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IDOE: Teacher Shortage Areas Undermine State Education Priorities

By Jeanie Lindsay • 1 hour ago

Jennifer McCormick is the head of the Indiana Department of Education as the last elected Superintendent of Public Instruction. (Jeanie Lindsay/IPB News)

The Indiana Department of Education says Indiana’s teacher shortage is counterproductive to its priorities.

Does Indiana Have A State-Funded Pre-K Program? National Group Doesn't Think So

By Jeanie Lindsay • 2 hours ago

A national early education research group says On My Way Pre-K no longer meets its definition of a state-funded program. The group says the program’s work and education requirements for parents move Indiana in the wrong direction.

Pruitt's Efforts To Keep Coal Alive Fall Flat With Chamber of Commerce

By Rebecca Thiele • 2 hours ago

From left to right: Greg Ellis of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) who proposed the moratorium, and Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) at a pre-session panel in December. (Rebecca Thiele/IPB News)

Former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt didn’t convince the Indiana Chamber of Commerce to change its mind about an energy moratorium in Indiana. The coal lobbyist had hoped to revive legislation that would have placed a temporary hold on large utility projects.

UPDATED: New Sketch, Video And Audio Of Delphi Murder Suspect Released

By Stan Jastrzebski • 3 hours ago

UPDATE (3:30 p.m. 4/23):

Indiana State Police say they've received more than 1,000 tips following Monday's press conference. They have also released the following guidelines for public submissions of information to the case:

WBAA News Wins Three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

By Stan Jastrzebski • 6 hours ago

WBAA News has been honored with three regional wins in this year's Edward R. Murrow Awards competition, hosted by the Radio Television Digital News Association. It's the most Murrow wins in a single year in recent memory for WBAA, and is tied for the most wins in Region 7's small market radio category (encompassing Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio).

Stand Your Ground Expansion, Gun Regulations Bill Headed To Governor

By Brandon Smith • 8 hours ago

Sen. Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) is skeptical of some of the changes to Indiana gun regulations. (FILE PHOTO: Lauren Chapman/IPB News) — Brandon Smith

Legislation expanding Indiana’s Stand Your Ground law and changing some gun regulations is headed to the governor’s desk.

Federal Judges Hears Arguments In Whole Woman's Health Lawsuit

By Lauren Chapman • 14 hours ago

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse (Lauren Chapman/IPB News)

A federal judge heard an abortion provider’s case against the state Monday over its efforts to open a clinic in South Bend. The group argues the state department of health’s licensing requirements are unconstitutionally vague.

Survey: Majority Of Hoosiers Believe In Climate Change

By Rebecca Thiele • Apr 22, 2019

The flooded intersection of 6th Street and Indiana Ave. in Bloomington on Feb. 7. (Steve Burns/WTIU)

A statewide survey says the majority of Hoosiers believe climate change is happening and most support efforts to lessen its effects on Indiana. More than 1,000 people responded to the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute’s survey earlier this month.

Major Gambling Bill Nears Its Final Form

By Brandon Smith • Apr 22, 2019

The Indiana Statehouse (Brandon Smith/IPB News) — Brandon Smith

Lawmakers are nearing the ultimate version of this session’s major gambling bill.

Mahan Esfahani Residency 4/25-6 Preview

By John Clare • Apr 22, 2019

Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani will perform Thursday and Friday nights at Duncan Hall for Purdue Convocations. WBAA's John Clare spoke with Esfahani about travel, repertory, and audiences.

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A conversation with harpsichordist extraordinaire Mahan Esfahani.

One Day Drive & Purdue Day of Giving 4/24/19

Anniversary Dinner with Robert Siegel

Arts & Culture

What's New: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart doesn’t need a pop song to make him cool. His music is performed around the world! We’ll hear some new releases of the Salzburg master on today’s What’s New .

New Release: Morten Lauridsen At 75

New Release: Fabulous Fantasia Fiddler

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Ask The Mayor: Frankfort's Chris McBarnes On Fire Investigations, Placemaking Staff

One of the main reasons Frankfort city councilman Lewis Wheeler is running against incumbent Chris McBarnes in this year’s Republican mayoral primary is a difference of opinion in how the city spends its money on the way toward possible economic development. This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor, we quiz Mayor McBarnes about why he’s hired a new Community Development Director, and how her job might be different than what the Chamber of Commerce has already been doing. Also on this week’s program,...