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Who & What: April 1, 2026
Eli Lilly announces $7-billion merger, with eye on wakefulness drugs. Gas hits $4 a gallon across Indiana. The South Shore Line's branch to Dyer is now up and running.
Who & What: March 31, 2026
Spring Break, not government shutdown, leads to waits at Indianapolis Airport. New deadly, synthetic opioid linked to overdoses in the Midwest. Monroe County Humane volunteers help clear debris from last month's tornado.
Who & What: March 30, 2026
Thousands showed up for No Kings protests across Northeast Indiana on Saturday. Indiana drivers to pay more cents per gallon in taxes at the pump. Experts urge lawmakers to take action to address $39T national debt.
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E15, which is gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol, is typically restricted from being sold in the summer months due to concerns about smog-forming emissions. -
Indiana's utility regulatory commission opened an investigation into rising energy costs, questioning the state's five investor-owned utilities at a public hearing as customer complaints hit record levels. -
Men-O-Pause: The Vaginates Speak, which premieres with a one-time show this week, seeks to offer women a space of understanding about what their bodies are going through. -
New funding could be coming to Indiana’s child care voucher program, but it likely will not be enough to cover the current waitlist. Advocates and providers are urging the state to act sooner rather than later, before more child care capacity is lost. -
The city is awarding more that $470,000 in grants to community-focused organizations addressing those affected by opioid use.
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“Not a band-aid.” Gov. Braun signs legislation aimed at protecting Indiana children. The measures are a response to the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, a Fishers native. -
Eli Lilly announces $7-billion merger, with eye on wakefulness drugs. The deal with London and Boston-based biotech company Centessa could have implications for treating Alzheimer’s. -
Gas prices around the country are skyrocketing as the war with Iran continues. Across Indiana prices have crossed the 4 dollar mark in most major cities, averaging about 3.98 a gallon statewide.
WBOI News explores data centers and their potential impacts on northeast Indiana.
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