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Who & What: April 20, 2026
Braun announces partnership with Eli Lilly pharmaceutical to explore nuclear energy. $15M Iron Nation partnership faces scrutiny after launch. GOP candidate Alexandra Wilson to appear on May primary ballot.
Who & What: April 17, 2026
GOP election division leaders resign. New public records access bill prioritizes human over AI requests. Indiana Democrats raise concerns about the state's budget.
Who & What: April 16, 2026
Indiana Toll Road deal would trade twice-annual hikes for $700M Bears stadium-related windfall. Student IDs can be used to vote in Indiana, federal judge rules. Candidates in Indiana's 9th Congressional District discussed science policy at IU forum.
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IMPD and the FBI are investigating a targeted shooting at the home of City -County Councilor Ron Gibson. Council President Maggie Lewis called the incident an "alarming and unacceptable escalation." -
Whitley County author Diana du Pont’s new book, Fur Mama, chronicles her odyssey after adopting an ex-racehorse and a shelter dog, and trading a successful career in the California art museum business for life on a Midwest farm. -
NIPSCO has locked out about 1,600 union workers, after the two sides failed to agree on a new contract by an extended deadline. The utility company had been bargaining with the United Steelworkers since January 20. -
The NFL Draft is April 23-25. Fernando Mendoza is the probable first overall pick. -
"We don't get ahead of our skis," said Indiana Governor Mike Braun. "All I can tell you is we move at the speed of business, and we made it easy to get where it is and we'll keep performing accordingly."
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A U.S. Appeals Court reversed a judge’s decision on using student IDs to vote. The case could impact roughly 40,000 people. -
The announcement comes as state officials seek to address energy affordability issues. -
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources proposed a quota increase for bobcat hunting and trapping. Animal welfare advocates say that could lead to the animal’s extinction in the state.
WBOI News explores data centers and their potential impacts on northeast Indiana.
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