Kylee Wierks
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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PHOTOS: Fun in Fishers with food, games, and prizes for FOX59 On the Road
FISHERS, Ind. – There was a huge party in Fishers this morning as we took the FOX59 morning show on the road! We broadcast our morning show live for three hours from the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. → Read More
These local restaurants impressed judges, won awards at Zoobilation 2019
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Which dishes wowed the crowds at Zoobilation 2019? More than 70 restaurants competed to win awards from food judges and guests on Friday night. → Read More
PHOTOS | Party animals spend a night in the jungle at Zoobilation 2019
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Police arrest double homicide suspect on Indy’s far east side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A double homicide suspect was arrested on the far east side of Indianapolis. The arrest occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the 2200 block of Leaf Drive near North German Church Road and East 21st Street. U.S. Marshals and state officers arrested the man who is wanted on double homicide charges. → Read More
Human remains found in suitcase in creek on Indy’s near southeast side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Human remains were found in a suitcase in a creek on the near southeast side of Indianapolis. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Villa Avenue around 3 p.m. → Read More
Zionsville bus driver dresses in tuxedo because he wanted his students to feel special
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. – A Zionsville bus driver’s sweet gesture is getting a lot of attention from the community. Zionsville Community Schools bus driver Bob Walford, known by the students as Mr. Bob, dressed up in a tuxedo on Tuesday. He said his kids are special, so he wanted to treat them as special. He also served them animal crackers and water. → Read More
2-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser, Jr. arrested by Avon police on OWI charge
AVON, Ind. – Avon police arrested two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser, Jr. on an OWI charge. Unser was booked into jail at 3:21 a.m. on Monday. He was in town on May 9 talking with kids at Hope Academy about addiction and how to overcome it. He has previous drunk driving arrests on 2007 and 2011. → Read More
WATCH: Fast-acting school bus driver saves boy after car ignores flashing red lights
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – "This is exactly why you should NEVER pass a school bus when the stop arm is out and the red lights are flashing!" So said Norwich City School District on this video it posted on Facebook, which shows 13-year-old Matthew Squires exiting his school bus just as a car whizzes by the door he's about to walk through. → Read More
Pendleton teen creates dazzling dress from scratch for prom date
PENDLETON, Ind. – High school prom is a big moment in many teenagers’ lives. Pendleton Heights senior Addi Rust dreamed of finding the perfect dress, and thanks to her date, she wore something truly unique. → Read More
Morel motherlode: Indiana man finds 40 pounds of mushrooms
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. – Springtime in Indiana means one thing—it’s morel mushroom hunting season! Nick Cullison, of Hymera, has been mushroom hunting for many years. It’s a lot of work, but as you can see by these photos, it can certainly pay off. → Read More
Former Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, betting that his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama's presidency will help him overcome questions about his place in today's increasingly liberal Democratic Party. → Read More
Amber Alert for 17-year-old girl missing from New Albany canceled
NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- Police canceled a statewide Amber Alert for a teen girl missing from New Albany. The Amber Alert for the 17-year-old girl was canceled less than an hour after it was issued. Police said they believed she was in extreme danger. → Read More
VIDEO: Indiana police officer gets emotional during his final call
GARY, Ind. — A Gary police officer shared a video of himself becoming emotional during his last radio call with the police department, and the video is getting a lot of attention on Facebook. Jeston Walker’s last day with the Gary Police Department was February 28 after seven years with the department. → Read More
Husband claimed panhandler murdered wife; police say he ‘staged’ the stabbing with his daughter
BALTIMORE — This "Good Samaritan killing" outraged people in Baltimore and beyond. Jacquelyn Smith's husband called 911 on December 1, according to police, saying she had stopped her car to hand money to a needy woman with a baby when a man approached. He said the man reached for her wallet, fatally stabbed her in a struggle, and fled with the woman and baby. → Read More
Lightsabers, aerial circus arts, drumming, and more… 4 fun places to workout indoors in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Staying motivated to workout is hard enough. Couple that with the fact we’re in the middle of a winter that feels like it's lasting 12 years, and the chances of maintaining a workout routine decrease even more. Fortunately, central Indiana offers a wide variety of unique indoor fitness activities that will help you stay in shape and have fun. → Read More
BREAKING: Patriots owner Robert Kraft under arrest after being caught in Florida sex sting
JUPITER, Fla. — Patriots owner Robert Kraft was just arrested in Jupiter, Florida in a sex sting, CBS4 Miami reports. Jupiter police say he is charged with solicitation of a prostitute. He is one of 25 people facing charges in connection to a crackdown on human trafficking and spa sex acts. → Read More
Prawn stars! Indianapolis students start shrimp farm
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A unique project isn't just preparing Indianapolis Public Schools students for the work force—it’s also helping them give back to the community. → Read More
Massive pothole on SB I-65 at 71st Street damages numerous cars
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A massive pothole on the northwest side of Indianapolis damaged numerous cars Thursday morning. At least half a dozen cars were pulled over on I-65 at 71st Street around 7:30 a.m. → Read More
Lebanon house destroyed in fire less than a week after family purchased it
LEBANON, Ind. – A Lebanon family’s home was destroyed in a fire less than a week after they purchased it. The fire broke out in the 300 block of Edgewood Drive around 6 a.m. A former fire chief lives down the street and called emergency crews after seeing flames. The new homeowners were in the process of moving in, and no one was home at the time. → Read More
Police arrest 19-year-old accused of murdering man in Skateland parking lot
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Police arrested a 19-year-old accused of murdering a man in the Skateland parking lot early Monday morning. Damon Lewis Jr. was arrested on February 5, 2019. He’s accused of killing Justin Anderson during at the skating rink. → Read More