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Indianapolis “turnaround school” operator warns about lack of funding
A charter school company contacted by the state to turnaround three schools in Indianapolis told the State Board of Education today that a reduction in funding could soon impact student academic progress. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Eric Weddle reports.
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New legislation would protect personal details of college sexual assault victims
Among the legislation awaiting a signature by Governor Mike Pence is a new measure that extends more privacy rights to sexual assault and domestic violence victims on college campuses. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the bill closes a legal loophole that didn’t protect personal information given to victims’ advocates.
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Indiana senators disagree over Supreme Court nominee hearing
Indiana’s US Senators are split on whether their chamber should vote on President Barack Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court vacancy. That man is Merrick Garland, now chief judge of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. Garland was confirmed by the Senate in 1997 for this current position, including an affirmative vote from Republican Dan […]
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Statehouse Reporters Participate in BSU Journalism Program, Tonight (Wed.)
IPR listeners are accustomed to hearing Brandon Smith’s voice from the Indiana Statehouse. Tonight at 7:30, listeners can both hear and see him, in person, on the Ball State campus. Smith will be joined by Tony Cook of the Indianapolis Star and Lesley Wiedenbener of the Indianapolis Business Journal for a panel discussion in a […]
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IPBS Statehouse Reporters Outline Education Bills
The legislative session ended last week, with a few significant education bills making their way to the governor’s desk. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Education reporter Claire McInerny and Statehouse reporter Brandon Smith explain there could be new laws regarding testing, teacher recruitment and other education issues, even though it was a short session.
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Pedestrian Deaths Up in Indiana
Indiana saw an 18-percent jump in pedestrian fatalities from 2014 to 2015. But as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Sarah Fentem reports, what’s good for the economy might not be good for traffic safety.
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Fort Wayne Mayor Wants to Annex 23 Square Miles North of His City
(FORT WAYNE) – Mayor Tom Henry is looking to annex nearly 23 square miles of land north of his city and incorporate it into Fort Wayne. The plan would bring an additional 22,000 people into the city’s boundaries and would increase tax revenue. The city has set up a website with more information on annexation.
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Congressional Candidates Stepping Up Campaigns
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Indiana’s congressional candidates will now see their campaigns shift into high gear. U-S Senator Dan Coats’ retirement opened up the House seats of the two Republicans running to replace him: Marlin Stutzman in northeast Indiana’s Third District and Todd Young in the Ninth District in south-central Indiana. Both those races feature two state […]
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Road Repair Contracts Awarded
(INDIANAPOLIS) – INDOT announced on Tuesday that more than 60 contracts were awarded to various companies to make needed repairs to Indiana’s roadways and bridges. The contracts, which total $117 million, will go to making fixes on I-69, I-64 and I-865 among several other U.S. and state highways. INDOT says this is in keeping with […]
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BSU MBB Beats Tennessee State in CIT in Double Overtime
Despite committing a mind-boggling 31 turnovers and trailing by as many as 17 points in the first half, James Whitford’s Ball State men’s basketball Cardinals beat Tennessee State in Nashville, Tuesday night, 78 to 73 in two overtimes in the first round of the CIT. Ball State had trouble getting its offense off the launch […]
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Wind Advisory for IPR Listening Area from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, mostly along and north of Interstate 70, including almost all of the IPR listening area. Southwest winds gusting from 45 to 50 miles per hour could make driving high-profile vehicles difficult. Light weight, unsecured objects could be blown around […]
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LGBT advocates want to educate lawmakers who could vote for civil rights
Indiana groups pushing for LGBT rights say the path forward to securing those next year is educating lawmakers. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, advocates discussed today what they’ll do after LGBT rights legislation died in the Statehouse without any floor votes.
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Appeals court rules Notre Dame police is a public agency
The Indiana Court of Appeals says the University of Notre Dame’s police department is a public agency. And, as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Barbara Brosher reports, the court says the department should have to comply with open records requests in a lawsuit brought by sports network ESPN.
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Moon Tree Quietly Present on Statehouse Lawn
With the recent return of astronaut Scott Kelly, scientists are attempting to see how a year in space affects the human body. But, decades ago scientists were interested in learning more about the impact space has on other living things. The Apollo 14 lunar mission launched in 1971 sending men to the moon for the […]
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State Road Package Celebrated by Gov. Pence, Lawmakers
The one-billion-dollar road funding package, approved with overwhelming bipartisan support, devotes less than a third of its dollars to state roads. But Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, lawmakers and the governor Friday praised the effort.
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Numerous Thefts Reported in Grant County
(MARION) – Over a dozen break-ins happened this week in Marion and Grant County all during the day, while people were at work or school. Grant County police said the thieves are taking cash, jewelry, electronics and weapons. Police warning residents to keep valuables locked up and to keep their property locked and secured the […]
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BSU WBB to Play Iowa, Thursday, in WNIT
The Ball State women’s basketball Cardinals will play in their fourth consecutive Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The Cards will travel to Iowa City to play the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round on Thursday. Iowa finished the regular season tied for ninth in the Big Ten. Ball State finished the regular season second in the MAC West […]
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Some Hoosiers ask Governor Pence not to sign abortion bill
About two dozen people today delivered petitions to Governor Mike Pence’s office, calling on him to veto an abortion bill approved by lawmakers last week. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports.
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January unemployment rate unchanged from December 2015
For unemployment in the Hoosier State, 2016 began just as 2015 ended. The state’s unemployment rate remained at 4.6 percent – unchanged between December and January. But, that rate is nearly a percentage point less than it was a year ago and better than all of Indiana’s neighboring states. Over the past six years, from […]
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Ball State says presidential search likely won’t be finished by August
The Ball State University Board of Trustees says a search for the school’s new president could take well into the next academic year. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports.
