Eric Graves
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Indiana communities mourning students dead by suicide, calling out bullying
COVINGTON, Ind. — Communities across central Indiana are mourning right now after two teens died by suicide just a few days apart. On Monday, March 6, Terry Badger III died by suicide. His family has been dealing with the heartbreak in the days since. ”It hurts, it hurts bad,” said Tony Badger, Terry’s uncle. Tony […] → Read More
Parent who left gun in child’s backpack could face charges, school resource officer says
INDIANAPOLIS — A police report has been filed after a child brought a gun to a Lawrence Township school this week. An MSD of Lawrence Township spokesperson said it happened because a parent put the weapon in the student’s backpack and neglected to take it out before the student went to school the next day. […] → Read More
East side restaurant owner hoping public can help identify robbery suspects
INDIANAPOLIS — An east side restaurant is out hundreds after two separate robberies in just a few days. Both incidents were caught on camera and the owner is hoping someone recognizes the suspects. “It’s my family that works here so I want to keep them as safe as possible,” said Gina Becerra, the owner of […] → Read More
Marion County shutting down traffic court, hoping to improve efficiency
INDIANAPOLIS — Starting this June, taking a traffic ticket to court in Marion County will look a little bit different. A spokesperson from the Marion County Superior Court said traffic court will no longer exist. Instead, traffic infractions and traffic misdemeanors will be split up and heard in different places. ”It should be easier in […] → Read More
Arrest made after handicapped parking pass, other items stolen from cars at Greenwood Park Mall
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Police are reminding people to never leave valuables in their cars and keep their doors locked after a man was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing items from cars in the Greenwood Park Mall parking lot. Tonya Alte was one of the victims of the thefts. She was eating lunch at the Applebees […] → Read More
Geist neighbors fed up after no recycling pick up in more than a month
FISHERS, Ind. — Green recycling bins are lined up and down the streets of the Weatherstone neighborhood near the Geist Reservoir, most of which haven’t been emptied in over a month. “I have personally called 14 times,” said Kate Anderson. “I have tickets, I have talked to three different supervisors.” Anderson is one of the […] → Read More
Longtime Indy animal shelter devastated by fire, looking for man who called 911
INDIANAPOLIS — The two-story barn at Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter is in ruins after a fire burnt it to the ground Monday. ”We’re a nonprofit, completely donation operated, and the barn housed all of our donations,” said Bryce Brady, the shelter manager. The barn made up almost all of the storage for the shelter, not […] → Read More
Mother grieving, looking for answers after son shot and killed by Marion officer
MARION, Ind. — A mother is mourning after getting a call Sunday saying her son had been shot by police. ”Scooter’s dead. The police shot Scooter, the police shot Scooter. Get here,” said Billie Jo White, as she recounted one phone call she got early Sunday morning. “Scooter” is what the family calls William White, […] → Read More
AES customers frustrated by high bills, company gives reasoning behind them
INDIANAPOLIS — Some AES customers have told CBS4 their bills are double, sometimes triple, what they’re used to paying. Shannon Latham is one of those people. She said she was shocked when she opened up her heating and power bill for January. “I called my husband instantly and was like, ‘I cannot believe this but […] → Read More
Lebanon elementary schools prep for upgrades thanks to capital referendum money
Boone County is one of the fastest growing counties in central Indiana, and its schools are trying to keep up and prepare. → Read More
Emergency centers prepare for winter storm to hit central Indiana
Wet, heavy snow is expected to blanket parts of central Indiana Wednesday morning, and crews have already begun to prepare. → Read More
Mechanic goes over car maintenance checklist ahead of winter weather
You may not have the time to swing by a Best-One of Indy or another auto care center, but there is plenty of maintenance you can do at home. → Read More
Indy DPW fixing school zone lights near dangerous intersection after FOX59 reaches out
Leaders of an Indianapolis charter school are asking city officials to help make the street outside the school safer. → Read More
Officers and citizens switch places for traffic stop exercise
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office hosted a first-of-its-kind event for the department. It’s called “Through My Eyes,” where Marion County deputies and community members switched spots and went through simulated traffic stops. The goal is for both law enforcement and community members to learn what can be done by both groups to make a traffic stop […] → Read More
‘Playing for peace’: New youth sports league looking to give safe place for teens and families
INDIANAPOLIS — A youth mentoring group is using a city grant to start a sports league for teenage boys. As the league looks to get going, 2023 has had a violent start with the first three homicides of the year all being teenagers. The new league is called the Playing for Peace Youth Sports Fellowship and […] → Read More
IndyGo showing off first look at new multi-use path along Purple Line
Drivers on 38th St. on the city's east side are starting to see some progress in Purple Line construction, including segments of a multi-use trail coming together. → Read More
‘It shakes you’: Neighbors concerned after attempted abduction in Westfield
Police said a boy was biking around 4 p.m. in the 700 block of Burgess Hill Pass in the Maple Knoll neighborhood when a man came up to him and grabbed his arm. → Read More
Coroner hoping to identify more than a dozen potential serial killer victims
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office is trying to identify the remains of more than a dozen people found on one Westfield property back in 1996. Police suspect Herbert Baumeister was a serial killer, operating in the mid-80s to mid-90s. “We do know Mr. Baumeister did frequent gay bars and some of […] → Read More
Indy Snow Force on standby as Hoosiers see three seasons in three days
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is watching the weather to see if they need to activate Snow Force. → Read More
Colts fans say ‘Why not?’ to Jeff Saturday hire
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts fans we talked to are looking forward to the future after one of the craziest days for the horseshoe in recent memory. Frank Reich’s firing and Colts legend Jeff Saturday’s hiring was a mix of emotions for fans. “I thought it was a joke,” said Colts fan Cameron Gregson. “I was shocked […] → Read More