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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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WFYI News NowPurdue and Gleaners Food Bank to Open Pharmacy, Concerns Over Eli Lilly and Pfizer Relationship, IU Researchers get Top Awards, Ground Breaking for New Subsidized Housing
A new charitable pharmacy project from Purdue University and Gleaners Food Bank will soon open to the public. A recent senate report raises concerns about…
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Damien Center Opens New Dental Clinic, At-Risk High School Student Program Ends, Todd Young and Other U.S. Senators Push for Fully Funded NIH, IN Revamping School Quality Grading System
A new affordable dental clinic is now open at the Damien Center. Indiana is ending a widely praised high school program aimed at keeping at-risk students on…
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Fountain Square Homeless Encampment Will Close, Indiana Housing Wage Gap Remains Large, Bubba Wallace Wins Brickyard 400, IU Indianapolis ASL Program Cut Due to State Budget Policy
A Fountain Square encampment for people experiencing homelessness will close next month. There is still a large gap between what it takes to afford an average…
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Cumberland Police Use New Technology, Indy Chosen for New USDA Hub, Indiana High Schoolers aren't Going Straight to College, Indy's Animal Care Agency Closer to Having New Leader
Cumberland Police have announced they are deploying a new tool to end vehicle chases safer. Indianapolis is one of five new hub locations announced for the…
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IPS gets Grant for Literacy Programs, Local Nonprofits Merge, Historic Fishers House to be Torn Down, Successful Fetal Spinal Surgery at Riley, Cookie Monster Grand Marshall at Brickyard 400
Indianapolis Public Schools is getting a 10.5 million dollar grant over the next five years to support the district’s literacy programs. Two local nonprofits…
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Pro-Palestinian Protestors Gather at War Memorial, School Attendance has Renewed Attention, Improved Safety for Students Who Walk or Bike to School, Period Packs for Those in Need
Around 50 people met at the Indiana War Memorial downtown Tuesday night to protest the Israeli government and the ongoing war in Gaza. The importance of school…
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Legendary Sports Editor Passes Away, Virtual Learning Program to Expand, Indiana Supreme Court Denies Todd Rokita's Request, Concern Over Indiana's Proposed Medicaid Cap on Therapy
Legendary sports editor Bob Hammel passed away Saturday night at 88 years old. Fort Wayne Community Schools' virtual learning program is expanding statewide…
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Caitlin Clark Likely Unavailable for Liberty Game, Anti-ICE Protest at U.S. Sen. Young's Office, Judge's Ruling on Union Schools Corporation, Addressing the Root Causes of Violence in Indy
Caitlin Clark is not expected to be available Tuesday night, when the Indiana Fever resume their season at the defending champion New York Liberty. Dozens…
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Federal Cuts Threaten Indiana's NPR and PBS Stations, WNBA All-Star Weekend, Letter Confirms Immigrant Detainee Plans at Camp Atterbury, Medicaid Data to be Shared with ICE
Indiana's local NPR and PBS stations face severe financial challenges after Congress eliminated federal support for public media. WNBA All-Star Weekend brought…
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U.S. Secretary of Education Praises Indiana for School Choice, Marion County ILEARN Results, New Safety Initiatives for Downtown Indy, City Council One Step Closer to Stricter Curfew Hours
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon praised Indiana as a national model for school choice and affordability during a visit to Purdue University. Marion…
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Sutherland Park Cemetery's New Owner, Indiana Cancer Center Could Lose Designation, Report Shows Neglect Around Toxic Coal Ash Laws, Indiana Lawmakers React to the State's Fiscal Year
A local cemetery in Indianapolis has a new owner with plans to provide more holistic, inclusive funeral services. Indiana's only comprehensive cancer center…
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IndyBar Foundation's Gift for Exodus Refugee, Indianapolis Public Schools District Expands Middle School Science and Math, Indiana's Financial Future, Rural Hospitals Brace for Cuts
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation announced it gifted $30,000 to Exodus Refugee, a nonprofit that helps refugees coming to Indiana. Indianapolis Public Schools…
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Breast Tissue Donation Drive for WNBA, How Indiana is Cutting $2 Billion from State Budget, Rally to Support Transgender Youth, Braun Cuts Programs for Low-Income and Minority Students
Hundreds of women donated breast tissue in Indianapolis over the weekend. The state of Indiana will close the books on its previous state budget Tuesday. State…
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Proposal to Extend Youth Curfew in Marion County, Potential Changes for Indiana Medicaid, Downtown Apartment Residents Sue Over Safety Concerns, Indiana Greenhouse Gas Plan Nixed
School leaders in Marion County are backing a proposal to extend youth curfew hours after two weekends of violence left five teenagers dead. Certain family…
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Back to School Community Resource Day, Abuse Investigation Program Could See Cuts, Braun Moves to Eliminate DEI in State Government, Indiana Plans to Grow Apprenticeship Programs
