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Stanley Black & Decker announces 136 manufacturing jobs in Hancock County
A large power tools manufacturing company says it will expand its operations in Hancock County, creating about 130 jobs in the next few years. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports.
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Changes to driver’s license age hope to spur more teens taking driving courses
Hoosier teenagers who take driver’s education classes will be able to get their license a little sooner under legislation set to take effect in July. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the bill’s author hopes the change will incentivize more young people to take driver training courses.
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Purdue Adopts Free-Speech Protections
Purdue University is the first public higher education institution in the state to adopt a strong statement on the protection of free speech on campus. Ray Steele, reports.
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“Seller’s Market” Now for Job Seekers
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Indiana‘s shrinking talent pool means more companies are offering incentives to keep workers happy and loyal. Amber Crosby of That‘s Good HR says it has become an “employee‘s job market” these days. Crosby says many job applicants currently have “three or four offers on the table” before they make final decisions. She adds […]
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Pence To Announce Re-Election Bid
Indiana’s Republican Party chairman Monday announced Governor Mike Pence will make a bid for a second term. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the incumbent could face a tougher test than he did in 2012.
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Others Joining Gov. Pence in Race for The Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Governor Pence is expected to formally announce his bid for re-election next month. Pence will make the announcement during the Indiana Republican Party’s spring dinner on June 18. Pence could have his first challenger on the Republican ticket when he runs for re-election in 2016. Indiana businessman Bob Thomas who last week announced […]
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Delaware County residents oppose Mounds Lake Reservoir
The Delaware County residents who packed a special meeting of the Delaware County Council Monday night told officials that they overwhelmingly oppose damming the White River to make a reservoir. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, officials wanted to hear the public’s opinion before deciding whether to join a regional Mounds Lake commission.
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Legislation encourages Indiana to think regionally
Economic leaders fear Indiana isn’t attracting enough people into the state to keep its GDP growing steadily. More than 80 percent of the state’s growth in the last decade can be attributed to births, not migration. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Payne Horning reports, lawmakers are hoping new legislation will reverse that trend by encouraging communities […]
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Embattled BMV hires new general counsel
Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced its latest new hire – a new general counsel for the state agency that’s been the subject of lawsuits over fees and an outside assessment in the past several years. Officials with the BMV say Adam Krupp will be representing the agency in legal matters. Krupp is an […]
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Supreme Court ruling on Maryland taxes could have impact on Indiana
A new US Supreme Court opinion that could have an impact on Indiana has ruled that Maryland is essentially double-taxing residents who earn out-of-state income. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports.
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Dixon Wins 500 Pole
(SPEEDWAY, IN) – Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indy 500 with a speed off 226.760 MPH, Will Power, Simon Pagenaud, Tony Kannan and Helio Castroneves rounded out the top five. In the final practice session Will Power hit 227.377 MPH with Jack Hawksworth right behind him.
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Coats Says Senate Will Approve Pacific Trade Deal
Indiana Senator Dan Coats predicts the Senate will approve fast-track trade authority this week for a Pacific Rim trade deal, but says getting there may be a tough slog. Eric Berman reports.
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Carmel Considering “No Student Pickup or Drop-Off” Zones
(CARMEL) – The City of Carmel is considering a new ordinance to keep students safe. The proposed ordinance would create designated “no student pickup or drop-off” zones. It would make it illegal for drivers to stop, stand or park in designated areas. Anyone caught doing so could face a citation. If the ordinance is passed […]
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Cards Beat NIU 9-4, Saturday; Prepare for MAC Tournament
(MUNCIE) – Ball State’s baseball Cardinals won their final, regular-season game at home today over Northern Illinois, 9-4. The win propelled the Cards to a 30-and-23 overall record, and a 14-and-13 Mid-American Conference tally. Ball State earned the fifth seed in the MAC Tournament and will face fourth-seeded Toledo Wednesday at 8 p.m., at the […]
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BSU Softball Out of NCAA Tournament
(NOTRE DAME, IN) – A determined Ball State softball team saw its 2015 NCAA South Bend Regional run come to an end with a 15-4 loss to regional host and 16-seeded Notre Dame Saturday evening at Melissa Cook Stadium. After opening regional play with a 6-3 win over the host Irish (42-14) Friday, marking the […]
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Ball State Softball Upsets Notre Dame in NCAA Regional
(NOTRE DAME, IN) – Ball State’s softball Cardinals beat 16th-seeded Notre Dame 6 to 3, Friday evening, at Melissa Cook Stadium on the Fighting Irish’s campus. The victory was the first in the Cardinals’ program history in an NCAA regional tournament. This is BSU’s third appearance in an NCAA softball regional. The Cardinals (34-23) out-hit […]
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Ball State Baseball Earns Berth in MAC Tournament with Win Over NIU
(MUNCIE) – The Ball State baseball Cardinals will be headed to next week’s Mid-American Conference Tournament in Avon, Ohio, thanks to a 7-4 win over Northern Illinois, Friday, in Muncie. Home runs from Ryan Spaulding and Caleb Stayton boosted the Cards to victory, and clinched Ball State a spot in the MAC tournament. Ball State […]
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Mid-American Conference Track Championships Wrap Up Today (Sat.) at BSU
(MUNCIE) – The 2015 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships in women’s track and field continue today (Sat.), the third day of the three-day event. Ball State is the host school, with events being held at University Track in the Briner Sports Complex, next to Scheumann Stadium. Ball State senior Courtney Edon turned in a ninth-place showing […]
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Two Indiana Ballparks in National Top 10
(UNDATED) – Two Indiana Minor League Baseball stadiums are among the best in the country. The ‘Baseball America Best Ballparks In The Minors‘ was compiled from surveys of more than 100 general managers, announcers and league observers. Fort Wayne‘s Parkview Field and Victory Field in Indianapolis placed in the top 10.
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Letterman Remembered
Indiana Weekend “Letterman Remembered” – 5/15/15 As Ball State grad David Letterman wraps up a 33-year career in late-night television there are any number of tributes and news stories. But there’s only one Al Rent, who went to school with Letterman, has remained friends – and wants you to know he did not actually fire […]