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Weather Radios Distributed in Henry County
(NEW CASTLE) – Officials in Henry County are distributing 25 emergency weather radios. In conjunction with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, they want to provide a way of getting early alerts to those who are the most vulnerable. Homeland Security is partnering with local emergency managers to purchase and distribute the radios.
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BSU MBB Accepts Bid to Play in CollegeInsider.com Tournament
The Ball State men’s basketball Cardinals are off to post-season play for the first time in 14 years. The Cards have accepted a bid to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). Ball State plays a first-round game on the road next week. First-round games will be played March 14-16. Details will be worked out this week. […]
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Lawmakers question HIP 2.0 bill, but send it to Governor anyway
On the final day of this year’s legislative session, House and Senate lawmakers have sent a bill to the governor that codifies HIP 2.0, the state’s health care program. But the bill had far from unanimous support. And as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, even as it passed, some lawmakers expressed concern that the […]
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Police body camera bill approved and heading to Governor
Legislation headed to the governor will give the public and the press more access to police body camera videos than they’ve ever had. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports on a final compromise that drew unanimous support in both chambers.
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Abortion Bill on its Way to Gov. Pence
The House Wednesday sent a bill to the governor that bans abortions performed solely because of a fetus’ sex, race or disability. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the vote came after days of negotiations and nearly an hour of emotional debate on the House floor.
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Road Funding Debate Approaching Exit Ramp
House and Senate leaderships – along with the governor – have reached a tentative agreement that will settle this session’s state and local road funding debate. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the deal would provide a little less than a billion dollars over the next year and a half for road maintenance.
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Curbing Opioid Abuse by Veterans Is Aim of New Partnership
A new partnership aims to curb opioid abuse among Hoosier veterans by monitoring access to controlled substances. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Jill Sheridan reports on a new requirement to track and share prescription information between patient healthcare providers.
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Bill Allowing Private University Police from Disclosing Some Public Records Nearing Approval
A bill that would protect private university police departments from disclosing the same public records as all other police departments in the state could become law. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Barbara Brosher reports, the legislation is sitting on the governor’s desk.
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Scholarship Program Revived at Statehouse
Indiana is one step closer to having a scholarship program to attract more high school students to the teaching profession, and as StateImpact Indiana’s Claire McInerny reports, many thought the program was dead for this legislative session.
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Deal on Road Funding Nearing Completion
(STATEHOUSE) – Legislators are nearing a deal on replacing the ISTEP exam. Both parties have endorsed getting rid of ISTEP in favor of something shorter and cheaper — the debate has been over the makeup of a panel to study the alternatives. House and Senate Education leaders have agreed on a committee of educators, with […]
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Indiana Second in U.S. With All Counties in Foreign Trade Zone
(INDIANAPOLIS) – According to the Ports of Indiana, the Hoosier state is the second state in the country to have every county on-track to become part of a Foreign-Trade Zone. As reported a few days ago, Randolph County became the final part of the state to apply to join one of six FTZ’s, which are […]
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BSU WBB Upset by Eastern Michigan in MAC Tournament
Third-seeded Ball State lost to 6th-seeded Eastern Michigan, Wednesday night in the MAC women’s basketball tournament in Cleveland, 67 to 53. The Cards had beaten Eastern Michigan, soundly, 67 to 36 and 76 to 54, during the regular season. Ball State hit only 30.6 percent from the floor; Eastern wasn’t much better at 32.8 percent. […]
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Vaccination requirements vary widely by Indiana college
As cases of mumps are being dealt with at three Indiana colleges, public health officials are shining a light on the different vaccinations requirements at each school. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Sarah Fentem reports, the necessary shots vary widely by university.
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BSU’s Fontaine Named MAC Player of the Year, Starts Tournament Play Tonight (Wed.)
The honor is well-deserved. Ball State women’s basketball senior forward Nathalie Fontaine is the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year. She lead the Cards to a 21-8 overall record, and a 13-5 MAC tally. Fontaine averaged 21 points and 10.2 rebounds per game while shooting 51.2 percent from the floor. This is the fifth time […]
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Henry County Inmate Victim of Homicide
(NEW CASTLE) – The Marion County Coroner has ruled the death of Henry County Jail inmate, 32-year-old Brian Gosser, as a homicide. Gosser was accused of drunk driving. The coroner’s office said he had injuries “covering his body” when he was transferred to St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis–where he died Friday night. Gosser had been […]
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Committee to Review Impact of ISTEP
There have been plenty of complaints against ISTEP, the state’s standardized assessment. The legislature addressed these complaints this session, saying ISTEP will be gone by 2017 and a group of educators, politicians and other stakeholders will decide what’s next. StateImpact Indiana’s Claire McInerny reports this committee could address one of the biggest criticisms of the […]
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Opioid Treatment Bill Headed for Gov. Pence’s Signature
A bill to help combat the opioid epidemic in Indiana is making it’s way to the governor’s desk. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Jake Harper reports.
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Joey Feek Memorial Service Set for Sunday in Alexandria
(ALEXANDRIA) – A public memorial service for Joey Feek will be held on Sunday in her hometown of Alexandria, Indiana. The country singer passed away last Friday at the age of 40 after battling cancer for nine months. The service will be held on Sunday, March 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Alexandria-Monroe High School […]
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Vandalism Using Swastikas Found at Purdue, University of Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Swastikas were found on the campuses of Purdue and the University of Indianapolis. UIndy President Robert L. Manuel sent a letter to students and faculty after the symbol was found on a bust of Chinese painter Au Ho-nien. Purdue administrators said a swastika was found along with an anti-Semitic slur on a whiteboard […]
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Medical malpractice system reform bill headed to Governor’s desk
Today, the state Senate gave unanimous approval to a bill reforming Indiana’s medical malpractice system. It now heads to the governor for approval. But as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the bill looked like it was all but dead in a legislative committee until about a week ago.
