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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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One year after a letter said 12 rural hospitals in Indiana were at risk of closing, a few of them have managed to improve their situation.
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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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How does Indiana’s connections to the Revolutionary War continue to shape institutions today?
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KOTO/Adobe StockMany studies have shown that caring for a dog is a great way to get more exercise, relieve stress, and generally improve quality of life.
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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
Tyler Lake
Tyler Lake talks to artist Peter Shear about his abstract, captivating work.
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Antonia Matthew reads "Poetry Reading in a gallery," "Art in the pulmonary disease waiting room," "Voice," and "Desert under a Full Moon."
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Long before the term "locavore" was coined, buying fresh foods directly from farmers was standard operating procedure in the Hoosier State.
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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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Frogs are known to have some deadly toxins at their disposal. But if they're so deadly, how do they keep from poisoning themselves? -
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To celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, 250 truckloads of food will be delivered to 250 food banks in all 50 states. -
Both contentious issues were added to the party platform during state convention this past weekend -
Hospitals now required to submit insurance claims data to qualify for discounts -
Monroe County is preparing for new litigation from the ACLU over current jail conditions. -
Police say seven to eight rounds were fired at an SUV, but there were no injuries. -
Indiana businesses no longer required to report youth employment -
Senate Enrolled Act 78, which passed earlier this year, does not allow students to access personal wireless devices, such as phones, smartwatches and tablets, during the school day. -
Senate Enrolled Act 285 changes the way police are required to respond to people experiencing homelessness camping on publicly owned land.
