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Gas hits $4 a gallon across Indiana
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (257+ words) Gas prices around the country are skyrocketing as the war with Iran continues. Across Indiana prices have crossed the 4 dollar mark in most major cities, averaging about 3.98 a gallon statewide. Christina Griffiths is Manager of Public Affairs and Communications with…...
Indie Lens Pop-Up of The Inquisitor - West Lafayette
1+ week, 2+ day ago (338+ words) Join WFYI Live for an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of The Inquisitor on March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northend Community Center (Gymnasium 1). The event will include a showing of The Inquisitor and an optional reflective activity after the screening. This screening…...
Photos: Scenes from Jesse Jackson's homegoing services
3+ week, 4+ day ago (38+ words) Photos: Scenes from Jesse Jackson's homegoing services'WBAA - On Air Now Playing WBAA News 101.3 FM and AM 920 - On Air Now Playing WBAA Jazz 101.3 FM HD3 - On Air Now Playing WBAA Classical 105.9 FM & HD-2...
Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America
3+ week, 5+ day ago (760+ words) After weeks of anticipation, Stacy Bishop packed her suitcase, wrangled her 6-year-old son and headed to the airport. Nine hours later she and her family arrived in Italy, ready to watch the Winter Olympics. Their event of choice: curling. Bishop…...
Auditions for 'Handmaid's Tale' opera draw more than 1,000 hopefuls
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (553+ words) Hundreds of people signed up to be an extra in an upcoming opera in Detroit, not a classic like "Tosca" or "Aida." NPR's Neda Ulaby stopped by auditions for "The Handmaid's Tale." NEDA ULABY, BYLINE: This operatic version of Margaret…...
Fatal crashes prompt amendment that tightens commercial drivers licenses for immigrants
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (641+ words) Indiana lawmakers want to follow the federal government's crackdown on allowing immigrants to drive commercial trucks. The move comes after a series of fatal crashes in the state reached national headlines. A proposed change to a bill before the Indiana…...
Ag bill in federal legislature could help Hoosier farmers
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (287+ words) After being introduced earlier this month, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 is making its way through the federal legislature. The bill seeks to act as a slimmed down Farm Bill, the five-year piece of legislation that sets…...
Cities could lose tool that aims to limit out of state landlords
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (274+ words) A handful of Indiana communities have ordinances to better control and track rental properties. These "rental caps" limit out-of-state investors that may buy up entire neighborhoods and may not manage rental properties well. Now a provision in a larger local…...
'Black in Blues' from National Book Award winner Imani Perry explores the history of the color blue
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (78+ words) 'Black in Blues' from National Book Award winner Imani Perry explores the history of the color blue'WBAA We revisit host Scott Tong's February 2025 conversation with Harvard University professor and MacArthur Grant recipient Imani Perry about her collection of essays "Black…...
Presidential photos and campaign buttons of the past live on as collectibles
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (43+ words) Presidential photos and campaign buttons of the past live on as collectibles'WBAA In honor of Presidents' Day, we visit with the folks who collect presidential memorabilia " from pictures of presidential dogs to many many campaign buttons, to deep dives on…...