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IPR’s daily newscast updates listeners across East Central Indiana and the Hoosier state with timely stories affecting life in your community. From Indianapolis to Anderson or Muncie to Marion, Host Stan Sollars relays the developments that matter most to you before stepping out the door or on your commute back home.
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· Democratic Muncie mayoral candidate Jeff Robinson has announced a plan to pave more roads and address more sidewalks in Muncie if he’s elected.
· Indiana has led the country for nearly a year in the percentage of calls to the 9-8-8 hotline answered in-state.
· The League of Women Voters wants to give voters another resource for information / on for whom they can vote / in November. As a result, organizers announced they are launching the website Vote411.org
· Some authors have two distinct markets to tell about their books – the world at large and their hometown crowd. Last week, Muncie-area authors came together for a local fair to connect with local readers.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Republican Senator John Crane became the first lawmaker this cycle to announce he won’t run for re-election next year. He serves Senate District 24 which includes Putnam County and parts of Hendricks County just west of Indianapolis.
· What struggles might formerly incarcerated Hoosiers face with housing? Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Violet Comber-Wilen reports there is a lack of available units, which is making it difficult for these Hoosiers to find a home.
· Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that have been found across the planet in human blood and other organisms. The particles are formed primarily from plastic waste. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Ben Thorp tells us, a report was delivered to the West Lafayette City Council Monday on potential solutions.
· Thirty-five states have proposed legislation to limit foreign agricultural land ownership. Indiana did so, earlier than any other state in 2022. But how effective are these laws at protecting U.S. interests?
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· General Motors workers in Fort Wayne and more than 100 thousand union auto workers nationwide voted to authorize a strike last week.
· Drug overdose prevention advocates want to combat misinformation and the negative stigma surrounding the use of naloxone, an overdose-reversal drug.
· About 24 hours after Indianapolis police officers fatally shot a man during a welfare call, community members expressed anger and frustration during a town hall meeting about the frequency of officer-involved shootings in the city.
· The Old City Hall in Indianapolis is getting a long overdue makeover.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· The Muncie Police Department has announced a second arrest in a deadly shooting at a late July party that killed one person and injured 18.
· A Muncie property management group has settled with the state of Indiana for what the attorney general’s office calls “alleged misconduct.”
· An Indianapolis police officer shot and killed a 40-year-old man after he allegedly charged officers with a machete during a stand-off.
· The A-C-L-U is suing the state to strike down a new law banning prison inmates from receiving gender-affirming surgery.
· Advocates want to address parts of Indiana’s Medicaid system that could lead to coverage losses and gaps in coverage.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Many respiratory viruses circulate year-round in the U.S. but they are more active during fall and winter. Side Effects Public Media’s Alex Li reports there will be vaccines against flu, COVID and RSV.
· The first case of West Nile virus disease this year has been identified in a Johnson County resident.
· The I-READ-3 test measures third graders’ reading aptitude and helps determine whether they are reading at their grade level. Third graders are not the only ones taking the I-READ-3, however.
· General Motors is not paying its Assembly Fort Wayne production workers this week. A steering shaft shortage is causing the Assembly Fort Wayne plant to shut down production for all of next week. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Tony Sandleben reports compensation for workers there will be complicated.
· An automotive parts supplier plans to close its northeastern Indiana plant next spring, costing more than 150 employees their jobs.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch — who’s running for governor — is backing a push to eliminate the state’s individual income tax.
· Lawmakers want to do something about Indiana’s high health care costs.
· Attendance at this year’s Indiana State Fair rose slightly for the second year in a row.
· Starting next month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will be available in all 92 Indiana counties, thanks to state government providing funding for the first time.
· A new public space featuring art, entertainment and sports is open in Indianapolis.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· The Muncie Board of Works will no longer grant noise ordinance exemptions for events after midnight.
· Indiana lawmakers Wednesday launched a two-year task force taking a comprehensive look at the state’s tax system — with the goal for some to eliminate the state’s individual income tax.
· General Motors Fort Wayne assembly plant is shutting down production next week due to a part shortage.
