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Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news. From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, hosts Darian Benson and Abriana Herron bring you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.

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    Faith over fear event, IMPD safety message, Indiana farmer tariffs, Ryan White sculpture, Lowrider summer tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 9:13


    It's Friday, June 12. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    AES rates increase, IPEC second meeting, Braun speaks on Beckwith controversy, IU lecturer not reappointed, Lead water lines, Food robots pulled from university

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 6:59


    It's Thursday, June 11. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Medicaid work requirement, Voter citizenship law, Accountability for OPHS, Pacers free bikeshare, Summer's first heatwave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 5:43


    It's Wednesday, June 10. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Voter recount timeline, Surge in school referenda, Uninsured ER visits rise, Summer utilities shutoffs, OPHS youth program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 5:23


    It's Tuesday, June 9. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    IN Democratic Party Convention, E15 gas safe, Mobile homes lawsuit, Clinician led expansion, Spanish stroke app, Lowrider Supershow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 6:04


    It's Monday, June 8. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Sen. Garten steps down from leadership role, IPEC's first public listening session, DNR state playground, Farmers property tax, Summer youth jobs, Juvenile involved shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 6:06


    It's Friday, June 5.. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Braun gas tax, Indy shooting arrest, New Indy spending package, Prisoner dies in Terre Haute, 15 years since Lauren Spiere disappearance, Indiana University Washington D.C. campus, IN Teen license change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 6:53


    It's Thursday, June 4. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    HIV Medication during Pride, Braun declares nuclear family month, Fairness Act signing, Hammond Mayor speaks on Chicago Bears, IndyGo payment change, Curfew final approval, Bee population stable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 6:40


    It's Wednesday, June 3. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Bears bill stalls in Illinois, Finding housing with a criminal record, Safe Park Indy, Tiny homes project, 1997 cold case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 5:11


    It's Tuesday, June 2. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    IN election betting, Indiana Black Legislative Caucus townhall, IU Motorsports Medicine program, DNR mobility track chairs returned, Indy Parks Summer Meals program, Indy roadway funding, Chicago Bears and Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 7:12


    It's Monday, June 1. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Beckwith “hates” Islam, Rokita medical marijuana, Dems candidate choice, Property tax relief, IPEC meeting, Committee council addresses, Audubon name change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 7:26


    It's Friday, May 29. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    New Indiana Recount Commission director, Morales response to controversies, Infant mortality rate, Greene County hospital reimbursement, Cummins trade secrets, Juvenile Center Library

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 5:20


    It's Thursday, May 28. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Local Libertarian chairs national party, Amendment council member addresses, Federal charges fo virtual school leaders, Ball State employee settlement, IN-37 project finished, Coffee ground for mushrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 5:55


    It's Wednesday, May 27. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 4:59


    It's Tuesday, May 26. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    New Republican Sec. of State candidate, Warren data center, Automated license plate reader, Access to summer programs, Memorial Day travel, Indy 500 weekend, School year ends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 6:28


    It's Friday, May 22. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Update on district 23 primary recount, IN Democrats try to flip seats, Indiana transparency dashboard, Marian University partnership expands health care, Eastern Star Church and Martin University, IndyGo Memorial Day changes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 5:40


    It's Thursday, May 21. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    IPS Board member Impink resigns, Rokita transgender birth certificates, State Senate 15 Republican recount, USDA finishes IU investigation, Summer reading program, Dairy day at IMS, Clark Indy 500 Grand Marshal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 7:00


    It's Wednesday, May 20. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Recount called in District 23, Medicaid hospital changes, Tiny homes, Chiang Leaves Purdue, Sweetwater traveling studio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 9:23


    It's Tuesday, May 19. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    District 23 primary roundup, Medical cannabis, ICE out of Miami protests, Damien Center, Hepatitis C Testing, Indy 500 pole positions, Banana Ball's renewed Indianapolis Clowns, Fever defeat Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 7:06


    It's Monday, May 18. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    School accountability grades, Year Round E15 , Mid states corridor, OPHS audit investigation, Banana ball this weekend, Two DNR track chairs stolen, Thompson Park improvements

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 5:48


    It's Friday, May 15. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Parke county vote count, Braun foster care announcement, Hogsett & DPW showcase funded infrastructure projects, Old Colgate factory development, IU men BB to represent USA in Peru, Indy 500 sells out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 5:30


    It's Thursday, May 14. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    IDOC Jail Transport, Federal government owes Indiana millions for detention, Data center pitch fails in city of Washington, Arc of Indiana Alliance, Indy Parks' free concert series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 5:53


