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WFYI News Now
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, hosts Darian Benson and Abriana Herron bring you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.
Episodes
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What's in Indy's Proposed $1.6 Billion Budget, Gary's Gun Manufacturer Lawsuit, State Moves to Dismiss Patient Privacy Lawsuit Against IU Health, Mayor Hogsett Responds to Allegations
The proposed 2025 Indianapolis budget includes a lot of things – like traffic safety, gun violence and housing – and totals more than $1.6 billion. A county…
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What's in Indy's Proposed $1.6 Billion Budget, Gary's Gun Manufacturer Lawsuit, State Moves to Dismiss Patient Privacy Lawsuit Against IU Health, Mayor Hogsett Responds to Allegations
The proposed 2025 Indianapolis budget includes a lot of things – like traffic safety, gun violence and housing – and totals more than $1.6 billion. A county…
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Food Banks Get $2 Million, Lieutenant Governor Candidates Take the Stage, Physical and Mental Health of Breast Cancer Survivors, Sustainable Building Practices in the Classroom
New funding for Indiana food banks was recently granted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Indiana’s three candidates for lieutenant governor are…
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Indy Leaders Under Pressure Over Misconduct Allegations, FAFSA Delayed Again, Holcomb Talks Abbreviated Campaigns, Ground Broken on Combined Schools for Deaf and Visually Impaired
A call for transparency and accountability is growing after recent local news investigations unveiled misconduct within the Hogsett administration. High school…
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Cheese Lady Unveils State Fair Sculptures, Hoosier Cyclist Chloe Dygert Becomes Olympic Champion, Health Experts on State Fair Risks, Climate Solutions in the Classroom
This Indiana State Fair annual cheese masterpiece was unveiled this week. American cyclist and Hoosier Chloe Dygert is an Olympic champion after a…
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Cathedral Graduate Cole Hocker Wins Olympic Gold, Diversity Efforts at Gen Con, School Leaders Voice Concerns to Lawmakers, State Sues Apartment Owner for Ignoring Residents
Indianapolis native and Cathedral High School graduate Cole Hocker won the fifteen-hundred meter race at the Paris Olympics. Gen Con organizers have…
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New Tool to Find Average Price of Medical Procedures, Alliance Urges Revision of Charity Gaming Laws, Why Wildfires Aren't Having a Big Impact, Reversing Drug Overdoses in Indiana Homes
Hoosiers can now get an idea of how much individual medical procedures cost in Indiana, including average prices at various hospitals. Indiana veterans…
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Indy Airport Gets $26 Million, "Tongue Tie" Surgeries Potentially Overused, Pete Buttigieg Visits to Talk Electric Vehicles, Indiana's Handling of Medicaid Expansion May Violate Federal Law
The Indianapolis International Airport will receive more than $26 million from the latest round of federal infrastructure funding. But a new report by the…
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Solar Congress Gathers in Lafayette, Indiana Divests All Public Dollars from Chinese Companies, Homelessness Advocates Say New Shelters Aren't Enough
To help guide a movement to expand solar power in Indiana, community members, small businesses and city leaders were invited to a solar congress over the…
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How Police Respond to a Mental Health Crisis, Dramatic Changes at IPS, New Program Provides Wellness Support for Child Welfare Workers
When people with mental health issues are in crisis or need help, who should they turn to and how is our crisis response system taking care of them? Students…
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Universities Raise Alarms Over High School Diploma Changes, Hospital-Linked Violence Prevention, Braun Adjusts Tax Reform Proposal, Indy Housing Agency Overhaul
Indiana’s colleges and universities have raised alarms over the state’s overhaul of high school diplomas in a series of letters. The state launched its first…
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IU Bans Encampments, PFAS and Firefighter Cancer Rates, Debate Around Changes to High School Diplomas, Indy Star Investigates Former Hogsett Chief of Staff Thomas Cook
The IU Board of Trustees passed a new "expressive activities" policy that creates guidelines for when and how activities like protests can take place on…
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Over $3.5 Million for the Arts, New Discipline Policy at IPS, Training Haitian and Burmese Residents for Behavioral Health, Library Program, Impact of Indiana's Near-Total Abortion Ban
The Indiana Arts Commission is awarding more than $3.5 million to groups across the state to support long-term operations and specific projects. The…
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Modest Increase in Hoosiers Who Successfully Earn Degrees, Mike Braun's Plan for Property Tax Overhaul, Helping Students Explore Careers in Healthcare, Summer Camp for Kids with Sickle Cell
