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Closing schools? It’s on the table after Monroe County Schools leaders released a report this week on enrollment and demographics. One thing that’s for certain is the merger of Childs and Templeton elementary schools won’t happen this fall.

Two major tech park developments are in the planning stages for the west side of Ellettsville. More on the timeline for the projects and how they fit into Ellettsville’s vision for the future.

And faith leaders are grappling with how to support death row prisoners with executions expected to resume under the Trump administration.

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MCCSC merger postponed, Ellettsville tech park, death row prisoners | Indiana Newsdesk

MCCSC leaders postpone the merger of Childs and Templeton schools and are looking into closing others. Two major tech park developments are in the planning stages for the west side of Ellettsville. And faith leaders are grappling with how to support death row prisoners with executions expected to resume under the Trump administration.

November 22, 2024

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As clock ticks toward another Trump presidency, death row prisoners appeal for clemency

A small community of death row spiritual advisors based in Bloomington is struggling to support the prisoners to whom they minister – and each other – amid fears President-elect Donald Trump will restart executions.

November 22, 2024

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Bloomington wins big in IU football’s historic run

Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson said IU football's undefeated season is "creating quite an economic impact" in Bloomington.

November 21, 2024

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MCCSC report shows elementary schools below capacity, recommends closing some

Some elementary schools are operating below optimal enrollment, and child population decline in Monroe County could make inefficiencies worse. 

November 15, 2024

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Expressive activity changes, rural homelessness, Brown County Music Center | Indiana Newsdesk

The Board of Trustees is discussing possible changes to IU’s expressive activity policy. We look at how rural agencies are dealing with people experiencing homelessness. And the Brown County Music Center has faced many challenges in its five year history.

November 15, 2024

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Shrinking housing supply and rising costs of living: Agencies work to meet a rise in rural homelessness

Rural areas saw rates of homelessness increase faster than in urban parts of the US. Since then, rates in rural areas have continued to match or outpace urban areas.

November 15, 2024

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Brown County Music Center celebrates fifth year after skepticism in community

“Last year we were able to fulfill our mission and give $267,000 back into the community," said Executive Director Christian Webb.

November 8, 2024

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IU’s 1967 Rose Bowl team reflects, celebrates this year’s success

With three games left in the regular season, IU’s football team has its best-ever record, 9-0. For players from the 1967 team, this season has been a thrilling and nostalgic ride.

November 8, 2024

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Election wrap, AI in the classroom, Indiana’s Rose Bowl team | Indiana Newsdesk

Indiana remained as red as ever after Tuesday night’s elections, led by Republican Mike Braun’s win atop the ticket as governor. AI is growing fast and has already made its way into the classroom. And we visit with Indiana’s 1967 Rose Bowl team to get their take on this year’s historic season.

November 1, 2024

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Governor race, election on public colleges, IU football on the road | Indiana Newsdesk

We take a look at the three candidates looking to replace two-term governor Eric Holcomb. As the election looms, we take a look at how elected leaders could have on Indiana’s public colleges. And, the 13th ranked Indiana football team looks to continue its perfect season at Michigan State.

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October 31, 2024

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November 7, 2023 General Election

At a ‘crossroads’: How the 2024 Election could impact Indiana’s public colleges

Elected officials have a lot of power over Indiana colleges — deciding who's in charge, how much money they get and what laws they have to follow.

October 31, 2024

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‘Chasing the light’: Leaf peeping with a painter

While most take photos of the Brown County State Park landscapes, others capture the moments with brush and canvas.

October 25, 2024

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New jail site approved, homeschooling, lieutenant governor race | Indiana Newsdesk

Commissioners approved a purchase agreement for a new jail site on the northwest side of Bloomington. Homeschooling is popular in Indiana, but how do those students fare once they’re in college? And we continue our series of election interviews with the two men running for lieutenant governor.

