Joe Schroeder
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Joe Schroeder
@joeschroeder.bsky.social
Digital producer at FOX59/CBS4 || Fan of Indiana hoops, Parmesan, the Lions & physical media || Indy native || Indiana Daily Student alum || Notoriously bad movie takes
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NEW: President Trump is once again attacking Indiana politicians over redistricting woes, this time calling out State Senator Rod Bray as a “weak and pathetic RINO.” https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/weak-and-pathetic-rino-president-trump-calls-out-indiana-lawmaker-rod-bray-over-redistricting-woes/ 
‘Weak and pathetic RINO’: President Trump calls out Indiana lawmaker Rod Bray over redistricting woes
(WXIN/WTTV) — President Donald Trump is once again attacking Indiana politicians over redistricting woes in the state, this time calling out State Senator Rod Bray as a “weak and pathetic RIN…
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November 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Buc-ee's fans rejoice! The fan-favorite gas station is reportedly looking at Johnson County for its first Indiana location, according to a report from the IBJ. https://fox59.com/news/indynews/ibj-buc-ees-eyeing-indianapolis-area-for-indiana-location/ 
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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JUST IN: Marco Andretti has announced his retirement from motorsports, Indy 500 competition. https://fox59.com/news/indy-500-sports/marco-andretti-announces-retirement-from-motorsports-indy-500/ 
October 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Pacers star Aaron Nesmith recently visited Peyton Manning Children's Hospital for Halloween. https://fox59.com/sports/pacers/pacers-wing-aaron-nesmith-dresses-as-batman-during-childrens-hospital-halloween-visit/
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones has been arrested after police say he was driving “very erratic” on I-65. fox59.com/news/pacers-...
October 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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A popular stop for Hoosiers visiting Brown County will soon be no more. Here's what we know about Hobnob Corner Restaurant closing down: https://bit.ly/4poUmHC 
September 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Indiana DNR has announced that deer management hunts will not be held in any state parks this year. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/4mdbDAQ  
September 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has been named to the All-WNBA First Team for the first time in her nine-year career. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/4nyfwl4 
September 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Despite his recent Achilles tear, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton got down on one knee and proposed to his longtime girlfriend. Congrats, Tyrese and Jade!
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton gets engaged to longtime girlfriend Jade Jones
AMES, Iowa — While he did not get an NBA Championship ring this year, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton will soon secure a wedding ring. The All-NBA point guard announced Monday afternoon on so…
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July 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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The Pacers' storybook run didn't have the storybook ending we all wanted.

But the team did produce some playoff magic. These are the Four Miracles of Indiana: https://tinyurl.com/4wu75h8y 
June 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Bennedict Mathurin turns 23 today! Happy birthday 00, and good luck tonight!!
June 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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NEW: Armed, half-naked suspect found hiding in Indy retention pond with the help of a State Police helicopter.
ISP helicopter used to find armed, half-naked man hiding in retention pond
INDIANAPOLIS — A police helicopter was used Thursday on Indy’s near southwest side to help find an armed, half-naked man who had jumped into a retention pond while running from officers. Indi…
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May 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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An Indiana murder suspect has been released from custody after his charges were dismissed without prejudice.

The reason behind the dismissal had nothing to do with the case, but rather a staffing shortage and busy courthouse schedule.
Indiana murder trial dismissed due to ‘staffing crisis’ and busy court schedule
HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. — An Indiana murder suspect has been released from custody after his trial was dismissed due to an “ongoing staffing crisis” and a busy courthouse schedule. Chad Rou…
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April 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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NEW: Police say three juveniles were injured after crashing a stolen car during a 110 mph chase on I-65.

All three of the juveniles were reportedly drunk and the 16-year-old driver now faces OWI charges.
BCSO: Drunk teens crash stolen car during 110 mph chase on I-65
(WXIN/WTTV) — Three juveniles have been criminally charged after police say they drunkenly crashed a stolen car on Interstate 65 during a high-speed chase. Bartholomew County Sheriff’s deputi…
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April 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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An Indiana man reportedly faked having cancer to avoid paying child support, court docs show.

