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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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Rick Van Kooten did not say whether the university shared a specific reason for why he was asked to leave, other than his skills were better suited for being an advisor than a dean.
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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.
Tyler Lake talks to abstract artist Peter Shear. Also, we revisit Cicada Cinema and the Lilly Library in Bloomington.
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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 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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Tyler Lake talks to artist Peter Shear about his abstract, captivating work.
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Do you ever wake up and feel groggy and slow? You're probably experiencing sleep inertia.
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The state received 25.5 points out of 102 possible. That total is down from the 2024 report which gave Indiana 52 points out of 111 possible.
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A Bedford postal worker has been charged with theft after an investigation from the USPS Inspector General.
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Indiana State Police confirm investigation.
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Roads and driveways remain blocked by fallen trees and downed power lines, and residents are without power.
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A federal judge ordered ICE to release a prominent Muslim leader and advocate for Palestine from the Clay County Jail. Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was arrested by ICE on March 30 in Milwaukee.
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Gaylor Electric CEO Chuck Goodrich is Indiana’s next commerce secretary.
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Indiana Economic Development Corp. leaders say the state’s $1 billion economic development grant program is right on schedule.
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Gov. Mike Braun disparages decision.