· Parents of children with autism want the governor to stop a proposal they say will reduce access to a common behavioral treatment for children with autism.
· Leaders from Indiana and Purdue universities are excited to launch new campuses in the capital city.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana’s near-total abortion ban is now in effect, after weeks of legal uncertainty.
· Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Violet Comber-Wilen reports the state has received new funding to add more services to attract visitors.
· Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis say the Excessive Heat Watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning through Friday at 12:00 a.m.
· And Purdue University President Mung Chiang emphasized the school’s commitment to provide more housing to students ahead of the fall semester.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana’s labor market appeared to remain mostly stagnant but still strong in July.
· Five large drinking water utilities in Indiana have toxic PFAS levels in their treated water that are above federal health guidelines.
· New results show the number of students proficient in reading in Marion County – that’s Indianapolis - is still behind pre-pandemic levels.
· Several children in Indiana’s foster care system filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Child Services, Director Eric Miller, and Governor Eric Holcomb. The lawsuit accuses them of failing to keep children safe.
· And new state training aims to teach educators about the science of reading.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana’s tax collections started off the new fiscal year on the right foot, coming in just ahead of expectations.
· The YMCA of Muncie has ceased operations on Mulberry Street as it begins to build a new location next to Muncie Central High School. The city of Muncie is now taking responsibility for the current downtown building it already owns. The move came earlier than city leaders anticipated.
· Indiana’s crowded Republican primary for governor has a new candidate.
· A new federal law requires most employers to give “reasonable” pregnancy accommodations to workers. However, the original language of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is somewhat broad, and enforcement is complicated.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· A state alliance is taking its fight to include Black and Brown communities and businesses in the state’s electric vehicle investment to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
· Governor Eric Holcomb says his office followed the correct process when it blocked Doctor Caitlin Bernard from receiving a state award given to Indiana women who make contributions to their community, state and country.
· A new report by the University of Illinois and the Midwest Economic Policy Institute says students fare better in union-affiliated construction apprenticeships compared to employer-only programs.
· Governor Eric Holcomb and other officials broke ground Tuesday on a new state archives building. Holcomb said the 102-million-dollar facility will help connect Hoosiers with their past and “illuminate the path forward” for Indiana.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Applications for Indiana’s new Career Scholarship Account program are now open to students.
· The Indiana Latino Institute wants to address language barriers in health care for Spanish-speaking patients.
· Former Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, the five-time NFL MVP and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has a new title. Just call him Professor Manning.
· A Hamilton County library returned a popular novel to the teen shelves after it was briefly moved to the adult section.
· And, Tippecanoe County officials remain skeptical of a proposed pipeline moving millions of gallons of water from their county down to a massive industrial project in Lebanon.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana’s childcare business model is severely broken from every angle — that’s what lawmakers heard last week during hours of testimony at a study committee examining the childcare system.
· More than 160 residents packed a room in Terre Haute on Thursday to oppose a state pilot project that would store carbon dioxide emissions underground.
· Indiana is getting more than half a billion dollars to combat opioid addiction across the state.
· The historic Crump Theatre in Columbus is open again to the public after being closed for nine years. But there’s still plenty of work to be done.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Best-selling Indiana author John Green is taking issue with a suburban Indianapolis library’s decision to move one of his teen novels into the adult section.
· What do township trustees do? And what are some of the pros and cons of township government? Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Violet Comber-Wilen reports trustees can fill an important role in their communities but have relatively little oversight.
· Jefferson County Public Schools’ return to the classroom Wednesday was a transportation disaster. Parents went hours without knowing where their children were.
· Indiana now has a third unionized Starbucks location.
· And the city of Indianapolis has completed a large southside stormwater project.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana Michigan Power wants to bump up its utility rates by nearly seven percent.
· U.S. Department of Labor officials just announced an overhaul of the federal prevailing wage that aims to bolster pay on federal projects for years to come.
· Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Rebecca Thiele tells us how the state calculated EV registration fees.
· A diabetes drug, which is also used for weight loss, has shattered Wall Street expectations.