When ordered by a judge to prove he had cancer, Samuel Cummings said it was a HIPAA violation. A tipster later said he's faked having cancer twice in the past.
Docs: Indiana man fakes having cancer to avoid paying child support
(WXIN/WTTV) — An Indiana man was arrested this week after investigators say he faked having cancer to avoid paying child support. Samuel A. Cummings, 30, was charged last week in Shelby County with…
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April 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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BREAKING: Police have arrested an allegedly armed man waving a flag that reads "Free Haiti" on the Circle in downtown Indianapolis.
IMPD: Armed man waving flag arrested on the Circle in downtown Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — A person waving a flag and carrying a gun has been arrested on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis after police were called for an armed suspect. IMPD crews were called just bef…
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April 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Sen. Jim Banks has responded to a video of him calling a fired federal worker a "clown" who probably deserved it, saying he will not apologize and “won’t back down.”
Senator Jim Banks says he won’t apologize for calling fired federal worker a ‘clown’ who ‘probably deserved it’
(WXIN/WTTV) — Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) has responded to a viral video of him telling a fired federal worker they “probably deserved it,” saying he will not apologize and “won’…
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April 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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"This will harm thousands in Indiana... denying health care and restricting patients’ freedom."

Indiana Planned Parenthood has millions of dollars in Title X funding withheld by the Trump administration.
Indiana Planned Parenthood has Title X funding withheld by Trump administration
INDIANAPOLIS — Planned Parenthood says President Trump’s recent decision to withhold millions in funding from Indiana health centers could negatively affect thousands of Hoosiers. The organiz…
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April 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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A man who refers to himself as "Billy the Kid' threatened to cut off Delware County judges' heads if they didn't release him from jail.

He was in jail due to threatening to shoot sheriff's deputies and a cousin who wouldn't buy him a camper.
Man who calls himself ‘Billy the Kid’ threatened to cut off judges’ heads, court docs reveal
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Selma man who refers to himself as “Billy the Kid” allegedly threatened to cut off judges’ heads if not released from jail. The man’s intimidating tongue wa…
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April 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Firefighters might be well-known for rescuing cats from trees, but what about a paratrooper?

Details about the rescue near Camp Atterbury:
Firefighters rescue paratrooper stuck in tree near Camp Atterbury
EDINBURGH, Ind. — Firefighters might have a reputation for saving cats stuck in trees, but what about a National Guardsman? On Friday morning, a paratrooper’s landing didn’t go exactly …
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March 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Arsenic, lead and other toxins in the White River?

A lawsuit claims Indiana is allowing an AES power plant to contaminate parts of the White River with coal ash - posing safety risks to some Hoosiers' drinking water.

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Lawsuit claims AES power plant is filling White River with toxins, posing risk to Martinsville drinking water
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — A local environmental group has sued the State of Indiana, alleging that officials have allowed an AES-owned power plant to fill the White River with toxins and threaten the sa…
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March 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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UPDATE | Indy Sikh temple shooting suspect Gurpreet Singh arrested in Ohio for arson insurance scheme. Here is what we know:
Indy Sikh temple shooting suspect arrested in Ohio for arson insurance scheme
INDIANAPOLIS — The suspect in last month’s Sikh temple shooting has been arrested in Ohio, now also charged with arson after police say he tried to burn down his Indianapolis home to collect …
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March 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Local parents are concerned after a Howard County elementary school teacher has been accused of taping young students’ mouths shut during class.
Kokomo elementary school teacher accused of taping students’ mouths shut
KOKOMO, Ind. — Local parents are concerned after a Howard County elementary school teacher has been accused of taping young students’ mouths shut during class. The teacher – an employee…
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March 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"I’m tired of you b***h a** kids!"

Indianapolis mother charged after allegedly fighting an 8th grader on a Warren Township school bus earlier this month.

Latea Hentz, 36, has been charged with criminal confinement, battery and more.

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Indy mom charged after fight with 8th grader on Warren Township school bus
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indy mother has been charged with several felonies after she and her daughter boarded a middle school bus earlier this month and allegedly fought an 8th-grade student, breaking th…
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March 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NEW: A key piece of evidence in the Delphi murders trial - the Bridge Guy video - has leaked online.

The video, taken by Libby German before she and Abby Williams were killed, was released by a website dedicated to proving Richard Allen's innocence.

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Delphi murders: Full ‘Bridge Guy’ video leaks on Richard Allen innocence website
(WXIN/WTTV) — A full, 43-second video taken by Libby German just before she and her friend Abby Williams were murdered has leaked online. The video can be seen above. The video, which captures the …
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March 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM