Meteorologist for FOX affiliate. Family, veteran, patriot. 28 years covering Indiana weather...CBM, AMS certified. Opinions are my own…IG: jimobrienfox59
I can neither confirm nor deny a few tears may have spilled out while watching
@TopGunMovie
with my 14 year old daughter! I’m man enough to admit that seeing ice and mav together busted me up!
#TalktomeGoose
#MaverickTopGun
1%
1% of the left AND right are making 99% of us Americans confused, frustrated and angered, at times even with each other! Maybe its time for a little less social media and more time with your neighbors and friends. Just my thought...for what its worth, which ain't much.
31 years ago! Where has the time gone!?
I have a lot of great memories serving with my unit at Fort Knox.
Tough work but rewarding at the same time while reaching goals with men from many different parts of this country & cultural backgrounds. 19 Delta's "Scouts Out"
#Army
Finally getting to the cockpit video to show you takeoff with the
@BlueAngels
Unbelievable ride! Told we hit a quick 4.5 G's through vertical climb! Hope you enjoy this with the sound on
Come see them at
#crossroadsairshow
this weekend! I need a call name!
@boyscouts
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The
@BlueAngels
put it on me Wednesday! This is what it looks like hitting 7.4 G's
Near blackout but made it through barely!
Can't wait to see them perform this weekend at the
#Crossroadsairshow
! Huge thanks to them and the
@boyscouts
of America! 🇺🇸
Just hit my 22nd anniversary this week of forecasting weather on tv! I guess this is considered a career, for me I've just called it fun...thanks for playing along! Cheers
I’m often amazed at the overwhelming amount of money and help given from the US to areas like Afghanistan and Ukraine, notably needed…and yet there are hundreds of thousands of homeless, drug addicted and hungry in our own cities and states! Am I not seeing the big picture?
One day away from a dream come true! I've been lucky enough to be selected to fly with the
@BlueAngels
before this weekends
@Boyscouts
Crossroads Air Show...first time back in 10 years!
Not sure what to expect but super pumped and so fortunate!
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#letsgo
@USNavy
She is painted and reassembly underway!
7 years bringing her back to life...more to come in the months ahead as she comes to life!
#ford
#fordbronco
#bronco
Here it is! Great cause and big shout out to my man Corey for going all in on the blonde bet! He is amazing and so are all of you for a record donation day!
#fox59packthepantries
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If anyone is surprised by the actions today on the nations capital, then you’ve had a blind eye on everything these are past 6 months in about every other city in this country! Repulsed then, repulsed now!
Love him or hate him...Coach Knight was a legend in the sport of college basketball and for the entire state of Indiana!
Even though I was raised a UK basketball fan...I loved his style of play and energy he brought to the game!
Rest well coach!
@IUHoosiers
@fox59
Toddlers are being forced to wear masks all day long in school. Maybe one day they’ll be governor or the mayor of LA and they won’t have the follow the rules they impose on others.
Happy
#VeteransDay2021
to my bro! He served honorably for 25+ years serving in the middle east and in Afghanistan! Love you brother and thank you!
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#fox59morning
NEW: suspect on GPS monitor with 29 prior felonies steals car at gunpoint during a domestic dispute & takes police on a chase. Suspect crashed into another vehicle critically injuring woman at Minnesota and State. IMPD tells us suspect also backed into police cars.
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I've been in the business for 25 years and there have been many stories that have really impacted me...
But this one has never really left me...these two young girls and their families deserve justice!
Potentially the biggest snow storm of the season on the way this weekend and I’m going to miss it! Actually bummed about it but this location will help me though it!
#turksbound
TRAFFIC ALERT! Just left work after 6 hours on-air and drove smack dab into the
#PeoplesConvoy
on 465! 14 miles to get home and it was bumper to bumper…couldn’t see the end or the beginning…
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@lindythackston
is back and just shared her story! Let me just tell you...not a dry eye was found in this studio! What an inspiration...a true fighter! Toughest I know...love you...
@fox59
A lot of unsettledness in the world today! A story not mentioned much is our troops being attacked in the middle east...
With Veterans Day this Saturday, be sure to think of those out there defending our country here and abroad wearing the uniform!
