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2020 Edward R. Murrow Awards: Digital Submission 4

Quarries are a storied part of Indiana's - and Bloomington's - history. In this digital story, we take a deep dive into the history of one particular quarry with a gruesome past.

Striking drone photos, a detailed timeline and an interactive photo slider add to this story's impressive web presence, linked below.

'Breaking Away' Quarry Partially Filled In: 'There Would Be 300 People Back There'

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Emma Atkinson is a reporter for WTIU and WFIU News and the anchor of regional newscasts for All Things Considered. She's originally from Champaign, Ill. and graduated from IU with a Bachelor's degree in journalism in 2019. Emma has previously worked as a reporter in Kampala, Uganda and Ketchikan, Alaska.