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April 8, 2021

What Action Is The City Taking To Improve Housing Options For People Experiencing Homelessness?

Join us this week as we talk with the Bloomington mayor, a local shelter leader, and policy expert about what needs to be done to improve housing availability for vulnerable people in the community.

Plans For Transit In Bloomington: Protected Bike Lanes And Bus Route Changes

Join us this week as we talk about the 7-Line, a protected bike lane set for construction in May. We'll also talk about potential changes to bus routes.

Addressing Learning Loss During The Pandemic

Join us this week as we talk about student learning loss during the pandemic and how it's being addressed.

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Join us this week as we discuss what declining COVID case rates indicate and where we are in vaccine distribution.

Perseverance Rover Lands On Mars

Join us this week as we talk with scientists about the Perseverance rover and what we will discover about life on Mars from its exploration.

Drug Overdoses Increase Nation And Statewide During Pandemic

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February 17, 2021

Education Legislation To Follow During The 2021 Session

Join us this week as we talk with school finance and education experts about bills addressing education this legislative session.

Combating Public Distrust And The Spread Of Misinformation

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What Will Redevelopment Of The IU Health Hospital Site Mean For Downtown Bloomington?

Join us this week as we talk about plans to redevelop the IU Bloomington Hospital site on Second and Rogers.

2021 Legislative Session Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

Join us this week as we talk with representatives about what we can expect from the 2021 legislative session.

Trump Impeached A Second Time

This week, on Noon Edition, we’ll talk about the significance of this event and what it means for American politics.

Pro-Trump Mob Breaches Capitol Hill, Biden Confirmed Thursday

Join us this week as we talk about the pro-Trump mob that stormed Capitol Hill as Congress met to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

A Look Back At 2020

This week, we took a look back at our 2020 coverage.

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Two Federal Death Penalties Scheduled This Week In Terre Haute. Three More Could Take Place Before Jan. 20

Join us this week as we talk about federal death penalties that have been carried out this year and those scheduled to take place before the president-elect is sworn in.

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Kirkwood Ave. near IU's campus is devoid of cars one day before Gov. Eric Holcomb's coronavirus Stay-At-Home order will take effect.

Local Nonprofit And Business Leaders Concerned About Increased COVID-19 Cases Going Into Winter

Join us this week for a prerecorded show as we talk with community leaders in the nonprofit and business sectors about how COVID-19 is affecting the economy heading into the winter months.

COVID-19 Positivity Rates And Hospitalizations Climb, State Moves Back From "Stage 5" In Reopening

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What Does A Supermajority In Indiana Mean For State Policy?

Join us this week as we talk about Indiana's Republican supermajority in both the House and Senate, which has existed since 2012 and was guaranteed for another two years after elections last week.

Election Review: Following Results

Join us this week as we talk about following incoming national election results.

What Do Statewide COVID-19 Increases Mean For Monroe County?

Join us this week as we talk about local response to COVID-19 increases in the state.

Election Preview: Polls, Early Voting, And Election Day

Join us this week as we discuss what to expect in the weeks leading up to Election Day.

How Will Summer And Fall Festival Cancellations Affect Southern Indiana?

Join us this week as we talk about how festivals have canceled or adapted because of the pandemic and how this will affect southern Indiana.

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Join us this week as we talk about how schools are adapting to COVID-19.

Notre Dame Law Professor Nominated To Supreme Court, Indiana Moves To Final Stage Of Reopening

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April 8, 2021

What Action Is The City Taking To Improve Housing Options For People Experiencing Homelessness?

April 1, 2021

Plans For Transit In Bloomington: Protected Bike Lanes And Bus Route Changes

March 17, 2021

Addressing Learning Loss During The Pandemic

March 10, 2021

Update: Vaccination Plans And Local Progress Fighting COVID Spread

March 3, 2021

Perseverance Rover Lands On Mars

February 24, 2021

Drug Overdoses Increase Nation And Statewide During Pandemic

February 17, 2021

Education Legislation To Follow During The 2021 Session

February 3, 2021

Combating Public Distrust And The Spread Of Misinformation

January 28, 2021

What Will Redevelopment Of The IU Health Hospital Site Mean For Downtown Bloomington?

January 21, 2021

2021 Legislative Session Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

January 15, 2021

Trump Impeached A Second Time

January 7, 2021

Pro-Trump Mob Breaches Capitol Hill, Biden Confirmed Thursday

January 1, 2021

A Look Back At 2020

December 17, 2020

How Can Bloomington Keep People Without Homes Safe Amid COVID-19?

December 10, 2020

Two Federal Death Penalties Scheduled This Week In Terre Haute. Three More Could Take Place Before Jan. 20

December 3, 2020

With Promising COVID-19 Vaccine Results, How Are Health Systems Preparing For First Shipments?

November 25, 2020

Local Nonprofit And Business Leaders Concerned About Increased COVID-19 Cases Going Into Winter

November 17, 2020

COVID-19 Positivity Rates And Hospitalizations Climb, State Moves Back From "Stage 5" In Reopening

November 11, 2020

What Does A Supermajority In Indiana Mean For State Policy?

November 4, 2020

Election Review: Following Results

October 28, 2020

What Do Statewide COVID-19 Increases Mean For Monroe County?

October 22, 2020

Election Preview: Polls, Early Voting, And Election Day

October 15, 2020

How Will Summer And Fall Festival Cancellations Affect Southern Indiana?

October 8, 2020

Evolving School Plans With COVID-19

October 1, 2020

Notre Dame Law Professor Nominated To Supreme Court, Indiana Moves To Final Stage Of Reopening

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