· Faith leaders in Indianapolis Wednesday called for the resignation of the chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· The Muncie City Council has adopted the city’s first climate action plan.
· The cost of cyberattacks in health care surged last year and is higher than any other sector in the U.S.
· The A-C-L-U of Indiana is challenging a new state law that criminalizes anyone who gets within 25 feet of on-duty police after being told to stop.
· And as students head back to school, Attorney General Todd Rokita is updating his so-called “Parents’ Bill of Rights” with a focus on religious expression in the classroom.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana Chamber of Commerce leaders say the state is “a lap or two behind” its competition when it comes to workforce development and educational attainment.
· Indiana is a powerhouse for steel manufacturing — more than a quarter of all U-S steel is made here. But the state could lose that title if it doesn’t transition to a greener way of making steel.
· Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced last week that she is directing the Indiana Department of Agriculture to conduct an analysis into the economic impact of lost farmland across the state.
· Youth at risk of homelessness in Indianapolis have new transitional housing options through the expansion of a local program.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Sexual assault victim advocates say they’re worried victims will become hopeless as abortion access in Indiana is effectively cut off amid uncertainty over the state ban taking effect.
· More than half of all nitrogen fertilizer used in the U-S is spread on corn fields. These fertilizers release a greenhouse gas called nitrous oxide — which is more than 200 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
· A controversial coal-to-diesel plant proposed in southern Indiana has hit a major hurdle. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management sent a letter to Riverview Energy last week saying its air permit is no longer valid.
· According to an Index developed by the nonprofit Headwaters Economics, 73 percent of Midwest communities have “low capacity” for climate resilience.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Muncie police have announced an arrest in a weekend shooting that killed one person and injured 18.
· Presidential candidate and former Vice President Mike Pence laid out his plan to tackle inflation during a visit to the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday.
· Indiana physicians are sounding the alarm on the impact they say the state’s impending abortion ban will have not just on pregnant people, but the entire community.
· A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that transgender students in Indiana must have access to the bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identities.
· A group of Big Ten presidents has begun discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference if the Pac-12 continues to crumble.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Muncie police have announced an arrest in a weekend shooting that killed one person and injured 18.
· Presidential candidate and former Vice President Mike Pence laid out his plan to tackle inflation during a visit to the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday.
· Indiana physicians are sounding the alarm on the impact they say the state’s impending abortion ban will have not just on pregnant people, but the entire community.
· A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that transgender students in Indiana must have access to the bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identities.
· A group of Big Ten presidents has begun discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference if the Pac-12 continues to crumble.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Muncie police have announced an arrest in a weekend shooting that killed one person and injured 18.
· Planned Parenthood says it has stopped providing abortions in Indiana despite a last-minute pause on the state’s near-total abortion ban.
· According to a national survey, teachers had an average budget of 200 dollars to spend last year for classroom expenses. Despite that, the survey showed 93 percent of teachers supplemented that budget with their own money to buy necessary supplies for their classrooms.
· Indiana is naming a portion of State Road 13 running through Madison County for an Elwood police officer who was killed during a traffic stop last year.
· For the first time in decades, biologists with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources have spotted a young hellbender salamander along southern Indiana’s Blue River.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Muncie officials say they believe a weekend shooting was not the act of one person targeting a specific group.
· A judge has denied an injunction in a lawsuit filed by the A-C-L-U of Indiana to prevent Indiana’s “Don’t Say Gay” law from remaining in effect.
· Indiana’s near-total abortion ban is set to take effect today after the state Supreme Court okayed its constitutionality in a recent ruling.
· A University of Notre Dame professor has filed a defamation lawsuit against a student-run publication over coverage of her abortion-rights work.
· And Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson sat out practice Monday and could sit out again Tuesday after undergoing nose surgery.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Police in Muncie are investigating a Sunday shooting that killed one man and wounded more than a dozen people.
· The Environmental Protection Agency wants to significantly lower the amount of dust from lead paint in homes and childcare centers across the U-S.
· A problematic drug rehab center that’s reported three overdose deaths since November and a slew of 911 calls has just had its license revoked across the state.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Both a Heat Advisory and Air Quality Action Day are in effect for the IPR listening area until midnight, tonight.
