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Howard County police officer’s body returned to Kokomo
The body of a Howard County police officer fatally shot this weekend returned from Indianapolis to a funeral home in Kokomo today. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s JD Gray reports, the community has rallied around the family of Officer Karl Koontz.
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Fort Wayne schools decline to pilot new ISTEP questions
The board leading the school district in Fort Wayne has decided not to help the Indiana Department of Education pilot questions for next year’s ISTEP state exam. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Claire McInerny reports, the board says it would have meant additional, unrequired testing for its students.
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Medical Students Have “Match Day” to See Where They Will Study
Medical students across the country found out today where they’re going after they graduate. Side Effects Public Media’s Jake Harper went to the the IU School of Medicine’s Match Day ceremony to see how it works, and what it feels like.
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Charter School Accountability Law Could Soon Be Tested
A 2013 Indiana law intended to limit the controversial practice of charter schools changing sponsors to avoid accountability could face its first test soon. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Eric Weddle explains the situation.
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Tax Fraud Bill Awaiting Gov. Pence’s Signature
One of the many unsigned bills sitting on Governor Pence’s desk tries to protect homeowners going through the tax sale process from being the victims of fraud. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Ryan Delaney reports it comes as a follow up to a lawsuit from the attorney general.
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Fort Wayne to Get Wal-Mart Milk Plant, 200 New Jobs
Walmart announced it plans to build a milk processing plant in Fort Wayne. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Lisa Ryan reports that it will bring about 200 jobs to the area by the end of 2017.
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Lifeline Law Expansion Law Punted by Legislators
A bill to expand Indiana’s Lifeline Law for minors seeking emergency help was backed by the governor and his drug task force, but legislators didn’t go for it. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith looks at why the measure didn’t get a hearing.
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Distracted Driver Causes Crash of Bus Carrying Griffith H.S. Basketball Team
(JASPER COUNTY) – State police say a bus carrying the Griffith High School boys basketball team overturned on I-65 near Demotte Saturday, crashed when the driver of another car, identified as 23-year-old Dominique Small, dropped her drink. She tried to grab the drink from the floor, but lost control of her car and sideswiped the […]
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Mosque Has Open House After Vandals Paint Slurs on its Walls
(PLAINFIELD) – The same mosque that was vandalized last month opened its doors on Saturday to show they have no qualms with the community. The Islamic Society of North America in Plainfield held an open house to answer questions about Islam and show others they are not bad people. This comes after three men spray-painted […]
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BSU MBB Comes Back from 16 Points Down, Beats UT-Martin in Overtime in CIT
Ball State’s men’s basketball Cardinals made another amazing comeback in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament and beat the University of Tennessee-Martin 83-to-80, in overtime, Sunday night, at BSU’s Worthen Arena. Ball State was down 60-to-44 with 8:30 to go in the game, when momentum started slowly to turn for the home team. 1:28 showed on the […]
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Old-Time Radio, Revived
“Old-Time Radio, Revived” Indiana Weekend A Muncie writer and his troupe of actors gather each month in Farmland, Indiana, to recreate classic radio scripts – and their own inventive bits. Play this episode online Music in this show: Radio Radio, by Elvis Costello & The Attractions Mr. Fonebone, by Leo Kottke
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Device Exploded Near Indiana Judge’s Residence
Police are calling it was a “direct attack” on judges and police. C.J. Miller reports.
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Sen. Coats: $27 Million Paid to Dead People
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Indiana Sen. Dan Coats , said Wednesday more than $27 million has been paid out to dead people by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Coats brought up the issue in his weekly “Waste of the Week” speech. Coats said the problem is the Master Death File, which is maintained by the Social […]
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Wait Time for Foster Children Placement Reduced with New Program
Getting children whose parents can’t take care of them could take weeks, or even months, if the person they’re being placed with lives out of state. Under a new program that has been tested by Indiana and other states, that wait time for the kids could be greatly reduced. Chris Davis, reports.
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Indy 500 to Have Extra Features, This May
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway isn’t revealing many details of how it will mark the 100th running of the Indy 500, but it’s promising a series of extra events: Eric Berman reports.
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Expert Says Watching NCAA Tourney at Work Helps Teamwork on the Job
The NCAA tournament is in full swing, and a Purdue researcher says her research shows watching the games at work is a boon to office culture. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Sarah Fentem reports.
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Charter School Company Warns of Problems if Funding Reduced
A charter school company contacted by the state to turnaround three former Indianapolis schools, told the State Board of Education today that a reduction in funding could soon impact students academic progress. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Eric Weddle has more.
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IDHS Leads Severe Weather Week Effort
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says that next week, from March 20th to 26th, is the annual Severe Weather Preparedness Week in the state. The goal is to educate Hoosiers of how to be ready when extreme weather hits. Tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding are the most common events in Indiana.
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Indiana Coal Mines Might Be Affected By Possible Peabody Bankruptcy
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Several Indiana coal mines could be feeling the pinch soon after their company said Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a possibility. Missouri-based Peabody Energy Corp., which has six mines in southwestern Indiana, reported losses of more than $2 billion in 2015, citing a decline in coal consumption and prices. Among its Indiana operations is […]
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NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Moves On, BSU MBB in Sweet 16 of the CIT
In the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Thursday, Indiana beat Chattanooga 99 to 74 … Butler handled Texas Tech, 71 to 61 … and Purdue was upset by Arkansas-Little Rock in double-overtime, 85 to 83. Meanwhile, Ball State’s men’s basketball Cardinals move back home to face the University of Tennessee-Martin, in the second round of the […]