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Officials with the Indiana Senate Republicans told FOX59/CBS4 that there aren't enough votes at this time to move forward with redistricting. Read more here: https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/indiana-senate-republicans-votes-arent-there-for-redistricting/

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fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 1h

The letter looks like it's from the Supreme Court, but it's just another ploy to steal money and personal information: https://fox59.com/news/money-matters/latest-scam-lands-in-mailboxes-includes-fake-warning-from-supreme-court/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 2h

Hot, dry conditions posed unique challenges for orchards and pumpkin patches this year: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/growing-pumpkins-and-apples-with-intense-heat-and-little-rainfall/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 3h

More property formerly owned by Jim Irsay has been sold. A home located along Clay Center Drive in Carmel was purchased by the owner of a business that franchises a large number of Arby's restaurants this month.

MORE: https://fox59.com/news/more-property-formerly-owned-by-jim-irsay-sold-in-carmel/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 4h

Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou met with a fan at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway thanks to Make-A-Wish. The story: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/a-role-model-make-a-wish-family-goes-trackside-at-ims-to-meet-alex-palou/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 5h

Comedian John Mulaney is set to perform in Muncie at Emens Auditorium next year.

More here: https://fox59.com/news/comedian-john-mulaney-set-to-perform-in-muncie/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 7h

Police said that an elephant charged at the Ohio man and tried to strike the man with its trunk. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ohio-influencer-charged-after-incident-at-pittsburgh-zoo/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 11h

Nicolas Rossi was accused of faking his death to escape rape charges in Utah. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/nicholas-rossi-man-accused-of-faking-own-death-after-utah-rape-given-5-years-to-life/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 12h

A Lafayette man was arrested for the alleged possession of child sex abuse material, according to ISP.

More here: https://fox59.com/news/lafayette-man-arrested-for-possession-of-child-sex-abuse-material/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 13h

The Brownsburg Economic Development Commission approved $80 million in bonds for the development of an initiative known as “Project Falcon.” The project is projected to create 304 new jobs.

Brownsburg commission approves $80 million in bonds for new facility

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — The Brownsburg Economic Development Commission approved $80 million in bonds for the development of an initiative known as “Project Falcon.” According to a reso…

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fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 14h

A new federal lawsuit is challenging Indiana's new election laws centered around proof of citizenship documentation. https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/lawsuit-challenges-indiana-election-laws-centered-on-citizenship-documentation/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 15h

Police have arrested Charles May, who is accused of child molestation and several other felonies related to child sex crimes.

DETAILS: https://fox59.com/news/docs-owen-county-man-charged-with-child-molesting-child-solicitation/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 16h

Police have arrested a Kokomo man following an investigation into child molestation allegations between 2012 and 2022.

Read more here: https://fox59.com/news/police-arrest-kokomo-man-accused-of-child-molesting-over-10-year-period/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 16h

Google is now confirmed to be the developer behind a proposed data center in Morgan County. The data center is currently expected to envelop 390 acres on land near Monrovia.

DETAILS: https://fox59.com/news/google-confirmed-to-be-developer-behind-proposed-morgan-county-data-center/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 17h

An Indianapolis man is under arrest after police say he admitted to shooting and killing his uncle on the northeast side.

DETAILS: https://fox59.com/news/docs-man-suffering-from-possible-mental-illness-admits-to-murdering-his-uncle/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 19h

Update: The Lawrence Police Department has confirmed that John Wankoswki has been located and is safe. Indiana State Police have canceled the Silver they issued for Wankoswki.

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 23h

Please Share: A statewide silver alert has been declared for a 62-year-old Lawrence man last seen on Monday afternoon. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-lawrence-man-last-seen-monday/

Silver alert issued for missing Lawrence man last seen Monday

INDIANAPOLIS — A statewide silver alert has been declared for a 62-year-old Lawrence man last seen on Monday afternoon. According to the alert, John Wankoswki was last seen at around 3:50 p.m…

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fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 19h

UPDATE: Police say the suspect who escaped custody by jumping out of a jail transport van has been captured.

Diontae Green was reportedly found hiding under a bridge near a homeless encampment on Southeastern Avenue, witnesses told FOX59.

Escaped inmate captured after jumping out of jail transport van

INDIANAPOLIS — A suspect considered to be a serious violent felon is back in police custody after escaping from a transport van taking him to the Marion County Jail. FOX59/CBS4 spoke with two peopl…

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fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 20h

The teen, unidentified by IMPD, reportedly shot 38-year-old William Deaton II during an incident in the 5200 block of Austral Drive on Sept. 30. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/impd-teen-arrested-after-nw-side-fatal-shooting/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 22h

CVS is “working to resolve a network connection issue that’s impacting some of our pharmacies.” Latest: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/cvs-dealing-with-known-system-outage-impacting-pharmacies/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 22h

JUST IN: Police have identified the escaped Marion County inmate as 35-year-old Diontae Green and provided pictures of the serious violent felon.

https://fox59.com/news/serious-violent-felon-escapes-jail-on-the-loose-in-indy/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 23h

Police say the escaped inmate was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. DETAILS: https://fox59.com/news/serious-violent-felon-escapes-jail-on-the-loose-in-indy/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 23h

Walmart's Thanksgiving Meal Basket includes more than 20 items and can feed 10 people for about $40 total: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/walmarts-thanksgiving-meal-basket-will-feed-10-people-for-under-40-company-claims/

fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 23h

Please Share: A statewide silver alert has been declared for a 62-year-old Lawrence man last seen on Monday afternoon. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-lawrence-man-last-seen-monday/

Silver alert issued for missing Lawrence man last seen Monday

INDIANAPOLIS — A statewide silver alert has been declared for a 62-year-old Lawrence man last seen on Monday afternoon. According to the alert, John Wankoswki was last seen at around 3:50 p.m…

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fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 23h

BREAKING | Police say a serious violent felon is on the loose in Indianapolis after escaping custody at the Marion County CJC. Here's what we know:

Serious violent felon escapes jail, on the loose in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS — An inmate considered a serious violent felon has escaped jail custody at the Marion County Criminal Justice Campus (CJC). Marion County sheriff’s deputies were called around 11…

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fox59.bsky.social @fox59.bsky.social · 1d

FOX59/CBS4 is hosting an IN Focus Town Hall and we would like to hear from you about what we should ask about the state of your city. Click here to learn more: https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/in-focus-to-host-town-hall-with-indiana-political-leaders/

IN Focus to host town hall with Indiana political leaders

INDIANAPOLIS — This year has brought many changes in politics, including a new president, a new governor for the state of Indiana, as well as many new leaders in cities across the state. As t…

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