Bianca Reyes
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Town of Speedway looking for community’s input on future development plans
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Officials in Speedway are looking for the community’s input on future development plans. The town was just awarded a $60,000 Comprehensive Planning Grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Officials said that money will go towards Speedway’s new comprehensive plan. “We’re planning and trying to understand better what our […] → Read More
Tenants voice concerns after learning JPC Affordable Housing owes $1.8M to Citizens Energy
INDIANAPOLIS — Renters at four Indianapolis apartment complexes are speaking out and demanding answers after being told their utilities could be shut off soon. The property owners, JPC Affordable Housing, owe more than $1.8 million to Citizens Energy Group, and the utility company has threatened to shut off service if an agreement is not made […] → Read More
Speedway accepts bid to repair crumbling streets, will cost $50K more due to supply chain issues
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Residents of Speedway will soon see repairs to some of their roads, sidewalks, and storm drains. On Monday, the Speedway Town Council unanimously approved and awarded the Community Crossings Matching Grant bid to an area contractor, DC Construction Services, Inc. The grant allows funding for the town’s 2022 Asphalt Project – which provides […] → Read More
IMPD prepares to roll out $9M worth of crime-fighting technology
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is providing new details on how the department plans to roll out $9 million worth of crime fighting technology. → Read More
Local health departments begin targeting mosquito hotspots; How you can help
In both Hamilton and Marion counties, keeping mosquitoes at bay is a matter of public health, so mosquito control is done through the county health department. → Read More
Greenwood City Council fast tracks hourly wage increases to help fill city jobs
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood City Council is fast tracking raises for several part-time and seasonal employees in an effort to fill dozens of city jobs. The ordinance increasing wages was proposed, and unanimously passed, during Monday night’s council meeting. A total of 33 positions across 14 different departments will see an increase ranging anywhere from […] → Read More
Local food banks see increased need due to inflation, SNAP benefits ending
INDIANAPOLIS — Local food banks say they are serving more Hoosiers now then during the height of the pandemic. “It’s been going up about 50 to 75 families a week since mid-January,” said Sarah Estell, senior director of communication at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. Estell said the increasing demand is largely due to […] → Read More
Indiana gas prices jump roughly 30 cents in 24 hours at some locations
INDIANAPOLIS — Gas prices hit a new high over Memorial Day Weekend, and experts say these prices are not expected to come back down anytime soon. “There is still the possibility that we could see the national average go even higher,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “I would say or […] → Read More
4 Years Later: Noblesville parents reflect on shooting at Noblesville West Middle School, continue calls for change
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Noblesville parents are continuing to advocate for legislative change after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday. The nation’s latest mass shooting comes just one day before the four-year anniversary of an active shooter at Noblesville West Middle School. On May 25 2018, police said a seventh grade […] → Read More
Redevelopment of The Willows Event Center brings potential for growth and opposition
INDIANAPOLIS — Plans for new development just north of Broad Ripple has some residents voicing their opposition. The Willows Event Center, located just off Westfield Boulevard, is closing due to the pandemic after more than 30 years of business. Still, owners plan to take something old and make it new — announcing plans to convert […] → Read More
Broad Ripple residents say College Avenue construction forces heavy traffic into their neighborhood
INDIANAPOLIS — FOX59 is uncovering more traffic safety issues caused by ongoing construction projects in Broad Ripple. Just last month, FOX59 spoke with residents and business owners about problems on Carrollton Avenue due to the Broad Ripple Avenue redesign project. Now, viewers in the Warfleigh neighborhood are reaching out about traffic issues they claim are […] → Read More
First responders see rise in teen drunk driving accidents during prom, graduation time
First responders with Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services are raising awareness as they begin to see more accidents involving teenagers due to drunk driving. → Read More
Managers, patrons warn others after woman allegedly drugged at Carey Tavern in Westfield
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Carey Tavern in Westfield shut down four hours early last Friday after witnesses say a woman showed signs of being drugged. “When you’re at the bar, you know, at any capacity, you see a lot of people who are drunk and you’re used to that kind of speech pattern,” said Westfield resident […] → Read More
Residents, business owners voice concerns about construction along Broad Ripple Avenue during public meeting
For the first time since construction broke ground three weeks ago, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works is addressing concerns surrounding a major construction project in Broad Ripple. → Read More
IMPD hosts first public safety walk of the year on the city’s east side
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD officers are looking at ways to reduce crime on the city’s near east side. On Wednesday, the department held its first monthly public safety walk near the intersection of East 11th Street and North Olney Street. “The goal is to get out there and meet some people,” said IMPD Chief Randal Taylor. […] → Read More
Small businesses of Nora Plaza asked to move out, make room for “bigger businesses”
FOX59 has spoken to several small business owners who told us the commercial property managers who own Nora Plaza, Kite Realty Group, are looking for bigger tenants to fill those spaces. → Read More
Fallen IMPD Officer Breann Leath honored during 2nd annual ‘Be Like Bre’ Challenge
Dozens of community members trained alongside the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Tuesday as part of the second Annual “Be Like Bre" Challenge. → Read More
Second construction project in Broad Ripple begins along College Avenue
On March 28, construction crews broke ground on a major project to redesign Broad Ripple Avenue. Now, just one week later, a second round of construction has started - this time along College Avenue just north of the already-active construction site. → Read More
‘We can really put a dent in this crime’: Young Men Inc. expands enrollment for first time in 2 years
Volunteers and mentors with Young Men Inc. are hoping to take on double the number of kids they typically see during their summer program - from roughly 30 kids to 65 kids. → Read More
North Split reaches 10-month mark, here’s what changes are still to come
INDIANAPOLIS — This month marks 10 months since construction crews with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) shut down the North Split Interchange for a massive reconstruction project. Roughly eight months of construction remain and INDOT said crews are still on track to open the mainline by the end of this year. “We are just […] → Read More