HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A Newburgh resident will be representing Indiana during the 2026 Petite USA Pageant.

Katlynn Fischer was crowned Mrs. Indiana Petite 2026 during the annual state contest, which focuses on candidates 5’6″ and shorter. Fischer recently founded the Hand in Heart Project, a community-based initiative dedicated to supporting families through charitable events. Her organization is partnering with the Ronald McDonald House Charities to host the Ronald McDonald Princess Ball on Saturday.

Fischer is one of multiple Indiana queens. The category's include teen, Miss, Ms., Mrs. and Elite Ms. A Boonville native has been crowned in the teen category.

Fischer is set to represent Indiana at the Petite USA national pageant in Chicago from July 8 to July 11, 2026, for the title o

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