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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.
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Guilty Verdict in Fatal IMPD Shooting, Newfields CEO Search, County Prosecutor's Safety Program, Special Ed Dispute Bill Fails, Transgender Youth Access to Health Care
A guilty verdict came Friday for a man charged with fatally shooting Indianapolis police officer Breann Leath in 2020. A program that teaches groups how to…
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Statehouse Bills on Sanctuary Cities, Religious Education, Adult Web Sites, Tenure, and Ambulance Deserts
Republicans want to make Indiana’s law banning sanctuary cities enforceable with a bill headed to the House floor. Indiana schools would be required to release…
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College Goal Sunday, Blood Test for Psychotic Disorders, Senate Committee Passes Antisemitism Bill, Teaching Human Sexuality in School
High-school seniors across Indiana are invited to College Goal Sunday, an event to help students and families fill out the application for federal student aid…
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Indy's Economic Enhancement District Saved, Testimony on Bus Lane Bill, Boy Scout Abuse Victims, Pregnancy in Rural Hospitals
Indianapolis’ planned economic enhancement district, or EED, will not be repealed. A House committee yesterday heard testimony on a bill to put a moratorium on…
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Last Section of I-69, Hoosier Kids Report, Potential AG Candidate Disqualifier, Planned Parenthood Expands Vasectomy Service, Air Quality Decline
The completion of a key interstate puzzle piece is in sight with the last section of I-69 in Marion and Johnson counties. A yearly look at the wellbeing of…
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Trump's Primary Ballot Challenged, FDA Approves Food Allergy Drug, Food Assistance Inefficiency, Pothole Season
Former President Donald Trump’s ability to appear on Indiana’s primary ballot has been challenged. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration greenlit a new drug to…
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BUTTER Art Fair, John Rust Update, Obstetrics Care Decline, Unlicensed Child Care Bill, Lawmakers Debate Armed Intruder Drills
The popular art fair BUTTER that showcases the work of Black artists returns to Indianapolis for All-Star weekend. It’s looking more likely that the Indiana…
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Racial Inequalities in Homeownership, Free Rides for Bikeshare Program, Play Celebrates Pivotal Event in Indy Black History, Bill Loophole for Preventative Screenings
Despite an increase in homebuying in Marion County, racial inequalities in homeownership persist. The Pacers Bikeshare program will offer free rides during NBA…
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Racial Inequalities in Homeownership, Free Rides for Bikeshare Program, Play Celebrates Pivotal Event in Indy Black History, Bill Loophole for Preventative Screenings
Despite an increase in homebuying in Marion County, racial inequalities in homeownership persist. The Pacers Bikeshare program will offer free rides during NBA…
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NBA All-Star Plans, New Chancellor at IU Indianapolis, Child Support Resources, Online Portal for School Material Complaints
It’s all hands on deck as Indianapolis gets ready to host the 2024 NBA All-Star game. Indiana University Indianapolis's new chancellor and executive vice…
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New IMPD Chief, Governor Signs Bill Reducing Wetland Protections, John Rust Lawsuit Heads to Supreme Court, DNR Officer Ruling, BP’s Whiting Refinery Meeting Canceled
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett yesterday announced a new chief of police for the city's police department. The governor signed a controversial bill yesterday…
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Shreve Enters Race for Congress, HIV Care, Indiana National Guard Heads to Southern Border, Republican Primary Ballot for Governor, Carmel Withdraws from Heartland China Association
Former Indianapolis mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve has filed to run for Congress in Indiana’s 6th district. The Damien Center expanded financial assistance…
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Metal Detection in School, Protecting Kids on Social Media, New Requirements for Medicaid Members, Overhauling Graduation Requirements, Forum for Young People
Lawrence Township’s middle and high schools are using new metal detection systems. Indiana lawmakers are beginning to explore ways to better protect children…
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Nikki Haley Signatures, IPS Parents Demand Improvements, Access for Disaster Relief, Controversial Program on Classroom Materials, Lemonade Stands
Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley has reportedly received enough signatures to appear on the Indiana primary ballot - despite allegations from…
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Indy Hires Attorney to Prosecute Violent Crimes, Bill to Reduce Wetland Protections, FSSA Cuts, Walk & Talk Tours for NBA All-Star Weekend
Indianapolis has hired the first of three attorneys whose jobs will be to prosecute more people on the federal level for violent crimes. A controversial bill…
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Victoria Spartz Runs Again, City-County Council Recap, Debt Protections, Prior Authorization, Are Schools Prepared for Cardiac Arrest?
