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Muncie Mayor Back To Work After Federal Indictment

By Stephanie Wiechmann • 9 minutes ago

Muncie mayor’s is back to work in his office this week at Muncie City Hall, one day after being arrested by the FBI. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports.

Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler is taking no interview requests, but his staff says he expects to be working as usual all week.

New Fund Supports Programs That Focus On Social Determinants Of Health

By Jill Sheridan • 2 hours ago

A new fund will direct money to Indiana programs that address social issues related to health. Indiana University Health is providing $100 million to create the Community Impact Investment Fund.

Report: Climate Change Will Put Indiana Hazardous Waste Sites At Risk

By Rebecca Thiele • 2 hours ago

Climate change is expected to mean more flooding in Indiana and that could put the state’s hazardous waste sites — and the people who live near them — at risk. That’s according to a new report on Superfunds from the Government Accountability Office.

West Lafayette Schools, Still Open, Add To 'Red For Ed' Rallies

By Stan Jastrzebski • 6 hours ago

As many of their colleagues from Lafayette and Tippecanoe County schools protested in Indianapolis Tuesday, teachers at West Lafayette schools held classes – but not before convening early morning rallies at several schools.

Speaker Bosma Backs Raising Age To Smoke And Vape To 21

By Brandon Smith • 7 hours ago

House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) says he will personally push to increase the legal smoking and vaping age in Indiana from 18 to 21.

Legislative Leaders Look Forward To Teacher Rally At Statehouse

By Brandon Smith • 9 hours ago

Legislative leaders from both parties say they’re looking forward to Tuesday’s teacher rally at the Statehouse.

But Republicans and Democrats still seem split on the education issues driving the public demonstration.

Surgeon General To Purdue Students: Carry Naloxone, Get Screened For Addiction Risk

By Stan Jastrzebski • 22 hours ago

U.S. Surgeon General – and former Indiana Health Commissioner – Jerome Adams says additional screenings could offer Indiana college students more information about their potential for drug overdose and addiction.

Speaking Monday at Purdue University, Adams talked about what he called his own family’s genetic predisposition to addiction, and suggested that first-year students could benefit from taking an exam which correlates adverse childhood experiences with a likelihood for addiction later in life.

Indiana Engine Maker Cummins To Go Net Zero By 2050

By Rebecca Thiele • Nov 18, 2019

Indiana engine manufacturer Cummins announced its new climate goals on Friday. The company plans to get down to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Transportation makes up almost 30 percent of all U.S. emissions that contribute to climate change.

Purdue Men's Basketball Bounces Back After Two-game Skid

By Casey Abbett • Nov 16, 2019

After a head-scratching loss to Marquette earlier this week, the Purdue men's basketball team returned home to Mackey Arena Saturday afternoon to try to make it back to .500 on the season. And, as happened the last time the two teams played, in 2017, the Boilers easily defeated Chicago State -- this time 93-49.

Hoosier Political Figures Launch Voter Engagement Effort, 'Indiana Citizen'

By Brandon Smith • Nov 16, 2019

Indiana consistently ranks among the bottom 10 states for voter registration and turnout. And a new non-profit hopes to turn that around with the launch of a voter engagement effort called the Indiana Citizen.

Arts & Culture

WBAA Arts Spotlight: Wabash Valley Youth Symphony

The 20th season of the Wabash Valley Youth Symphony opens Saturday, November 17th. Director of Artistic Planning Regan Eckstein, Artistic Director Adam Bodony, and board Vice President Grady Jones speak to WBAA's Greg Kostraba about the group’s mission, vision, and history, and the upcoming season.

Indiana Voices in Song 11/9 Concert Preview

Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society 10/27 Concert Preview

WBAA Public Affairs

Ask The Mayor: West Lafayette's John Dennis On Recycling Woes, Pride Plans

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor, listeners weigh in on the recent closure of West Lafayette’s recycling drop-off site. With less than favorable reviews rolling in for Lafayette’s Ninth Street drop-off location, what new recycling options should these West Lafayette recyclers expect from the city—and when?