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The Colts return to their personal house of horrors this week in Jacksonville. "The Streak" is very real: https://fox59.com/sports/colts/the-streak-the-indianapolis-colts-unrelenting-problems-in-jacksonville/ 

A Kokomo man was pronounced dead after a crash between a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck in Howard County on Monday afternoon. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/isp-1-dead-after-vehicle-struck-semi-truck-in-howard-county/

The Indianapolis Colts have traded Pro-Bowl offensive lineman Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks. The Colts are reportedly getting third and fifth-round draft picks in return for Nelson. https://fox59.com/news/indianapolis-colts-trade-quenton-nelson-to-seattle-seahawks/

Are you planning to vote on Election Day? Click here to see where you can vote in the Indianapolis area one week from today: https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/where-can-i-vote-on-election-day-in-indianapolis-2/

Spooky season is upon us, and plenty of restaurant chains are offering food deals — so you can have a frighteningly good (and affordable) time this Halloweekend. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/34-chains-with-halloween-deals-and-seasonal-specials-chipotle-pizza-hut-and-more/

ICYMI: A convicted murderer has escaped from a prison in West Tennessee, state officials announced. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/convicted-murderer-escapes-tennessee-prison/ 

This Morning: An off-duty officer with IMPD was arrested after he reportedly was driving a marked police vehicle while intoxicated. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/off-duty-impd-officer-arrested-for-reportedly-driving-marked-police-vehicle-while-intoxicated/ 

Eight similar rides at five other Six Flags parks also remain closed amid the investigation, Six Flags confirmed. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/six-flags-announces-new-safety-measure-after-fatal-goliath-tragedy/

A woman was critically hurt in a shooting on the near north side, police say: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/woman-critically-injured-in-downtown-shooting/ 

People who drank tea regularly were about 11% less likely to develop vascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/study-links-regular-tea-drinking-to-11-lower-vascular-disease-risk/

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that Illinois is the nation's top pumpkin-producing state. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/illinois-ranks-1-for-producing-pumpkins/

BabyCenter's predictions for 2027 suggest that what we're watching could boost some baby names into the limelight. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/2027-baby-names-could-be-influenced-by-these-shows-letters-and-more-report/

The attackers allegedly wore masks resembling the Ghostface character from the horror movie "Scream" to conceal their identities. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/woman-attacked-by-men-in-scream-masks-in-california-arrest-made-9-years-later/

Airbnb is using AI to crack down on Halloween parties. This comes after violence befell 2 Indy rentals the past year. Check-out this investigation done by FOX59's Max Lewis: https://fox59.com/news/airbnb-using-ai-to-crack-down-on-halloween-parties-after-violence-at-indy-rentals/

Officials with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles stated that the hours at all BMV branches will be extended on Nov. 2-3 because of Election Day. https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/indiana-bmv-locations-to-extend-hours-for-election-day/ 

Lonestar is slated to perform at Brown County Music Center next year. Learn more about the country music group's upcoming trip to Nashville here:

A Chicago man has been found guilty of multiple child sex crime-related charges following a three-day trial in Indianapolis federal court. https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/chicago-man-found-guilty-of-federal-child-sex-crime-related-charges/ 

is it time to bench Jones in favor of Anthony Richardson Sr.? Colts' Shane Steichen says Daniel Jones will remain our starting quarterback. Read more on what the coach had to say here: https://fox59.com/sports/colts-shane-stiechen-daniel-jones-is-our-starting-qb/ 

Leaves have begun to fall from trees and accumulate on the ground in Indianapolis. Find out when Indy DPW will be collecting leaves this year here: https://fox59.com/news/when-will-indy-dpw-be-collecting-leaves-in-2026/

A New Castle man was arrested after a stray bullet he allegedly fired struck his neighbor's home. Gregory Adir Hashem El has been preliminarily charged with criminal recklessness. https://fox59.com/news/docs-new-castle-man-charged-with-criminal-recklessness-after-stray-bullet-strikes-neighbors-home/

A mother and her 7-year-old son lost everything in an apartment fire in Speedway over the weekend. Read more on their story here: https://fox59.com/news/softball-coach-and-her-7-year-old-lose-everything-in-apartment-fire/ 

Early voting numbers are on the rise in Hamilton and Boone counties. Clerks in both counties expect to see near-record turnouts. https://fox59.com/news/county-clerks-in-indiana-aim-for-record-early-voting-turnout/

IU homecoming and Halloweekend? Bloomington and ISP expect a busy few days downtown. Check-out how law enforcement is preparing these two large events: https://fox59.com/news/law-enforcement-prepares-for-iu-homecoming-halloween-weekend/ 

A Marion Co. judge has denied Greg Ballard's request for a preliminary injunction in his campaign finance-related lawsuit. Click here to learn what that means: https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/judge-will-not-force-indiana-election-commission-to-meet-ahead-of-election-day-in-greg-ballard-case/ 

