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NFL Scouting Combine to Stay in Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The rumored departure of the NFL Scouting Combine was nothing more than that–just a rumor. The league and the City of Indianapolis have a deal that could keep the combine at Lucas Oil Stadium through 2020. Indianapolis has hosted the annual showcase for draft prospects for almost three decades. Visit Indy says the […]
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Lawmaker Avoids Criminal Charges in Election Controversy
(VALPARAISO) – Special prosecutor David Thomas has declined to pursue criminal charges against State Representative Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) over an allegation of election tampering. The Times of Munster reports Aylesworth declined to comment. He had been accused of using Republican Party credentials to serve as a poll book holder in a precinct where he was […]
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LGBT Supporters Hold Rally at the Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) – About 100 people gathered outside the statehouse Saturday in support of “four words and a comma.” They want Indiana’s civil rights law expanded to cover sexual orientation and gender identity. And they oppose Republican proposals that include exemptions that others say are necessary to avoid creating “special rights” at the expense of religious […]
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Indiana Oil Producers Hurting Due to Low Prices at the Pump
For the most part, people in Indiana are reaping the benefits of record-low oil prices at the gas pump, without having to deal with the fallout. But as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Sarah Fentem reports, for every winner, there has to be a loser, too.
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BSU WBB Wallops Western Michigan; Stays in MAC-West Lead
The Ball State women’s basketball team remained in sole possession of the Mid-American Conference West Division after earning a convincing 77-53 victory at Western Michigan Saturday afternoon in University Arena. “Great win for us today over a really quality basketball team,” Ball State head women’s basketball coach Brady Sallee said. “I thought first and foremost […]
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BSU MBB Wins in 2OT at EMU
Ball State’s men’s basketball Cardinals picked up their 13th win against six losses while committing an amazing 25 turnovers in a double-overtime thriller at Eastern Michigan, 88 to 87. Each team hit 27 field goals, and Eastern outscored the Cards 30 to 22 at the foul line. But it was Ball State canning 12 out […]
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Regional Cities Initiative Funding Bill Sails to the Senate
A bill to fully fund all three winners of the Regional Cities Initiative breezed through the Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports.
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“Move It” Bill Heads to the House Floor
Legislation headed for the House floor would allow police to ticket people who don’t move their vehicles out of the road after an accident. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the proposed bill essentially replaces a law that was recently dropped from state statute.
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Charitable Giving Said to Be on The Upswing
If you are planning on giving more money to charities in the near future, you are not alone. Reporter Carl Stutsman spoke with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Associate Dean Patrick Rooney. Dean Rooney says around 90% of giving still comes from individuals.
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New Scholarship Aims to Help Attract New Teachers
Teachers and education-reform groups are uniting behind a proposed scholarship to coax more top students into teaching careers. Eric Berman, reports.
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Duke Energy Would Up Rates for Infrastructure Changes
Duke Energy is proposing an infrastructure improvement plan. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Becca Costello reports, that would increase user rates over the next seven years.
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Gov. Pence Signed Stop-Gap Education Bills Into Law Curbing ISTEP Consequences
Governor Pence signed two education bills into law Thursday aimed at curbing negative consequences for teachers and schools as a result of the 2015 ISTEP test. StateImpact Indiana’s Claire McInerny, reports.
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Paramount Theatre
“Paramount Theatre” Indiana Weekend Anderson’s Paramount Theatre, a landmark for more than 80 years and still central to the city’s downtown, is holding its big annual fundraiser on Jan. 30 as supporters work to secure the theater’s financial future. We talk with executive director Randy Hammel and longtime Anderson reporter Ken de la Bastide about […]
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The battle over how to fund road repairs
Caucuses in the Indiana House and Senate have different ideas about how to fund repairs on state and local roads this session. And that’s created a strange dynamic – with Republican Governor Mike Pence and Democrats pushing back against a House GOP plan to raise taxes. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Drew Daudelin reports. Photo by Drew […]
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Representative Mahan is confident about police body camera footage access bill
A bill authored by Hartford City Representative Kevin Mahan addressing who gets to look at police body camera footage stalled in the House this week as Speaker Brian Bosma expressed concerns. But as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, Mahan says he’s confident about the bill’s chance to advance.
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Taylor University alumnus named school’s president-elect
A Taylor University alumnus and former administration member will serve as the Upland school’s new president. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. Photo provided by Taylor University.
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State Senate passes open adoption records bill
The Indiana state Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation that seeks to allow adopted children access to information about their birth parents. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith’s reports.
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Tax Increases on Gasoline and Cigarettes for Road Funding Survive First Committee Vote
A House road funding proposal that would increase both gas and cigarette taxes cleared its first legislative hurdle Wednesday. But as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the GOP proposal was not embraced by all House Roads Committee Republicans.
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New Program Helps Foreclosure Prevention Services for Low-Income Hoosiers
Indiana Legal Services, or ILS, provides legal aid for Hoosiers in all 92 counties. Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a new grant will help support their foreclosure prevention services for low-income residents. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Lisa Ryan reports, the grant will also be used to fund a partnership between Indiana law schools and ILS.
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Republicans Against Democrats’ Try for Tighter Standards on Hunting Preserves
Senate Republicans Tuesday rebuffed attempts by Democrats to tighten regulations on Indiana’s high-fenced hunting preserves. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports.
