Lauren Kostiuk
WTHR.com
Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Recent articles by Lauren:
Higher gas, food costs taking bite out of food trucks’ profits
Right now, the average gas price in Indiana is still above five bucks a gallon and food prices have jumped 10 percent. → Read More
IMPD implements more crime fighting technology, including gunshot detection pilot program
The department plans to evaluate whether the systems help with response times and evidence collection. → Read More
2 children pulled from Greenwood retention pond
First responders were called to a neighborhood near US 31 and Smith Valley Road around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday. → Read More
Indianapolis mom gives away extra formula to parents in need
“I think it’s great that people are making groups and are reaching out and helping each other,” Netta Williams-Erby said. → Read More
Hoosiers who make a living behind the wheel hit hard by gas prices
Besides high fuel prices, one operator is dealing with a worker shortage and high vehicle prices. → Read More
‘Not just a one size fits all’ | Indianapolis school nurse celebrated during National Nurses Week
“I like to consider myself part social worker, part psychologist and mostly a nurse,” Maddie Watson said. → Read More
Town council presents Plainfield officer with Lifesaver Award
Matt Roberts was shot while trying to help a stranded driver on I-70 in Putnam County. → Read More
Indy mentor fights to make a difference as youth violence increases
Kareem Hines fights hard to make a difference in young men’s lives with a mentoring program he started in 2005. → Read More
Indiana media expert weighs in on Musk, Twitter deal
The deal would make the company private, but some say that’s not the only change expected to happen. → Read More
‘The worst I’ve ever seen' | Indiana umpires stretched thin as fear on the field keeps many away
A number of high school games have been canceled this season because of a shortage of umpires. → Read More
Umpire shortage cancels Indiana high school baseball games
High school baseball games are being canceled because of a lack of crews available to officiate the contests. → Read More
'I want the world to know I feel good' | IU Health coordinator, donor climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness
In 2018, Cristina Fontana gave a kidney to a stranger. This spring, she climbed to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. → Read More
Indianapolis family shares importance of newborn screening after baby diagnosed with Pompe disease
Right now, newborn screening for Pompe disease is only required in about 30 states, according to NewSTEPs. → Read More
Investigative genealogy cracking Indiana cold cases
It’s something law enforcement couldn’t do a decade ago. → Read More
35 complaints in less than a year: Customers share troubling accusations against Mooresville dog daycare
13 Investigates has received complaints from former customers of a dog daycare in Mooresville. → Read More
Video of Hamilton County dog waiting for forever home goes viral on TikTok
Rocky has been looking for a family to adopt him for over a year. → Read More
Indiana coronavirus updates: IPS hosts immunization clinic at Crispus Attucks on Wednesday
The latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic for Wednesday, March 16, 2022. → Read More
‘It was disappointing’ | SNAP emergency allotments to end for thousands of Hoosiers in April
The end of the expanded assistance comes at a time when food and fuel costs are skyrocketing. → Read More
Recent jump in Indy gas prices could lead to higher grocery bills, restaurant tabs
One driver told 13News demand for delivery jumped during the pandemic and the higher gas prices aren’t helping. → Read More
Relief, caution among Hoosiers as COVID-19 public health emergency ends
Governor Holcomb signed the order Thursday to end the state's COVID-19 emergency after nearly two years. → Read More