A person was airlifted to a hospital in Indianapolis after a crash in Anderson Monday morning. Police characterized the individual's injuries as "life-threatening." https://fox59.com/news/1-airlifted-to-indianapolis-hospital-after-anderson-crash/

Walter Koenig, well-known for his role as Pavel Chekov throughout the “Star Trek” franchise, has died, according to reports. He was 90. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-dies-reports/

An electrical fire broke out at the Beef House Restaurant in Covington on Monday. The restaurant is believed to have sustained both smoke and water damage. https://fox59.com/news/beef-house-restaurant-closed-after-fire/

The nonpartisan election forecaster moved the governor’s race in Ohio from “toss-up” to “lean Democrat,” now favoring Amy Acton to beat Vivek Ramaswamy. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/cook-political-report-shifts-ohio-governors-race-from-toss-up-to-lean-democrat/

Voice actor Eric Bauza, who succeeded Mel Blanc in voicing lovable Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, had died. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/eric-bauza-the-voice-of-bugs-bunny-and-many-other-looney-tunes-characters-dies-suddenly-family-says/ 

The McRib is back on the menu, available for a limited time at participating Indiana McDonald's locations: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/mcrib-returns-to-indiana-mcdonalds-locations-on-oct-26/ 

A government contractor was arrested for allegedly leaking national defense information the, Department of Justice announced. MORE: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/government-contractor-arrested-for-allegedly-leaking-national-defense-information/

Open enrollment season has arrived. Beware of scammers: https://fox59.com/news/avoid-scams-and-fraud-during-open-enrollment/ 

Police said a woman was injured after someone fired a shot into an apartment on the south side: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/woman-hurt-after-shot-fired-into-south-side-apartment/ 

Which states ranked among the “scariest states” in the U.S.? Click here to see where Indiana ranked: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/these-are-the-scariest-states-analysis-finds/

“I know my character, God knows my character, my family knows me." Anthony Richardson Sr. addressed his recent marijuana charges. Read more here: https://fox59.com/sports/colts-anthony-richardson-sr-dont-regret-anything-i-do/ 

A Florida mayor was recently arrested after she reportedly funneled $50,000 in COVID relief grants to businesses owned by her family in 2025. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/mayor-of-kissimmee-arrested-for-funneling-covid-relief-grants-to-family-businesses-officials/

The Indiana Pacers got their second win this season after beating the winless Brooklyn Nets 136-109.

After the Colts lost their third straight game against the undefeated Vikings. Head coach Shane Steichen has no plans of making a change at quarterback. Read more here: https://fox59.com/sports/colts-shane-steichen-on-daniel-jones-have-not-thought-about-a-quarterback-change/ 

The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis. MORE: https://fox59.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-nfl-and-players-union-working-together-to-review-the-handling-of-jalen-hurts-blood-clot-diagnosis/

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly in the wrong place at the wrong time before she was killed in a Saturday morning shooting on Indy's northeast side. Read more here: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/forever-13-says-mother-of-indianapolis-weekend-homicide-victim/

Hoosiers have less than 24 hours to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Learn more below.

The Fayette County Animal Shelter announced on Friday that it euthanized 14 cats after a virus outbreak. Read more here: https://fox59.com/news/fayette-county-animal-shelter-forced-to-euthanize-14-cats-after-virus-outbreak/ 

Two teenage girls have been arrested after being accused of a mass shooting plot at a California high school. Read more here: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/two-teen-girls-accused-in-mass-shooting-plot-at-california-high-school/

A man on supervised release for a string of bank robberies is back behind bars after he was linked to two more bank robberies in Florida. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/man-in-old-man-mask-accused-of-robbing-banks-while-on-supervised-release-for-bank-robbery-convictions-doj/

Dame Judi Dench, well known for her roles in "Shakespeare in Love" and the James Bond film franchise, says she’s no longer able to do theater or film because of an eye condition. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/oscar-winning-actress-judi-dench-says-she-cant-do-movies-plays-due-to-vision-loss/

A former Disney child star has been accused of committing elder abuse and fraud. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/princess-diaries-star-erik-von-detten-accused-of-elder-abuse-fraud/

“New Mexico should immediately change its name to New America. We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America,” the president wrote on Truth Social. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/trump-calls-on-new-mexico-to-change-its-name-to-new-america/

Update: Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized. https://fox59.com/news/national-world/pope-leo-wont-need-further-treatment-for-lung-cancer-doctors-say/

Who is the man behind the public address microphone at Lucas Oil Stadium on game days? Get to know Colts PA announcer JJ Stankevitz here: https://fox59.com/sports/colts/the-man-behind-the-mic-meet-colts-pa-voice-jj-stankevitz/

In Indiana's eighth district, a Democratic candidate with experience in city government is challenging a first-term Republican congressman, who is running for reelection. https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/election-2026-indianas-eighth-congressional-district-race/