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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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All Marion County Judges Get Retention, Referendum Results for Three School Corps, Concerns Over Trump's Mass Deportation Promise, Governor-Elect Mike Braun Talks Transition
All 18 Marion County trial court judges handily won a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ retention vote. Three Indiana school corporations asked voters to pass operating…
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Central Indiana Results from the 2024 General Election
Republican Todd Rokita says his victory in the race for attorney general Tuesday sent a “clear message” about what Hoosiers want. Republican Jim Banks says he…
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Polls Open for Indiana's 2024 General Election, Hotline for Voter Questions, Deadline for Mail-In Ballots, Fort Wayne UAW Strike Authorization
Polls are open for the 2024 general election – Marion County residents can vote until 6 p.m. at any of the county’s voting centers. Hoosiers with questions…
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Straight-Ticket Voting in Indiana, Statewide Attendance Dashboard to Fight Chronic Absenteeism, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Indiana to Stop Collecting Firefighting Foam with PFAS
Indiana is one of only seven states that allows people to vote for all the members of a political party with just one mark on their ballot. The Indiana…
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Fire Displaces 48 Indiana Veterans, IPS Board Election Most Expensive Since 2020, How Minors Can Pre-Register to Vote, HSE Candidate Hires Family Friend Charged with Child Sex Crimes
A transitional housing property for homeless veterans recently caught fire in Indianapolis and it could take months for those veterans to find permanent…
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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
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…
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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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
On the latest installment of The Checkup, the health team looks into sociopolitical stress and the election season. Indianapolis-based drugmaker Eli Lilly says…
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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
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…
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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…
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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?
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…
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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
For decades, Wheeler Mission has taken the lead in Indianapolis’s so-called winter contingency plan for people experiencing homelessness. Industries in Indiana…
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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
The Washington Township School Board approved their next superintendent at a meeting Wednesday night. Indiana hospitals are still experiencing IV fluid…
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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
Two former Indiana University basketball players are speaking out about what they call sexual misconduct by former team physician Brad Bomba, Senior. October…
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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
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…
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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
The six candidates for the Hamilton Southeastern school board met last week for their only joint forum before the November general election. Eight candidates…
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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…
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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?
For the next installment of our regular segment The Checkup, from Side Effects Public Media, our health team looks into Project 2025 and Medicaid…
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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
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…
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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…
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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?
City officials grapple with fallout from Hogsett administration sexual misconduct allegations. Vision Zero Task Force aims to lower traffic incident rates. The…
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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 Visits Indy
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…
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Ruling: IN has jurisdiction over TikTok, Interactive Trail Highlights IN’s Black Settlements, Two Decatur Township School Board Members Run Unopposed, $2.8 Million IN Households Experience Food Insecurity, Eli Lilly Invests $4.5 Billion in LEAP District
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…
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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
Indiana state lawmakers have slowly pulled money away from traditional public schools over the last decade – a Democratic state lawmaker says there’s…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
Indianapolis News: A West Lafayette middle schooler will embark on a two-day space adventure…
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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
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…
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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…
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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
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…
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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
Purdue University announced a potential on-campus voting center after receiving backlash over the lack of accessible polling sites in this year’s General…
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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
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…
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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
Two former state officials filed a “whistleblower” lawsuit that alleges several Indiana hospital systems and managed care entities have committed millions of…
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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
Two juveniles were arrested for allegedly making violent threats against Indianapolis-area schools last week. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is…
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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
Indianapolis News: In the next installment of our regular segment called The Checkup, our health…
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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
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…
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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
Indianapolis Animal Care Services will continue limited animal intake after test results came back positive for Canine Infectious Respiratory Diseases Complex…
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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
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…
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Indy's Arts Council Requests Funding Boost, East Chicago Concerns Over Waste Facility, Terminated Pregnancy Reports Lawsuit, Free Preschool Program
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…
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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
Indianapolis leaders are responding to more reports of sexual misconduct within the Hogsett administration. A recent federal ruling will cap how much…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
Revitalization projects on Indianapolis’s Old Southside are bringing life back into the historic neighborhood. A new creative effort will influence how public…
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The Checkup: Vaccines and COVID-19, Indianapolis City-County Council Wants to Raise Pay for Several Positions, Indianapolis to get $15 Million in Federal Funds for EV Stations
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…
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The Fourth Annual BUTTER Fine Art Fair, Enrollment in Virtual Schools has Exploded, Maintaining Roads and Bridges will likely Cost Local governments Billions, Indiana Medicaid Officials Adjusting Processes for Financial Reporting and Forecasting.
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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
The Indianapolis Airport Authority has experienced continued growth in recent years, including at the east side Indianapolis Regional Airport. Bill Gates…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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Water Supply Tug-of-War in Tippecanoe County, Consumer Price Index Falls, Indiana Ahead of Its Spending Plan, IU Students to Help Free Falsely Convicted Hoosiers
The LEAP pipeline project has created a tug-of-war over the water supply in Tippecanoe County — between residents there and those who want to create an…
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IMPD Officer Arrested on 12 Counts of Child Exploitation, School Attendance Goes Up, Women's Sports Leaders Gather, Can Indianapolis Land a Major League Soccer Team?
IMPD arrested one of their own officers on Monday, on 12 counts of child exploitation. School attendance is improving for many Indiana students, according to…
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Finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year, Medicaid Members Confused After Court Ruling, Educator Feedback on New Diploma Draft Mostly Positive, McCormick Unveils Tax Relief Plan
The Indiana Department of Education announced the finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year. Advocates say many Medicaid members are confused about how their…
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The Checkup: Vaccines and Misinformation, Several State Universities Support the State’s Latest Plan for Diplomas, The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will Come to Indy
The Checkup: Vaccines and misinformation. Purdue University is now joined by Indiana and other state university leaders who have shared support for the…
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IndyGo's Purple Line Gets a Launch Date, Third Grader Reading Competency Results, Highway Work Zone Speed Cams Arrive, Lauren Roberts and Caroline Ellert Speak Out
IndyGo’s second Bus Rapid Transit Line, the Purple Line, launches October 13th. Reading competency among Indiana's third graders slightly improved from last…