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Monday, December 14, 2015
9:00 J Gade/arr. Højer: Valse Capriccio; Bjarne Hansen, violin; Odense SO/Aeschbacher (Da Capo 8.224090) Paganini: Sonata Concertata in A; Scott St. John, violin; Simon Wynberg, guitar (Naxos 8.550690) Still: Vignettes; Stephen Caplan, oboe; Bernard Kolle, bassoon; Carol Urban-Stivers, piano (Cambria 1083) Anonymous: There stood in heaven a linden tree; Choir of Westminster Abbey/Preston (DG 413 […]
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Criminal Code Reform Showing Friction at the Statehouse
Indiana prosecutors, Governor Mike Pence and House Speaker Brian Bosma are all backing the concept of legislation in the upcoming session to increase criminal penalties for drug dealers. But as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, some of the architects of the state’s criminal code reform are more skeptical of the idea:
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Housing Starts Steady in November
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Despite flat numbers, insiders says there’s good news on the housing starts front in Central Indiana. The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis says new building permits for the nine-county metro area remained steady last month compared to November 2014. CEO Steve Lains of the Builders Association says the market typically sees a dip […]
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Student Veterans – Toys
“Student Veterans – Toys” – 12/11/15 Indiana Weekend As military veterans at Ball State collect toys for children, a leader of their group talks about the challenges some vets face when they pursue higher education. Play this episode online Music in this episode: Indestructible, by Disturbed Anchors Aweigh (US Naval Academy Fight Song), by Jimmy […]
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State officials introduce Bicentennial Torch
Indiana began the countdown to its 200th birthday today with the unveiling of the Bicentennial Torch. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the torch will be used for a relay next year that will travel more than 2,300 miles to all 92 counties.
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Anderson City Council passes LGBT protections ordinance
Anderson is the latest Indiana city to spell out discrimination protection for LGBT people in city law. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports.
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Faith leaders and Syrian families meet in Indianapolis
Leaders from Indiana’s Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths will gather with Syrian refugee families tonight in Indianapolis to send the message that they’re welcome in the Hoosier State. Syrian American Council spokesperson Omar Hossino says Governor Mike Pence was invited to attend Friday night’s meeting but has declined because of a scheduling conflict. The meeting […]
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A Christmas classic with a twist comes to downtown Muncie
It’s not too late to enjoy the heart-warming Christmas classic, “Miracle on 34th Street,” at Muncie Civic Theatre. The theatrical “Miracle on 34th Street,” based on the 1947 film of the same name, was the third musical from Meredith Willson, who also brought “The Music Man” to fame on Broadway. “Miracle on 34th Street” tells […]
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Friday, December 11, 2015
9:00 Gabrieli: Canzon XVI; Empire Brass and Friends (Telarc 80204) Haydn: Symphony No. 89 in F; Austro-Hungarian Haydn O/A Fischer (Brilliant Classics 99925) Suppé: Light Cavalry Overture; Montreal SO/Dutoit (London 414 408) Gould: Interplay (American Concertette for Piano and Orchestra); William Tritt, Cincinnati Pops Orch/Kunzel (Telarc 80112) Blake: Walking in the Air (from The Snowman); Kevin […]
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ICHE Report Calls for Improvements Within Ivy Tech
Fewer than five percent of the programs at Ivy Tech Community College graduate at least half of their students. That’s according to a report released Thursday by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Barbara Brosher reports, the commission hopes their recommendations help change that statistic.
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State Road 37 to See More Improvements in Hamilton County
(FISHERS) – Governor Pence joined state and local officials yesterday to announce plans to invest $124 million in infrastructure improvements to State Road 37 in Hamilton County between 126th Street and 146th Street. The announcement detailed the agreement between the state, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and Hamilton County commissioners. It commits […]
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BSU WBB Wins in Nashville; BSU MBB Hosts Pepperdine, Saturday
In sports … Brady Sallee’s Ball State women’s basketball Cardinals picked up their first road win of the season by beating Lipscomb, last night, 72 to 60. Nathalie Fontaine scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for her 22nd double-double. The Cards go to 6-and-2 on the season in spite of committing 26 turnovers. Ball […]
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StateImpact: Mental support important for new teachers
Indiana education officials are looking for ways to recruit and retain teachers throughout the state. While some are focusing on pay and incentives, a group of education leaders also want to address mental fatigue in a tough job. They’ve suggested that lawmakers create a statewide mentoring program for new teachers. Today, StateImpact Indiana’s Claire McInerny […]
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Senate GOP releases local roads funding proposal
Local communities around the state would receive more than $400 million for roads and bridges under a plan unveiled today by state Senate Republicans. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, it’s a one-time proposal, not a long-term solution.
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Sports Roundup: BSU WBB in Nashville; Wednesday Night MBB State Scores
Brady Sallee’s Ball State women’s basketball Cardinals start a three-game road trip tonight in Nashville, to take on Lipscomb. The Cards are 5-and-2 on the season. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. Eastern. You can see the game on ESPN-3. Last night in men’s college basketball — No. 11 Purdue beat Howard 93-55. Valparaiso defeated […]
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Suspect Arrested in Eaton, Dunkirk, and Winchester Bank Robberies
(HARTFORD CITY) – Police in Hartford City have arrested a man in connection with a string of bank robberies in Delaware and Randolph Counties. They say 36-year-old Jason Garmon was taken into the Blackford County Jail for his role in robbing banks in Dunkirk, Eaton and Winchester. A search of his property revealed $3,000 cash […]
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Hoosier Laws on Birth Certificates Slow to Change Regarding Same-Sex Marriage Couples
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Indiana’s laws on birth certificates haven’t caught up to the legalization of same sex marriage. Two same-sex couples with children have filed a federal lawsuit against the State Department of Health and the Marion County Health Department because they will only list the name of one parent – the birth mother – on […]
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Prosecutors pushing for higher drug sentences and prescription-only pseudoephedrine
Indiana prosecutors say they need help combatting the state’s drug crisis. And as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, they’re asking the legislature to increase penalties for drug dealers. The prosecutors say they also want to make pseudoephedrine a prescription-only drug in Indiana. The association says it won’t end the state’s meth consumption, but would […]
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Interstate 69 extension from Crane Naval base to Bloomington opens
State officials today gathered near Odon, Indiana to officially open the newest completed section of Interstate 69 – running from the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center to just south of Bloomington. Fellow Indiana Public Broadcasting station WNIN broadcast live from the ribbon-cutting and talked with officials. Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke called the new section a […]
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
9:00 Joyce: Prince of Wales (Grand March); RTE Concert O/Penny (Marco Polo 8.223694) Sullivan: Masquerade from The Merchant of Venice; Emmanuel Lawler, tenor; RTE Concert O/Penny (Marco Polo 8.223461) Anonymous: A Wassail Tune (Chestnut); The Baltimore Consort (Dorian 90198) Bach: Violin Concerto in a, BWV 1041; Salvatore Accardo, CO of Europe/Accardo (Philips 416 413) Biber: […]