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Mother wants arrest in daycare child molestation case
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Mother wants arrest in daycare child molestation case

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A Richmond mother has taken to social media to warn parents about a man accused of molesting three preschool children.Read more
Hoosier farmers now harvesting Indiana's first legal hemp crop in 80 years
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Hoosier farmers now harvesting Indiana's first legal hemp crop in 80 years

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Equipped with garden shears and his two sons by his side, Jim Trietsch is now harvesting a large field full of hemp in Owen County, and he's been waiting for this moment...Read more
Push for statewide caregiver ban and registry following reports of abuse, neglect in group homes​
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Push for statewide caregiver ban and registry following reports of abuse, neglect in group homes​

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Thousands of viewers across the country watched and shared 13 Investigates' report about abuse and neglect in group homes.​Read more
Judge blocks I-70 mobile home park owner from forcing tenants out
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Judge blocks I-70 mobile home park owner from forcing tenants out

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This new order follows a lawsuit the state just filed as well.Read more
How a few 40-cent tolls in your rental car can result in a $90 bill
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How a few 40-cent tolls in your rental car can result in a $90 bill

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Daniel Dougan has fond memories of his recent trip to North Carolina, where he and wife enjoyed a long weekend getaway.Read more
Daughters search for answers years after mother died in hit-and-run
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Daughters search for answers years after mother died in hit-and-run

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Years after their mother died in a hit-and-run, two young sisters are at the age they want answers about the driver.Read more
Lawmaker calls on Governor Holcomb to scrap troubled medicaid transportation program
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Lawmaker calls on Governor Holcomb to scrap troubled medicaid transportation program

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An Indiana lawmaker is calling on the governor to scrap a statewide transportation program amid complaints that there are not enough drivers to meet demand.Read more
Watchdog agency creates new tracking option for Direct Express fraud victims
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Watchdog agency creates new tracking option for Direct Express fraud victims

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13 Investigates first learned about thieves stealing retirement and disability benefits last year, when it happened to Jennifer Kreegar.Read more
She fostered a baby born addicted, then gave him a forever home
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She fostered a baby born addicted, then gave him a forever home

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When Jack arrived at Friedland's home, he was the fifth foster child placed in her care in 14 months.Read more
Foster family opens their home and hearts for as long as needed
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Foster family opens their home and hearts for as long as needed

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There are currently 13,000 children in the foster care system in Indiana.Read more
Scammers target email calendars to steal personal information
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Scammers target email calendars to steal personal information

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A new scam could be slipping its way into your busy schedule.Read more
Hundreds of Indiana businesses busted for selling vaping liquid to kids
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Hundreds of Indiana businesses busted for selling vaping liquid to kids

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A review of FDA data obtained by 13 Investigates shows FDA investigators have issued 267 violation notices to Indiana retailers.Read more
Problems not fixed, long wait times return for IndyGo riders with disabilities
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Problems not fixed, long wait times return for IndyGo riders with disabilities

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IndyGo's paratransit system is experiencing late pick-up times and long rides once again.Read more
Parents plead with GM: follow through on promise to help prevent hot car deaths
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Parents plead with GM: follow through on promise to help prevent hot car deaths

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Some grieving parents are pleading with the nation's largest automaker to follow through on a promise it made nearly two decades ago.Read more
1-year-old Indianapolis girl's death ruled as nation's latest hot car fatality
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1-year-old Indianapolis girl's death ruled as nation's latest hot car fatality

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The Marion County Coroner has found a 1-year-old's cause of death was an environmental heat exposure accident.Read more