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Ag Experts Say Cover Crops Benefit the Environment, Future Crop Yields
With winter fast approaching, farmers across Indiana are planting their cover crops such as winter wheat or rye. Cover crops are usually planted in the winter and have multiple benefits to the soil and ecosystem of a farm. However, new research suggests these crops can also have a positive impact on the environment. According to […]
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State Rewrite of Graduation Requirements Might Leave Some Students Behind
The state is rewriting graduation requirements, making the path to getting a diploma more rigorous. These changes include more math credits, different elective requirements and a push to get kids considering jobs or academic interests they’re drawn to. The diplomas will apply to all students, but as StateImpact Indiana’s Claire McInerny reports, as we raise […]
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ACLU Sues Indiana’s FSSA
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed another lawsuit against the state, this time against the Family and Social Services Administration. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Jake Harper has more.
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Vincennes University and Republic Airlines Joining Forces for Aviation Students
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Republic Airways and Vincennes University have signed another agreement. The so-called, “Aviation Career Pipeline Interview Agreement” aims to boost employment opportunities for university flight and maintenance graduates. The deal provides Vincennes graduates guaranteed interviews with Republic in addition to join marketing opportunities for both Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and the university. Students must […]
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Sports Roundup: BSU Basketball Teams in Action; Hoosiers and Boilermakers Vie for the Bucket
The Ball State women’s basketball Cardinals are in Boulder, Colorado for the Omni Hotels Classic. Brady Sallee’s Cardinals will take on Florida at 7 p.m. Eastern. Tomorrow, the Cards will play either Colorado or UMass in the tournament. Ball State is 3-and-1 on the season. Tomorrow, James Whitford’s Ball State men’s basketball Cardinals are at […]
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BSU Wins, IU Loses in Men’s College Basketball
In sports … James Whitford’s Ball State men’s basketball Cardinals thrashed IU-Kokomo last night at Worthen Arena, 90 to 54. The Cards are 4-and-2 on the season. Next up, a game that promises to be a good challenge. Valparaiso comes to Worthen Arena, Saturday at 2 p.m. Elsewhere in the Mid-American Conference last night: […]
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State Report Says Voter Turnout Improving
Secretary of State Connie Lawson released Indiana’s voter turnout numbers for this year’s municipal elections. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Katy Anderson has more on the results and the state’s efforts to get out the vote this year.
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Notre Dame President Says Hoosiers Should Not Turn Away Syrian Refugees
(SOUTH BEND) – University of Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins says Hoosiers shouldn’t let the threat of terrorism cause them to turn their backs on Syrian refugees. Jenkins issued a statement saying America should share “our bounty and protection” in the name of “Our Lady of Refuge.” Jenkins says with the nation celebrating Thanksgiving, […]
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SBA Loans Available for Weather Damage
(ATLANTA) – The U.S. Small Business Administration says federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are now available to small businesses, farm cooperatives, firms engaged in aquaculture and most private not for profits located in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Dearborn, Franklin, Jay, Union and Wayne counties in Indiana. This following excessive rain, flooding, excessive heat, landslides, mudslides, high […]
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Local Merchants Looking Forward to Holiday Sales
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Thousands of local, independent retailers are depending on Hoosiers this holiday season. Indiana Retail Council President Grant Monahan says most Hoosiers will visit malls and national chain stores, but they should also remember Indiana’s small, local merchants. Monahan says buying local has great advantages that often includes greater customer service and sharper focus […]
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Indiana looking for ways to attract ELL teachers
In their quest to recruit more teachers to Hoosier classrooms, state education leaders have begun talking about attracting more diverse teachers, including English Language Learning instructors. Because there is a limited number of these specialists, ELL teachers are hard to find in many states. And as StateImpact Indiana’s Rachel Morello reports, these teachers are also […]
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Fuel savings for airlines doesn’t show in fare prices
Like gas prices over the last several weeks, jet fuel has also seen a break in price. But, as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Jordan Sharp reports, that fuel savings is not translating into lower air fares for upcoming holiday travel.
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Hamilton, Ruckelshaus Awarded Top U.S. Civilian Honor
President Barack Obama awarded two Hoosiers the nation’s top civilian honor Tuesday night. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Barbara Brosher reports from Washington, D.C.
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Statewide Voter Turnout on Nov. 3rd at 20.5%
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Secretary of State says voter turnout in the recent November 3rd election was 20.5%. Connie Lawson says that means about 559-thousand of some 2.7 million registered voters actually went to the polls this past Election Day. Ohio County had the highest turnout rate at 63 percent. Lawson says most voters were […]
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BSU Football Ends Season With Loss
Ball State opened the front door to Scheumann Stadium last (Tues.) night and a “MAC” truck by the name of Bowling Green rammed the Cardinals by a score of 48-to-10. Ball State gave up 576 yards on defense, and gained only 264 yards on offense. The Cards wrapped up the season with a 3-and-9 record. […]
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Muncie Public Library shops locally to expand comic book and games collection
With the Black Friday rush almost here again, small businesses around the country are looking to Saturday, celebrating it as their day – encouraging people to buy local. Several stores in Muncie didn’t have to remind the Muncie Public Library to shop local when it recently began adding to its comic book and games collection. […]
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ACLU sues Governor Pence over Syrian refugee ban
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing Governor Mike Pence to stop him from blocking federal funds that help Syrian refugees move to Indiana. The ACLU is seeking a preliminary injunction on behalf of Exodus Refugee Immigration, a nonprofit corporation that assists refugees with federal money funneled through the state. Indiana ACLU legal […]
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Indiana’s Lee Hamilton to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former Indiana Congressman Lee Hamilton is one of 17 Americans receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom today. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Barbara Brosher reports from a Washington DC reception honoring Hamilton for his four decades in politics.
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#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday was created in response to the shop-‘til-you-drop hype of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So, on December 1, we are encouraging everyone in the community to make a gift of support to the organizations making a difference right here in Indiana. IPR hopes to generate greater awareness about #GivingTuesday in East Central Indiana, shifting people’s […]
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U.S. DHS Says Refugee Vetting Process Improved
The deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says the nation’s vetting process for Syrian refugees is always being strengthened. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Alexander McCall reports, the secretary’s statement comes on the heels of more than two dozen governors’ decision to suspend refugee resettlement in their states.
