About WBAA

WBAA-AM, Indiana’s longest continuously operating radio station, received its broadcast license in 1922. WBAA-FM began broadcasting in 1993. Together, WBAA-AM and WBAA-FM provide public radio news, arts and culture programming to audiences across central Indiana, east-central Illinois, Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland region.

In 2021, WFYI Public Media acquired WBAA from Purdue University. In July 2026, WBAA News launched a simulcast partnership with Lakeshore Public Media’s 89.1 FM, expanding its reach across northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.

About WFYI

For over five decades, WFYI has served as a vital civic resource for central Indiana, delivering trusted journalism, cultural storytelling and educational experiences that enrich lives and strengthen communities. As a nonprofit organization, WFYI goes beyond traditional media by fostering community dialogue, supporting education and elevating arts and culture. Guided by a vision of an informed, inspired and inclusive Indiana, WFYI connects people to the ideas and conversations that matter most — helping communities thrive today and into the future.

OUR MISSION

Trusted journalism, inspiring stories and lifelong learning.

OUR VISION

An informed, inspired and inclusive Indiana.