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AI data centers threaten to derail climate progress in Indiana
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Companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon are building large data centers in Indiana for AI. Each one requires power 24/7 and a lot of it. But Indiana utilities werent anticipating this when they made plans to get more power from sources like wind and solar. Data centers could delay...
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Indiana Black Caucus said Braun's DEI order sends message that Indiana doesn't care about fairness
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The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said Gov. Mike Brauns executive order ending diversity, equity and inclusion in state government sends a message that Indiana doesnt care about fairness.
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Idris Busari, a Nigerian-born musician who creates music under the name Omogo Reloaded, discusses his music and work with Radio Horizonte, a bilingual radio station based in northern Indiana.
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House Democrats want more funding to support child care access in Indiana
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Indiana House Democrats continue to advocate for expanding access to quality child care ahead of this year's legislation session.
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200 Indiana districts affected by PowerSchool cyberattack
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The hack compromised sensitive data belonging to students and employees across the state, including personal information like names, addresses and birth dates.
on Jan 15
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Catacombs project will uncover a piece of Indianapolis history
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One piece of a project to revitalize an entire city block will unearth the Indianapolis catacombs.
on Jan 14
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Bill would prevent public universities from offering race-based scholarships
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A bill that would protect university students from discipline over some types of speech could also eliminate minority scholarships in Indiana.
on Jan 13
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Indiana Senate Republican agenda includes property tax reform, major Medicaid overhaul
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Indiana Senate Republicans say one of their top priorities in 2025 will be a major overhaul of the states Medicaid expansion program the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP.
on Jan 9
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A look at the biggest greenhouse gas polluters in Kentucky, Indiana and nearby states
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U.S. industry is a major source of the greenhouse gas pollution causing climate change. Some operations emit way more than others, and new reports show where they are.
on Jan 7
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Legislation would dissolve IPS, four other school districts. Then charters take over
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The proposed Indiana House Bill 1136 would dissolve Indianapolis Pubic Schools, Gary Community Schools, Tri-Township Schools, Union Schools, and Cannelton City Schools.
on Jan 6
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Johnson reelected speaker of the House, despite initial GOP holdouts
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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La, was reelected to the job after convincing two GOP members to reverse their votes and back him.
on Jan 3
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It’s easier to get into college than it used to be. Here's the Indiana admissions rates
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The median admissions rate at four-year colleges and universities increased by more than 7 percentage points between 2012 and 2022.
on Dec 26
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Understanding Braun’s health care plan for Indiana: Costs, noncompetes and Medicaid
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With Mike Braun now the governor-elect of Indiana local health care advocacy groups weigh in on his proposed health care plan.
on Dec 23
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Greg Taylor replaced as minority leader, Senate Democrats elect Shelli Yoder
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The caucus voted Taylor out of leadership, replacing him with Sen. Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington).
on Dec 19
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Nippon to revamp polluting blast furnace in Gary as part of U.S. Steel merger
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Nippon Steel Corporation has no plans to make steelmaking greener in Gary as part of its merger with U.S. Steel.
on Dec 14
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During the 1980s, Hal McGee and his former partner Debbie Jaffe recorded and released groundbreaking noise music and industrial music on an underground cassette label called Cause and Effect.
on Dec 11
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Debbie Jaffe: Cause and Effect
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Enjoy words and music with Debbie Jaffe. co-founder of cassette label Cause And Effect.
on Dec 11
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They rely on birth control to manage health conditions. Now, they worry about access
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Individuals rely on birth control to treat a host of medical conditions. But birth control has become a hot-button issue, embroiled in political debates. And that worries some patients and providers about future access to the medications.
on Dec 7
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Indiana Hospitals Pull Merger Application After Pushback Over Monopoly Concerns
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Two rival hospitals in Terre Haute, Indiana, pulled back their merger application Monday, just days before the state was due to rule on the deal amid growing backlash to such medical monopolies.
on Nov 28
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Hoosiers to spend slightly less on Thanksgiving compared to 2023 prices
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But the Indiana Farm Bureau's Thanksgiving market basket prices are still significantly higher than 2019, which experts say is inflations persistent effect on food prices since the pandemic.
on Nov 26
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Preliminary data shows Indiana's unemployment rate above national average, up from last year
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In October 2023, Indianas unemployment rate stood at 3.6 percent. Over the past year it grew to the current rate of 4.4 percent.
on Nov 20
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Trump’s health pick wants to remove fluoride from our water. Does science back the effort?
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What would happen if fluoride were removed from drinking water? Scientists weigh in.
on Nov 20
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Vigil remembers people killed on Indianapolis roads, calls for traffic safety improvements
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Bike Indianapolis held the vigil Sunday evening to remember 81 people killed in traffic incidents in Indianapolis some whose names are known and some who are not. Speakers and attendees at the vigil emphasized the need for safety improvements on roads and trails in the city.
on Nov 20
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Advocates warn election results could lead to more limits on reproductive rights
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Advocates said they are afraid of how the results of state and national races will affect access to reproductive care. Organizers expect more attacks on reproductive rights in the near future.
on Nov 19
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Forest Alliance book 'EcoBlitz' looks at diverse species in state forests, argues for old growth
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The Indiana Forest Alliance will have a book release event Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at Morgensterns Cafe in Bloomington and Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at The Whispering Shelf in Indianapolis.
on Nov 14
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Can Indiana recoup $154M in virtual school fraud? Court case raises concerns
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The founder of a defunct Indiana online charter school and his wife were in court because the state alleges they improperly mortgaged and sold a $2.5 million Florida condo.