U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz will run for another term in Congress, reversing her decision not to. The Indianapolis City-County Council held its monthly…
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City-County Council Preview, Wabash College Honors First Black Student, Push for Transparency at IEDC, Support for Mobile Crisis Response Units
The Indianapolis City-County Council holds its monthly meeting tonight. Wabash College honored its first Black student, who attended over 160 years ago, during…
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Rokita's Confidential Agreement Made Public, School Boards Controlling Material on Human Sexuality, Psilocybin as a Treatment, Virtual School $44 Million Fraud Case
The Indiana Supreme Court yesterday made public a confidential agreement entered into by Attorney General Todd Rokita when he was publicly reprimanded by the…
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Converting Indy's Streets, Downtown Funding Tool, Landlord Bill Fails, Restricting Cell Phones in Class, Drug Crime Treatment
The reconstruction of a number of Indianapolis streets from one-way to two-way is in motion. A bill that would repeal a funding tool for downtown Indianapolis…
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Dedicated Lanes Bill Passes Senate, Protecting Poll Workers, Statute of Limitations for Sex Crimes, Presidential Artifacts Exhibit
A bill that puts a one-year moratorium on dedicated lanes passed out of the Indiana Senate on Monday. Legislation headed to the full Senate aims to protect…
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Bills to Fight Negligent Landlords, Lawmakers Tell FSSA to Pause Proposed Cuts, Safety on Public Beaches, Employers Paying for Training and Education
Housing advocates gathered at the Statehouse yesterday to rally behind legislation that protects renters against negligent landlords. The lieutenant governor…
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Water Bills Likely Dead, Faith-Based Teaching in Public Schools, Tech Manufacturing, Toxic Leaks in Lake County
Statehouse bills to protect citizens against large, potentially harmful water withdrawals are likely dead. Public schools may soon be required to let students…
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Senate Amends Bill Prohibiting Dedicated Lanes, Officer Involved Shooting, Training Requirement for Nurses, Republican Candidate Forum, Virtual School Leaders Arrested
The Senate amended a bill yesterday prohibiting dedicated lanes for one year, and added the creation of a task force to study the impact of those lanes…
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Bill to Block Economic Enhancement Districts, Count of People Experiencing Homelessness, First-Ever Digital Equity Plan, Civic Health Index, Tobacco Prevention
The Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary visited Indianapolis for the city’s annual point-in-time count - the count is a snapshot of the number of…
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Purdue Expansion on Indy Campus, Unemployment Update, Hunting and Trapping for Bobcats, Criminal Checks for Home Health, Virtual School Indictments
Purdue University is hoping to bring its strengths in engineering to the Indianapolis campus, and grow partnerships throughout the state. Indiana’s…
WFYI News NowBusinesses Reverse Course on Senate Bill 52, Protest Against Proposed Medicaid Changes, High School Grad Rates on the Rise, Indiana Farm to Achieve Antibiotic-Free Standard
Several Irvington businesses who last week spoke in favor of Senate Bill 52 - a bill that opponents say would effectively kill Indianapolis’ proposed Blue Line…
WFYI News NowTactical Urbanism on the East Side, Easing Restrictions on Renewable Energy Projects, Breast Tissue Density, Cigarette Smoke's Impact on Dogs, Reading Retention Bill, Restraint and Seclusion Legislation
A traffic demonstration to slow down drivers and reduce crashes shows promise. A state law says counties with wind or solar ordinances that are more…
WFYI News NowMile Square Economic Enhancement District, Statehouse Bill Could Threaten Blue Line, Beth White Runs for AG, Free Speech at IU
2023 Legislation that allowed Indianapolis to set up a downtown fee on taxable properties is at risk of repeal. A state senate committee voted yesterday to…
WFYI News NowIndy Arts Scene Preps for NBA Game, Brownsburg Superintendent Suddenly Retires, Bill Could Expand Child Care Options, Bill to Combat Digitally Altered Media of Election Candidates, Changes to FAFSA, E-Cigarette Epidemic
The Indianapolis arts scene is stepping up its game ahead of the NBA All-Star 2024 Game next month. The superintendent of Brownsburg Community Schools…