Families can get free school supplies, backpacks, immunizations and car seats this Saturday. A program that investigates instances of abuse against patients…
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Carlino Steps Away from Caucus, IPS Denies Bid by School Seeking Independence, Kokomo Woman Charged with Animal Neglect, Proof of Citizenship Required for Voter Registration
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Carlino stepped away from the Democratic caucus following backlash she received after last month's meeting…
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Weekend Mass Shooting Update, Preschool Price Hikes in Marion County, Proposal to Extend Curfew for Young People, Experts Worry Federal Changes Could Unravel HIV Efforts
We're learning more about the teenagers allegedly involved in the mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis over the holiday weekend. Families in Marion County…
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Mission to Find Amelia Earhart’s Aircraft, Faith Leaders Protest Federal Spending Cuts, Report on Anti-Abortion Laws and Regulations, Advocacy Group Works to Increase Child Care Access
Purdue University announced it is sponsoring a mission to locate Amelia Earhart’s lost aircraft. Faith leaders held a funeral service for those they say are…
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Weekend Mass Shooting in Indy, Annual Naturalization Ceremony, Federal Education Grants Not Dispersed, Indiana 50501 & Indivisible Central Indiana hold picnic, HIV Cases on the Rise in Indy
A mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday left two teenagers dead and five others injured. Some of America’s newest citizens took the Oath of…
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Annual Fourth Fest, Fever Win Commissioner’s Cup, Tech Company Behind Data Center Proposal Named, Rideshare Vouchers for July 4th Weekend, Funding for Affordable Housing Initiatives
Indianapolis is celebrating Independence Day with the annual Fourth Fest downtown. The Indiana Fever are the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup champions. The name of the…
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Long-Closed IPS School Repurposed, IN Supreme Court Hears a Property Tax Case, Public College Degree Programs Shrinking, Governor Mike Braun Explores Tolling IN’s Interstate Highways
The long-closed John Marshall High school on the city’s far eastside will be repurposed. The Indiana Supreme Court heard a property tax case that could impact…
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Vision Zero Task Force Releases Initial Plan, Indiana DCS Reorganizes, Officials Seek to Execute Third Death Row Inmate, New Grant-Funded Site Opens for Mothers in Need of Breast Milk
The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force has released an initial plan to make the city safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The Indiana Department of…
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Mural Unveiled at Fletcher Place Community Center, Proposal for Affordable Housing Project Receives Scrutiny, Wayne Township Superintendent to Retire, Arguments on Data Center
A new mural was installed at the Fletcher Place Community Center, painted in anticipation for the WNBA All-Star weekend. A proposed project to address…
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Turmoil Continues Among Indianapolis City-County Democrats, New Downtown Charter School to Open Next Fall, Healthy Food Initiative, Modest Growth for Private School Voucher Program
Turmoil among Indianapolis City-County Democrats continues following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the mayor's office. A…
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Indiana's Lawsuits Against TikTok Move Forward, Bipartisan Support for Clean Energy in U.S. Senate, IU Could Lose Hundreds of Degree Programs, Concern Over Data Center on South Side
The state of Indiana's lawsuits against TikTok can move forward after the Indiana Supreme Court decided not to take on the social media company's appeals…
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Student Tobacco Use Continues to Decline, Two-Year Freeze on College Tuition Rates, Indiana Economy Holds Steady, Some Indiana Children May No Longer Qualify for Medicaid Services
Tobacco use among middle and high school students in Indiana continues to decline. College tuition rates for Indiana’s undergraduate students will be paused…
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Heat Advisory Extended for Central Indiana, Pacers Fans React to NBA Finals Loss, Parents Raise Concerns About Bus Rides and More at IPS, Housing Project for Adults Aging Out of Foster Care
A heat advisory for Central Indiana was extended until this Friday. The Indiana Pacers will have to continue their quest for an NBA Championship another year…
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New WNBA Legacy Project Mural Planned for Indy, Marion County Could Lose Local Dollars, Federal Proposal Could Impact Medicaid, IN Secretary of State Faces Scrutiny over Spending
A new mural is coming to the Fletcher Place Community Center in downtown Indy as part of the WNBA Legacy Project. Marion County school districts could soon…
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Indy Council Approves Funds for Sexual Misconduct Investigation, Indiana Pacers Win Game 6, IBLC Members Reflect on Juneteenth, Urban Farms Challenged by Funding Cuts
The Indianapolis City-County Council approved funds to pay law firm Fisher Philips the remaining money owed for an independent investigation into the handling…
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Pacers Fight to Survive in NBA Finals, Advancements Toward Environmentally-Friendly Future, Settlement with Purdue Pharma Over Role in Opioid Crisis, Potential Strike at Duke Energy
The Indiana Pacers will return to Indianapolis fighting to stay alive in the NBA Finals. The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability recently released its annual…
