News
‘Let-kids-be-kids’ bill clears Indiana House committee with bipartisan support
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (1086+ words) A bill to shield Hoosier parents from child welfare investigations solely for allowing their children age-appropriate independence cleared the House Judiciary Committee on Monday with bipartisan support. House Bill 1035 advanced to the full House on a 12-1 vote after more than…...
Fort Wayne's Mayor Tucker clarifies chief of police change as a restructuring
1+ day, 43+ min ago (279+ words) Last week, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker quietly swore in a new police chief, replacing former Chief Scott Caudill whotook over the job two years ago. WBOI's Ella Abbott reports on how the move is indicative of other restructuring throughout…...
Downtown march calls for the removal of ICE from Indiana
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (271+ words) A crowd gathered on the Allen County Courthouse Green Thursday evening, filling in the half circle of grass near the front doors, despite the rain. Many held homemade signs on posterboard while one man carried an upside-down American flag. "Renee…...
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes to end operations
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (44+ words) The Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes to end operations'WBOI - On Air Now Playing WBOI - NPR News and Diverse Music The Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes to end operations The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has voted to formally end operations. NPR's…...
Who & What: January 5, 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (66+ words) Who & What: January 5, 2026WBOI WFYI's Ben Thorp begins with more on the Indiana 2026 legislative session, set to resume today. LPM's Aprile Rickert reports Indiana residents can start filing this week to run in the primary election. Indiana Governor Mike Braun and…...
Federal government sends $200 million to Indiana to support rural healthcare
1+ week, 4+ day ago (294+ words) Indiana has received over $200-million from the federal government to support rural health initiatives. The funds are the first part of a national, five-year program that was included in the massive tax and spending law passed by Congress in July....
Federal government sends $200 million to Indiana to support rural healthcare | WBOI - NPR News & Diverse Music in Northeast Indiana
1+ week, 4+ day ago (294+ words) Indiana has received over $200-million from the federal government to support rural health initiatives. The funds are the first part of a national, five-year program that was included in the massive tax and spending law passed by Congress in July....
Slow Epstein files release not as concerning as docs DOJ has withheld, says Ro Khanna | WBOI - NPR News & Diverse Music in Northeast Indiana
1+ week, 4+ day ago (258+ words) Updated January 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM EST Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat representing California, says the Justice Department should've anticipated the challenge posed by the large volume of files related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department…...
ACPL hosts countdown to noon in children's areas
1+ week, 6+ day ago (154+ words) The Allen County Public Library hosted a "countdown to noon" for kids today to offer a family-appropriate option for participating in a new year's celebration " while still making it to bedtime. Kids inside the main branch of the ACPL filled…...
Northeast Indiana Now: December 31, 2025
1+ week, 6+ day ago (63+ words) Northeast Indiana Now: December 31, 2025WBOI - On Air Now Playing WBOI - NPR News and Diverse Music Northeast Indiana Now: December 31, 2025 Childcare is in crisis in Indiana after the state slashed funding for vouchers, more families are struggling to afford care. The Indiana…...