UNBELIEVABLE‼️
#Northernlights
meet The Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort — simply magical. ✨
Check out this timelapse shot by our incredible videographer, Troy.
#frenchlickresort
@FLR_Golf
JUST UPDATED but subject to change! This is my 2-day total ending Thursday night! The 2nd wave brings the worst of the conditions for Indianapolis, mostly on Thursday! Expect school closures both Thursday and Friday, although some will begin closing tomorrow
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#fox59morning
A new, fun segment for 2019!
#wxauthorityjr
. will allow some select few to join us in the morning and present their own forecast! A great initiative between
@fox59
and local schools!
3 things I learned in the press conference:
-In 2021, schools are still dealing with asbestos
-Biden misses his predecessor Trump
-Biden has served in the senate for 120 years
Thanks, Jim Eagle
I'm 51 years old and just realized that no one in the newsroom knows their blood type...like how!?
I've known mine my whole life...do you know yours?
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What I’ve learned these past days!
1) polls were incredibly wrong! (Wasn’t a shocker)
2) this country has never been more equally divided
3) every level of the government has been compromised likely from both parties!
Welcome to the divided states of America!
There will never be a more braver, tougher, patriotic generation, than the ones who gave everything for their country and this world 80 years ago today!
Know your history of what once was...
#dday
#WWIIAmericanHeroes
#DrSeuss
books were essential for the growth of my kids word identification when they were very young! I read this one many times to them...this one has always stuck with me! Found it today and thought I would share the last page! It truly is a beautiful message...
@DanaPerino
Landed in a far off land yesterday afternoon, only to wake up to the heartbreaking news from home, due to the tornadoes!
Have a heavy heart to start our spring break with everything that happened in Indiana! Prayers to our Hoosiers back home! 💔
In case you have ever wondered, this is what a total solar eclipse look like from an airplane
[📹 Sylvain Chapeland, timelapse]
[📍 Flight 870 Anchorage to Honolulu, 2016]
What we know about this storm right now:
1) Hazardous travel Thursday into Friday morning
2) Big snow totals with over a foot in spots easily
3) School closings begin Wednesday morning
4) Many counties will use their shovel for the first time this season
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Tragic night in Indianapolis! Likely largest mass shooting ever for this city in modern day history. Thank you to all the police officers for rushing in a securing the FEDEX facility, as well as, doctors and first responders helping our fellow Hoosiers in need!
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My girl
@angelaganote
put it out there this morning! Our dear friend
@RayCortopassi
is leaving us in one month! What a countdown he will have...we need all ideas and pranks sent ASAP!
First it was let me “circle back” then it was called a challenge not crisis...when all else fails blame trump! There are cracks in the foundation of this new administration...almost from day one! But hey, checks in the mail for you so need to worry! Btw, schools still closed!
Many are wondering snow totals...too early but numbers will begin to solidify within the next 24 hours!
White Christmas? YES!
Enough to shovel? YES!
Over 6+ inches in spots? YES!
Near a foot in spots for the state? YES!
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#fox59morning
29 years I was an intern at WRTV.
28 years ago I got my first press pass.
21 years ago next week I started
@FOX59
. I often get asked how long I will keep doing this & how I cope. My faith is strong. I know who I am and whose I am. When a door closes I will walk through it. ❤️
Indy just showing off this morning with a December sunrise! Unfortunately, clouds rule for most of the day, so enjoy it while you can...
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A lot of talk about climate crisis and how the weather is becoming more severe! So far, there is little support in data showing this! I'm not anti-global warming but I do have my hesitations at times the blame! Many don't talk about the dust bowl years of the 1930's! Why not?
Big love to this fine, young man from Lester B. Sommer Elementary in Crawfordsville for presenting a research paper on yours truly!
This kid is going places...he gets it!
Mrs. Stigall's 4th Grade must have been on the edge of their seats!
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@theWXauthority
#fox59morning
Happy
#VeteransDay2021
to my grandfather too! He fought with the Navy during WWII during the pacific campaign! He was my hero...I miss him and my grandmother everyday! A beautiful, strong couple from the greatest generation.
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