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A conversation with Elizabeth Dunn about volunteers at the Polish-Ukrainian border who were the first to provide aid to refugees.
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Officials confirmed the tornado through radar extending the warning until 10:45 p.m. Wednesday.
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WFIU/WTIU News recently earned two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and advanced to national competition. Corporate Development team member Lacy Jones reflects on why this recognition matters, the importance of trusted local journalism, and the role community support plays in sustaining it.
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Honey badgers might look like friendly mammals, but they're among the fiercest animals on the planet.
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WFIU invites you to a summer evening filled with live jazz, community spirit, and music under the evening sky at Jazz in July: Columbus. This free outdoor concert features the Visions Jazz Ensemble, led by Indianapolis trumpeter and composer Sam Butler, whose performances blend classic jazz traditions with contemporary influences and vibrant improvisation.
Kayte Young speaks to artist Claire Miller about her ceramics work.
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On the fair's first day in 1853, 15,000 people went through the fair; on the second day, 25,000; attendees spilled over into attractions beyond the fairgrounds.
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About 150 years ago, Indiana nearly bankrupted itself building a statewide canal system. Now, a new archaeological project seeks to learn more about this maligned period of Indiana history.
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This week, we explore the colorful spectrum of popular songs, from “Red Sails In The Sunset” to “Deep Purple” and everything in between.
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One of the most difficult adjustments during this past year? Limiting and navigating personal contact. There is clearly more acceptance for this than there is understanding.
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When Christian IV of Denmark visited his brother-in-law James Stuart in England, they threw some raucous, wild parties . . . so, it’s no surprise that King Christian’s fondness for the British Isles informed his musical patronage. This week on Harmonia: renaissance music from the court at Copenhagen.
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In the 1940s a young jazz singer with a four-octave range and bebop chops burst onto the big-band scene with Earl Hines and Billy Eckstine before going on to establish herself as a solo star.
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Do you ever wake up and feel groggy and slow? You're probably experiencing sleep inertia.
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Blue false indigo's flowering period is short, but the foliage always looks cool even on the hottest day of summer.
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Millipedes have many feet, but none until now have truly lived up to their name. Researchers in 2021 have found a true millipede in Western Australia.
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Color is everywhere in the animal kingdom and plays an important role in several behaviors. Learn about the details behind these beautiful displays with today's A Moment of Science!
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Quaff ON! is closing its Nashville production brewery. The brand will continue to operate and distribute around Indiana.
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Camp S.O.U.L is a six-day pre-college camp, hosted by IU's African American Arts Institute
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IU Bloomington will be investing $60 million for renovation of Willkie Quadrangle.
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A five-hole mini-golf course featuring Indiana mainstays like farming and motorsports will be the state’s exhibit at the Great American State Fair.
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South's early learning center will have fully staffed classrooms with three adults in each room.
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Van Kooten served as dean for nearly seven years. Caroline Chick Jarrold, associate dean of natural and mathematical sciences and research, will serve as interim dean.