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Businesses advocate for LGBT rights under “Indiana Competes”
An organization comprised of more than 150 businesses from the Hoosier state are joining forces under a banner called “Indiana Competes.” As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the group will advocate for LGBT rights during this upcoming legislative session.
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State Board of Education to form ISTEP advisory committee
After length issues, technical issues, and scoring issues with the state’s ISTEP+ exam, Indiana’s State Board of Education has voted to establish an independent committee to advise on the technical aspects of statewide tests. The board says when the group is formed, it will have four to six members chosen for their specific technical expertise. […]
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015
9:00 Lehár: Vergissmeinnicht (Concert Polka); Robert McDuffie, violin; Cincinnati Pops Orch/Kunzel (Telarc 80402) Haydn: Symphony No. 87 in A; Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orch/A Fischer (Nimbus 5419/20) Delius: Intermezzo from Fennimore and Gerda; Hallé Orch/Barbirolli (EMI 65119) Arensky: Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, op. 35a; Moscow SO/Stratton (Dorian 80144) Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 3 in F; […]
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Pence Still Studying LGBT Civil Rights Protections
Governor Pence says he’s reached no conclusion about legislation to extend civil rights protections to gays and lesbians. Eric Berman reports.
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BSU MBB Wins Again
(MUNCIE) – Ball State improved to 6-2 as the Cards beat IUPUI 61-58. Francis Kiapway scored 14 points and hit 5-of-6 free throws in the final minute of play to seal the victory. Ball State used 10 blocks to slow down the Jaguars and held IUPUI to 38.7 percent shooting. The Cardinals remain unbeaten at […]
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Pence still concerned about Syrian refugee security after White House letter
Indiana Governor Mike Pence says a letter from staff at the White House offering more information on Syrian refugees is not enough to convince him to resettle refugees in the Hoosier state. A letter written by White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough and sent to 34 governors who restricted refugee resettlement offered more information […]
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
9:00 Leoncavallo: Mattinata; Salonorchester Schwanen/Huber (Naxos 8.554756) Lachner: Wind Quintet No. 2 in E flat; Ensemble Wien-Berlin (DG 423 591) Liszt/arr. Grainger: Hungarian Fantasy; Ivan Hovorun, piano; Royal Northern College of Music Wind O/Rundell (Chandos 10455) Liadov: Polonaise in C, op. 49 ; BBC PO/Sinaisky (Chandos 9911) 10:00 Bull: The King’s Hunt; Bob van […]
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State Health Department Says No Cancer Cluster in Johnson County
(FRANKLIN) – The State Health Department and the Department of Environmental Management met with residents in Johnson County Monday night to announce they did not find enough evidence to link cases of child cancer into a cancer cluster. ISDH officials say they studied numerous factors, and the IDEM studied water, soil, and other factors but […]
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Planned Parenthood Clinics in Indiana Reviewing Security
(INDIANAPOLIS) -Security measures are being reviewed at Planned Parenthood clinics in Indiana following the fatal shooting in Colorado last week. The Planned Parenthood office in downtown Indianapolis says it’s seen an increase in threats after an anti-abortion group released videos this summer purporting to show evidence of the sale of fetal tissue. Planned Parenthood of […]
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Richmond to See Expanded Printing Plant
(RICHMOND) – A large format printing company is consolidating its Edgewood, Kentucky-based operations to Richmond, Indiana. Grafcor will invest over two-million dollars to begin moving screen printing presses and associated equipment to its new facility. More than 20 employees will be added.
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ICHE Happy With Mentoring Results
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Commission for Higher Education says college mentoring appears to be paying off. The group shared the first-year results of its new Scholar Coaching Initiative. Results show more than 62% of coached freshmen scholars at Indiana State University remained for their second year. That’s up 3.8% over the ISU’s three-year historical average. […]
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David Letterman talks filmmaking at Ball State University
Ball State alumnus David Letterman spent Monday night talking filmmaking with directors Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller at his alma mater. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, the three focused on the magic of making movies from sometimes just dreams in a director’s head. Keagan Beresford contributed to this report.
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David Letterman donates Late Show collection to Ball State University
Ball State University alumnus David Letterman is donating a collection of memorabilia from his time hosting late night television to his alma mater. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports.
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Federal ACA open enrollment period deadline approaches for new year coverage
While shopping for the holidays, some Hoosiers may also be shopping on Indiana’s state health insurance exchange as part of the federal Affordable Care Act. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Andrea Muraskin reports, December 15 is the deadline to sign up for coverage that will begin for the new year.
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Senator Donnelly’s measure on military access to mental health providers passed
US Senator Joe Donnelly has already championed successful legislation that allows military members to receive annual mental health screenings. The Indiana Democrat says his latest effort on military suicide prevention aims to help service members and veterans connect with those mental health providers in their communities. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports.
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Lawmakers Not Happy with Electricity Costs
Legislators are looking to slam the brakes on rising electric costs. Eric Berman reports.
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ERs Starting to See “Holiday” Injuries
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Burns, falls, drinking and driving and heart palpitations. Those are some of the issues that Indiana’s hospital emergency rooms are seeing this holiday time of year. Eskenazi Hospital’s (Indianapolis) Dr. Brian Fisher says many of the issues they see during holiday time can be traced to alcohol and drinking and driving. However, he […]
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BSU Women’s Basketball Team Crushes UMass
BOULDER, Colo. – Senior Nathalie Fontaine and junior Jill Morrison scored 20 points apiece to lead Ball State to a 81-54 win over UMass in the consolation game of the Omni Hotels Classic Saturday night in the Coors Events Center. With the win, the Cardinals improve to 3-2 overall while the Minutewomen fall to 1-3 […]
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Ball State Men’s Basketball Beats Valparaiso 69-66
Ball State came out of the gate hustling and hitting shots and had enough depth to go the distance against a tough Valparaiso squad, 69 to 66, this (Sat.) afternoon in Worthen Arena. Ball State’s bench outscored the Crusaders bench 24 to 4 in the win. Bo Calhoun led Ball State scoring with 15 points; […]
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Winter Fitness
“Winter Fitness” – 11/27/15 Indiana Weekend We hate to mention this on Thanksgiving weekend, but we Hoosiers need to exercise more and (gasp) eat less if we’re going to erase our poor ranking at the top of the national obesity list. Just in time with a needed shot of encouragement: a Ball State fitness expert […]