In addition to providing local news, FOX59 offers local programming on the internet. The network combines news excellence with digital excellence, customer service, and community involvement. The station airs in the 25th largest DMA in the U.S., with a population of 2,445,760. There are more than 1.1 million television households in the Indianapolis market.

The channel is home to the largest staff of meteorologists in the region. It also has the longest running sports department in the state. The station has extensive coverage of the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, minor league baseball, hockey, soccer, and more. FOX59 also has preseason football coverage and unique programming from the Indianapolis 500. Additionally, viewers can watch shows live from venues throughout the city.

Channel 59 was first signed on the air as WPDS-TV on February 1, 1984. It initially broadcast general entertainment programming and aired Indiana Pacers games during the 1984-85 NBA season. The station was originally based at 1440 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis' Television Row neighborhood, but later moved to a larger building across the street.