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Morning Headlines: Friday, August 28, 2015

Good Morning! Here are some of the stories we are following today.

1. Early Indiana records are set to be digitized and posted online.

Some of Indiana's oldest and most fragile records are set to be digitized and posted online.

The Associated Press reports that some of the documents date back to before Indiana became a state.

2. Indy Donor Network sees increase in traffic since Justin Wilson's death

The death of IndyCar racer, Justin Wilson has put a new spotlight on organ donation in the Hoosier state.

CBS4 reports that the Indiana Donor Network has seen increased traffic to their website since Wilson's death and subsequent organ donation which saved six lives.

3. Indianapolis welcomes new public art and literacy project.

"The Public Collection," is a new public art and book share project in downtown Indianpolis.

The project features nine different book sharing installations around the city.