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Subaru Of Indiana Automotive Expands Lafayette Facility, Adds Transmission Assembly

By Samantha Horton • 3 hours ago

Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) is increasing service part production and adding transmission manufacturing to its Lafayette plant. The company says the $158 million investment will help reduce costs and increase growth at the facility.

Indiana Pays Out $182,000 Over 2016 Abortion Lawsuit

By Brandon Smith • 6 hours ago

The state of Indiana will pay more than $180,000 in attorneys fees after one of several legal battles over an anti-abortion law wrapped up.

Consensus Reached On Smoking Age Increase Legislation

By Brandon Smith • 7 hours ago

House and Senate lawmakers have reached consensus on what the final version of the bill to increase the smoking age will look like.

Indiana Prepares For Potential Spread of Coronavirus

By Darian Benson • 9 hours ago

The Indiana State Department of Health announced Thursday it has initiated its Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan in reaction to the global coronavirus outbreak.

Boilers Beat Hoosiers For A Seventh Straight Time

By Casey Abbett • 19 hours ago

The Purdue Men's basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak against in-state rival Indiana Thursday night, capturing a much needed 57-49 victory.

This game was a must-win for Purdue (15-14) as it continues to try to make its case for a bid to the NCAA tournament in a few weeks. While the team’s chances are faint, the opportunity still remains for Purdue to make a run at the Big Dance with a few games left to play.

Ivy Tech Community College Adds Apprenticeships For Industrial IOT

By Justin Hicks • Feb 27, 2020

Ivy Tech Community College announced a new apprenticeship program Wednesday that will place students in emerging career fields around internet-connected factory robots. It's being funded by a nearly $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Senate Panel Gives Syringe Exchange Programs One Extra Year

By Brandon Smith • Feb 27, 2020

Lawmakers pushed back the death sentence for Indiana’s syringe exchange programs by one year under legislation approved by a Senate committee.

Ask The Mayor: Crawfordsville's Todd Barton On Coronavirus Plans, Child Care Expansion

By Emilie Syberg • Feb 27, 2020

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: as the coronavirus response ramps up on a national level, what are local governments and health departments planning in case of an outbreak? How does a city prepare its citizens if and when the coronavirus hits close to home?

In our talk with Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton, we’ll discuss the five-year plan for the Montgomery County Child Care Task Force. What does the future of childcare look like for the city’s employers and employees? And how can Crawfordsville act as a model for other communities?

Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra 2/29 Concert Preview

By Greg Kostraba • Feb 27, 2020

The Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra will be in concert Saturday, February 29th at 8pm at the Long Center in downtown Lafayette in a program that includes works by Sergei Prokofiev, Henry Purcell, and Paul Hindemith. Greg Kostraba spoke with Assistant Professor and Director of Orchestras Adam Bodony about the program.

School Closures And Delays 2/27/2020

By Emilie Syberg • Feb 27, 2020

The following schools are closed on Thursday, Feb. 27:

Benton Community School Corporation

Frontier School Corporation

The following schools are on a two hour delay:

Carroll Consolidated School Corporation

Rossville Schools

North Montgomery School Corporation

North White School Corporation

Southeast Fountain School Corporation

South Montgomery School Corporation

Tri-County School Corporation

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WBAA Arts Spotlight: Wabash College Fine Arts Center

The Fine Arts Center at Wabash College in Crawfordsville presents activities throughout the academic year. WBAA's Greg Kostraba spoke to Julia Phipps about events and activities, including music and theater performances, and an art show taking place there over the next couple of months.

Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra 2/29 Concert Preview

Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society 2/9 Concert Preview

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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?

Ask The Mayor: Crawfordsville's Todd Barton On Section 8 Statistics