October 25, 2024

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Three quick swabs could lead to live-saving opportunity for students

IU Gift of Life is part of a national organization working to find rare tissue type matches for people suffering from blood cancer.

October 25, 2024

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Indiana lieutenant governor: An interview with Micah Beckwith

As part of WTIU/WFIU News’ 2024 election coverage, reporter Ethan Sandweiss invited the two candidates for Indiana Lieutenant Governor.

October 25, 2024

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Indiana lieutenant governor: An interview with Terry Goodin

As part of WTIU/WFIU News’ 2024 election coverage, reporter Ethan Sandweiss invited the two candidates for Indiana Lieutenant Governor.

October 24, 2024

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Homeschooling is growing. What happens when they go to college? 

Experts believe homeschooled children fair about as well as children from traditional schools.

October 18, 2024

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IU sexual abuse lawsuit, Hoosier football undefeated, Attorney General race | Indiana Newsdesk

Two former IU basketball players have filed a lawsuit against the school alleging sexual abuse by a former team doctor. Indiana’s 6-0 start under first year head coach Curt Cignetti has Hoosier fans excited about the prospects of this year’s team. And we continue our series of interviews with candidates in next month’s general election.

October 18, 2024

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‘Standard of care’ questions surround lawsuit filed by former IU men’s basketball players

Two former IU basketball players are suing the university over alleged sexual misconduct under the guise of medical treatment by a former team doctor. But there are questions over standard of care during that era.

October 17, 2024

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'Coach Cig' merchandise celebrates head coach turning IU football around

Packed student sections and sold-out seats are propelling the Hoosiers to new heights this season.

October 16, 2024

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IU’s Archaeology Museum reopens

The IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is reopening following renovation.

October 14, 2024

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Democrat Destiny Wells discusses role of attorney general, top priorities in race

Destiny Wells ran unsuccessfully for Indiana secretary of state in 2022. She hopes to become the first Democrat to win the race for attorney general since 1996.

October 11, 2024

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Democratic candidates in a red state, Hamas attack anniversary, U.S. House Dist. 9 | Indiana Newsdesk

Indiana Democrats face an uphill battel every election cycle especially in deep red rural areas. Pro-Israeli and pro-Palestine groups gathered separately to mark the one year anniversary since Hamas’ attack. And we continue our series of interviews with candidates in next month's general election.

October 11, 2024

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In Indiana's reddest districts, rural Dems still put up a fight

Of 100 seats in the Indiana statehouse, Democrats are only running in 75. Despite that, they still hope to break Republicans' 70 seat supermajority in the statehouse.

October 10, 2024

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Citizens still reeling from damage after June storm

City and county departments just finished debris cleanup after the major June storm.

October 8, 2024

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County council passes income tax increase to fund new jail

In a 5-1 vote on Tuesday evening, the council voted yes on the 0.175 percent income tax increase.

October 4, 2024

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Same-sex marriage anniversary, state park accessibility, State District 62 race | Indiana Newsdesk

Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of same-sex marriage being legal in Indiana. Indiana is striving to make it easier for people with disabilities to access state parks. And we begin a series of interviews with candidates in next month’s general election with the state’s District 62 race.

October 4, 2024

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It's been nearly 10 years since same-sex marriage became legal for Hoosiers

Almost 10 years ago, on October 6, 2014, same-sex marriage became legal in Indiana after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a lower court’s supportive ruling to stand.

October 4, 2024

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Political newcomer Horrocks on needs for people in District 62

Horrocks sat down for an interview with WFIU/WTIU News to share information about his policies.

October 3, 2024

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Indiana aims to make the outdoors more accessible for people with disabilities

Experts say things like accessible parks and trails benefit many more people than just those who have disabilities — and that includes the state itself.

September 27, 2024

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Farmers Market recovering, nursing shortage, Les Misérables tour | Indiana Newsdesk

Five years after temporarily shutting down over racists statements by one of the vendors, the Bloomington Farmers Market is still trying to recover. Indiana is facing a critical nursing shortage. And a trio of former Hoosiers are back on campus as part of the crew for the week-long run of Les Misérables.

