Dad says he will freeze family’s bank account until new baby gate approved in mom’s budget

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (FTN) - The fight to buy an additional baby gate is on at a Vigo County home. The debate started last week when two-year-old Alex Essex allegedly burst into a bathroom with the intention to throw a toy in the toilet. Alex's dad Chris says the additional baby gate is necessary to …

Toddlers in tears after two-child crash at playground

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (FTN) - Parents were on the scene of a two-toddler crash. It happened around 6:00 at the Deming Park playground in Terre Haute. According to parents on the scene two-year-old Alex Essex ran directly into another unknown little girl. Parents were able to respond quickly and quickly console both children. Parents say …

Toddler’s ghostly scare turns out to be him with a blanket on

PARIS, Ill. (FTN) - A scary misunderstanding left a Vigo County toddler scared. It happened on Saturday at two-year-old Alex Essex's grandmother's house. The incident reportedly happened during a sleep-over. Kristi, Alex's grandmother, said the toddler was running around with a blanket covering his head. "He put the blanket over his head and started walking …

Toddler that won’t touch vegetables repeatedly tastes Play-Doh

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (FTN) - A Vigo County mom say she is concerned after her toddler revealed a new choice in snacks. It started with a Play-Doh playing session. That is when Ami Essex noticed that her two-year-old son Alex repeatedly tried to taste his Play-Doh. She told us the toddler refuses to touch vegetables. …