A new study found that pigeons' secret talent for detecting cancer can be used to inform medical AI tools that could prevent human error. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ai-can-learn-cancer-detection-from-pigeons-study/

Warming temperatures could cause a type of brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, to proliferate. Here's how you can protect yourself from the amoeba: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/its-brain-eating-amoeba-season-heres-how-to-protect-yourself/

Have you noticed players getting red cards for covering their mouths while speaking during this year's World Cup? A new FIFA rule might be to blame.https://fox59.com/sports/world-cup-2026/why-are-world-cup-refs-giving-red-cards-to-players-covering-their-mouths-when-confronting-opponents/

Cyclosporiasis is unlikely to spread between people, which, if you're familiar with the symptoms, may be a relief. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/parasitic-illness-cases-are-spiking-the-symptoms-to-watch-for-including-explosive-diarrhea/

Four adults face felony child endangerment charges after 16 kids were found living in squalid conditions in Ohio. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/how-did-16-hidden-ohio-kids-go-undetected-for-years-experts-weigh-in/

Muggy air and scattered showers are expected to linger in central Indiana on Sunday. The rainy trend will likely continue for much of the workweek.

A malfunctioning firework caused a large fire in Westfield on Friday night. Nobody was injured during the incident, but a van did sustain heavy damage. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/large-van-fire-in-westfield-traced-back-to-fireworks-malfunction/

A large fire left a home in Delaware County heavily damaged Sunday morning. Officials have confirmed that nobody was injured by the blaze. https://fox59.com/news/large-fire-leaves-delaware-county-residence-heavily-damaged/

Crawfordsville police reportedly arrested a person who was firing shots into the air during the Fourth of July holiday. The individual has been preliminarily charged with criminal recklessness. https://fox59.com/news/crawfordsville-police-person-arrested-for-firing-gun-into-air-on-4th-of-july/

A handful of employees at the Beef-a-Roo in North Manchester voiced their concern and anger over alleged missed paychecks after a recent "restructuring" of the chain. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/where-is-our-money-beef-a-roo-employees-protest-in-north-manchester-amid-alleged-chain-wide-issues/

An Ohio State University graduate and World Cup superfan set a world record for the most consecutive days attending World Cup matches. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/a-world-cup-game-every-single-day-ohio-state-graduate-goes-on-journey-of-a-lifetime/

An Oklahoma woman lost two fingers after a fireworks accident earlier this month. Click here to learn about her story: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/oklahoma-woman-loses-two-fingers-in-firework-blast/

ICYMI: Sony announced that beginning in January 2028, "all" new games on its popular PlayStation 5 systems will release only digitally. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/new-playstation-games-wont-come-on-disc-in-2028/

A woman was arrested in Las Vegas after she told a parking attendant and officer that she had a bomb after she didn't want to pay a parking fee. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/las-vegas-woman-accused-of-making-false-bomb-threat-over-14-parking-fee-police-say/

The theme park is making summer nights at “The Happiest Place on Earth” a little easier on your wallet. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/disneyland-launches-limited-time-59-nighttime-ticket-deal/

Officials have warned those celebrating the holiday to stay hydrated and take air-conditioned breaks as needed. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/extreme-heat-bears-down-as-america-250-celebrations-ramp-up/ 

NEW: A 17-year-old male is in jail after Lebanon police claim he pulled a gun during a “verbal altercation” earlier this week.

A Clark County man is facing federal charges after the FBI found nearly 900 videos and pictures of CSAM on his phone. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/clark-co-man-sentenced-in-child-porn-case-after-fbi-probe/

Scorching temperatures were no match for a little sunscreen and a whole lot of 4th of July spirit as people in Westfield celebrated Independence Day

Officials with the Richmond Police Department stated that they have made an arrest following an "extensive investigation" into a drug-related death incident. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/richmond-pd-arrest-man-after-dealing-resulting-in-death-investigation/

The Indiana State Police arrested a Terre Haute man on Thursday in relation to an investigation into an alleged rape that began in May. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/isp-terre-haute-man-arrested-after-alleged-rape/

"Our message to people is to not take this heat lightly." As Central Indiana continues to be impacted by heat, various festivities, including CarmelFest, will be hosted this weekend. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/carmelfest-kicks-off-amid-stifling-heat/ 

A fatal shooting in Mauckport led to a man being arrested on a preliminary murder charge on Thursday evening. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/harrison-co-sheriff-arrest-made-following-fatal-shooting-in-mauckport/ 

A popular Long Island beach was temporarily shut down after a swimmer was bitten by a shark on Friday. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/shark-bites-swimmer-at-new-york-beach/ 

