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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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Senate Enrolled Act 285 changes the way police are required to respond to people experiencing homelessness camping on publicly owned land.
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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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Many 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 abstract artist Peter Shear. Also, we revisit Cicada Cinema and the Lilly Library in Bloomington.
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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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Indiana Picture Collection, Manuscript Section, Indiana State LibraryFor a young Catholic boy in a small Indiana town in the early 1920s, attending mass felt like "walking through a battlefield”.
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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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In centuries past, it was not so uncommon to see scientists treating themselves like guinea pigs. -
Blood is often associated with the color red, but that isn't true for all species. Learn about the special case of fish in the Antarctic. -
In a letter to the community, Thomson said “this veto is not a rejection of a council vote, but instead an invitation to further engagement.” -
The Monroe County Fair kicks off this Friday with a fireworks show and cruise-in. -
Severe storms prompted another tornado warning in Monroe County Sunday night as it recovers from EF2 tornado last week. -
Order renewed through Sept. 19 -
Financing for Indiana’s package to lure the stadium project from Illinois includes restaurant tax in Lake and Porter counties -
Depending on the carrier, insurance for electric vehicles is at least 15 percent higher than gas vehicles. -
Honey badgers might look like friendly mammals, but they're among the fiercest animals on the planet. -
These storms bring multiple hazards through the evening hours, including strong winds, tornadoes, heavy rain with potential flooding, and isolated hail.