Nearly half of Indiana college students graduated on time in 2023, according to new data from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Republican…
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Job Fair for Formerly Incarcerated People, State Seeks Feedback on Diploma Overhaul, 'Rabbit Fever' Strikes Tippecanoe County, The Ripple Effects of Severe Abortion Restrictions
Martin University hosted a job fair on Thursday to help formerly incarcerated people find employment. Indiana’s state education leaders want the public to…
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Kamala Harris Speaks in Indy, Ballot Access Misinformation, Vigil Honors Life of Activist Ron Gee, State Law on Cell Phones in School, Unique Challenges for Rural Hospitals
Indiana was one of the first stops for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Since President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race…
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Indiana Dems Back Kamala Harris for President, Utility Company Proposes Settlement on Rate Hike, Fiscal Year Update, Medicaid Changes Leave Unanswered Questions
The Indiana Democratic Party is backing Vice President Kamala Harris for president – just a day after President Joe Biden left the ticket. The southern Indiana…
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Grassroots Food Coalition Wants City Collaboration, Objection to Union Vote Overruled, Concern Over Coal Ash Standards, 9,000 Students in Indy Summer Learning Labs
The Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition recently recommended new community members to a city commission. The National Labor Relations Board this week…
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Democrats React to Biden Stepping Down, Local Control Over Short-Term Rentals, West Nile Virus Case, Diversifying Motorsports, Indiana Wants Input on High School Diploma Overhaul
Indiana’s Democratic party and some Indiana voters are reacting to the news that President Joe Biden will not run for reelection. A proposal to add some local…
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Midwest Cities Buying Medical Debt, Child Care Issues Linked to Women in Workforce, Conduct Complaint Against Todd Rokita, Indiana Students Struggle Post-Pandemic
Some cities in the Midwest have started buying up medical debt to help their residents – what does this mean? High child care costs and low availability are…
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Local Effort to Ease Animal Overpopulation, Farmers Set Record for Cover Crops, Destiny Wells’ Campaign Focus, Jim Banks' RNC Speech, Medicaid Waitlist Confusion
A new ordinance would require Indianapolis pet owners to register dogs that are not spayed or neutered. For the third year in a row, Indiana farmers have set a…
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Groundbreaking of First READI 2.0 Project, $1.2 Million for Apprenticeship Programs, Indiana Won't Meet Budget Plan, Black Lung Disease on the Rise in Coal Industry
Indianapolis News: Governor Eric Holcomb helped break ground Tuesday on the first project of READI…
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Indy Business Owner Under Fire for Labor Violations, 988 Crisis Hotline Update, $29 Million for Marian University, Kellen Gray Picked to Lead Lafayette Symphony Orchestra
The U.S. Department of Labor says an Indianapolis business owner continues to violate labor practices despite a 2022 federal court judgment. The crisis hotline…
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Indiana Leaders React to Trump Rally Shooting, Democratic Party Convention, FSSA Asks Court to Suspend Medicaid Ruling, Jim Morris Passes Away
Indianapolis News: Indiana leaders shared thoughts and prayers Saturday after a shooting at former…
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Lyme Disease in Indiana, Todd Rokita Sues East Chicago Over Sanctuary Cities Ban, $700,000 for Youth Apprenticeship Programs, Evidence Shows State Police Targeted IU Protest Leaders
We’re not seeing a spike in tick-borne illnesses this year, but experts say they’ve been increasing over the past two decades. Attorney General Todd Rokita is…
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Horizon House Leadership Change, $868 Million for Affordable Internet Access, Unemployment Rate Increase, Lead Exposure Education for Spanish-Speaking Communities
One of Indianapolis’s largest day shelters and supportive service providers for people experiencing homelessness will see leadership changes in 2025. Indiana…
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Carmel Clay Superintendent to Retire, New Principal for IPS School 87, Loretta Rush Seeks Another Term, Midwest Snake Maybe Endangered, Drug Tracking and the Opioid Epidemic
The superintendent of Carmel Clay Schools will retire next year. Indianapolis Public Schools has announced they will hire a new principal of George Washington…
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Caitlin Clark's Triple-Double, School Board Candidates Needed at Perry Township, New Effort to Collect Data on Sickle Cell Disease, Filling the Need for Health Care Workers
Caitlin Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history on Saturday to record a triple-double. In the upcoming November election there are more open seats than…
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How Does Climate Change Impact Our Water Quality?