September 27, 2024

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Release the squirrels! State endangered ground squirrels find new home at Kankakee Sands

The relocation project is a collaboration between the Indiana DNR, The Nature Conservancy and Purdue University Fort Wayne.

September 27, 2024

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Local farmers still affected five years after racism issues at city market

The city market used to be the lone market in Bloomington. Now, there are at least three. Attendance and revenue at the city market have not recovered from before the controversy.

September 27, 2024

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Indiana needs thousands of nurses. Colleges are trying to help

The Indiana Hospital Association predicts the state needs 5,000 more nurses by 2031. Colleges would need to graduate about 1,300 nurses every year to meet the future demand. They're getting to work.

September 24, 2024

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Amped exhibit to feature guitars from Irsay collection

The exhibit opens this Friday and will be open through September 2025.

September 23, 2024

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Les Misérables bringing three IU alumni back to campus

Three Indiana University alumni are part of the cast and staff coming to the IU Auditorium this week for the national tour of Les Misérables.

September 21, 2024

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Retaining first responders, farm bill, IU expressive activity policy | Indiana Newsdesk

Bloomington officials have struggled with hiring and retaining police officers and fire fighters. Dairy farmers warn the price of milk could skyrocket without a new farm bill. And IU has threatened an employee with termination over its new expressive activity policy.

September 20, 2024

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City fire and police hiring struggles go deeper than just money

At the City of Bloomington’s budget meetings last month, the fire department proposed a raise in salary of $15,000 for the first year of work, and a $5,000 increase the second year.

September 19, 2024

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IU threatened to fire employee for defying ‘expressive activity’ policy with vigil

The university has cited 18 people for violations. One of them, a staff member, has been formally threatened with termination. 

September 19, 2024

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Experts weigh in as 2018 Farm Bill's second expiration looms

This could mark the second year in a row that the 2018 Farm Bill gets extended.

September 13, 2024

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Fullerton Pike project, Samia Halaby exhibition, passive house | Indiana Newsdesk

Fullerton Pike project is nearing the finish line. IU students and faculty made the trip to East Lansing, Michigan to show support for Palestinian artist Samia Halaby. And we visit the construction site of an ultra-energy efficient home being built in Brown County.

September 13, 2024

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Fullerton Pike connection nearing finish line

The entire project — in the works since 2008 — is on schedule to be complete July 2025.

September 11, 2024

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IU students travel to Michigan for an art show that was supposed to take place at home

When the university canceled Samia Halaby's exhibit without public announcement in December over unspecified security risks, it inflamed campus and the art world.

September 11, 2024

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Local resident building passive home, prioritizes energy efficiency

Passive homes have thicker insulation, airtight windows and moisture control.

September 6, 2024

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IU Innovates, remote workers move to Indiana, officer canine training | Indiana Newsdesk

IU Innovates is a program designed to help students, faculty and staff develop start-up businesses. Programs are providing incentives to bring remote workers to the state. And law enforcement agencies take their canine partners to the pool for some training.

September 6, 2024

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Startups and self-discovery: IU Innovates nurtures entrepreneurs

IU Innovates is a university-wide program that helps entrepreneurs develop their startup businesses.

September 6, 2024

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New documentary explores John Miley’s sports broadcast archive

‘Archiving Airwaves: The Miley Collection’ premieres Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. on WFIU and WTIU.

September 6, 2024

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How one program is attracting remote workers to southern Indiana

As remote work becomes common across many industries, one program is attempting to attract workers from around the country to southern Indiana.

September 4, 2024

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Law enforcement officers working on K-9 water training

Law enforcement officers from worked with their canine partners on water training at an apartment complex pool in Bloomington Wednesday.

