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Earthquake in Kokomo shakes several states
Hoosiers across the state and residents from neighboring states woke up feeling the ground rumble this morning from an earthquake centered near Kokomo. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. Wiechmann — Kokomo Earthquake The US Geological Survey keeps a Community Intensity Map of all earthquakes, compiled from people who wrote in and said they felt the tremble. […]
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3.8 Magnitude Quake Shakes Central Indiana
We felt it at IPR. You are telling us you felt it too. Indeed it is now confirmed by the United States Geological Survey. An earthquake has happened in Indiana this morning. A magnitude of 3.8 has been assigned to the earthquake by the USGS. The quake happened at 7:55 this (Thursday) morning. The preliminary […]
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New 2011 law regulates e-recycling
Next year, households, schools, and small businesses in Indiana will be banned from tossing out electronics in the regular trash. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Sharon Alseth reports. Alseth — E-Recycling For more stories from Indiana Public Broadcasting, please visit their news blog.
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Daleville motel fire caused woman’s death
Police in Daleville say a November motel fire is the cause of death for a woman found inside one of the burned rooms. Daleville Police Chief James King says an autopsy showed 22-year-old Heather Musick had carbon monoxide in her blood when she died. This means she was still breathing when the fire broke out. […]
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Hidden Treasures: William Rees
In Rising Sun, William Rees makes harps for champion harpists and Grammy-award winners. As our series on Hoosier artisans comes to a close, Joey Lynn Foster reports. Hidden Treasures — William Rees This series was created by student reporters from Ball State University. More information about this featured artist can be found on their website […]
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Hidden Treasures: Classic Cakes
In Carmel, Classic Cakes bakes and decorates edible works of art that have won awards across the country. As part of a continuing series on Hoosier artisans, Megan Kirschner reports. Hidden Treasures — Classic Cakes This series was created by student reporters from Ball State University. More information about this featured artist can be found […]
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Hidden Treasures: Peter Davis
In Muncie, a Ball State University professor dabbles in visual arts, songwriting, and poetry when he’s not teaching classes. As part of a continuing series on Hoosier artisans, Jess Mahanes reports. Hidden Treasures — Peter Davis This series was created by student reporters from Ball State University. More information about this featured artist can be […]
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Hidden Treasures Series: Alexander Toradze
In South Bend, Alexander Toradze is a professor of piano at Indiana University-South Bend whose skill has sent him to play around the world. As part of a continuing series on Hoosier artisans, Kathleen Branson reports. Hidden Treasures — Alexander Toradze This series was created by student reporters from Ball State University. More information about […]
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Hidden Treasures Series: Alfred Abel
In Indianapolis, a violinist who has played throughout Europe teaches his creative methods to local students. As part of a continuing series on Hoosier artisans, Sydney Sorrell reports. Hidden Treasures — Alfred Abel This series was created by student reporters from Ball State University. More information about this featured artist can be found on their […]
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Universities anticipate budget cuts again
In just a few weeks, Indiana’s General Assembly will meet to begin drawing up the next two-year state budget… and universities are anxious to know whether they’ll be working with less money. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. Wiechmann — Universities & Budget Cuts Indiana Public Broadcasting contributed to this report.
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NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep’s remarks to BSU graduates
On Saturday, December 18, 2010, NPR national Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep spoke to Ball State University graduates and accepted an honorary degree from the university. Here are his remarks. Fellow graduates, I know it’s a great feeling to receive a degree today. Let me tell you from personal experience, it’s an even greater feeling […]
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Hidden Treasures Series: Voices of Unity
In Fort Wayne, the Voices of Unity youth choral program has been keeping students on the right note since 2000. As part of a continuing series on Hoosier artisans, Stephanie Bristow reports. Hidden Treasures — Voices of Unity This series was created by student reporters from Ball State University. More information about this featured artist […]
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Hidden Treasures Series: Clint Bear
The arts are alive and well in Indiana. But many Hoosiers may not know about the world-class painters, musicians, or artisans in their own backyards. Today we begin a student-produced series on Hoosier artisans. In Madison, Clint Bear takes a simple piece of wood and turns it into a stringed instrument fit for a professional […]
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Skillman won’t run for governor
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman will not run for governor in 2012. In a written statement released today, Skillman said that a recent physical exam revealed minor health issues. She says she has decided it would be best to avoid the additional stress of a gubernatorial campaign. She says the health issues won’t interfere with […]
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November 2010 Unemployment Report
Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percent last month to 9.8 percent for November. That’s the same rate as nationwide unemployment. Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development says private sector employment lost 2,600 jobs. Most IPR counties hold an unemployment rate of between nine and eleven percent. Hamilton County holds the lowest rate at 6.7 percent. Fayette County […]
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Indiana parks need to raise money: there’s an app for that
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is raising money for state parks and reservoirs through an iPhone app. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland reports. Holland — Indiana Parks App For more stories from Indiana Public Broadcasting, please visit their news blog.
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Indiana governor endorses prison system changes
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has endorsed the findings of a sweeping review of the state’s criminal code and sentencing guidelines. Daniels says if enacted, the results from the study by the Pew Center on the States would hold down the growth of the state’s prison population and save taxpayers money. Recommendations in the study include […]
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Fort Wayne will host 2012 state Democratic Convention
Indiana’s Democratic Convention will soon move out of Indianapolis and north to Fort Wayne. This afternoon, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry announced his city will host the 2012 convention – which is the first time the state Democrats will assemble for their June meeting outside of Indianapolis. Henry said the committee chose the Allen County […]
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Indiana Chamber of Commerce unveils its legislative agenda
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce – the state’s largest business organization – says it will lobby for changes to public education and unemployment insurance during the upcoming legislative session. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland reports. Holland — Indiana Chamber Agenda For more stories from Indiana Public Broadcasting, please visit their news blog.
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Homegrown Christmas trees delivered to Indiana Statehouse
Members of the Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Association delivered trees to the Statehouse today to be displayed in the rotunda and the offices of the governor and lieutenant governor. All the live trees come from Hensler Nursery in Starke County. Owner John Hensler says Indiana exports and wholesales many of its Christmas trees. But every […]
