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Bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt, whose novel Remarkably Bright Creatures has captivated readers around the world and is now a Netflix film, spoke with WBOI's Brianna Barrow about her writing process, what the movie got right about Marcellus the octopus, and why she believes books are a magical shortcut to deeper friendships.
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Who & What: June 5, 2026
Indiana teens will soon be able to earn their driver's licenses sooner. IDNR celebrates opening of forty-three playground projects across Indiana. Indiana farmers see bigger tax assessments on agricultural buildings.
Who & What: June 4, 2026
Fort Wayne City Council hears from dozens of residents about proposed homeless resource center. Braun continues gas tax suspension. Bloomington beekeeper says the honeybee population is stable following the 2025 mass die-off.
Who & What: June 3, 2026
Governor Braun's "Nuclear Family Month" declaration sparks backlash. Indianapolis nonprofit to offer HIV prevention prescriptions at Pride festival. Hammond mayor expects Bears decision within 30 days.
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The expansion of the reduced-cost program could make it easier to bring in community cats for spay or neuter. -
Local musicians Sean Hoffman and Allen Coplin are inviting area youth to spend a week learning and jamming with their popular newgrass string collective, Debutants. -
Ahead of kicking off season two of WBOI Music Presents: Live and Local at The Landing, Fort Wayne band Los Electro sat down with WBOI to talk about their high-energy live shows, blending psychedelic rock with Latin cumbia and salsa influences, representing Latino culture through music, and debuting original songs for hometown audiences.
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After months of legislative efforts and a failed push to keep them in Illinois, the Chicago Bears are coming to Indiana. -
Republican Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) announced he’s stepping down from his role in Senate Leadership. The move could indicate trouble for President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). -
Indiana teens will be able to earn their driver’s licenses when they turn 16 instead of having to wait 90 more days, starting July 1.
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The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus was joined by the DePaul University Concert Choir from Chicago, and pianist Jon Kimura Parker -
All NewsAs part of the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne's initiative, 450 sixth-grade girls spent a day with local women leaders. Five of these young trailblazers stepped into the WBOI studios to produce their own radio segment. -
In partnership with The Landing, Live and Local will once again showcase some of the region’s most exciting local talent in a celebration of music, community, and summer. This year’s concerts begin May 29th. They will continue the last Friday of each month May through September.
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