WFYI News NowRental Prices Might Stabilize, Supreme Court Won't Hear Student Restroom Case, Nixed Bill Allows Claiming Fetus as Dependent, Medicaid Errors Cause People with Disabilities to Lose Coverage
Indianapolis rental prices could stabilize despite a hot housing market, according to one Indiana University expert. The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday decided…
WFYI News NowWinter Storm, Executive Order to Fight Propane Shortage, Potential Public Pension Boost, Ruling on 25-Foot Police Buffer Law, Parental Rights Bill
Indiana will continue to bear the brunt of a blistering winter storm that’s sweeping across the U.S. for the next several days. About half a million Indiana…
WFYI News NowWest Washington St Redevelopment, New Board President at IPS, Auto Workers Union Agreement, Statehouse Priorities for Republicans and Democrats, Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes
A detailed look at redevelopment ideas for the West Washington St corridor is completed. Indianapolis Public Schools board members unanimously chose Angelia…
WFYI News NowInterim Leaders at IMPD and Center Grove Schools, Priorities for Black Legislative Caucus and Prosperity Indiana, Addressing Domestic Violence Cases for Black Women, The Power of Incumbency
The Center Grove Schools Board appointed an interim leader last night, just days after the former superintendent suddenly resigned amid a state investigation…
WFYI News NowHolcomb's Final State of the State, No Re-Election for Rep. Greg Pence, $100 Million for Purdue, Discriminatory Censorship Laws
Governor Holcomb touted Indiana’s giant leaps forward in his final State of the State address last night, but Democrats say when it comes to one of the most…
WFYI News NowNew City-County Council Meets, Lawmakers' Priorities for 2024 Session, Statewide Mandate to Follow Reading Science
A new Indianapolis City-County Council gathered for its first full meeting last night, as the 2024 legislative session kicked off yesterday. Democrats' and…
WFYI News NowCenter Grove Superintendent Retires Amid Investigation, 2024 Legislative Session Kicks Off, Indy Invests to Reduce Gun Violence, Digging into Data on the Upcoming Election
Center Grove Schools Superintendent Rich Arkanoff retired suddenly on Friday, as it was announced he is under state investigation. Indiana’s 2024 legislative…
WFYI News NowPublic Library Departure, More Lawmakers Won’t Run Again, Public Health Funding, Pig Gut Bacteria Research, $29 Billion in Investments
Nichelle Hayes, the former interim CEO at the Indianapolis Public Library and director of the Center for Black Literature and Culture since 2017, announced her…
WFYI News NowLeadership Changes at Newfields, High School Graduation Rates, $18 Million for Childcare, How to Avoid Employment Scams, Protecting Water Rights
Two new members were added in recent leadership shifts at the Museum of Art at Newfields, after the Board of Trustees lost another member last month. More…
WFYI News NowHomicides Down in Indianapolis, Why Students Take So Many Standardized Tests, Benefits of Reducing Carbon Emissions, What Committee Chairs Do, Program For Victims of Violence
The number of homicides in Indianapolis dropped for the second year in a row. Stringent federal and state requirements for standardized testing guide how…
WFYI News NowEarly Childhood Education Debate, Holcomb’s Priorities, Rest Area Improvements, Disability Earning Gap, Suicide Rate
Early childhood education is likely to be a key topic of debate in the upcoming legislative session. Governor Eric Holcomb says the top priority for his final…
WFYI News NowCLCR Expansion, Fatal Overdoses Decrease, Indiana Unemployment Rate, Holiday Heart Attacks, DC HOPWA Program
The Clinician-led Community Response Team started operations in July. The team works in three-person units and responds to a variety of calls, like welfare…
WFYI News NowCummins Penalty, Free Connector Shuttles, Censorship Laws, Water Rights & The Upcoming Legislative Session
Cummins will pay the largest civil penalty in Clean Air Act history for allegedly installing emissions “defeat devices” on hundreds of thousands of pickup…
WFYI News NowRep Lucas Probation Cut, Nippon Steel Emissions, Digital Sleep Distractions, Indiana Energy Assistance Program, Childhood Obesity Increases
A judge has cut short the probation for an Indiana state legislator who pleaded guilty to drunken driving charges after police say he crashed his pickup truck…
WFYI News NowCircle Centre Mall Revamp, Population Loss Due to Flooding, Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives, Starting Salaries for Teachers
Plans for the redevelopment of Circle Centre Mall are underway - the move could revitalize the space in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Flooding could…