Climate change is altering the world as we know it. For example, it’s making our water less safe to use. In the latest episode from The Checkup, Side Effects…
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How the Environment Impacts Housing, FAFSA Numbers Lower than Expected, $50 Million to Support Biotech, Court-Watching Website Hopes to Boost Transparency
Historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities throughout Indiana, according to new analysis that examines how pressing…
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Rep. Victoria Spartz Charged with Firearm in Airport, Suspected Overdose Deaths, Democrat Candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Walruses Return to Indianapolis Zoo, New Leader at HSE
Authorities say Indiana Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz has been charged with bringing a firearm through airport security. Marion County officials are for…
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$22 Million for Blue Line Route, Judge Halts Adult Website Change, Medicaid Program Change, New Public School Board Member, Consumers Oppose $500 Million Increase in Electric Utilities
New federal funding will help realize transit and infrastructure improvements on the east side of Indianapolis. An Indiana law requiring stricter age…
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Purdue Launches Indy Campus, Affordable Housing Further Out of Reach, IPS Reaffirms LGBTQ+ Support, Annual Count on Homelessness, Indiana Moves to Carry Out State Execution
Purdue, local, and state officials gathered at Monument Circle on Thursday to celebrate the launch of the university’s campus in Indianapolis. Affordable…
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Indy Site Approved for Potential Major League Soccer Stadium, Family Sues Hamilton Southeastern, North Central High School Principal Resigns, Community Support for Refugees
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission on Wednesday gave final approval for a new, potential Major League Soccer stadium site. A 13-year-old…
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Helping Indiana's Hospitals Find Workers, Cummins Announces Net-Zero Related Layoffs, Indy's Plan for White River's Dangerous Low-Head Dams
The Indiana Hospital Association launched software this month to connect hospitals with available staff. Cummins is undergoing a round of layoffs, citing the…
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Bridge Project Expands to $40 Million, Neighborhoods that Need Trees, Blood Bank is Critically Low, School Board Election, Communication Breakdown Around Alleged Abuse Case at IPS
More funding for a bridge project on a historical site in Indianapolis has been identified. With the number of high-heat days increasing due to climate change…
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Indiana Republican Party Picks New Chair, WrestleMania is Coming to Indy, Company Ceasing Production of Lethal Injection Drug, New Protections for Pregnant Workers
Former state senator Randy Head is the new chair of the Indiana Republican Party. WWE and Indiana Sports Corp are teaming up to bring the sports entertainment…
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Dangerous North Side Intersection, Racial Disparities in Indy, AI in the Classroom, Bioenergy Company Likely Passing on Gary, Todd Young’s Effort to Boost Federal Judges
A new project aims to slow traffic at a busy and dangerous intersection on Indianapolis’s north side. Racial disparities persist across many sectors in…
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Research Suggests H5N1 Could Survive Pasteurization, Jennifer McCormick's Pick for Running Mate, Lawsuit Could Delay Rules on Sex-Based Discrimination
With Bird Flu infecting dairy cows across the country, some have questions about the safety of retail milk. Democrat gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick…
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East Side Pipeline Replacement, School Choice Analysis, Title IX Injunction, Rural Hospital Closure, Dems React to Beckwith Nomination
The last stretch of upgrades to natural gas pipelines are underway on the east side. Nearly one in five students attend schools outside of their home district…
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Marion County Fatal Crash Review Team, Two Top IN GOP Officials Step Down, First Day of Eid al-Adha was Celebrated Sunday, Historic Cemetery of Indianapolis’s First Black Residents is the Center of a Development Debate.