August 30, 2024

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Intellectual diversity law, vigil tests IU policy, COVID on the rise | Indiana Newsdesk

A new Indiana law requires teaching intellectual diversity in state colleges, but it doesn’t explicitly define what that means. IU’s new expressive action policy went into effect and students and professors tested it with a late-night vigil. And officials are urging people to get the latest COVID vaccine as cases are on the rise.

August 29, 2024

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Thousands of furries descended on Indy for IndyFurCon 2024

Furry conventions take place around the world, and they’re getting bigger. Last year’s Anthrocon in Pittsburgh broke records with over 17,000 attendees. 

August 29, 2024

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Uslan's memoir "The Boy Who Loved Batman" has a play adaptation debuting Oct. 1 in Tampa.

'Batman' at 35: An executive producer’s journey from IU to Hollywood

Batman’s feature film debut was 35 years ago, but it wouldn’t have happened without an IU graduate.

August 29, 2024

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Indiana college 'intellectual diversity' and tenure law into effect

SEA 202 requires faculty to teach “intellectually diverse” ideas in the classroom. If they don't, their tenure could be in jeopardy.

August 23, 2024

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International college student transition, farm taxes, Mayor Thomson at DNC | Indiana Newsdesk

The transition can be difficult for IU international students. Some are calling for a change to the way farm taxes are calculated. And, Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson attends the DNC.

August 23, 2024

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Move in week is hard enough. How do international students manage it?

Last year, more than 7,500 international students came to IU campuses across the state.

August 23, 2024

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Farm groups and legislators poised to work on high farmland property taxes in 2025

From 2022 to 2023, the base tax rate rose 16 percent. This year, it went up nearly 27 percent. And next year, it’s estimated to increase by another 20 percent.

August 22, 2024

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'The joy of a happily ever after': Lilly Library debuts rare romance collection

Visitors can swoon over books dating back to the 18th Century with the new “Love in the Library” collection.

August 21, 2024

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IU to display guitars of iconic musicians from Jim Irsay Collection

Irsay’s collection includes more than 220 guitars.

August 16, 2024

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Housing choice vouchers, Envision Ellettsville, high school diploma revision | Indiana Newsdesk

The waitlist for housing vouchers can take more than eight months. The proposed Envision Ellettsville plan guides commercial growth in the community just northeast of Bloomington. And, education officials unveil its second attempt at overhauling the high school diploma process.

August 16, 2024

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Federal housing program is effective, but long waitlist remains a barrier

One couple in Bloomington shares their story moving in together with a housing choice voucher after experiencing homelessness.

August 15, 2024

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New future for Ellettsville outlined in ambitious plan

Ellettsville's population has increased approximately 31.5 percent since 2000. Bloomington’s population has increased by about only 14.4 percent since 2000.

August 14, 2024

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Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner sits next to other State Board of Education board members during a meeting. Jenner has blonde hair and wears glasses. She is smiling at a speaker during a public feedback hearing.

Indiana scraps GPS diplomas, replaces them with one new base diploma

The second diploma proposal from the Indiana Department of Education aligns more closely with the Core 40 than its predecessor. However, there are a few changes.

August 14, 2024

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All three lieutenant governor candidates criticize current state policy at debate

Indiana’s lieutenant governor serves as the secretary of agriculture and oversees the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

August 14, 2024

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Ask The Mayor: Terre Haute's Sakbun on riverfront study, Fairbanks Park, housing update

The city is in the middle of a five-year parks master plan and finalizing a riverfront development study. Plus, the mayor is crafting his first budget.

August 9, 2024

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MCCSC merger, I-69 opens, semiconductor boom | Indiana Newsdesk

Bloomington’s annexation attempt was denied this week. Officials celebrated the completion of I-69. And we look at how universities are helping drive semiconductor production in Indiana.

August 7, 2024

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MCCSC parents mixed on Childs-Templeton merger

The merger will go into effect next year.

