A former adult film star has been sentenced to 28 years to life in prison for beheading her ex-husband. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/nevada-ex-porn-star-sentenced-28-life-for-beheading-ex-husband/

A motorcyclist died after crashing into a utility pole in Henry County. The crash occurred in the 8200 block of South State Road 103. MORE: https://fox59.com/news/motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-into-utility-pole-in-henry-county/

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who reportedly escaped from jail. Deputies believe 49-year-old Scott Pearson escaped from jail, cut off his ankle monitor and fled the area in a Ford Escape

The cop who put handcuffs on Tony Kiritsis recalls the now-famed hostage crisis ahead of a film based on the events that comes out. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/cop-who-put-handcuffs-on-tony-kiritsis-recalls-hostage-crisis/ 

The Westfield Police Department is searching for a missing 18-year-old. Nevaeh Schmidt was last seen the morning of Jan. 5.

A Florida nursing student saved an overdose victim while she was in between classes. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/florida-nursing-student-saves-dying-man-between-classes/

Investigators with the Indianapolis Fire Department have ruled a Saturday night fire on Indy's east side arson.

On Sunday, balloons were released to honor the one year aniversy of a 14-year-old homicide victim. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/news/balloons-released-to-honor-life-of-teen-killed-in-indianapolis/ 

Many jobs tied to artificial intelligence are on the rise. Click here to see LinkedIn's 10 fastest-growing jobs in the United States: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/these-are-the-10-fastest-growing-jobs-in-the-us-linkedin-says/

Guy Moon, composer of popular shows such as "The Fairly Oddparents" and "Danny Phantom," dies in a crash at 63. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/guy-moon-composer-behind-popular-animated-shows-and-more-dies-in-crash/ 

Lois Eskenazi, one of the benefactors behind Eskenazi Hospital, died at the age of 92.

Talk about a markup 😱 Trader Joe’s reusable tote bags, which typically sell for a few dollars, sell as luxury items overseas worth thousands. Read more: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/trader-joes-3-tote-bags-selling-for-up-to-50000-overseas-report-says/

A Brownsburg ambulance crashed into a guardrail and slid into a creek while returning from a call Sunday morning. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/news/brownsburg-ambulance-crashes-slides-into-creek/ 

A new White House website accused U.S. Capitol Police of escalating tensions on Jan. 6, 2021, five years following the attack on the U.S. Capitol. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/white-house-unveils-jan-6-webpage-saying-democrats-staged-the-real-insurrection-criticizing-capitol-police/

UPDATE: After a fire broke out in a home on Indy's southeast side, a 2-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/news/2-year-old-hospitalized-after-fire-breaks-out-at-residence-on-near-southeast-side-of-indianapolis/ 

A Texas man recently found a 2.09-carat brown diamond at an Arkansas state park with the help of Apple's Siri. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/hey-siri-phone-helps-texas-man-find-2-09-carat-diamond-at-crater-of-diamonds-state-park/

NASA canceled its first spacewalk of 2026 following an onboard medical issue with an astronaut. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/nasa-cancels-spacewalk-due-to-medical-issue-may-bring-the-crew-back-early/

With the recent changes to the CDC's childhood vaccine schedule, school vaccination requirements could be different depending on which state you are in. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/rfk-jr-s-vaccine-moves-put-new-focus-on-patchwork-of-state-school-standards/

Free Wi-Fi will be available on millions of American Airlines flights this year for some customers. Click here to see if you qualify: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/american-airlines-to-offer-free-wi-fi-for-some-travelers/

Winter weather will return to some parts of central Indiana Saturday night and Sunday morning. Trace amounts of snow are expected to fall from points as far north as Kokomo and as far south as Bloomington. ❄🌨

"Forever and Ever, Amen" singer Randy Travis is set for a 2026 show in Anderson. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/news/forever-and-ever-amen-singer-randy-travis-to-perform-in-anderson-in-2026/ 

Indy DPW crews have been deployed to prepare roads as winter weather is expected Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Colts' Quenton Nelson has been selected as a 2nd-team All-Pro. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/sports/colts-quenton-nelson-2nd-team-all-pro/ 

The cold is coming to central Indiana with possibilities for rain and snow. Learn more here.

Anti-ICE protestors took to the streets on Saturday, hundreds of people showed up with signs on 86th Street near the Monon Trail. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/news/anti-ice-protesters-line-86th-street-with-signs/ 

The IRS is planning to phase out paper tax refunds. The agency's decision came after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to modernize “payments to and from America’s bank account." MORE: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/how-some-tax-refunds-are-sent-out-to-change-this-year/

Three individuals were injured after a residential bridge in Wheeling, West Virginia, collapsed into a waterway. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/loud-thunderous-boom-west-virginia-bridge-collapses-into-waterway-injuring-three-people/

The new U.S. dietary guidelines include broader advice for Americans when it comes to alcohol, stating individuals should "consume less alcohol for better health." https://fox59.com/news/national-world/us-has-new-alcohol-guidelines-how-much-is-healthy-to-drink/

A 550-pound black bear that was living under a California man's home for more than a month has been removed. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/large-black-bear-finally-evicted-from-california-home/

Fans in Bloomington were hyped as the Hoosiers stormed past the Oregon Ducks and punched their ticket to the CFP Championship.