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Indiana Fever Beats New York Liberty, New Hotel Coming to Indy Airport, 'Food in Transit' Program Offers Free Produce in Indianapolis, Letter Calls for Gov. Braun to Address Housing Crisis
The Indiana Fever delivered the reigning WNBA champions the New York Liberty its first loss of the season on Saturday. A new hotel is coming to the…
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Indianapolis 'No Kings' Protest, Making Healthcare Accessible for Formerly Incarcerated People, Summer Meetings about Future of Public Schools, Interview with Lauren Roberts
Thousands gathered at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend, part of the "No Kings" protests that took place nationwide. A new…
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Fishers Adds 1,000 Acres, Advanced Manufacturing Workers in High Demand, Indy's First Knozone Action Day of the Year, BP Puts Underground Carbon Emission Project on Hold
Fishers announced last week that nearly one thousand acres have been added to the city. Advanced manufacturing workers are in high demand across the state and…
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Third Councilor Calls for Hogsett to Resign, Lebanon Warehouse Expansion Could Create 700 Jobs, Keystone Group Buys Vacant Monument Circle Building, Indy's Plan to House 350 People
A third member of the Indianapolis City-County Council has called for Mayor Joe Hogsett to resign. The expansion of a manufacturing warehouse in Lebanon is…
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Sexual Harassment Investigation Eclipses Spending Package at Indy Council, Circle City Readers Funded Through December, Seawall Repairs Near Michigan City Plant, Travel Ban Protest
A $27 million spending package at the Indianapolis City-County Council's Monday meeting was overshadowed by the fallout from a sexual harassment investigation…
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Indiana Included in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs, New Facility Helps Hoosiers with HIV, Transitional Housing Complex Reopens, Some IN Children Not Able to Join Preschool Program
Indiana is one of the states included in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs. More people living with H-I-V in Indiana will have access to supportive services…
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Cap on Rentals Coming to Carmel, Impact from Trump Admin Rescinding Guidance on Emergency Abortions, Student Journalists Face Challenge at Purdue, Black Legislative Caucus
Carmel is the latest municipality to adopt restrictions on the number of rentals in neighborhoods. The Trump Administration recently rescinded guidance…
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Rep. André Carson's Camp Atterbury Concerns, Former Virtual Charter School Leader to Plead Guilty in $44M Fraud Case, A-to-F Letter Grades for Schools, IU Health Discrimination Lawsuit
U.S. Representative André Carson is seeking information on how an Indiana military base could potentially be used as an immigration detention center. A former…
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AES Indiana Requests Rate Increase, Indianapolis to Host 2028 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, Indy Tutoring Program in Jeopardy, What’s at Stake with Potential Major Medicaid Reforms?
Your power bill might go up over the next two years, if you're a Marion County resident. Indianapolis will be hosting the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials again in…
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Indy Councilor Calls For Mayor Hogsett to Resign, Judge Orders State to Reopen Rental Assistance Program, Federal Grant for Cement Plant Revoked, Federal Reconciliation Bill
Democratic Indianapolis City-County Councilor Andy Nielsen has called for the resignation of Mayor Joe Hogsett after the final report of an investigative…
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Indy City-County Council to Vote on $27 Million Package, Big Waves in Clean Energy, Federal Government Says Monroe County Obstructs Immigration Law, Indiana is Bird Flu Free
A $27 million spring spending package before the City-County Council will receive a final vote next week. Nearly half of all the solar installed in Indiana…
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Indiana Pacers Make NBA Finals, Parents Say Indiana FSSA Changes are Hurting Families, Purdue Closing DEI Office, New Recycling Method Could Reduce Reliance on Foreign Materials
The Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals. Parents of medically complex children say the changes made by the Indiana Family and Social Services…
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Pacers Lose Away Game, Downtown Transforms for SPARK on the Circle, 'Intellectual Diversity' Complaints on Campus, Hogsett Admin 'Legally Compliant' in Sexual Harassment Response
The Indiana Pacers will be returning to Indianapolis after losing to the New York Knicks 94 to 111. A section of Monument Circle in Indianapolis will transform…
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IU Indy Removes "Black Lives Matter" Banner, Highest Paid Education Leaders, How Immigrants Can Assert Their Constitutional Rights, Hamilton County's Effort to Help Residents in Need
IU Indianapolis recently removed two signs that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Discrimination has no place here” from its downtown campus. The highest-paid…
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Indy Parks Meals Program, Pacers are One Win Away from NBA Finals, Alliance Could Change How IPS and Charter Schools Work Together, Indiana Utility Chairman Retires
Children 18 and under can get free meals at locations across the city through the Indy Parks Meals Program. The Indiana Pacers are one win away from making it…
