Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news. From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, host Abriana Herron brings you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.
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New Trail Over the Wabash River, Disinformation Enters Race for Carmel Clay School Board, Effort to Help Struggling Rural Hospitals, Indy Program Helps People Living in Cars
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A new trail project connecting Lafayette and West Lafayette over the Wabash River opened this week. A mass text sent last week to an unknown number of Carmel residents is an example of political disinformation. It’s been nearly two years since the federal Rural Emergency Hospital model was launched – no Indiana hospitals have chosen to convert to t…
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Early Voting in Marion County, Deadline for Mail-In Ballots, Taylor Swift's Economic Impact on Downtown Indianapolis, Expansion at White River State Park
Early voting continues in Marion County – over 53,000 residents have already cast their ballots. Indiana voters who are casting mail-in ballots this fall must get those ballots back to their county election administrator by 6 p.m. on Election Day. After a little under two years of planning, downtown Indianapolis will welcome roughly 200,000 people …
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Indiana Fever Fires Coach, $20 Million for Low-Barrier Shelter in Indy, Large Fire at Veterans Community Center, Concerns Over 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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The Indiana Fever fired coach Christie Sides on Sunday. State money has been approved for the first low-barrier shelter in Indianapolis. A large fire broke out at a veterans community center Saturday night, displacing more than 50 people. A study from Trans Lifeline raises concerns about The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s practices around consen…
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Boost in Pay for Poll Workers, Candidates for Governor Meet for Final Debate, 70,000 Students Gather for FFA Convention, Improvements for Indy's Historic Norwood Neighborhood
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Election Day poll workers in Marion County will get a boost in pay. Indiana’s three candidates for governor met on a debate stage Thursday for the final time this election cycle, highlighting their different visions for the state. More than 70,000 students from across the nation gathered in Indianapolis this week for the 97th National FFA Conventio…
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How to Deal with Election Season Stress, Eli Lilly Sues Over Weight-Loss Drug Ingredient, U.S. Senate Candidates on Abortion, EPA Finalizes Rule to Protect Kids from Lead Paint
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On the latest installment of The Checkup, the health team looks into sociopolitical stress and the election season. Indianapolis-based drugmaker Eli Lilly says it sued three medical spas and online vendors on Monday because they sold products claiming to contain Tirzepatide. The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to end guaranteed abortion rights h…
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Columbus Musician to be Sentenced for Jan. 6 Role, U.S. Senate Candidates on Social Security, Group Promotes Wellness on Near North Side, Voting Barriers for Hoosiers with Disabilities
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A Columbus musician is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for his role in the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Addressing the long-term future of Social Security is one of the key challenges facing federal lawmakers. A new nonprofit called Indy Health District Inc. launched to promote health and wellness of communities on the near nor…
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Indiana's 2024 Candidates for Governor: Interviews with Mike Braun, Jennifer McCormick and Donald Rainwater
The 2024 General Election is less than two weeks away, and public media newsrooms across the state are working hard to get you ready. Instead of our usual rundown of daily news stories, today we're bringing you three interviews with the three candidates running for governor in Indiana: Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertar…
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Mail-In Ballot Application Deadline, Direct Flights to Europe Return to Indy Airport, Expert Advice to Avoid Deer on the Road, Is it Too Late to Address Climate Change?