· Muncie plans to raise salaries for police officers and firefighters in the city.
· Indiana is hoping that investing in tourism will pay off.
· Literacy is on the decline for Indiana students, so public school districts are preparing to switch to science-based ways of teaching reading.
· And The 2023 Indiana State Fair begins today – 18 days of agricultural shows, live music and unusual food options at the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Smoke from Canadian wildfires and ozone have triggered a statewide air quality action day in Indiana for today (Thursday).
· UPS workers will remain on the job…after national union negotiators agreed to a new contract Tuesday. This report details the effect on Louisville and southern Indiana UPS workers.
· Two years ago, Indiana expected to see the third highest solar-power growth of any state in the country — if all of the proposed large-scale projects got built. But last year we saw only a third as much solar as in 2021.
· Indiana food banks have received 2 million dollars in funding from the Indiana legislature.
· And, Indianapolis’ new Clinician-Led Community Response team has been responding to mental health crises since July 1 without police. We have an update for you.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· It’s been about a year since Indiana removed the requirement for a permit to legally carry a handgun for some Hoosiers. Some listeners have asked how the state is doing.
· Too few Indiana students were applying for a scholarship that covers 100 percent of tuition at state public universities and colleges. Now a new law automatically enrolls qualified students.
· A judge has set a February trial for a man charged in the killing of an eastern Indiana police officer who was shot during a traffic stop last year.
· A security operations leader from Indianapolis, hired by the far-right Oath Keepers group, was acquitted of conspiracy charges in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The acquittal marked a rare setback for prosecutors.
· And the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will begin giving out steering wheel locks to Indianapolis residents who have certain models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Both makes have been prone to thefts.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana's unemployment rate was just above 3 percent in June, new estimates show.
· Some of Indiana’s top institutions received an F rating on a national report on the effectiveness of the reading curriculum in teacher prep programs.
· The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing an Indiana sheriff over claims he silenced critics on a government-run Facebook page.
· Officially becoming a candidate for governor in Indiana is relatively easy. Getting onto the ballot, however, is a much higher bar.
· And Indianapolis is one of just 19 locations in the world – that is showing a unique 70-millimeter version of the film “Oppenheimer,” now showing.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· The Anderson City Council has been given more time to respond to a federal lawsuit that alleges it failed to draw new redistricting maps by the 2022 deadline.
· As wildfires in Canada continue to burn, Hoosiers might have noticed the air quality changing a lot from day to day, or even in the same day. While it’s easy to track the air quality in real-time, Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Rebecca Thiele reports knowing what the smoke will be like tomorrow or days from now is harder.
· More than 19-thousand eligible Indiana college graduates will have part or all of their student loans discharged following federal action taken last week by the Biden administration. In Indiana, that’s a total of $932 million.
· In a recent letter, a group of state attorneys general – including Indiana’s Todd Rokita – oppose a potential federal rule that would shield the private health information of people who access abortion in states where it’s legal.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· More than nine months away from the G-O-P primary for Indiana’s open governor’s seat, the race is shaping up to be one of the most expensive in state history.
· The Teamsters union and UPS have come to tentative agreements on many parts of an extensive contract. But negotiations broke down last month over a part-time pay proposal the union says was “offensive.”
· Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed a new judge to head Delaware Circuit Court 3.
· And, the City of Indianapolis is joining a national lawsuit against automakers Kia and Hyundai in response to widespread vehicle thefts.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Alex Zimmerman is the newest member of the Indiana House of Representatives.
· A settlement has been reached in the medical malpractice case against physician and state Senator Dr. Tyler Johnson.
· Indianapolis leaders announced more details Tuesday on the city’s effort to prosecute more people on the federal level for violent crimes.
· Conservatives won control of the Hamilton Southeastern School Board last year. Now, the board is looking to reshape the district in ways big and small.
· The Indiana Arts Commission’s Arts Organization Support program is focused on expanding equitable access and support for the arts throughout the state.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to affect Indiana’s air quality. Though many experts advise staying inside, poor air can still seep into homes and businesses.