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Alex Palou Wins 2025 Indianapolis 500, Pacers Vs Knicks Game 4 Preview, State Election Official Under Investigation, Medicaid Coverage at Risk for Over One Million Across Midwest
When the checkered flag dropped, Alex Palou won the day in the No. 10 Chip Ganassi car with speeds topping 220 mph. After a disappointing loss at the end of…
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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay Dies at 65, Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Commitment to DEI, Why International Student Cases Remain Open, Improvements for Maternal Mental Health
Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts’ owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65…
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Grandstands Sell Out at Indianapolis 500, Roger Penske Fires Leaders in Wake of Cheating Scandal, Improvements at Indy's Grassy Creek Park, Indiana's New Rules Around Sex Education
Grandstands at Indianapolis 500 are sold out for the first time in nearly a decade. Roger Penske has fired his team president, IndyCar managing director and…
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Another Cheating Scandal for Team Penske, Home Energy Rebate Program, Indiana Collects $51 Million Less than Projected, Indiana Fails to Act After Loss of Federal Food Program
Team Penske has been rocked by a second cheating scandal in just over a year. Indiana residents can apply for money from the state to help make their home more…
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IPS Launches Survey for Families, Ruling Issued in Legal Battle Between IPS and Indiana, Indiana Fever Kicks Off Regular Season with a Win, Experts React to Trumps Order on Drug Prices
Indianapolis Public Schools wants to hear from families about how students get to and from school. The Indiana Court of Appeals has issued a ruling in a…
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IndyGo Proposes Bus Fare Increase, Indy Art Center Exhibit on Cultural Identity, Economic Impact of Unaffordable Basic Needs, Talking to Fran Quigley about His New Book on Eviction Court
IndyGo is proposing a dollar increase to bus fares. An exhibit at the Indy Art Center explores cultural identity when faced with resistance. Twenty-nine…
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New Housing Task Force Meets in Lawrence, Indy Council Considers $27 million Spending Package, Clergy Gather to Denounce Beckwith's Comments, ICE Detains Indianapolis Woman
A new housing task force in Lawrence held its first meeting on Thursday. City money for roads, home repairs, parks and crime prevention is part of a $27…
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Indiana Historical Society to Keep its Building, Communities Push Back Against New Data Centers, Renovations for Indy Park, Lawmakers Push to Improve School Attendance
The Indiana Historical Society will keep its building and take ownership of the land it sits on. Experts say Indiana’s location, major tax breaks and…
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Potential Remains Found of Slain Indy Humanitarian Worker, Roche Plans $550 Investment, Indianapolis Housing Agency Unveils 12-Month Plan, Pollution from BP’s Whiting Refinery
A recent operation in the Middle East may have uncovered the remains of a slain humanitarian worker from Indianapolis. The Swiss biotech company Roche…
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Pacers One Game Away from Eastern Conference Finals, Eli Lilly and Purdue Expand Partnership, An IPS School Converts to a Charter, Federal Funding Supporting Indiana Artist Terminated
The Indiana Pacers are one game away from advancing to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Eli Lilly and Company announce an expanded partnership with Purdue…
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Indy Infrastructure Projects get Federal Funds, IU Sues over Student ID Voting Ban, 18 Regional EPA Employees get Layoff Notices, Union School Corporation Closure Blindsides Community
City officials announce that Indianapolis infrastructure projects will receive more than 35 million dollars in federal funds. Indiana University joins two…
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Asian Fest Returns this Weekend, Perry Township Schools lose Federal Grant Funding, Increase in Babies Admitted to NICUs, ACLU of Indiana Sues Braun over IU Board of Trustees Changes
An event for Hoosiers to learn and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures returns this weekend. The Trump administration terminates a federal…
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Family Sues Indianapolis Public Schools Over Alleged Bullying, Energy Assistance Program, State Support for Hard-of-Hearing Children, Worry Over Unsafe Water in Rural Communities
A family is suing Indianapolis Public Schools, alleging a first grader at George Washington Carver Montessori School 87 was seriously injured after repeated…
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Eli Lilly Breaks Ground on $4.5 Billion Lebanon Facility, Real ID Requirement Takes Effect, New Board to Guide Resource Allocation Between IPS and Charters, Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution
Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly broke ground Tuesday on its $4.5 billion facility in Lebanon. It may become more difficult to board…
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Indiana Fever Kicks Off Preseason, Clergy Denounce Micah Beckwith’s Comments on Three-Fifths Compromise, Public Media Stations Face Major Funding Cuts, Haitian Leaders Gather in Indy
The Indiana Fever kicked off its 2025 preseason with two wins over the weekend. Indiana clergy continue to denounce Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith’s…