August 7, 2024

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'The high-paying jobs of the future': Colleges play key role in billion-dollar semiconductor industry

In Indiana, eight companies have pledged investments of more than $6 billion. The facilities promise over 2,000 jobs.  

August 6, 2024

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City, local nonprofits roll out plan for unsheltered homelessness

The plan developed by local groups and the City of Bloomington seeks to address street homelessness with long-term housing solutions.

August 6, 2024

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State officials celebrate completion of I-69 corridor

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, and two former governors were in attendance at the Connecting the Crossroads event along with INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith to cut the ribbon on the highway.

August 2, 2024

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Farmers continue to be battered by low corn prices

Thin profit margins and handling Mother Nature mean it's never easy to work in agriculture. But low grain markets have made things even more difficult in 2024.

August 2, 2024

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Dunn Meadow cleared, farm bill, diploma requirements | Indiana Newsdesk

IU’s new expressive activities policy went is in effect. Farmers are feeling the pinch as prices for crops drop. And, several universities say new diploma requirements won’t meet their admission standards.

July 29, 2024

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IU's Board of Trustees pass expressive activities policy

It will free the university’s hand in addressing the Dunn Meadow encampment and will affect the International Graduate Workers Coalition if it decides to picket again in the fall.  

July 26, 2024

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Dunn Meadow response review, transportation plan, school merger | Indiana Newsdesk

An independent review of IU’s response to the Dunn Meadow protests is out. County and city officials are taking feedback on a transportation plan. And Monroe County schools unveiled its timeline for merging Childs and Templeton elementary schools.

July 25, 2024

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MCCSC updates on Templeton-Childs merger

At its Tuesday meeting, the Monroe County Community School Board approved its priorities and goals for 2024-2025, which included socioeconomic rebalancing and redistricting. 

July 25, 2024

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Law group releases Dunn Meadow report, WFIU-WTIU interviews Whitten

Whitten announced IU had hired Cooley LLP at the June 14 Board of Trustees meeting. Its findings and recommendations are largely in line with the administration’s own assertions and plans.

July 25, 2024

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Are hummingbirds fighting or playing?

Around the hummingbird feeder, you may notice some serious aerial acrobatics. But are they playing with each other, or fighting?

July 24, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris — and likely Democratic nominee for president — address thousands of Zeta Phi Beta sorors on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Harris calls on Zeta Phi Beta members to mobilize voters ahead of November election

Vice President Kamala Harris — and likely presidential nominee for the Democratic party — appealed to over 6,000 sorority sisters assembled in Indianapolis Wednesday.

July 22, 2024

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Officials gathering input on 2050 transportation plan for Bloomington area

The Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization is gathering public input on the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Bloomington metropolitan area.

July 19, 2024

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Cyber-attacks, new Medicaid program, ILEARN results | Indiana Newsdesk

Cyber-attacks briefly shut down Monroe County’s court system and government services in Clay County. Indiana has launched a new Medicaid program aimed at helping care-givers of the elderly. And, we’ll take a look behind the numbers in the latest ILEARN results.

July 19, 2024

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Hoosiers wait for progress with Pathways waiver

The state launched the Pathways for Aging program this month, which have led to unanswered questions for caregivers.

July 19, 2024

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Local governments fall prey to rise in ransomware attacks

Local governments are a growing target for cybercriminals, and smaller municipalities have a harder time staying secure.

July 17, 2024

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City presents two design ideas to renovate Indiana Ave Corridor

The City of Bloomington’s Planning and Transportation Department presented two potential options to renovate the Indiana Avenue Corridor at a public meeting Tuesday night.

July 12, 2024

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IU protest body cam footage, Black Lung disease, IUPUI split | Indiana Newsdesk

Newly released body cam footage from the arrest of dozens of protestors on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. The number of miners living with Black Lung disease is increasing. And explaining the IUPUI split.

July 12, 2024

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Alone competitor uses Indiana bushcraft skills for survival show

Timber Cleghorn discusses how his life experiences helped him brave the Arctic Circle.