· Researchers in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute have created what they believe is a ‘breakthough’ type of fabric sensor … which could have impacts in the medical field.
· Another Alzheimer’s drug shows promise in a new study. The experimental drug is called Doh-NAN-eh-MAB and it’s produced by Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly.
· Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers announced Monday he will soon step down after two years leading the state’s economic development arm.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· A new partnership through the Indiana Department of Education aims to license more educators to teach STEM subjects.
· A worker died on a Southern Indiana construction site last week by being crushed. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Adam Yahya Rayes reports the nationwide rate of work fatalities in construction remains high.
· The Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) Traffic Management Center says State Road 332 west of Muncie will be closed starting today until Monday, August 14th at 7:00 a.m. Detours include routes 35 and 28 north of 332, and State Road 32 south of 332.
· State officials with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management are investigating an ethanol spill at the South Bend Ethanol plant.
· The Indianapolis City-County Council approved a proposal Monday to regulate access to firearms in Marion County.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana is on track to ban abortions starting next month after a state Supreme Court decision.
· The Indiana Department of Health is partnering with other statewide health organizations to host back-to-school vaccine clinics.
· Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, whose law license was temporarily suspended while in office when the state Supreme Court ruled he criminally battered four women, is running for governor.
· People in Kentucky and Southern Indiana who have Alzheimer’s disease soon could benefit from a new, groundbreaking treatment.
· A recent report on an old Quaker cemetery in Richmond brought up an unexpected story about the city's Glen Miller Park.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· A new study shows that maternal mortality rates have doubled in some of the state’s demographic groups.
· A Fort Wayne intensive pediatric doctor is suing his employer to get out of a non-compete agreement.
· Lightning strikes damaged more than 16 homes in Central Indiana over the weekend.
· On an early morning in June, Flower Nichols and her mother set off on an expedition to Chicago from their home in Indianapolis. The family was determined to make it feel like an adventure in the city, though that wasn’t the primary purpose of the trip. The following afternoon, Flower and Jennilyn Nichols would see a doctor at the University of Chicago to learn whether they could keep 11-year-old Flower on puberty blockers. They began to search for medical providers outside of Indiana after April 5, when Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a law banning transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and other hormone therapies, even after the approval of parents and the advice of doctors.
· And A special prosecutor in Indiana has been assigned to review criminal allegations against Floyd County Council President Denise Konkle.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· A second Democratic candidate has thrown their hat into the ring for Indiana’s open 2024 U-S Senate race.
· Last weekend’s storms left some Hoosiers without power for days. Duke Energy and A-E-S Indiana say they did their best to restore power after an unprecedented amount of damage. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Rebecca Thiele reports a consumer advocacy group says the utilities could have done more to prepare and wants the state to investigate the outages.
· A judge has sentenced a Muncie man to 41 years in prison for his role in a 2017 van crash that left 6-year-old Taelyn Ann Marie Woodson dead.
· The city of Richmond has said the original owner of a former plastics recycling business is responsible for the huge industrial fire there in April. But now the owner is blaming the city — which partially owns the property.
· A series of new infrastructure announcements for Indianapolis were unveiled in the capital city, Thursday.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· The majority of new Indiana laws took effect on Saturday. but as Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith reports, the public won’t see the effects of some legislation for months or even years.
· Indianapolis Jewish organizations said they got reports from community members about antisemitic flyers that were littered in Indianapolis late last week.
· An Indianapolis food and entertainment destination landed a top historical restoration prize.
· And Evansville’s Braden Riley is one of 70 young musicians out of 650 selected for the prestigious National Youth Orchestra of Carnegie Hall.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana University Health Blackford announced it will be stopping emergency care and inpatient care services in the near future, due to reduction in patient volume. The hospital will continue primary healthcare and outpatient services.
· Youth tobacco use among Hoosiers is the lowest since 2012, according to data collected last year.
· The A-C-L-U of Indiana will soon have a new leader for the first time in more than a decade. Executive Director Jane Henegar (HENN-uh-grr) announced recently she is stepping down no later than January 1.
