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Local veteran fighting for Maj. Richard Star Act to help wounded veterans receive their benefits
INDIANAPOLIS — Some veterans who are medically retired from the military are not happy with how they receive their benefits. It’s all because of something known as the “wounded veteran tax.”RECEIVE Bill Watson is a US Marine Corps and Indiana National Guard veteran from Kokomo. “My dad was in the Air Force and retired from the Air Force in Grissom,” he said when asked why he joined the military.
New mastectomy technology helping Indiana breast cancer patients
FISHERS, Ind. — Historic work is happening in Indiana in the fight against breast cancer. Ascension St. Vincent in Fishers performed the very first robotic single-port nipple-sparing mastectomy earlier in April. Brittany Hanson, a Noblesville teacher, became the fourth Hoosier to undergo this surgery in June. Breast cancer hits close to home for her. “Eight years ago, my sister was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer,” she said. They both decided to go through genetic testing.
Helping Hoosiers with vision loss learn life skills
INDIANAPOLIS — Losing sight is a likely fact of life for most people; the question is when and how that will develop. Leaders at Bosma Visionary Solutions Center in Indianapolis say the need for their services continues to grow. This nonprofit helps Hoosiers from all over the state, free of charge.
Indianapolis Serbian Orthodox Church blesses new building
INDIANAPOLIS — A local church that has been in the Indianapolis community for decades is taking a big step forward into its future. On Friday, the congregation at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church celebrated as construction workers lifted the 50,000-pound dome on top of the structure, located at the corner of 79th Street and Marsh Road on the northwest side. “It’s just beautiful,” said Eleni Kafantaris, a young church member.
Lessons learned from Indiana’s 1913 flood
INDIANAPOLIS — The floods in multiple Indiana communities in August are once in a generation, something no one today has ever seen before. “I’m in Central Indiana; I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Jesse Landess, owner of Landess Farm in Daleville. “It’s very surreal,” said Maureen Keiner, a Noblesville resident. “I’ve never seen anything like this, and I’ve lived here all my life,” said Melissa White, a New Castle resident who had to evacuate her home.
The role of BDNF promoter VI in mediating protective effects of prophylactic ( R,S )-ketamine
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Abstract Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) exon VI promoter is implicated in mediating activity-induced synthesis of hippocampal BDNF. BDNF is implicated in (R,S)-ketamine’s antidepressant effects, but its role in (R,S)-ketamine-mediated prophylaxis is unknown. Using BDNF-e6 mice, in which promoter VI-driven BDNF production is disrupted, we tested its necessity for (R,S)-ketamine’s prophylactic effects.
By Briana K. Chen, Brenna Williams, Anna Darling Verified, Kevin G. Bath, Keri Martinowich, Christine A. Denny
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Indy Impact winner teaches young adults critical life skills
INDIANAPOLIS – For Coach Tez, basketball goes well beyond X’s and O’s. This month’s Indy Impact Award winner is using basketball to help young adults enter the next phase of their lives. Montez Currin said basketball is just the first step. “It brings brotherhood. It brings togetherness. It teaches you to fail, and that failure is okay,” he said. His gun prevention program is focused on reaching 18- to 25-year-olds who may no longer have access to the same resources they did as minors.
Stem cell transplant from deceased donor saves Bloomington teen
INDIANAPOLIS — Medical history is being made right here in central Indiana as the world’s first successful pediatric bone marrow transplant using stem cells from a deceased donor happened in Indianapolis earlier this year. Noah Britt, 14, of Bloomington, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia last August. He went through months of chemotherapy before going to Riley Hospital for Children.
Whitestown’s iconic ‘Wrecks’ sign coming down for new park
WHITESTOWN, Ind. – Whitestown’s iconic “Wrecks” sign is coming down—at least for the time being. The town said it will begin removing the sign on Wednesday to make way for a new park that has been in the works for a few years. For decades, the Wrecks Inc. sign–“We meet by accident, drive carefully”–has been a familiar sight for travelers and residents alike. Wrecks Inc.
Find Indy 500 legends at Crown Hill Cemetery
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — We are still several months out from spooky season, but you can get in that spirit now thanks to a special tour at Crown Hill Cemetery. The Racing Legends tour includes 62 people who contributed to the history, lore and legendary status of the Indianapolis 500 in big and small ways. Each person who is on the tour has a special medallion next to their grave.
