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You may have heard the legend of the town that’s below the surface of Monroe Lake, Indiana’s largest man-made lake. Learn the true story of Elkinsville in this 2003 documentary from WTIU.
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The FAIRNESS Act went into effect across the state today.
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In 1922, a group of outdoor enthusiasts established one of the country’s first national wildlife conservation organizations, the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA). Today, the vision and zeal of Gene Stratton-Porter and the other founders of the IWLA continue across the country.
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Author and retired CIA field officer Gene Coyle connects Revolutionary War intelligence tactics with the realities of modern espionage.
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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. -
Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.
Putnam County Public Library - Kiwanis Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Sat, June 27 2026 -
Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.
Monroe County Public Library - Southwest Branch
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM on Wed, July 1, 2026 -
Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.
Bartholomew County Public Library (Columbus), Red Room
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Mon, July 6, 2026 -
Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.
Vigo County Public Library - Main Library (Lifelong Learning Center)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Tue, July 7, 2026
Danny William
We’re saying goodbye to Nice Work this week. For our last show, hosts Tyler Lake and Alex Chambers talk about some of their favorite moments, look back at stories and interviews and reflect on what they hoped the show would accomplish.
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Writer Alyse Knorr reads from her book Wolf Tours, a surrealist novel-in-verse: “Day One,” “Wolf Tours Rules,” “Hunting Lesson,” and “Gratuity Not Included.”
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Even as train travel faded in popularity, rail lines known for their dining, including the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, continued to offer full menus.
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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.
In case you missed it!
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A look at celebrations of summer in vocal jazz and traditional popular song.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art/WikimediaWe’re exploring ways that landscape has been reflected in the music of earlier centuries, from topography and weather conditions to wildlife and human interventions. We’ll gaze at distant mountains, wander through meadows, hop fences, and rest in shady glens in music by Cipriano de Rore, Thomas Weelkes, Robert Johnson, and more.
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In 1957 tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins was at the peak of his first great period, playing with a confident, swinging, and radical abandon both as a leader and with Max Roach and Miles Davis.
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Learn about the infamous feud which helped launch the field of paleontology into the mainstream with today's A Moment of Science! -
The Monroe County History Center is honoring Revolutionary War veterans with a new exhibit. -
Penguins have a very fish-heavy diet, but do they actually like how it tastes? Learn more about their senses with today's A Moment of Science -
Indiana cities and counties are receiving millions in infrastructure grants. Gov. Mike Braun is still worried about the state's long-term funding for roads. -
An IU doctoral student sued the university for violation of her First Amendment rights after being removed from a university event for pro-Palestine advocacy. -
The typical Bloomington Utilities residential customer using 3,000 gallons per month can expect a $4 increase in their bill. -
Bloomington's Tuesday Farmers Market is working to attract more vendors and visitors this year. It usually goes from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday at 630 S. Morton St through April to November. -
Barada has about eight weeks to train before competing in the world championships. -
Greg Ballard capped off his effort to join the Indiana secretary of state ballot Tuesday, submitting the last of over 74,000 signatures he says the independent campaign collected. -
Gov. Mike Braun will get another chance to fill a spot on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission after a longtime member David Veleta resigned.
