer. → Read More
Goal of IEMS changes is to get paramedics to more calls
INDIANAPOLIS — IEMS is tweaking the way its crews respond to emergencies and say they hope the only change the community notices is better care. IEMS said it found a potential solution to the issue of high call volumes and not enough paramedics to fill the open jobs. Before now, those medics who can provide […] → Read More
Protecting your money: information for online shopping
It's August and that means parents are gathering every item on their child's supply list for the school year. Unfortunately, hackers are finding numerous ways to take advantage of online shoppers. → Read More
Recent shooting of teen emphasizes need for mentorship
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been corrected to accurately reflect the age of the victim. INDIANAPOLIS — Youth advocates plead for community involvement after a 17-year-old was injured in a shooting this week. The student attends VOICES Corp, an Indy nonprofit that does outreach and offers education alternatives to youth. The teen specifically is enrolled […] → Read More
Elwood honors fallen Officer Noah Shahnavaz
People came to pay their respects throughout Sunday to fallen Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz. With just under 8,500 people in the small town, his death is certainly leaving a mark. → Read More
Former FBI agent: stay prepared for shootings
Retired FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Paul Keenan tells us the time to prepare your response for a mass shooter is not in the midst of gunfire. → Read More
Indiana food pantries report 25% increase in need
The number of families who need help putting food on the table is growing across Indiana. → Read More
Judge denies The Bail Project’s request to stop July 1 law from going into effect
INDIANAPOLIS — A U.S. district judge has denied The Bail Project’s request for a preliminary injunction for a law that goes into effect on July 1. House Enrolled Act 1300 requires charitable bail organizations, like The Bail Project, to follow certain rules. The judge’s denial of the request means the law will go into effect […] → Read More
Million dollar investment affords more activities in Downtown Indy
The city is investing $1 million into making downtown Indy more enjoyable. This money will help partners like The Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc. and Downtown Indy Inc. afford regularly scheduled activities. → Read More
IU report condemns cash bail, pre-trial detention in many cases
Indiana University’s Center for Research on Inclusion & Social Policy published a new report focused on the bail bond system’s impact on racial disparities, cash bail and the newly-signed House Enrolled Act 1300, which is set to go into effect on July 1. → Read More
Fishers hosts virtual town hall addressing investors’ home purchases
Suburban neighbors across central Indiana are concerned about large investors buying up nearby homes for rentals. May 12 at 8 p.m., the City of Fishers is hosting a virtual town hall discussion that leaders hope will equip homeowners associations with the tools needed to regulate investors' purchases. → Read More