on Nov 13
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Court: IDHS likely discriminated against people with disabilities. ACLU warns issue is widespread
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A federal judge found the Indiana Department of Homeland Security likely discriminated against people with disabilities. The ACLU of Indianas complaint alleges IDHS has been applying zoning laws in a way that discriminates against a recovery home in southwest Indiana.
on Nov 11
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Mike Braun’s win for Governor worries reproductive rights advocates in Indiana
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Advocates are concerned that the limited exceptions in Indianas abortion ban could go away or that access to birth control and other medical rights could be on the line. They also worry about a potential federal abortion ban now that President-elect Donald Trump will be in power and Republicans...
on Nov 7
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Jefferson Shreve takes 6th District seat, heads to U.S. Congress
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Businessman Jefferson Shreve claimed victory in the race for Indiana's 6th Congressional District, a year after he lost his bid for Indianapolis mayor.
on Nov 6
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Your Public Affairs News Source in Central Indiana | WFYI Indianapolis
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Public affairs news from the award-winning news team at WFYI Public Media - 90.1 FM Indianapolis.
on Nov 5
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If elected, Veronica Pejril would be Indiana’s first openly transgender state lawmaker
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More than 1,000 LGBTQ+ candidates are on ballots across the country this November. And about 15 percent are transgender, according to the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund.
on Oct 29
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HSE school board candidate lost park contract after hiring man charged with child sex crimes
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John Stewart's contract to operate his business at the stable within Strawtown Koteewi Park was terminated by Hamilton County officials because Stewart hired Erick Kristianson, who had pending charges in Florida.
on Oct 25
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Election-related stress is a thing. Here’s what specialists advise to do
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Millions of Americans perceive politics as a significant source of stress. How can people recognize signs of what specialists call sociopolitical stress? And what steps can they take to deal with it?
on Oct 24
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Rokita threatens legal action against two more police departments over sanctuary city law
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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is threatening two more law enforcement agencies with potential legal action over the states ban on sanctuary cities.
on Oct 24
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Democrats finally see opening in attorney general's race with Rokita's controversies
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The race for Indiana attorney general is more competitive this year than its been in a long time. Incumbent Republican Todd Rokita is seen by some as vulnerable, and Democrats have poured money and attention into backing their candidate, Destiny Wells.
on Oct 18
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Here’s what to know about voting by mail in the 2024 election
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The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot in Indiana is fast approaching on October 24. But Indiana limits who can apply for mail-in ballot and experts say common mistakes can further restrict voting by mail in the November 5 election.
on Oct 17
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3 Indiana school districts say teacher pay, academics, buses at risk if referendums don’t pass
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Three Indiana school districts are asking voters to approve or renew a local property tax referendum on the November ballot to increase or maintain funding for teacher pay and student academics.
on Oct 17
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Twenty states sue federal government over nursing home staffing requirement
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Twenty states, including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska and Kansas, have joined a lawsuit suing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services over a nursing home staffing requirement.
on Oct 17
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Duke Energy plans to delay Gibson coal plant retirement. Activists say it's a 'step backward'
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If the company follows through, Duke would be the last Indiana investor-owned utility to stop burning coal by a decade.
on Oct 8
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Hospitals brace for IV fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene closes N.C. manufacturing plant
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IV fluids are used everywhere in the health care system from the ER to the operating rooms to dialysis centers. Now, hospitals across the U.S. are bracing for a shortage of these critical drugs after Hurricane Helene damaged the countrys largest IV fluid manufacturing plant in North Carolina.
on Oct 8
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More than half of Indiana Supreme Court on the ballot this year for retention
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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.
on Oct 8
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Republican Mike Braun to replace falsified image in attack ad against Democrat Jennifer McCormick
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun said he is replacing a doctored image in an attack ad against Democrat Jennifer McCormick.
on Oct 3
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Braun, McCormick contrast sharply on policy in first debate of fall gubernatorial campaign
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Republican Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick drew sharp contrasts with each other in the first televised debate in this falls gubernatorial race.
on Oct 3
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New law on digital alteration of campaign media comes into play with Mike Braun ad
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Indianas new law governing how political candidates digitally alter campaign materials has come into play with Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun.
on Oct 2
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Braun hits McCormick with negative, digitally altered ad in governor’s race
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A new ad from Republican Mike Brauns gubernatorial campaign uses a digitally altered photograph of his opponent in a negative campaign advertising push.
on Oct 1
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Judge temporarily halts enforcement of law creating 25-foot bubble around on-duty police
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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.
on Sep 30
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Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization
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Babies under six months can't be vaccinated directly against COVID. A new study found that most infants hospitalized for COVID had mothers who didnt get the vaccine while they were pregnant.
on Sep 30
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Indy to appoint ‘homelessness czar’ to prioritize permanent housing
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The Mayors Leadership Council on Homelessness will consist of 17 members, including the czar.
on Sep 27
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Hendricks County to pay $300,000 after DOJ alleges anti-Muslim zoning practices
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The Department of Justice this week ordered Hendricks County to pay $300,000 and change its policies after alleging the county illegally denied zoning approval to an Islamic organizations proposed development.
on Sep 20
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Sexually abusive calls burden 988 mental health crisis line counselors. They want more protection
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline counselors help people who may be on the cusp of taking their own life. But some counselors say that theyre also facing verbal and sexual abuse from a small fraction of callers.
on Sep 16