· Pharmacists in Indiana can prescribe birth control under state legislation now in effect.
· And, Hoosiers are seeing increased grocery prices for the Fourth of July this year.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
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· Indiana lawmakers passed more than 250 pieces of legislation in 2023. And the majority are now in effect.
· Indiana’s teachers are much more White than the students they teach -- about 92 percent compared to around 65 percent, according to the Indiana Department of Education.
· Residents of Columbia City came out to the Peabody Public Library Friday to show support for the library’s two Pride displays, that have caused some controversy in the community.
· Law enforcement announced measures to address gun violence in Broad Ripple over the long 4th of July weekend.
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· Strong thunderstorms belted parts of Indiana Thursday.
· New laws that impact Indiana’s students and schools go into effect Saturday.
· Indiana’s poor air quality is forcing community responses, while I&M is suspending disconnections until air quality improves.
· Indiana’s universities and state leaders are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action in college admissions.
· And “Drive sober or get pulled over.” Indiana police agencies are cracking down on drunk driving over the 4th of July holiday.
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· Smoke from Canadian wildfires is placing Indiana’s counties in “Unhealthy”
and “Very Unhealthy” ratings. Some brief relief may be coming.
· The wellbeing of Indiana children has improved, according to annual Kids Count rankings.
· Indiana ranks 14th for most lead pipes nationwide, according to EPA data.
· And Indiana U.S. Senator Todd Young says housing affordability is a major impediment as communities and companies try to match workers with available jobs.
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· Drifting smoke from the ongoing wildfires in northern Quebec and low pressure over the eastern Great Lakes are sending smoke to Indiana. Air quality in Muncie this (Wed.) morning is considered “very unhealthy” by AirNow.gov.
· The Star Press reports a judge has sentenced a former Muncie police sergeant to 19 months in prison for obstructing justice by filing a false report in 2018 to cover up excessive use of force by other officers under his command.
· It’s been one year since the U.S. Supreme Court revoked the constitutional guarantee of abortion rights. State Senate Democrats say Republican attacks on abortion access since that decision have left Hoosiers “uncomfortable, confused, and intimidated.”
· A state proposal to reroute millions of gallons of water from Tippecanoe County down to a Lebanon industrial district in Boone County has prompted questions about the state’s permitting laws.
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· Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes blew through central Indiana Sunday, killing one person and injuring at least one other.
· As affordable housing becomes increasingly out of reach for Hoosier renters, advocates say lawmakers didn’t do enough this past session to address the growing housing crisis.
· The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is crucial for students seeking state and federal funds for college.
· And the Town of Ogden Dunes recently got permission from the state Natural Resources Commission to build a stone barrier to protect homes along Lake Michigan from erosion. Now the group Save The Dunes is challenging that decision.
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· Affordable housing is out o reach for many renters in Indiana, and the problem is only getting worse.
· An Indiana chapter of the national group “Moms for Liberty” is facing backlash after quoting Adolf Hitler in their newsletter.
· Two Buffalo Bills trainers say they stuck to their pre-planned treatment when Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January. They made their remarks at a National Athletic Trainers Association convention in Indianapolis.
· Much of Indiana is experiencing drought.
· And more than a dozen Indiana groups say they’re being shut out of conversations surrounding a proposed Midwest clean hydrogen hub.
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· Former Indiana governor and United States Vice President Mike Pence was campaigning in Fort Wayne, Wednesday.
· Eric Holcomb says he’s too busy as governor to run for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
· Indianapolis will host the NBA All Star game this coming season.
· A new survey shows most nurses across America have witnessed or experienced racism in the workplace.
· And some physicians working at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis will be freed from existing non-compete agreements by the end of the month.
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· Monthly tax collections show no sign of cooling off based on the state budget plan as Indiana heads into the final month of its fiscal year.
· More than 53,000 Hoosiers were removed from Medicaid in the state’s second month of the unwinding process.
· Robin and Trisha’s House in Bloomington, a transitional housing program for men experiencing homelessness, recently opened spaces for families facing homelessness.