Bloomington equine therapy barn rebuilds 1 year after tornado
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Saturday, May 16, marks one year since an EF-2 tornado caused destruction across multiple counties in south-central Indiana. While there were no fatalities, the storm destroyed homes and businesses across Monroe County and caused significant damage to Brown County State Park. One of those places hit was People and Animal Learning Services on the west side of Bloomington. On a beautiful sunny day in May you can find instructors and clients riding horses in the outdoor arena.
Family worried about future of loved one, shooting victim
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A local family feels like they are in limbo and waiting for justice after their loved one was a victim of gun violence. November 10th, 2024, is the day when life changed forever for Carmen Isamar Ruiz Reyes’ family. Court documents say Carmen and members of her family were at an apartment when they saw a group of teens trying to steal her Kia Soul.
Suppression of PP2A-B56α drives EMT in EGFR mutant non-small cell lung cancer
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Abstract Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and ~50% of these patients present with metastatic disease at diagnosis. Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) is an important initiating step in the metastatic cascade that allows cells to acquire the migratory and invasive phenotypes necessary for dissemination.
By Garima Baral, Emily Smith Verified, Anna Darling Verified, Whitney R. Smith-Kinnaman, Kasi Hansen, Emma H. Doud, Gaganpreet K. Mall, Aaron N. Hata, Nicole Anderson, Matthew Olson, Brittany L. Allen-Petersen, Brittany N. Heil, Claire M. Pfeffer, Mei B. Bahler, Sanika S. Gulavani, Lauren E. Gartenhaus, Sydney J. Clifford
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More than a party
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Many Hoosiers think of the month of May as one all about racing. But for students participating in the Little 500 at Indiana University, the month of April is when things get serious. This year is the 75th running of the men's race, a major milestone for the event's history. The Little 500 weekend is the last hoorah of the year for most students, a time for celebration before finals week gets underway.
The Little 500: More than a party
The Little 500: More than a party BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Many Hoosiers think of the month of May as one all about racing. But for students participating in the Little 500 at Indiana …
Indy entrepreneur uses life lessons to mentor next generation
INDIANAPOLIS - Taking care of business. It's a motto one could use to describe ZeNai Savage, a 2026 Remarkable Women finalist at FOX59/CBS4. The Warren Central athlete turned entrepreneur is using her life experience to advocate for local women and girls in business. Savage said she has always had role models to look up to in her life. "My dad was a coach and a PE teacher turned school administrator," she said. "My mom is a paralegal.
Families, IN lawmakers react to ROTOR Act failure
INDIANAPOLIS - On Feb. 24, the ROTOR Act failed in the U.S. House. ROTOR stands for "Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform." The legislation had been sought by the families of victims killed in a Washington, D.C., plane crash last year, including the family of Carmel native Asra Hussain. On Jan. 29, 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River, killing 67 people.
‘It’s heavy’: Dustin ‘Dusty’ Turner, former Navy SEAL trainee, released after parole decision
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A Bloomington man granted parole in Virginia is now out of prison after a decades-long fight for justice. Dustin “Dusty” Turner was released from a Virginia facility on Thursday morning. Clad in a t-shirt and khaki pants, he emerged from prison with long hair and a beard after serving 30 years for a murder he didn’t commit. “It’s heavy. It’s heavy,” Turner replied when asked how it felt to be free.
‘It’s heavy’: Dustin ‘Dusty’ Turner, former Navy SEAL trainee, released after parole decision
by: Anna Darling, Matt Adams Posted: Mar 5, 2026 / 09:44 AM EST Updated: Mar 5, 2026 / 09:44 AM EST VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A Bloomington man granted parole in Virginia is now out of prison. Dustin “Dusty” Turner was released from a Virginia facility on Thursday morning. Clad in a t-shirt and khaki pants, he emerged from prison with long hair and a beard. “It’s heavy. It’s heavy,” Turner replied when asked how it felt to be free.
Dustin 'Dusty' Turner, former Navy SEAL trainee, set to be released after parole decision
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A Bloomington man granted parole in Virginia is set to be released Thursday. Dustin "Dusty" Turner, 50, has been incarcerated since the mid-90s, when the Navy SEAL trainee was convicted of killing a Jennifer Evans, a pre-med student from Georgia who was murdered outside a Virginia Beach nightclub. Turner and Billy Joe Brown were convicted in 1996 and given lengthy prison terms: 82 years for Turner and 72 years for Brown.
