Local law firm makes big donation to IPS school
A local Indianapolis law firm has made a six-figure donation to an east side school. Taft, Stettinius and Hollister announced it is contributing $154,000 to School No. 58 and its 200 ...
View ArticleFrankfort soldier suffers spinal injury
FRANKFORT, Ind. (WLFI) - A Clinton County soldier who was injured in Afghanistan earlier this week underwent surgery. Sgt. Jamie Jarboe, 26, was injured Sunday and flown to a hospital in Germany ...
View ArticleLil Wayne guards charged in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) - Two Indianapolis security officers are facing charges of impersonating police officers after police said they escorted Lil Wayne's tour buses with flashing lights and ...
View ArticleSchool reconsider's coach's firing
ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) - Parents' complaints over the firing of a middle school basketball coach may lead to the coach's reinstatement. During an Anderson Community School Corp. board ...
View ArticleVoters want to slow redistricting
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The balance of power in the Indiana General Assembly for the next ten years could be determined by new district maps that will be adopted this month. Those maps were made ...
View ArticleIndianapolis woman denies she tried to buy baby
Fifty-year-old Debbie Overby told WRTV that she "just did what anyone with a heart would do" by taking care of the mother and child and never offered to buy the ...
View ArticlePurdue University reinstates old Purdue Pete following fan outcry
Purdue University announced Wednesday that they will be bringing back the old Purdue Pete following fan outcry after the new mascots debut ...
View ArticleBill criminalizing Spice passes House Committee
Indianapolis— A bill taking aim at the synthetic drug Spice got a big boost in the Statehouse Wednesday. The bill unanimously passed a House Committee by a vote of 11-0. The bill would make ...
View ArticleHero of the Hudson to speak at Purdue commencement
West Lafayette, Ind.— The "Hero of the Hudson" is returning to Purdue University. The university announced Wednesday that Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger will be the ...
View ArticleHigh prices at pump good for some
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - For some local businesses, your pain at the pump can be their gain. Motorcycle and bicycle retailers say interest in their products spikes when gas prices do. Call it an ...
View ArticleN. Vernon man arrested in child molest
NORTH VERNON, Ind. (WISH) - Police arrested a North Vernon man at work Wednsday on charges of child molestation. Police said a 7-year-old child reported being molested by James D. Smith, 49, North ...
View Articletransport company filed for permit after fatal crash
Indianapolis — Indiana State Police investigators found the trucking company involved in a fatal cash on Interstate 70 filed for an over-sized load permit an hour after the crash. Drivers ...
View ArticleFour-time Olympian in town for USA Diving Mentor Program
Indianapolis— An Olympic legend made a stop in the Circle City Wednesday. Fox59 News caught up with Greg Louganis doing Pilates with swimmers and divers at IUPUI’s Natatorium. The ...
View ArticleSubaru announces non-production days due to parts shortages
Lafayette, Ind.— The Subaru plant in Lafayette is feeling the effects of the tsunami in Japan. The company is facing a parts shortage. They announced four "non-production" days ...
View ArticleChildren's Museum sees record visits
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has set an all time attendance record for the spring break season. Visitation from March 21 through April 10 was up 33 percent over ...
View ArticleLargest IPS cut to include 357 positions
Indianapolis— The largest IPS cuts come by way of teaching positions, 357 to be exact. While the superintendent says it won't have a major impact on classrooms, some parents aren't ...
View ArticleTeenager fighting for her life after being struck by vehicle
Indianapolis— A 13-year-old girl is fighting for her life after she was hit leaving a busy park Wednesday night.The teen was crossing Washington Street in front of Indianola Park around 6:30 ...
View ArticlePlant will halt Camry line for 4 days
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) - A Subaru plant in Lafayette will halt one of its production lines for the Toyota Camry for four days beginning Friday. Production for the vehicle will halt Friday, Monday, ...
View ArticleFamily of man found dead wants answers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - "Somebody out here knows what happened. Somebody." That's what Debbie Hudson said Wednesday, pleading for answers after her nephew, Bobby Ford, 28, was found ...
View ArticleMagic run past Pacers in regular-season finale
Indiana Pacers' Brandon Rush, right, takes the ball in for a shot past Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., ...
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