· And Victor Wembanyama’s could well be the top big man in this year’s NBA draft. The 19-year-old star stands at seven feet, three inches. Also among the top big men is Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis.
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· For the first time in nearly two decades, Indiana legislators on the education study committee won’t consider any issues during the interim study committee period.
· Amtrak has applied for federal funding to expand and improve some of its routes.
· An NCAA medical committee recommends the removal of marijuana from its banned drug list.
· About 1.5 million people have lost Medicaid coverage in more than two dozen states as a purge of the rolls gets underway.
· And it has been almost a year since Indiana lawmakers passed a bill intended to help pregnant Hoosiers and families via a special advisory board. But, no board members have been appointed, and the board has yet to meet.
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· Ball State will increase its tuition by three percent for the next school year. Also, the university will seek funding from the Lilly Endowment to help pay for revitalizing the near-campus Village neighborhood.
· Indiana’s unemployment rate remained stagnant around three percent in May, continuing a months-long streak.
· And a federal judge Friday blocked parts of Indiana’s gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth from taking effect July 1.
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· Muncie’s mayor touted several planned and proposed apartment projects to the city’s redevelopment commission on Thursday.
· Former longtime alcohol lobbyist Marc Carmichael is Indiana Democrats’ first candidate this cycle to announce a bid for U-S Senate.
· Indianapolis leaders announced the first use of a new “Gun-Free Zone” policy at this weekend’s WonderRoad Music Festival in the city’s Garfield park.
· It’s one year until Indinapolis hosts the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for swimming in Lucas Oil Stadium.
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· Muncie Community Schools is bringing traditional snow days back to its calendar for the next school year.
· The boards of Purdue University and Indiana University held joint meetings Wednesday to dissolve Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.
· A new lawsuit alleges the Anderson City Council failed to draw new redistricting maps before the 2022 deadline.
· Attorneys from the state and the ACLU of Indiana presented arguments before a federal judge Wednesday on Indiana’s gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth.
· And Indiana University is helping to track electric and gas utility disconnections across the country.
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· General Motors announced Tuesday it will build its electric vehicle battery plant, in concert with Samsung, near South Bend.
· A new hepatitis C initiative could increase access to prevention and care services across the state.
· For the second year in a row, Indiana lawmakers will examine cannabis legalization during their study committee period.
· An Indiana state lawmaker is not facing any immediate legislative discipline after pleading guilty to drunken driving charges.
· UPS workers with the Teamsters union are voting this week on whether they want union leaders to be able to call a strike.
· And Ball State has another NCAA national champion in track and field as senior Charity Griffith set a BSU record when she won the high jump competition in Austin, Texas. She cleared 6 feet, 4 inches.
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· Thousands of Hoosiers are being phased off Medicaid following the end of the federal public health emergency.
· Indiana Republican Representative Jim Lucas of Seymour has pleaded guilty to drunken driving charges.
· Indiana’s voucher program to pay for student tuition at private and religious schools cost more taxpayer money than last year.
· General Motors is investing $632 million in its Fort Wayne assembly plant to fully produce electric vehicles.
· And one of the chemicals thought to be responsible for rare cancers in Franklin and Martinsville could get banned in most settings.
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· Indiana food bank leaders say their recources are stretched to the limit as the need for support remains unusually high.
· Indiana students in grades 3 through 8 will see chaned in the next two years to the state exam they’re required to take for state and federal accountability purposes.
· The ACLU of Indiana has filed a lawsuit to halt Indiana’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
· The Indiana Department of Transportation held its first of three public meetigs to get feedback on its study of US 30 East in the Fort Wayne area.
· And the stork visited the Cincinnati Zoo last week when a Linne’s two-toed sloth named “Lightning” gave birth. Mother and pup are doing well.
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· A Republican-led effort in Congress tightened work requirements for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, also called TANF (TAN-if). Just a few months ago, Indiana Republicans passed a state law to expand the same program.
· The Supreme Court of the United States ruled Thursday people on Medicaid and other safety net programs will still be able to sue states if their rights are violated.
