WFIU Local News Podcast

Renwick Hopes To Spur Art Initiatives In Outlining Areas

Joe Hren — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Renwick property owners say the mural is just the beginning of many other art opportunities they plan to host.

Large Turnout Expected For Brazil-Area Soldier’s Ceremony

Gretchen Frazee — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:30:52 +0000

Brazil, Ind., is preparing ceremonies for Spc. Arronn Fields on Monday and Tuesday.

22 Percent Of Voters Turn Out For Indiana’s Primary

Brandon Smith, IPBS — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:51:48 +0000

Indiana's voter turnout was much lower than the previous presidential primary four years ago.

INDOT Joins Governor In Fight Against Transportation Bill

Brandon Smith, IPBS — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:27:24 +0000

INDOT says a federal transportation bill would cost it $42 million in federal funding if passed.

Hillel Marks Anniversary of Spierer Disappearance

Dan Goldblatt — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:34:51 +0000

Rabbi Sue Silberberg led a remembrance ceremony Friday at Hillel, the Jewish student center on IU’s campus.

Indiana Soldier’s Body Returns Home

Network Indiana — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:52:05 +0000

Indiana native Aarronn Fields was killed in Afghanistan on May 21.

New Tech High School’s First Class Graduates

Shameka Neely — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:22:20 +0000

College prep school prepares for first graduation class.

Student Makes It To Graduation After Being Denied Visa

Network Indiana — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:14:40 +0000

Frankfort High School Senior Elizabeth Olivas has been allowed back in the U.S. after problems with her visa application.

Raw Milk Sales Virtual Hearings Start Today

Julie Rawe — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:14:08 +0000

Raw milk can not be sold for human consumption in Indiana, but a summer study committee is looking into whether that law should be changed.

Non-Profit Education Was Growing In Indiana Before Vouchers

Kyle Stokes — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:21:06 +0000

Even before Governor Daniels signed into law measures creating a statewide private school voucher program and making it easier to open charter schools.

USDA Closing Martinsville Farm Service Office

Gretchen Frazee — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:15:58 +0000

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is closing an office in Martinsville that offers farmers assistance in applying for loans and complying with federal regulations.

Unique Project Plans To Revitalize Old Ski World Property

Dan Goldblatt — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:30:53 +0000

Architect Burt Perdue says the family oriented adventure theme park will fill a tourism gap in Brown County.

Mark Stoops Seeking To Replace Vi Simpson In Indiana Senate

Stan Jastrzebski — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:54:42 +0000

Monroe County Commissioner Mark Stoops Thursday became the first Democrat to officially declare his candidacy to replace Vi Simpson in the Indiana Senate.

ACLU Fighting Sex Offender’s Ban From Social Media

Dan Goldblatt — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:47:40 +0000

ALCU officials claim that the ban violates the first amendment right to free speech.

Kentucky Says No To Fred Glass’ Compromise

Network Indiana — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:24:17 +0000

Fred Glass sent a new proposal to Kentucky University as to where the IU-UK games should be played.

Supporters Launch “Republicans For Donnelly” Campaign

Brandon Smith, IPBS — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:13:37 +0000

Hoosiers who think Richard Mourdock is too uncompromising are hoping to get Republicans to throw their support behind Joe Donnelly.

Bloomington Police Still Receiving Tips On Spierer Case

Gretchen Frazee — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:15:37 +0000

Bloomington Police Department say the Spierer case is still a priority as the anniversary of Lauren Spierer's disappearance approaches.

Indiana State Superintendent To Run For Second Term

Network Indiana — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:36:57 +0000

State Superintendent Tony Bennett says he will run for a second term on the Republican ticket.

Attorney: Stage Collapse Lawsuits Won’t Be Heard For Years

Network Indiana — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:28:30 +0000

Legal procedures and research mean it could be two years before the state fair stage collapse lawsuits make it to court.

Statistics Show Economy Continues To Improve Slowly

Network Indiana — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:23:46 +0000

Indiana‘s unemployment rate stood at 7.7 percent for April this year compared to 8.5 percent in April 2011.