July 11, 2024

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Black Lung Disease cases on the rise; how one miner got help

Though resources are available to help those affected by the disease, connecting miners to government programs often proves challenging.

July 10, 2024

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Body cam, radio comms show police targeted student protest leaders

State Police chatter on the ground and from atop the Indiana Memorial Union shows that the ISP planned to arrest student organizers Bryce Greene and Aidan Khamis ahead of time.

July 9, 2024

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Purdue and Indiana University Presidents Mung Chiang and Pamela Whitten hold up the official agreement to dissolve IUPUI.

What to expect from IU and Purdue’s new Indy campuses

Starting this fall, new students will enroll in either IU Indianapolis or Purdue West Lafayette.

July 5, 2024

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Hemp growing in Indiana, Columbus parks, new state laws | Indiana Newsdesk

In 2018, the government loosened regulations for growing hemp, but Indiana farmers are finding there’s not many buyers. Columbus parents don’t want the city to neglect its other parks. Also, we discuss new state laws taking effect.

July 5, 2024

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Bars toast new law making 'Happy Hour' legal once again

The practice of offering hourly drink specials was banned in 1985 in an effort to curtail drunk driving.

July 5, 2024

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A stack of rotting hemp bales still not picked up for processing from the 2022 harvest.

Lack of processors leaves hemp industry out to dry

Congress redefined hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill, allowing farmers to add the crop to their usual rotation of corn and soybeans. But six years later it’s rare to see hemp growing in Indiana.

July 4, 2024

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Columbus inclusive playground getting much needed repairs

A petition of almost 1,000 signatures caught the attention of Columbus officials.

July 3, 2024

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Officials concerned about when and what trains carry through town 

Neither the state nor cities and counties monitor exactly what trains transport locally.

June 28, 2024

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Trustee doesn’t support Whitten, storm cleanup continues, execution drug decision | Indiana Newsdesk

A new letter casts doubt on whether IU president Pamela Whitten has the full support of the board. Storm cleanup continues. And anti-death advocates are celebrating a decision that’ll make it harder to execute people on federal death row.

June 26, 2024

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While crews fix electrical outages, residents are left to pick up the pieces

Trees and signs are down throughout Bloomington after a storm producing 70-mile per hour winds swept through the area Tuesday evening, leaving thousands without power.

June 24, 2024

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IU Trustees aren’t unanimous on letter supporting Pres. Whitten

In an email to WFIU/WTIU News, IU trustee Vivian Winston said she had no role in creating an April statement supporting Whitten and felt she could “no longer stay silent.”

June 24, 2024

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Chemical company accused of supplying drugs for executions in Terre Haute ends pentobarbital sales

In a letter sent to two Connecticut lawmakers last month and later obtained by WFIU/WTIU News, chemical supplier Absolute Standards, Inc. says it's done making pentobarbital for the U.S. government.

June 21, 2024

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Duke Energy rate increase, 3rd grade reading assessment, GOP changes | Indiana Newsdesk

Bloomington leaders sound the alarm about how a proposed Duke Energy rate hike could affect local residents. Students are feeling the pressure to pass the state’s high stakes 3rd grade reading assessment. And it’s been a wild week for the state’s Republic party.

June 21, 2024

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Indiana educators and students prep for new IREAD-3 requirements

Literacy rates have been declining for the last decade in Indiana, according to the Indiana Department of Education.

June 21, 2024

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Duke says rate hike would pay for improvements, but some customers already struggling

This year, Duke seeks a $492 million revenue increase. Members of the public are giving testimony to state regulators against its proposal.

June 20, 2024

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Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick speaks at a forum June 20, 2024, at the Monroe Convention Center.

McCormick: Beckwith as lieutenant governor ‘not an option'

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick says she’s committed to ensuring Micah Beckwith is not the state’s future lieutenant governor.

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