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Thursday is the last day Hoosiers who want to vote by mail this election can apply for a mail-in ballot. The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced that starting next May it will offer nonstop service between Indianapolis and Dublin, Ireland. Indiana drivers hit deer most often from now to December, but careful driving can prevent collisions. Is …
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Wheeler Mission's Plan for Winter, Greenhouse Gas Down for Indiana Industries, School Districts Relying on Referendums to Fill Funding Gaps, State Officials Question Citizenship of Voters
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For decades, Wheeler Mission has taken the lead in Indianapolis’s so-called winter contingency plan for people experiencing homelessness. Industries in Indiana put out even fewer greenhouse gas emissions last year than they did in 2020. Why do some school districts in Indiana rely on referendums to fill funding gaps? Indiana Secretary of State Dieg…
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New Superintendent for Washington Township, IV Fluid Shortage After Hurricane Helene, Pilot Program to Address Housing Instability, The 2024 Race for Indiana Governor
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The Washington Township School Board approved their next superintendent at a meeting Wednesday night. Indiana hospitals are still experiencing IV fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene damaged the largest IV fluid manufacturing plant in the U.S. in September. The Marion County Prosecutor’s office says housing instability is a major problem for indi…
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Allegations Against Former IU Basketball Physician, National Bullying Prevention Month, Former Clark County Sheriff Sentenced, Indiana Farm Bureau's Focus in the 2025 Legislative Session
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Two former Indiana University basketball players are speaking out about what they call sexual misconduct by former team physician Brad Bomba, Senior. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and organizations across the country are raising awareness of school bullying. Jamey Noel, the former Clark County Sheriff and republican party leader arr…
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Purple Line Bus Route Launches on Indy's East Side, Wayne Township School Board Race, Advocates Say Medicaid Waitlist is Barrier to Care, The 2024 Race for Indiana Attorney General
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After nearly a decade of planning, IndyGo launched its second bus rapid transit line, the Purple Line. Four candidates are vying for three at-large seats on the Wayne Township School Board. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration implemented a waitlist for certain Medicaid services more than six months ago — and advocates say it’s cre…
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School Board Candidates at Hamilton Southeastern and IPS, Lack of Affordable Childcare in Indiana, Vending Machine with Free Period and Contraceptive Products
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The six candidates for the Hamilton Southeastern school board met last week for their only joint forum before the November general election. Eight candidates are running for Indianapolis Public School Board in the upcoming election. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce estimates that lack of affordable childcare options and other issues cost the state m…
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Southeast Side Adult High School Expands, Two New Affordable Housing Units, Candidates for Governor Talk Economic Development, Purdue Takes Heat for Lack of On-Campus Voting Sites
The expansion of an adult high school on the southeast side is complete. The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development on Wednesday unveiled two new affordable housing units. Indiana’s economic development strategy seems likely to shift next year, regardless of who wins the race for governor. Purdue University is being criticized by stude…
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Project 2025 and Medicaid, Indy Animal Shelter Works to Reduce Capacity, Mike Braun's Proposed Public Safety Policies, What Makes a Protest Effective?
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For the next installment of our regular segment The Checkup, from Side Effects Public Media, our health team looks into Project 2025 and Medicaid. Indianapolis's animal shelter is working to reduce capacity, which has been critical for years. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun is proposing a series of policies aimed at public safety. Ove…
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Indy School Leader Suspended Over Sexually Explicit Email, Report on Disabilities in the Workplace, HSE School Board Race, No Incumbent in District 39 State House Race
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The leader of one of Indianapolis’ largest charter schools was suspended for two weeks without pay this spring, after the school board learned of a shocking email he sent two years ago. A 20-year-old worker has a one-in-four chance of experiencing a significant disabling condition before retiring. A pool of six candidates made up of newcomers and i…
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Jewish Community Gathers on Oct. 7, Judicial Retention on the Ballot, New Grants for Local Nonprofits, $1.6 Billion in City Spending Approved by Indy City-County Council
Members of the Indianapolis Jewish community gathered Monday night to commemorate the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants. More than half of the Indiana Supreme Court is on the ballot this fall as voters will decide whether to keep them on the bench. Funding for more nonprofit organizations is available from the United Way of Central Indi…
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Hogsett Administration Sexual Misconduct Allegations Fallout, Vision Zero Task Force, U.S. Senate Debate, Hurricane Helene Causes IV Fluid Shortage, Is COVID-19 Seasonal?
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City officials grapple with fallout from Hogsett administration sexual misconduct allegations. Vision Zero Task Force aims to lower traffic incident rates. The Indiana Debate Commission will host a debate with Indiana candidates for U.S. Senate. Hurricane Helene damaged the U.S.’s largest IV fluid manufacturing plant causing hospitals to brace for …
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Last Day to Register to Vote in Indiana, Caitlin Clark Named WNBA Rookie of the Year, U.S. Department of Labor Launches Resource for Disabled Workers, Braun Proposes Inflation Plan, Mobilize Recovery Bus ...
