WFIU Local News Podcast

New Bill Would Eliminate Pensions For Felons In Congress

Network Indiana — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:43:20 +0000

5th District Congresswoman Susan Brooks introduced The Respecting the Institution of Congress Act.

Bloomington Becomes Fair Trade Town

Jimmy Jenkins — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:17:34 +0000

The city council approved a resolution that encourages the city to seek out Fair Trade products when purchasing food or beverages.

Pence Wants Public-Private Partnerships To Fund Rest Of I-69

Stan Jastrzebski — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:10:56 +0000

The governor says finding public-private partnerships to finish the road will rank above most other priorities for INDOT.

Indiana Report Card Released Based On Economic Plan

Brandon Smith, IPBS — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:09:05 +0000

Indiana Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Brinegar says improving the state’s workforce is Indiana’s biggest area of need.

Donnelly Urges Passage Of Farm Bill

Brandon Smith, IPBS — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:58:42 +0000

Senator Joe Donnelly emphasized the importance of passing a long-term farm bill that provides help to the agriculture community while reducing the deficit.

IU Scientists Search For Source Of New York’s Eternal Flame

Gretchen Frazee — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:52:24 +0000

It stays lit because of gas that seeps out of shale deposits deep underground and provides the flame constant fuel.

IPL Replacing Martinsville Coal Power Plant With Natural Gas

Indiana Public Media News Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:33:55 +0000

Once completed the natural gas plant would employ about two dozen people, approximately the same number as the coal plant.

Columbus City Council To Consider Regulating Air Guns

Jimmy Jenkins — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:34:44 +0000

Police Chief Jason Maddix says the city will attempt to to regulate air guns which look like their more lethal cousins.

Former Lawyers’ Testimony Ends In Myers Hearing

Stan Jastrzebski — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:30:48 +0000

Tuesday’s testimony revolved around Patrick Baker’s attempts to defend John Myers in his 2006 murder trial.

Indiana To Play Lead Role In U.S. Supreme Court Prayer Case

Brandon Smith, IPBS — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:20:11 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case questioning a New York town's practice of praying before each town board meeting.

Attorney General Investigates Private Info Published Online

Brandon Smith, IPBS — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:07:21 +0000

Hoosiers’ private information such as addresses and social security numbers may have been published online after being gathered for a federal program.

IU Baseball Team Travels To Big Ten Tournament

Amanda Solliday — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:37 +0000

The Indiana University baseball team is entering the Big Ten Tournament Wednesday with a number-one seed after winning the conference championship.

Gas Prices Expected To Be Lower Than Last Summer

Indiana Public Media News Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:40:13 +0000

According to a Professor from Purdue University, higher production and lower demand are the reasons that lead to the gas process decrease.

Parents Want To Keep Kids At Closed Charter Schools

Elle Moxley — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:19:09 +0000

Parents whose students attended the charter schools Ball State University will not sponsor next year are not sure where they will enroll their kids.

UPDATE: Indiana Storm Survey Team Confirms Two Tornadoes

Joe Hren — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:14:23 +0000

Damage at the scene is consistent with an EF0 tornado with wind speeds up to 85 mph.

Henryville, Red Cross Seek To Aid Oklahoma Relief Efforts

Gretchen Frazee — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:34:16 +0000

A Henryville school that was devastated by a tornado last year is organizing a fundraiser, and local Red Cross chapters are managing volunteers and donations.

Dalai Lama Preaches Message Of Compassion On U.S. Tour

Joe Hren — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:53:00 +0000

The Dalai Lama is preaching a message of compassion as he wraps up his U.S. tour. The closest he got to south central Indiana was a stop in Louisville.

Quarry Death Not A Rare Event Despite Safety Precautions

Indiana Public Media News Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:47:33 +0000

Quarry deaths tend to trend upward in the spring and summer months in Indiana, when people try to swim in the pools of water.

Latest Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Down

npr — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:03:20 +0000

State officials announced just after 9 a.m. Tuesday that fewer people than feared may have lost their lives.

Former Indy Councilman Sentenced to 27 Months For Fraud

Network Indiana — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:49:30 +0000

Paul Bateman apologized in court to Dr. Arthur Sumrall, who invested $1.7 million in a supposed ethanol project backed by the Russell Foundation.