· A team of southern Indiana leaders is working to implement a mental health court in Clark County.
· The Columbus, Indiana skyline is getting a makeover thanks to a multi-million-dollar restoration project.
· And, the University of Notre Dame is getting a new athletics director … from NBC.
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· Hundreds of Canadian wildfires are creating more Air Quality Alert days throughout Indiana this week.
· Former Vice President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence announced his presidential bid on Wednesday.
· Students with disabilities are more likely to be isolated and restrained against their will by school employees.
· A Warsaw printing plant is closing, putting more than 500 people out of work.
· A New Albany officer injured during a shooting last week has been released from the hospital.
· And changes to some Indianapolis public spaces – including Monument Circle – are on the way.
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· Another Muncie City Council member has resigned.
· The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council says the state does not have enough people to do that work.
· A conservative minister from Noblesville says he will run for lieutenant governor.
· Indiana is adding electric vehicle charging stations and still imposes a special fee on those vehicles. We have a story that explains why.
· A South Bend abortion clinic is closing.
· And, an investigation by Indiana Public Broadcasting found a lack of oversight from the Indiana Department of Education regarding the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.
That’s the lineup of stories on today’s edition of “In Case You Missed It.”
Indiana’s sales tax on gasoline will largely hold steady next month, increasing by just $0.001. But there’s a bigger gas tax increase coming in July and, thanks to new legislation, several more Julys to come. Learn more at https://indianapublicradio.org/news/
As the state legislature prepares to address lack of equitable housing next session, the Notre Dame Student Policy Network and Prosperity Indiana have already pointed out a necessary change: the creation of a rent escrow policy. For those already facing eviction, a sealing process for court files that was approved last year is already helping tenants close their cases sooner.
U.S. Senator Mike Braun has officially filed to run in Indiana’s 2024 gubernatorial race while still in his first congressional term. From the political environment to our physical environment, two concerns are being raised before the federal government for greater scrutiny. First, a state endangered bat species will be offered more protection. Then, two advocacy groups pressure the EPA to remove multiple legacy coal ash ponds on Lake Michigan’s shoreline that could lead to serious drinking water contamination.
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce take their concerns over the state’s leaking talent pipeline straight to the legislature with proposals to redouble Indiana’s competitive advantage through education-based policy. Outside the classroom, the agriculture sector experiences a very profitable year overall, but farmers’ future is more cloudy and uncertain.
Indiana Senate Republicans are requesting another $500 million for the state Readi fund, but the opposition suggest reinvesting in elementary education would be money better spent. In healthcare, uneven distribution of physicians across the state are the likely cause for shortcomings in rural and poor areas.
A new microelectronics campus in southwestern Indiana breaks ground to support a budding state semiconductor market and produce 549 specialized jobs. Back at the capital, statehouse lawmakers are discussing changes to personal property tax and funding disparities between Indiana school districts ahead of the 2023 legislative session.
Potential highlights of the 2023 state legislative session came Monday night at an Indiana Chamber of Commerce event in Indianapolis. Leaders in the Republican super majority do not believe Governor Eric Holcomb’s $240 million public health recommendation would solve problems in local departments, and members of both parties vocalized their support to update educational attainment on the high school level.
Also from the capital, the Vet Works program assists middle-aged veterans with upgrading their career paths while lifting former military out of poverty and homelessness.
Lawyers representing Dr. Kaitlyn Bernard are arguing for a patient records request from state Attorney General Todd Rokita to be blocked. Alleged consumer complaints against Dr. Bernard only surfaced after she performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio, which her team says come from people not involved with the operation or even familiar with her office. Elsewhere, the Governor’s workforce cabinet have made over 30 recommendations to promote a strong future for Indiana labor with a heavy focus on education and misdemeanor clearance ahead of the 2023 legislative session.
After a state investigation into an accounting error with the controller’s office, the two City of Muncie employees involved will keep their jobs. The investigation did find evidence of improper conduct but will not release the suspects’ names or department as the results are handed over to city hall. Kiosks are also going up in all 92 Indiana counties to help those facing eviction or a housing crisis with legal assistance.