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[WTHR Assignment Desk @WTHRDesk]

Looking for something to do today? Check out over 350 art exhibits at the @PenrodArtsFair. https://t.co/N7zuN95lGF #sponsored

[Hamilton Southeastern Schools @HSESchools]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: HSE Schools will be CLOSED on Wed., January 30 due to extreme cold temperatures. K-12 students will have an eLearning Day. Assignments will be communicated by teachers no later than 9 A.M. Wednesday.

[Scoop Jefferson @scoopjefferson]

Teachers & Classmates are praying for the young Indy teenager struck by a vehicle walking to school this morning left in critical condition and currently undergoing surgery. @WTHRcom @scoopjefferson @IMPDnews

[Kelly Greene @kellygreenewx]

Here comes the cloud deck and there goes our Monday morning sun! Rain mixed with snow possible this afternoon with scattered snow showers likely tonight and Tuesday. @WTHRcom

[Alyssa Raymond @AlyssaRaymond]

PERSON STRUCK: We’re told another car hit a man that was in this earlier accident on I70 W near Holt Road. He just got out of his car so it could be towed. He’s supposed to be ok. @WTHRcom

[dave calabro @calabroindy500]

We are on the road in the cool @TeamChevy cruiser for the #WTHR Operation Basketball Spirit Award pep session!! @WTHRcom

[David MacAnally @DavidMacAnally]

Find alternate route from Broadripple north. Westfield Boulevard bridge closed by crash @WTHRcom slick roads be careful

[Matt McCutcheon (he/him) @matt_mccutcheon]

The hearse carrying Deputy Pickett’s body leaves St. Vincent’s Hospital headed to the coroners office in downtown Indianapolis.

[Matt McCutcheon (he/him) @matt_mccutcheon]

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! The @IPLPower building is scrolling his famous “red fish, blue fish” phrase. Theodor Suess Geisel was born today in 1904. He passed away in 1991. #WTHRSunrise #MorningMatt #DrSeuss #DrSeussDay

[Scoop Jefferson @scoopjefferson]

Double Murder Suspect & Bounty Hunter Kevin Watkins is about to take the witness stand in his own defense which in opening arguments his attorney admitted he killed 2 teens outside his east Indy home @WTHRcom

[Bob Segall @BobSegallWTHR]

City leaders say historic temperature swings are largely to blame for Indy's #pothole epidemic. 13 Investigates fact checked that claim. Turns out it's not true. #WTHR at 6:00.

[Matt McCutcheon (he/him) @matt_mccutcheon]

BY THE NUMBERS | DPW leaders tell me Monday they:
* 350 tons of asphalt used
* 400 service spots were filled
* 8,000 potholes were filled

[Lindsey Monroe @LindseyWTHR13]

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON...
what are you looking forward to the most?
#daylightsaving
#spring
#easter
@indyindians

[Scott Swan @ScottWTHR]

Our coverage of the Olympic host country is winding down. But tonight, we're taking you inside Korea's dynamic nightclub scene. Many of the clubs stay open until 6am. Some include indoor fireworks! Come explore Korea with us. 7:30pm. #WTHR #Olympics

[Bob Kravitz @bkravitz]

BREAKING: Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri is very close to signing a one-year deal to remain in Indianapolis. Deal should be finalized tomorrow.

[Sgt. Jeremy Piers @ISPLafayette]

I-65 SB near SR 28 exit/158 MM is shut down due to a semi fire. Should be open within the next 10 to 15 minutes.

[Kevin Rader @kevinradermedia]

Former Trump Whitehouse Chief of Staff Reince Priebus will headline the Indiana Chamber Legislative Dinner February 13th in Indy.

[Scoop Jefferson @scoopjefferson]

BREAKING: Metro Officers are successful arresting a # of people keeping drugs & weapons from hitting Indy Streets. We are working on getting more details from Ofcr Genae Cook this morning @WTHRcom @IMPDnews

[Scott Allen @13photog]

Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett says “the snow trucks are fueled up so bring it on!” He personally thanks every DPW worker. @WTHRcom

[WTHR Assignment Desk @WTHRDesk]

@IMPDnews @cicrimestoppers Is this a second suspect in addition to Maurice Turentine?