Historic Lebanon AME church's story, entering new chapter
LEBANON, Ind. - Black history can be found in every nook and cranny of Indiana. People are working hard to preserve buildings that are part of the state's Black history that are still standing. One of those is the historic Lebanon AME church building. It sits on South Meridian Street, just a few blocks from the Boone County Courthouse. It's a modest white building that almost blends in with the snow still on the ground. "It's 26 by 36, three windows on each side, double doors," said Missy Krulik.
Local couple's LVAD journey
INDIANAPOLIS - The month of February is all about the heart, as we honor Heart Health Month and celebrate Valentine's Day. One local couple knows the importance of vowing "in sickness and in health." Annette and Kenneth Holloway's marriage has been a journey. "I believe the Lord had brought her into my life, teach me how to love," said Kenneth. You could call them pioneers, connecting online back in 2003 thanks to a mutual friend. "We would always talk in the chat," said Annette.
IN child care centers, parents struggle with funding cuts
ANDERSON, Ind. - Reductions in federal dollars are impacting child care centers here in Indiana. This comes on the heels of national scrutiny into potential child care fraud in Minnesota and other states. The federal government has frozen millions of dollars in child care and family assistance grants for five states this year as a result of those concerns. Indiana is not one of them, but child care providers and parents are still feeling the effects of funding cuts at the federal and state level.
Busy fall season begins at Brown Co. State Park as tornado recovery efforts continue
BROWN COUNTY, Ind. - Fall break season is one of the most popular times of the year for Brown County. Brown County State Park is still recovering from the tornado that ripped through the park back in May, destroying the horseman's campground. Every year, McKenzie Walker and her family spend multiple weekends camping and riding their horses at the park. "I grew up there," said Walker.
Mental health help, research in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Mental health is a complicated topic with a wide spectrum of impacts and causes. Work is still being done to find treatments and cures. There are professionals here in Indianapolis working to provide care and research around mental health. Numbers show just how much mental health has an impact here in Indiana. The National Alliance on Mental Illness found more than 1.1 million adult Hoosiers have a mental health condition.
Low prenatal opioids likely not associated to autism, ADHD Original
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WXIN/WTTV) - As the conversation continues regarding acetaminophen's impact on unborn babies, a new global study conducted by IU researchers is asking the same question of prenatal opioid pain medication. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new guidance discouraging pregnant mothers from taking acetaminophen, which is Tylenol's main ingredient, because of concerns it leads to autism.
Could this allergy nasal spray help prevent COVID?
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Fishers scraps roundabout planned for 116th Street and Allisonville Road
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Historic Indiana bison makes perfect mascot for IU
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Historic Indiana bison makes perfect mascot for IU
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - A new era is starting at Indiana University as the school is bringing back the bison mascot. The bison has a history at IU, serving as the mascot in the 1960s. It has a deeper history in the Hoosier State and there are several places you can still go to see live bison today. About three hours northeast of Bloomington sits Ouabache State Park in Bluffton. About three hours to the northwest sits the Efroymsom Prairie at Kankakee Sands in Newton County.
New Sports Bra Indy aims to create community
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Women's sports fans in Indianapolis have been abuzz ever since The Sports Bra announced last month its expansion into the Circle City. Jenny Nguyen, the founder and CEO of The Sports Bra, said she is a lifelong women's sports fan. "Basketball became a huge part of my identity growing up," said the Portland, Oregon native. Nguyen said it is especially exciting in Portland right now with the announcement this week that the Portland Fire WNBA team is returning.
IU researchers help develop diabetes breathalyzer
INDIANAPOLIS - Researchers at IU Indianapolis are helping develop a new device that could be a game changer for people with diabetes. Monitoring blood sugar is so crucial for the 40 million people living with diabetes in the U.S. This new research took inspiration from our K-9 friends. Dogs are trained as service animals to use their sense of smell to detect when their owner's blood sugar is getting to low and alert them.
IU researchers help develop diabetes breathalyzer
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Breast cancer vaccine showing progress
INDIANAPOLIS — A breakthrough in breast cancer research is showing promising signs in the development of a vaccine for the disease. Anixa Biosciences, Inc. is working with the Cleveland Clinic to do this research. The Department of Defense fully funded phase one of the trial through a grant. Dr. Amit Kumar with Anixa said the goal is to give to to women who are already battling breast cancer, those who are newly diagnosed and to those who don’t have it as prevention.
Breast cancer vaccine showing progress
INDIANAPOLIS - A breakthrough in breast cancer research is showing promising signs in the development of a vaccine for the disease. Anixa Biosciences, Inc. is working with the Cleveland Clinic to do this research. The Department of Defense fully funded phase one of the trial through a grant. Dr. Amit Kumar with Anixa said the goal is to give to to women who are already battling breast cancer, those who are newly diagnosed and to those who don't have it as prevention.
Local birthday card exchange gets world record
CARMEL, Ind. - Technology can be a great tool to help people stay connected. But, sometimes it can make people feel isolated. Two long-time friends use paper and snail mail to keep their friendship going. They have exchanged the same birthday card to each other for decades. It's been at least seven years since Mary Kroger and Pat DeReamer, who currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky, were last in the same room together.
Local birthday card exchange gets world record
CARMEL, Ind. — Technology can be a great tool to help people stay connected. But, sometimes it can make people feel isolated. Two long-time friends use paper and snail mail to keep their friendship going. They have exchanged the same birthday card to each other for decades. It’s been at least seven years since Mary Kroger and Pat DeReamer, who currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky, were last in the same room together.
Historic preservation funds at risk for Indiana Original
INDIANA - A historic preservation nonprofit is sounding the alarm that important federal funding hasn't been released. It said this could impact hundreds of projects across the state of Indiana. Indiana Landmarks is a statewide historic preservation organization with a mission to save historic places that have character and contribute to the state's economy. and social media pages in May, calling attention to federal funding that is at risk.
Frankfort schools jumps on new teaching apprenticeship program
FRANKFORT, Ind. - School is coming to an end for the Community Schools of Frankfort this week for summer vacation, but the educational journey is just beginning for several of the district's paraprofessionals. The registered apprenticeship teaching program through Indiana University allows people already working in schools to work towards their bachelor's degree in education and earn their teaching license on their own time, while still working.
Frankfort schools jumps on new teaching apprenticeship program
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Family and friends keeping Asra Hussain's legacy alive
INDIANAPOLIS - Thousands of planes fly across the United States every day safely. But in the evening hours of January 29th, a U.S. Army black hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342 as it descended to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 people on board both aircrafts died, including Carmel native Asra Hussain. Thursday marks five months since the crash.
Family and friends keeping Asra Hussain's legacy alive
INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of planes fly across the United States every day safely. But in the evening hours of January 29th, a U.S. Army black hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342 as it descended to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 people on board both aircrafts died, including Carmel native Asra Hussain. Thursday marks five months since the crash.
Motorsports Medicine Fellowship filling need in racing world Original
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IU School of Medicine are working together to train medical professionals to work in the high-stakes, sometimes dangerous motorsports world. The Motorsports Medicine Fellowship began in 2020. Julia Vaizer, who is the Chief Medical Officer for IMS and for NTT IndyCar, was the first fellow to come from the program. "I'm a big motorcycle fan," she said. "I watched Moto GP. I used to ride motorcycles.
Student medics ready to help riders, fans at Little 500
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Student medics ready to help riders, fans at Little 500
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - There is still around a month before the green flag drops at the Indianapolis 500, but riders in the 2025 Little 500 will be putting their pedals to the cinder track on Friday and Saturday. Thirty-three women's and men's teams have been training, some all year long, for this one day in April. There's a group of students who have been with them at every race and track practice.
Judge blocks Trump efforts to eliminate DEI in public schools
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IU grad shares AmeriCorps NCCC experience after DOGE cut Original
INDIANA - A longstanding community service program funded through the federal government is the latest to be cut by the Department of Government Efficiency. On Tuesday, volunteers working for AmeriCorps' National Civilian Community Corps were informed they would exit their program early.
Indiana autism evaluation hub helps diagnose thousands of kids
INDIANA - April is Autism Acceptance Month. It's a time to emphasize understanding, inclusion and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance. According to the organization Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. Important work is happening here in Indiana to make diagnoses easier and faster for families.
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