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Today is the last day to register to vote in Indiana. Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark is named WNBA Rookie of the Year. The U.S. Department of Labor launches a new resource for workers with disabilities. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun proposes policies to help Hoosiers deal with inflation. The Mobilize Recovery Bus stopped in Indianapo…
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Indiana has Jurisdiction Over TikTok, Trail Highlights Black Settlements, Two Decatur Township School Board Members Unopposed, Food Insecurity, Eli Lilly Invests $4.5 Billion in LEAP District
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New Interactive Trail Highlights One of Indiana’s First Black Settlements. The Indiana Court of Appeals says the State of Indiana has jurisdiction over TikTok. Two current school board members are unopposed for their seats on the Decatur Township school board for the November election. A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows tha…
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Rep. Ed DeLaney Pushes for More School Funding, Local Orgs Help After Hurricane Helene, Mike Braun to Replace Doctored Image in Attack Ad, Update on COVID-19 Variants
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Indiana state lawmakers have slowly pulled money away from traditional public schools over the last decade – a Democratic state lawmaker says there’s consequences in the classroom. Local organizations are providing help to people affected by Hurricane Helene. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun says he is replacing a doctored image in an …
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Streetcorner Canvases Art Program, 400 Attend Carmel Clay School Board Debate, Candidates for Pike Township School Board, Mike Braun Criticized for Digitally-Altered Ad
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A new partnership program will allow for more traffic signal boxes to be transformed into works of art. Nearly 400 people attended a Carmel Clay School Board candidate debate on Monday night. Five candidates are seeking election to the school board for the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township in November. Mike Braun released an attack ad a…
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Five-Year Strategic Plan for Indianapolis, One Week Left for Voter Registration, Are Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests Still Effective?, Indy Officials Target Street Takeovers
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The Indianapolis Foundation this week announced a five-year strategic plan. People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have one week left to register or update their registration. Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests still effective as the virus mutates and new variants emerge? City officials are considering how to curb disruptive ni…
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Federal Judge Halts 25-Foot Police Buffer Law, Endangered Ground Squirrels Released, Lawmakers Consider Changes for Homeowners Associations, Indiana's Teacher of the Year
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A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a 2023 Indiana law that criminalizes anyone who gets within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer after being told to stop. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources released 25 endangered ground squirrels at Kankakee Sands nature preserve. Indiana lawmakers took their first steps last week in …
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Trouble in the Generic Drug Market, Design is Complete for Blue Line, Jennifer McCormick's Plan for Economic Development, WFYI Investigation Finds Avon School Arrests Didn't Happen
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In the latest installment of The Checkup, our health reporting team finds out why the generic drug market is in trouble. IndyGo’s long-awaited Blue Line is one step closer to completion. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick says Indiana needs to refocus its economic development strategy. Thirty-two students at an elementary school …
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West Lafayette Student Wins NASA Trip, Animal Shelter Overpopulation, $3.6 Million for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Terre Haute’s Singing Janitor Wins, Pathways for Aging Issues
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A West Lafayette middle schooler will embark on a two-day space adventure. Indianapolis’s animal shelter will continue emergency-only intake procedures. Indiana has been awarded roughly $3.6 million to help support expanded access to mental health and substance abuse services in clinical settings. Terre Haute’s singing janitor, Richard Goodall, won…
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Indy Residents Comment on Proposed $1.6 Billion Budget, Blue Ribbon for 16 Indiana Schools, Workforce Program Expansion, Advocate Pushes Lawmakers to Help Sexual Assault Victims
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The Indianapolis City-County Council met Monday, and the public had its last chance to comment on the city’s proposed $1.6 billion budget for 2025. Sixteen Indiana schools won a top federal honor for their scholastic success. A workforce development organization is expanding its programs to more classrooms across Indiana in hopes to provide more op…
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Designated Parking Lot for Homeless in Indy, Indiana's Candidates for Governor on Affordable Housing, Jasper County Sheriff Pushes Back Against Allegations, Lead Hazard Database
Homeless people living in their cars will have a designated parking lot in Indianapolis to stay overnight starting next month. Indiana's candidates for governor were asked how to address the state's affordable housing shortage by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute. The sheriff in Jasper County is pushing back against allegations his dep…
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Minority Blood Drive, Candidates Vying for Seats on Carmel Clay School Board, Advocates Push for Extreme Heat Protection, Indy Taking Control of Old Women's Prison Site
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Innovative Hematology and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana hosted a minority blood drive over the weekend. Four candidates are vying for two at-large seats on the Carmel Clay School Board. Advocates say Indiana lawmakers need to do more to protect people from extreme heat. The City of Indianapolis will take control of the site of Indiana’s first wom…
