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INDIANAPOLIS – A crash on I-65 northbound slowed traffic on the northwest side of Indianapolis Wednesday morning.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, two left lanes were blocked between 56th Street and Exit 123 (I-465).
The crash involved a semi truck, INDOT said. Cameras showed emergency vehicles at the scene ..read more
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1h ago
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – A crash involving multiple vehicles slowed traffic on I-65 in Boone County.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on I-65 southbound near mile marker 130 between CR 650 S (Old State Road 334) and I-865.
The sheriff's office indicated multiple vehicles were involved in the incident, bringing traffic to a standstill.
The Indiana Department of Transportation said a vehicle caught fire. Two right lanes are blocked and the left lane is closed. INDOT indicated the issue could last for several hours ..read more
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9h ago
INDIANAPOLIS -- Two people are recovering after being shot on Indy's near southwest side Tuesday night.
Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched around 10:32 p.m. to the 1300 block of S. Sheffield Avenue after receiving reports that a person had been shot. Upon arrival, IMPD said officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victims were last reported to be in stable condition, according to IMPD.
This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available ..read more
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9h ago
INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time since it was made public, the Indianapolis Public Schools board addressed the disturbing video of a child beating up a special education student while the teacher filmed it.
The video was taken at IPS George Washington Carver Montessori School 87 and has led to a lawsuit, the teacher in question's resignation and outrage from parents ..read more
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9h ago
FRANKFORT, Ind. -- A police chase that seriously injured another driver. A woman who allegedly called in a fake bomb threat at a local Walmart. Frankfort police arrested two individuals who it said went to great lengths to avoid being taken into custody on Tuesday.
Officers with the special operations division of the Frankfort Police Department were observing a "known drug house" in the 450 block of W. Ohio Street on Tuesday when officers reportedly observed a man, identified as 33-year-old Jonathan Worth, exit the residence.
FPD said officers continued following Worth and decided to pull his ..read more
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10h ago
WHITELAND, Ind. -- A residence fire has caused traffic to come to a standstill in both directions of US 31 between Franklin and Whiteland Tuesday night.
Units with the Greenwood Fire Department were dispatched shortly after 9 p.m. to the 700 block of South US 31 to assist the Whiteland Fire Department on a residence fire. Crews on the scene confirmed to FOX59/CBS4 that the fire was out shortly before 10 p.m.
However, traffic remains at a standstill as multiple units are still on the scene.
No other information was immediately available ..read more
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11h ago
INDIANAPOLIS — As the 2024 Primary Election Day approaches, Marion County residents can choose from an additional eight early voting satellite locations where voters can cast ballots before the big day on May 7.
The Marion County Election Board announced that voters looking to cast an early ballot can plan to visit the following locations from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily starting on Saturday, April 27, until Sunday, May 5.
These locations are:
Decatur Township Government Center, which is located at 5410 S. High School Road.
Franklin Township Government Center, which is located at 6231 S. Arlingto ..read more