A Marion County team will take a close look at dangerous intersections as part of a new fatal crash study. The two top officials at the Indiana Republican…
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Micah Beckwith's Stunning Upset for Lieutenant Gov, Indiana 17th in U.S. for Education, Southern Baptists Vote to Oppose In Vitro Fertilization
Ultraconservative pastor Micah Beckwith scored a stunning upset Saturday to become the Indiana Republican Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor. More Indiana…
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U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, Southern Baptist Convention Votes on IVF, Over-Policing at Polling Places, School Program to Curb Drunk Driving
The U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials kick off in Indianapolis this week. The Southern Baptist Convention wrapped up Wednesday in Indianapolis, as members voted to…
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New Animal Shelter, Hazardous Air Pollution from Biofuels, Superior Court Judge Interviews, Federal Grants for Incarcerated Students
A new animal shelter is in the making for Indianapolis Animal Care Services. The United States’ pivot to biofuels is releasing large amounts of hazardous air…
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Free Immunization Clinics, $187 Million Facility at Purdue Indy, New Superintendent in Gary, Pornography Operators Sue the State, 800 School Board Seats Up for Election
Free immunization clinics will be available on the south side of Indianapolis this summer. A plan was approved last week to finance and construct a new…
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Public Interviews for Incumbent Judges, Conservative Group Sues IU, What Impact Debates Have on Elections, Indiana Ranks Low on Child Well-Being
Marion County voters will have 18 judges on their ballot in November for the General Election — on Tuesday, eight incumbent judges recommended for retention…
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Indy Pride Parade, Ivy Tech President to Retire, Holding Industries Accountable for Emissions and Pollution, Affordability of Mobile and Manufactured Homes
Thousands of people came out Saturday for the Indy Pride Parade in downtown Indianapolis. Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann will retire in June of 2025, at…
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Preventing Overdose Deaths, Southern Baptist Convention Prepares Vote on Women Pastors, Teachers' Concerns Over High School Diploma Revisions
The Checkup finds out what parents and young people should know to help prevent overdose deaths. The Southern Baptist Convention is preparing to vote on a…
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Indy 500 Winner "Parnelli" Jones Dies, Addressing the Lack of Affordable Childcare, Food Insecurity Worsened in 2023, Experts' Concern About Bird Flu Virus
Rufus Parnell Jones, the 1963 Indianapolis 500 winner, died Tuesday at Torrance Memorial Medical Center after a battle with Parkinson's disease. For every 100…
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Council Approves Sports Development Area, Charges Dropped Against IU Demonstrators, Microsoft Plans to Invest $1 Billion, West Lafayette Council Votes Down Ceasefire Resolution
A majority of the Indianapolis City-County Council voted to approve a new sports development area at its meeting Monday night. The Monroe County Prosecutor’s…
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Public Media Layoffs, Todd Rokita Threatens "Sanctuary City" Lawsuits, Wetlands Permit Denied, Efforts to Decriminalize Fentanyl Test Strips
Two public media news organizations serving local and statewide news in Indiana announced plans last week to cut staff. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is…
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Pride Month Kicks Off, Union Workers Accuse REI of Bad Faith Bargaining, Land for Renewable Energy Projects, Nuclear Power in Indiana, Trial to Challenge Indiana's Abortion Law
June is Pride month for the LGBTQ plus community. Union workers at an Indianapolis REI store are calling on the company to resume the collective bargaining…
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Former Charter Network CEO Accused of Fraud, New Councilor for District 15, Third Farmworker Infected with Bird Flu, The Israel-Hamas War's Impact on Jewish Residents
The former CEO of Indianapolis charter network Tindley Accelerated Schools is accused of defrauding its schools, by working with two other people to bill for…
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Development Area Approved for Major League Soccer, Private School Voucher Growth, Local Calls for a Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
An attempt to bring a Major League Soccer team to Indianapolis is one step closer to reality. The head of the state's largest teacher's union says he's deeply…
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Biden's Investments, Indiana Wraps Up Medicaid Unwinding, Career Scholarship Program, The War in Gaza's Impact on Muslim Students
Over the past few years, the Biden administration has facilitated billions of dollars in statewide public and private investments in areas such as…
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Public Feedback on Interstate Changes, High Numbers for Private-School Voucher Program, Experts Warn Against Raw Milk for Pets, The Uncertain Future of IVF Care
An effort is underway to help plan interstate changes in Indianapolis. The number of students participating in Indiana’s private-school voucher program is at…
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Why is it So Hard to Lower Drug Costs?, Indianapolis Offers Purchase of Riverfront Site, $100 Million Entrepreneurship Fund, Concerns Over Waitlist For Medicaid Waiver
On the new installment of our regular segment called The Checkup, the Side Effects team tries to find out why it's hard to lower the cost of drugs. The City of…
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What if it Rains During the Indy 500?, Public Health Initiative, Labor Force Participation Rate Goes Down, Hoosier Lottery Expectations, Charter Board Closes Indy STEAM Academy
The Indianapolis 500 is this Sunday, and with a few days to go there is an 80 percent chance of rain. All 92 counties have opted into the second year of…
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New Troop of Chimpanzees at Indy Zoo, Todd Rokita Unchallenged for Attorney General, New Leader at Indiana Hospital Association, Quilt Lady Tradition Comes to an End
A new troop of chimpanzees is ready to roam at the Indianapolis Zoo. Incumbent Todd Rokita will be the Republican nominee for attorney general this year after…
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Northwest Middle School Renovations, Free Clinics for Diversity in Sports, EPA Lawsuit Reactions, LGBTQ Student Protections and the Title IX Fight
Indianapolis Public School officials kicked off renovations at Northwest Middle School. A free series of clinics aim to increase diversity in sports with lower…