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Voting Center Coming to Purdue, The Future of Apprenticeship Programs, McCormick Pushes for Utility Affordability, Hendricks County to Pay for Zoning Denial, HIV Advocacy Summit
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Purdue University announced a potential on-campus voting center after receiving backlash over the lack of accessible polling sites in this year’s General election. Industry leaders have a vision for the future of apprenticeship programs throughout the state. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick says Indiana needs to prioritize Hoos…
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Perry Meridian Student Arrested, Gender-Affirming Surgery for Inmate, Learning Scholarships Maxed-Out, $11 Million for Housing Groups, Substance Use Rates Down for Students
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A 15-year-old student at Perry Meridian High School was arrested by school police last week after allegedly assaulting a classmate. A federal judge has ordered the Indiana Department of Correction to provide a transgender inmate with gender-affirming surgery. Indiana’s work-based learning scholarships are maxed-out. Applications are open for $11 mi…
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Whistleblower Lawsuit on Indiana Medicaid Fraud, Mike Braun's Plan for Education, New I-69 Bridge on Ohio River, Housing Project Collaboration on Indy's Near North Side
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Two former state officials filed a “whistleblower” lawsuit that alleges several Indiana hospital systems and managed care entities have committed millions of dollars of Medicaid fraud. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun released an education plan. Ground was broken to start work on a new I-69 bridge from the Indiana side of the Ohio Rive…
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Juveniles Arrested for Alleged Violent Threats at IPS, Indy Department Wants Staff to Maintain Parks, Pathways for Aging Enrollment Starts Soon, Crisis Counselors Say They're Facing Abuse
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Two juveniles were arrested for allegedly making violent threats against Indianapolis-area schools last week. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is asking the city for money to add more employees to its workforce. Medicaid members in the Pathways for Aging program will have the opportunity to change plans during the first open enrollment p…
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The Checkup Looks Into Unexpected Medical Costs, Local Group Fights Rising Rent and Housing Prices, Indianapolis to Pay Rent to Help Reduce Homelessness
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In the next installment of our regular segment called The Checkup, our health reporting team finds out what's behind unexpected medical costs. A new affordable housing organization hosted its first member meeting last week to help combat the rising rent and housing prices in Indianapolis. The city of Indianapolis will pay rent on some thirty units …
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Indiana Officials React to Teacher Injury Report, McCormick Wants Indiana to Legalize Cannabis, Addressing the Pandemic's Disruptions to Student Learning, Data on Student Absenteeism
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State education officials say improvement is needed after a new report found that Indiana teachers and school workers were injured by students on the job more than three thousand times last school year. Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Jennifer McCormick wants Indiana to gradually legalize adult cannabis use. Indiana’s schools might get more time…
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Kennel Cough in Indy, Report on Teachers and School Worker Injuries, Judge Rejects Attempt to Expand Exception on Abortion Ban, Breast Density Assessments, Hogsett Admin Investigation
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Indianapolis Animal Care Services will continue limited animal intake after test results came back positive for Canine Infectious Respiratory Diseases Complex, also known as kennel cough. Indiana teachers and school workers were injured by students on the job more than 3,000 times, a new state report reveals. A county judge rejected an effort by ab…
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Voter Registration Deadline, Federal Funds for Indy Roads, Gathering for School Administrators of Color, Mental Health Staffing Shortage, Electric Vehicle Stations in Black Communities
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People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have about month left to register or update their registration. New federal funding will upgrade roads in Indianapolis to be more vehicular and pedestrian safe. Nearly 150 administrators met in downtown Indianapolis for a gathering about Indiana’s school administrators of color. A new playb…
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Indy's Arts Council Requests Funding Boost, East Chicago Concerns Over Waste Facility, Terminated Pregnancy Reports Lawsuit, Free Preschool Program
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A significant bump in Indianapolis arts funding, from $1.3 million to $3 million, was requested last week. Residents of East Chicago’s Calumet neighborhood are concerned about a hazardous waste facility’s plans to expand. The Indiana Department of Health asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit over access to terminated pregnancy reports. A new free pr…
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Sexual Misconduct Reports in Hogsett Administration, Revenue Cuts for Marion County Sheriff, Scholarship Program, IPS Board Candidate Removed, Project 2025 Targets Department of Ed
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Indianapolis leaders are responding to more reports of sexual misconduct within the Hogsett administration. A recent federal ruling will cap how much correctional facilities can charge for phone and video calls inside prisons and jails. Every dollar of an Indiana scholarship program was sent out for this school year. A candidate for the Indianapoli…
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Fever President to Step Down, Newest Member Chosen for Indiana Senate, 60th Anniversary of The Beatles at Indiana State Fairgrounds, Toddler Vaccination Rates are Down