    It's Wednesday, May 13. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    IPS cuts central office budget, Martindale-Brightwood data center lawsuit, Farm bankruptcies increase, State Senate district 23 race, Indy Animal shelter open, IU Football at White House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 5:56


    It's Tuesday, May 12. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    IndyGo public sessions, Bats primary source of rabies in Indiana, Chronic wasting disease, Canvas hack update, 20th Asian Fest, Indiana Indians new jersey, Fever season kicks off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 6:55


    It's Monday, May 11. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    IN ends role in Federal lawsuit, Social media “86” post lawsuit, Childcare funding, Crispus Attucks High School expansion, Small business affordability, Asian Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 6:54


    It's Friday, May 8. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Close senate races, New genetic medicine facility, Gas tax break extended, ADA accessible websites, Primary election voter turnout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 4:49


    It's Thursday, May 7. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    The 2026 Indiana primary election: Trump-backed challengers defeat senators who blocked redistricting push

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 8:46


    It's Wednesday, May 6. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Early voting surge, Final votes on data center and curfews, NRA convention coming to Indy, IHSAA athlete, CAMi Arts, IN Fuel Watch, Coca-Cola investment, IU football to visit White House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 7:01


    It's Tuesday, May 5. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Healthcare centers state program exemption, State of air report, NIPSCO lockout End, Muncie's mayor announces cancer diagnosis, BSU renews president's contract, INDOT and IN 31 construction, Kentucky Derby, Primary Election Day tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 6:08


    It's Monday, May 4. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    SNAP moves to Indy, New HSE Superintendent, IPS students earn college degree, Bike to Vote Indy, Marion County Sheriff race, Arrested candidate stays in race, IN State park free day, Eli Lilly investment in AI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 6:54


    It's Friday, May 1. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Indiana cannabis policy analysis, Dems comment on Medicaid fraud, Kentucky schools cell phone example, Event youth family center, Greater Indy Trailways festival, WFYI Voter Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 5:59


    It's Thursday, April 30. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Braun business community announcement, FSSA childcare fiscal meeting, OPHS audit, Miami prison settlement, Federal coal ash clean up rule, Students who need support, Martin University Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 6:31


    It's Wednesday, April 29. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Indianapolis Charter Board vote, Bloomington Mayor on weekend Shooting, Candidate for IN Senate arrested, SNAP update, IU Trustee lawsuit, Purdue Space Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 5:50


    It's Tuesday, April 28. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Mass shooting in Bloomington, Attendant care provider improper payments, NIPSCO Contract partially ratified, Community and rural affairs strategy plan, Animal Care Services closes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 4:28


    It's Monday, April 27. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 9:31


    It's Friday, April 24. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 5:45


    It's Thursday, April 23. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    New leader at DCS, Third death at Miami Correctional, ICE office opens in Carmel, District 7 primary, Minor tobacco use, Road safety device

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 5:28


    It's Wednesday, April 22. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 6:17


    It's Tuesday, April 21. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 6:00


    It's Monday, April 20. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 5:27


    It's Friday, April 17. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 5:22


    It's Thursday, April 16. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    IPEC's first meeting, Child care and development funds, Housing legislation, 16th Street Bridge, Purdue Indy building, Early voting numbers, Taxes due Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 6:38


    It's Wednesday, April 15. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    IPEC First Meeting Preview, Braun Announces Israeli Investments, State Senate District 11 Race, Monroe County Sheriff Lawsuit, Union For ISTA Staff Files Unfair Labor Charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 5:34


    A new board with sweeping authority over Indianapolis Public Schools and the city's charter schools holds its first meeting today. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation announced a 60 million-dollar partnership Monday aimed at bringing Israeli tech start-ups to the state. Voters in northern St. Joseph and Elkhart counties will choose between two Republicans in the May 5 primary for Indiana State Senate District 11. Monroe county sheriff Ruben Marté is suing the state of Indiana to block enforcement of a new law requiring his officers to assist ICE agents. The union representing staff at the Indiana State Teachers Association has filed multiple federal allegations alleging management intimidated and retaliated against staff. 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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    Alexandra Wilson Pressured To Leave Race, School Boards Not On Primary Ballot, IU's Newest Weather Balloon, Addiction During Pregnancy, Nursing Home Payments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 4:37


    White House officials offered an Indiana Senate candidate potential government jobs and appointments in exchange for dropping out of the Republican primary election. Voters have begun casting ballots in party primaries. But some important local races won't appear on the May 5th ballot: School board seats. Indiana University's newest weather balloon initiative aims to improve local and national weather forecasts. Many Hoosiers struggle with addiction, and mothers are no exception. Indiana nursing homes are owed hundreds of millions of dollars in back payments for services provided under the state's Medicaid program for long-term care. 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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