Shortly after being voted to start her third straight All-Star Game, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for June. https://fox59.com/sports/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-named-wnba-eastern-conference-player-of-the-month-for-june/ 

The U.S. Department of Justice recently declined to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/justice-department-defends-decision-not-to-release-unredact-more-epstein-files/ 

If the intense heat dome won't keep you from celebrating Independence Day, neither should forgotten hot dogs, a lack of decorations or the need for a road trip snack. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/list-the-stores-restaurants-that-are-open-for-july-4-this-year/ 

One immigration attorney said the country avoided a "bureaucratic nightmare." https://fox59.com/news/national-world/what-the-birthright-citizenship-decision-means-for-kids-of-immigrants/

Crews with the New Castle Fire Department responded to a house fire early Friday morning. Click here to look at photos: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/new-castle-fire-department-responds-to-early-morning-house-fire/

Brian English, the warden at the Miami Correctional Facility, has announced his resignation. Read the latest here: https://fox59.com/news/warden-resigns-from-miami-correctional-facility/

American employers added just 57,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate ticked slightly down to 4.2 percent. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/us-adds-just-57k-jobs-in-june-falling-short-of-expectations/

The president previously billed the event on the National Mall as "the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all." https://fox59.com/news/national-world/trump-vows-to-give-long-july-4-address-even-if-it-is-107-degrees/

This Morning: A teen was apprehended after a reported crash involving an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on the city's near southeast side. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/impd-teen-apprehended-after-near-southeast-side-crash-involving-impd-officer/  

Only one brand could be considered top dog. Top hot dog, if you will. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/this-is-americas-best-brand-for-value-new-forbes-report-shows/

A new study shows that while men may have more saved in workplace retirement accounts, women tend to contribute more to their plans. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/do-men-or-women-save-more-for-retirement/

Going into the 250th birthday celebration of the United States, Americans' views of “Old Glory” are divided by politics, age and race, according to a new survey. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/who-flies-the-american-flag-for-holidays-and-who-never-flies-one/

PHOTOS: The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home spans 5,000 square feet, with a separate pool house on 1.51 acres along the San Diego coast. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/photos-dr-seuss-iconic-san-diego-home-sells-for-9-million/

Multiple people, including two children, were hospitalized after a small outdoor tabletop fireplace that was being used to roast marshmallows flashed and shot out flames. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/children-airlifted-to-burn-center-after-roasting-marshmallows-goes-wrong/

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-to-host-wedding-on-friday-ap-source/ 

An Indianapolis man has been charged after he reportedly shot a man on the south side of Indianapolis in October 2025 after his girlfriend overdosed. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/docs-indianapolis-man-charged-after-shooting-man-on-south-side-following-alleged-overdose/

A Monticello police officer was involved in a crash after a woman ran through a red light at an intersection. Check-out the footage here: https://fox59.com/news/dash-cam-shows-monticello-police-officer-crashing-into-woman-who-ran-red-light/ 

It’s the second time in four years that three players from the same team were chosen to start the game, with Las Vegas doing it in 2023. More: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/ap-caitlin-clark-voted-to-start-third-straight-wnba-all-star-game-joined-by-two-fever-teammates/ 

A Lafayette man who was reportedly assisting a fugitive was allegedly found with images of child sex abuse material generated by artificial intelligence. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/docs-lafayette-man-found-to-have-created-ai-generated-csam-material/

A 70-year-old man who collapsed at Holiday World on Tuesday has died. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/coroner-confirms-holiday-world-guest-dies-after-collapse/ 

Just In: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has once again suspended the state's sales and excise taxes on gas through the beginning of August. https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/braun-to-extend-gas-tax-suspension-through-beginning-of-august/ 

Check your pantry! A recall of certain limited varieties of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips has been upgraded to the FDA's most serious risk level over possible salmonella contamination. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/potato-chip-recall-elevated-to-fdas-highest-risk-level/ 

Millions of newborns born between July 2 and Dec. 31 will receive limited-edition cards featuring the official Freedom 250 logo. https://fox59.com/hill-politics/social-security-administration-to-issue-commemorative-cards-to-babies-born-during-americas-250th-year/

The ATF is offering a reward for information regarding a fatal shooting involving a member of the Grundy gang on the east side of Indianapolis last month. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/atf-offering-reward-for-information-on-fatal-shooting-of-member-of-grundy-gang/ 

ICYMI: Law enforcement officials in Michigan are investigating after an apparent newborn baby was found dead inside a portable toilet at the Electric Forest music festival. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/baby-found-dead-in-portable-toilet-at-michigan-music-festival-investigation-underway/

The fastest water roller coaster in the United States is expected to open at Holiday World next spring. Click here to learn more about Cannonball: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/holiday-world-announces-next-attraction-cannonball/