WFYI News NowNeed for Food Assistance, Holcomb Reacts to U.S. Steel Sale, Community Health Network Settles Allegations, Tippecanoe Meeting on Water Issues, $1 Billion Error on Medicaid Cost
More Central Indiana families need food assistance - the need increased again this year, as Gleaners Food Bank announced a spike in the number of meals served…
WFYI News NowSubpar Revenue Collections, $145 Million for Colleges, Pope Approves Blessing LGBT Couples, Student Climate Advocates, Purdue Supernova Photo in White House
After 29 consecutive months of state revenues that outperformed budget expectations, Indiana collections have fallen short two months in a row. Purdue…
WFYI News NowIMPD Chief To Resign, City Market Temporarily Closing, IU President Bonus, Tippecanoe County Study
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylor announced Friday he will resign from his position at the end of the year. The City Market will…
WFYI News NowOpen Seats on Indy Library Board, Lawmakers’ Education Goals, First Statewide Civics Bee, Letter Urges Coal Ash Ban, Interview with William "Duke" Oliver
The Indianapolis Public School Board is accepting applications for its next appointment to the Indianapolis library board - IPS is responsible for appointing…
WFYI News NowNBA All-Star George McGinnis, Candidates for Governor, Chimpanzee Complex, Teachers’ Starting Salaries, Officer-Involved Shootings
Two-time ABA champion and three-time NBA All-Star George McGinnis has died. A picture of how Republican candidates for governor are each trying to define…
WFYI News NowProtecting Firefighters from PFAS, Economic Report Card, Scholarship for Teacher Shortage, Commercial Flights at Purdue, Charter School Renewal Terms
State legislators passed two laws aimed at protecting firefighters from toxic PFAS (PEE-fass) this year - one requires fire stations to buy PFAS-free gear and…
WFYI News NowAG Rokita’s Disciplinary Agreement, Keith Potts Drops Out, Rail Service Funds, Merrick Garland Visit, Criticism for Water Pipe Proposal
Attorney General Todd Rokita “flouted the authority” of the state Supreme Court with comments he made about the public reprimand he received earlier this year…
WFYI News NowHighway Overhaul, Sexual Assault Support Funds, Sickle Cell Treatment, Disability Internship Program
A new website allows the public to engage in the ongoing overhaul of I-65 and I-70 in downtown Indianapolis. The state awarded more than six million dollars to…
WFYI News NowNewfields Departures, Ballot Access Lawsuit, Evictions & Foreclosures Data, IU Health Nurse Union, College Credit in High School
Two more Board of Trustees members at Newfields have stepped down. Five Board of Trustees members have now resigned since President and CEO Colette Burnette’s…
WFYI News NowHearing on Abortion Ban & RFRA, Hardiness Zones, 3rd Graders Fail Reading, Funds for Indy Infrastructure
Attorneys for the state and a group of anonymous women argued over abortion and the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA before a panel of…
WFYI News NowAbortion Ban & Religious Freedom, 25-Foot Police Bubble, IndyGo Blue Line, Ransomware Lawsuit Settlement, Youth Treatment Center Investigation
The Indiana Court of Appeals today will look at whether Indiana’s near-total abortion ban violates some people’s religious freedom. The state is asking a…
WFYI News NowIndy Council Finishes 2023, Tippecanoe Pipeline Update, Child Sex Sting, Landlord Accountability
The Indianapolis City-County Council held its final meeting of the year Monday night, and the council passed a number of significant measures. An ordinance…
WFYI News NowMissing IMPD Body Cam Footage, IndyGo Leader Out, City Connects Program, City-County Council Preview, Lead Pipe EPA Initiative
Indianapolis police released edited video of an officer-involved shooting that happened Oct. 19th at a gas station on the city’s near south side, and missing…
WFYI News NowIU Hires Football Coach, Rokita Under Investigation, Literacy Education Grants, Broad Ripple Park Family Center, Seeking Contraception
Indiana University hired its new football coach. James Madison University’s Curt Cignetti will succeed Tom Allen, who was fired Sunday after seven seasons…
WFYI News NowTitle IX Claim Dismissal, Capital Riot Sentencing, Contacting Lawmakers, TikTok Lawsuits, Riverside Park Project
Northern Indiana federal district Judge Holly Brady dismissed the Title IX gender discrimination claim of three former Huntington University runners against…
WFYI News NowCasino Corruption Guilty Plea, Home Detention Food Initiative, State Comptroller Named, Narcan Education, Chief Justice Study Group
Former Indiana state Representative Sean Eberhart entered a guilty plea, to a fraud charge in connection with a casino corruption scheme, before a judge in…