Put them behind the wheel and they tend to get more tickets and cause more accidents. But are we talking about men or women? The results of a new study say women are better drivers because they're safer drivers. In the age old battle of the sexes, it's been one of those touchy subjects. Who's a better driver, a man or a woman? Full Story »
The Indianapolis traffic court faces a class action lawsuit saying the judge is using unfair threats to get people to plead guilty to tickets. The judge has successfully cleaned up a major backlog at traffic court, but defendants are fighting back. The Indianapolis traffic court faces a class action lawsuit saying the judge is using unfair threats to get people to plead guilty to tickets. The ... Full Story »
University officials say Monday night, the suspect stole a student's purse and fled. They say he appeared to threaten to shoot two other students who tried to intervene. The latest incident with a familiar ring to Ball State students happened right in the heart of campus near the intersection of McKinley and Neely Avenues. Full Story »
Young is not allowed to comment on the pending litigation but in the past has said he is within the law to let defendants know how much in additional fines they could face. Young has successfully cleaned up a major backlog of traffic tickets but the lawsuit alleges his tactics are unconstitutional. Marion County Traffic Court Judge William Young is now facing a class action lawsuit accusing him ... Full Story »
The school board won't vote until next week, but tonight the public, many of whom included parents, teachers, and students had a chance to make their argument. The board will either pick option 'A' and merge Anderson High School and Highland High School into one high school, grades 10-12 or option 'B' and keep two high schools, grades 7-12. Deciding whether or not to consolidate schools in ... Full Story »
Bad weather may have been responsible for a school bus crash in Putnam County Tuesday afternoon near State Road 231 and Stardust Road. Full Story »
Metro police spent Tuesday morning looking for the suspects who in one case knew exactly when and where to look for easy money. In this case the bad guy may have had an accomplice and appeared to know when an employee would be taking a deposit to the bank. A man wearing a SpongeBob Squarepants jacket is on the run after at least three purse snatchings. One of the incidents also involved the ... Full Story »
Darron Crowe is charged with two counts of B Felony Robbery, six counts of D Felony Criminal Recklessness, one count of A Misdemeanor Resisting Law Enforcement, and one count of A Misdemeanor Failure to Stop at the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident. Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi filed robbery charges against Darron Crowe, Theo Sanford, and Nathaniel Harris. Full Story »
The attorney general's office says a state audit found that Brownstown Clerk-Treasurer Rebecka Fee had overpaid herself since January 2006 until October. Her legal salary is about $41,000 a year. A judge has frozen the assets of a southern Indiana town's clerk-treasurer after the state attorney general's office accused her of overpaying herself by more than $365,000 in the past four years. Full Story »
Delaware County attorney Mike Quirk said some city and county officials were talking about ways to keep the shelter open. Muncie's mayor says she's planning to close the city animal shelter because budget cuts would leave it understaffed. Full Story »
The price tag on the Keystone project has inched you to about $103 million dollars. Many folks say they're upset by the cost, but no-one spoke up at last night's city council meeting. Money troubles surround a Hamilton County "Roundabout Project" but Carmel's city council members say they plan to end it. Full Story »
Simon said it will pay about $700 million for Prime Outlets in the form of cash and partnership units, and take on the company's existing debt load. Simon Property Group Inc. is doubling down on outlet malls with an agreement to buy Baltimore-based Prime Outlets, a privately held firm that owns 22 of the giant properties. Full Story »
While many companies aren't permanently expanding their workforce, they are hiring temporary workers. The number of temporary positions is up. While many companies aren't permanently expanding their workforce, they are hiring temporary workers and as Fox59 found out, working as a "temp" has some surprising benefits. Full Story »
The winter weather expected overnight and Wednesday poses a problem for our roads before it even arrives. Road crews are ready to prep the roads, but they can't because the rain will wash it all away. Full Story »
Drivers are urged to take it slow on the roads after an overnight snow has caused multipe roadways to be very slick. The streets in and around Indianapolis were not ready for the weather conditions during Monday morning's rush hour. Full Story »
Officers are at the intersection of Sergent and Lantern Roads where a Lawrence Township bus was involved in a property damage accident with a red SUV. Full Story »
Two Indianapolis post offices could soon close in response to the struggling economy. Full Story »
MARTINSVILLE - The Morgan County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting that hit a Martinsville city police car Saturday night. Full Story »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana State Excise Police officers issued a total of 84 summonses to 81 people at an underage drinking party near Indiana University in the early morning of Sunday, December 6, 2009. Full Story »
A Tipton County couple is lighting up the skies with a synchronized holiday show to benefit disadvantaged residents. Full Story »
The forecast is calling for just a chance of a dusting of snow. But INDOT isn't taking chances. They've had eight salt-brine trucks out laying down a saltwater mixture to prep bridges, highways and overpasses just in case they get slick during the morning rush. Full Story »
Professional championship fighting like the UFC matches seen on TV and pay-per-view is ready to do business in Indiana thanks to new regulations. As of December 1st the Indiana Athletic Commission has to sanction non-amateur, mixed martial arts events. Full Story »
Tax collections for November were $144 million below forecast, and for the first five months of the fiscal year are $475 million below target. Daniels says if previously announced budget cuts and the new steps were not made, what was a $1.3 billion surplus in July would be wiped out by next summer. Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says the state will cut $150 million in funding for state colleges and ... Full Story »
According to the Muncie Star Nickens was driving more than 90-miles per hour, without using his emergency lights and sirens and was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt. A Muncie patrol officer is off the job tonight and suspended without pay. Full Story »
Prosecutors say 16-year-old Christopher Lynn shot the boy in the head in the parking lot of a Franklin drugstore. An Indiana teen faces charges for trying to kill a 15-year-old Friday night. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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