Are you ready for the 2026 tax filing season? The IRS will start accepting and processing tax returns on Jan. 26. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/irs-announces-official-start-date-for-2026-tax-filing-season/ 

After he reportedly asked the National Guard to leave, a Tennessee restaurant owner said that soldiers surrounded his sandwich shop. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/a-sandwich-shop-owner-asked-the-national-guard-to-leave-they-surrounded-his-restaurant/

The Indiana Hoosiers dominated the Oregon Ducks 56-22 in the Peach Bowl and punched their ticket to the CFP Championship. Full recap: https://fox59.com/sports/indiana-crushes-oregon-xx-xx-punches-ticket-to-cfp-championship/ 

Indiana Senate Republicans have introduced a bill they said will crack down on fraud within Indiana’s welfare programs. Click here to learn more: https://fox59.com/news/politics/indiana-senate-republican-bill-seeks-to-weed-out-fraud-in-indianas-welfare-programs/ 

Check your fridge! One of the largest importers and distributors of specialty cheese from Italy has issued recalls for seven different products that tested positive for Listeria. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/cheese-recalled-nationwide-for-listeria-contamination-things-to-know/ 

An Indianapolis man has been found guilty of child molestation after a 12-year-old reported that he molested her several times over the course of six years. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/indianapolis-man-found-guilty-of-molesting-12-year-old-multiple-times-over-6-year-span/

Authorities are investigating after a vehicle fire resulted in a fatality that shut down all lanes on State Road 42 in Morgan County on Friday. LATEST: https://fox59.com/news/indot-1-person-dead-following-vehicle-fire-in-morgan-county/ 

A convicted rapist has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison after being convicted of felony counts of kidnapping and domestic battery. DETAILS: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/indy-man-gets-16-years-for-rape-kidnapping/ 

Chris Bailey, IMPD's police chief, spoke about stepping down as the IMPD's top cop after being appointed Indy's chief deputy mayor and chief of staff for Mayor Joe Hogsett. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/bailey-talks-about-stepping-down-as-impd-chief-to-become-indys-chief-deputy-mayor/

Brian Brewer of New Albany isn't letting a recent heart attack stop him from rooting on the Hoosiers, even if he can no longer attend the Peach Bowl. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/worlds-biggest-iu-fan-still-rooting-on-hoosiers-after-heart-attack-forces-him-to-miss-the-peach-bowl/

After an initial warning, violators of the street camping ban would be charged with a class C misdemeanor if the two bills are passed in their current form. https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/new-bills-could-essentially-ban-street-camping-throughout-indiana/ 

Students at James Russell Lowell School 51 got loud at a special pep rally hours ahead of a big Friday night for IU fans as the Hoosiers prepare to take on Oregon in the Peach Bowl.

Chick-fil-A will be celebrating 80 years with throwback merchandise, free food and new frosted sodas. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/chick-fil-a-offering-new-menu-items-free-food-to-celebrate-80-years/

PLEASE SHARE: Noblesville police are searching for Liz Crane, a juvenile runaway who was last seen on Saturday night.

Isaac Gonzales Cortez, 36, has been found guilty of molesting a 7-year-old girl and will be sentenced later this month.

Jonathan Ross, the federal agent who shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis, reportedly served in Iraq from 2004 to 2005 with the Indiana National Guard. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ice-officer-who-shot-renee-good-in-minneapolis-is-identified/ 

An Anderson man was pronounced dead after a reported industrial accident at a business in Greenfield on Wednesday afternoon. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/hancock-co-sheriffs-office-anderson-man-pronounced-dead-after-reported-industrial-accident/ 

A new movie set to premiere Friday depicts the 63-hour-long Tony Kiritsis hostage drama that captivated Indianapolis TV viewers in 1977. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/dead-mans-wire-indianapolis-kiritsis-movie-to-release-friday/ 

IMPD and neighbors alike are calling for safer streets on the near north side. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/its-disheartening-impd-neighbors-call-for-safer-streets-on-near-north-side/

Colts' GM Chris Ballard believes Daniel Jones has a bright future in Indianapolis. Learn more here: https://fox59.com/sports/colts-chris-ballard-daniel-jones-has-really-bright-future-in-indianapolis/