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  • Anti-ICE Protests In Indiana, Rare Earth Elements In Indiana Coal Ash, IN Named New National Drone Test Site, State Sandwich Bill Passes Out Of Committee, Respiratory Viruses On The Rise

    Anti-ICE Protests In Indiana, Rare Earth Elements In Indiana Coal Ash, IN Named New National Drone Test Site, State Sandwich Bill Passes Out Of Committee, Respiratory Viruses On The Rise
    Jan 12 2026
    Nationwide and in Indiana anti-ICE protests continued this weekend, a call for accountability for Renee Good’s death. Recovering rare earth elements from toxic coal ash could be a win-win for Indiana’s environment and its economy. Indiana is one of two new national drone test sites, as named by President Donald Trump’s administration. A bill that would designate the breaded pork tenderloin as the state’s official sandwich has passed its first hurdle. Respiratory viruses are on the rise across Indiana, including influenza and COVID. Next Monday’s national championship game in Miami will be a homecoming forIndiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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  • Young Votes For War Powers Resolution, Hundreds Gather In Indy To Protest ICE Shooting, Bailey Named Top Aide In Hogsett Admin, Martindale-Brightwood Data Center, GOP State Legislative Priorities

    Young Votes For War Powers Resolution, Hundreds Gather In Indy To Protest ICE Shooting, Bailey Named Top Aide In Hogsett Admin, Martindale-Brightwood Data Center, GOP State Legislative Priorities
    Jan 9 2026
    Indiana’s senior U.S. Senator is one of just five Republicans to vote in favor of a war powers resolution limiting President Trump. Several hundred people gathered in downtown Indianapolis Thursday night to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis earlier this week. Mayor Joe Hogsett has appointed Police Chief Chris Bailey as the new Chief Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff. Indiana is attracting data centers from tech companies across the country. A federal court ruled Thursday that IU violated the First Amendment rights of pro-Palestine protesters it banned from campus in 2024 and found the expressive activity policy it passed that August unconstitutional. Republicans in the House and Senate have released their priorities for the 2026 legislative session, prioritizing public safety and deregulation. The Indiana Department of Transportation is postponing more than 300 projects due to funding issues. Indiana University Hoosiers face off with the Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    8 m
  • Greg Walker Reverses Decision to Retire, Swatting Bill, Firing Squad Bill, Early Child Care Funding Cut Impact, IndyGo’s Food in Transit will Be All Year, Oregon Football Player Has IN connection

    Greg Walker Reverses Decision to Retire, Swatting Bill, Firing Squad Bill, Early Child Care Funding Cut Impact, IndyGo’s Food in Transit will Be All Year, Oregon Football Player Has IN connection
    Jan 8 2026
    Republican Sen. Greg Walker is reversing his decision to retire from the Indiana Legislature. Indiana lawmakers hope to crack down on doxing after more than a dozen of their own became victims of threats during the redistricting debate. Indiana law currently allows only lethal injection for executions. Indiana’s local communities are struggling to solve one of the state's largest challenges: How to help families get high-quality day care and preschool. An Indianapolis program that serves nutritious food to people in need is expanding to run year-round. Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman has extra motivation for Friday’s national semifinal game against IU. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    9 m
  • IN U.S. Rep Involved In Car Crash, 2025 Saw Highest Graduation Rate, IBLC Releases 2026 Priorities, Indy Officer Involved Shootings Down In 2025, CDC Cuts Number Of Recommended Vaccines For Children

    IN U.S. Rep Involved In Car Crash, 2025 Saw Highest Graduation Rate, IBLC Releases 2026 Priorities, Indy Officer Involved Shootings Down In 2025, CDC Cuts Number Of Recommended Vaccines For Children
    Jan 7 2026
    Indiana U.S. House Representative Jim Baird and his wife are in the hospital after his vehicle was in a car crash Monday. Indiana’s high school Class of 2025 achieved the highest graduation rate on record. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus released its priorities for the 2026 legislative session today Tuesday. The number of incidents where Indianapolis police officers intentionally fired weapons at another person were far fewer in 2025 than previous years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is cutting the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children — from seventeen to eleven. Indiana residents can start filing to run in the primary election. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    5 m
  • First Day Of Session For Indiana Legislature, Martin University Closes, Rokita Sues Eli Lilly Over Insulin Prices, IN Will Not Participate In SUN Bucks, Colt’s Owner & CEO Talks About The Season

    First Day Of Session For Indiana Legislature, Martin University Closes, Rokita Sues Eli Lilly Over Insulin Prices, IN Will Not Participate In SUN Bucks, Colt’s Owner & CEO Talks About The Season
    Jan 6 2026
    Indiana lawmakers gathered at the statehouse today for the second part of the session, following a contentious start in December over redistricting. Three weeks after announcing a “pause in operations,” Martin University’s board of trustees announced in a letter published in the I Indianapolis Recorder that the college is closing its doors for good. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Company over the price of insulin. Indiana will not participate again in a federal program that helps families buy food for children during the summer. Indiana Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon holds a press conference on the team's season. The transfer portal is one of the big reasons Curt Cignetti was able to turn Indiana football into the top-ranked team in the country in just two years. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    5 m
  • Indiana’s 2026 Legislative Session, Braun And Rokita Want Ten Commandments At Statehouse, New Program Addresses Student Mental Instability, Indy City-County Council New Leadership

    Indiana’s 2026 Legislative Session, Braun And Rokita Want Ten Commandments At Statehouse, New Program Addresses Student Mental Instability, Indy City-County Council New Leadership
    Jan 5 2026
    Indiana’s 2026 legislative session is set to resume on Monday. Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita want to place a monument with the Ten Commandments and the Bill of Rights at the Indiana Statehouse. A new program is aimed at addressing mental instability among Indiana students. New leadership will take over at the Indianapolis City-County Council in the new year. The Indianapolis Colts concluded their season Sunday losing to the Houston Texans 38 to 30. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    5 m
  • IU Wins Rose Bowl, Violent Crime Down In Indy, Fletcher Place Restaurant Changing, Self-Service Kiosks More Popular at BMV, INDOT Prepares For Winter Weather

    IU Wins Rose Bowl, Violent Crime Down In Indy, Fletcher Place Restaurant Changing, Self-Service Kiosks More Popular at BMV, INDOT Prepares For Winter Weather
    Jan 2 2026
    The Indiana University football team has done the unthinkable, winning the Rose Bowl. Murders and violent crime in Indianapolis is trending downward. Ten years ago, Bon Appétit magazine named Milktooth one of its “Best New Restaurants” in America. The Indiana BMV says more people are skipping the counter to use self-service kiosks to renew their registration or driver’s license. If you get a drink to go, you might want to think twice about throwing away your paper or plastic cup. INDOT prepares for Winter Weather. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    6 m
  • Purdue Opens Library In Indy, Road Salt Runoff Can Harm Environment, IU Celebrates Historic Season, Floyd County Judge Retires

    Purdue Opens Library In Indy, Road Salt Runoff Can Harm Environment, IU Celebrates Historic Season, Floyd County Judge Retires
    Dec 30 2025
    A year and a half after splitting from IU, Purdue University is opening it’s own library in Indianapolis. Road salt can reduce car accidents on icy winter days. But it often doesn’t stay on the road — and that runoff can harm aquatic life in rivers and lakes as well as damage plants and soil. Indiana University has been celebrating a historic season including its first Big Ten Championship since 1967. Floyd County, Indiana, residents will select a new county judge next year. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    4 m
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