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Indiana Fever President announced this week she will step down from her role at the end of this season. Dubois County Councilman Daryl Schmitt is the newest member of the Indiana Senate. Sixty years ago the Indiana State Fairgrounds vibrated with the jumping and screaming of fans seeing The Beatles perform for the first in Indiana. Vaccination rate…
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White River Bridge Project, Critical Blood Shortage, Advocates Worry U.S. Steel Polluting Community, Indiana Colleges Adjust to New Intellectual Diversity Law
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Work on a new downtown bridge project is expected to start this week. There is a critical blood shortage in the U.S. especially for ethnic and racial minorities. Activists in northwest Indiana worry U.S. Steel in Gary could use plastic pellets in its steelmaking process, further polluting an already overburdened community. Senate Enrolled Act 202 r…
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Statue for Richard Lugar, Landscape of Virtual Schools in Indiana, Federal Judge Rules on FSSA Case, Indiana's Obstetric Care Deserts
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The late Richard Lugar, Indiana’s former U.S. Senator, was honored at a ceremony dedicating a statue to him in downtown Indianapolis. What is the landscape of virtual schools in Indiana? A federal judge ruled the Family and Social Services Administration is required to provide necessary services for two medically complex children who were affected …
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Revitalizing Indy's Old Southside, Public Art Initiative, How to Improve Teacher Retention, New Indiana Law Restricts Cell Phones in the Classroom
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Revitalization projects on Indianapolis’s Old Southside are bringing life back into the historic neighborhood. A new creative effort will influence how public art can help craft the Indianapolis of tomorrow. Teachers across the state have been leaving the field for years. That can make it hard to fill open positions in schools. As the school year g…
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Vaccines and COVID-19, City-County Council Wants to Raise Pay, Indianapolis to Get $15 Million for EV Stations
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The Checkup: Vaccines and COVID-19. Indianapolis City-County Council wants to raise pay for several positions, including the Mayor’s office. The city of Indianapolis will receive $15 Million in federal funds for EV stations across the community. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social …
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BUTTER Fine Art Fair, Virtual School Enrollment Explodes, Maintaining Roads and Bridges to Cost Billions, Medicaid Officials Adjusting Process
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Black artists from around the world debut their work at the fourth annual BUTTER Fine Art Fair. Enrollment in virtual schools has exploded in recent years. To maintain roads and bridges will likely cost local governments nearly two billion dollars a year over the next decade. After a one billion dollar error last year, Indiana Medicaid officials sa…
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Children Lack Access to Free Book Program, Rental Housing with Substance Use Support, Impact of Gun Violence on Young People, Importance of Romantic Bonds for Breast Cancer Survivors
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Children in Marion County are still lacking access to a free book program through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Indiana wants to create rental housing developments with supportive services for people with substance use disorder. Gun violence remains an issue on Indianapolis streets – the dozens of victims this year include young people under …
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Murals Planned to Honor Late Artists, Racial Disparities in Homeless Veterans, Water Advocates Worry about PFAS Goals, Indy Council Moves to Address Gaps in Sexual Harassment Policy
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A pair of new murals is planned for Broad Ripple Village – the new artwork will reimagine the lost mural of a late local artist. The number of Indianapolis veterans who experience homelessness decreased last year, but racial disparities persist. Water advocates are concerned about the execution of the EPA's plan to reduce PFAS in water systems. As …
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Growth for Indianapolis Airport Authority, Bill Gates Visits IU School of Medicine, Secretary of State Says BlackRock Violated Law, AI Task Force Gets to Work
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The Indianapolis Airport Authority has experienced continued growth in recent years, including at the east side Indianapolis Regional Airport. Bill Gates visited the labs of the IU School of Medicine last week to learn about the school’s research into Alzheimer’s disease. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is accusing BlackRock, the world’s l…
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Advocates Urge Indiana to Help Counties Track Water Quality, Lawmakers Ask FSSA to Remove HIP Policy, The Impact of Natural Disasters on Community Health
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Advocates say they hope the state will provide counties with funds to track their water quality. Several lawmakers want the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to remove a policy from the Healthy Indiana Plan that has been linked to loss of coverage for Medicaid members. These natural disasters strike in a matter of minutes – even sec…
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Effort to Fix Dysfunction in Animal Care Services, Impact of Clean Energy Projects, Chief Justice Loretta Rush to Serve Five More Years, Indy's Struggle with Clean Transit
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A move to address years of dysfunction with Indianapolis’s Animal Care Services is part of the 2025 Indianapolis budget plans. Indiana is one of the states that has benefited the most from clean energy projects spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act – that’s according to the green business advocacy group E-2. Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush was …
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