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Zach and Victoria preview high school football Week 7 and soccer sectional draws. They also discuss St. Francis track athlete Hannah Boersema, who contributed to the new Electric Works mural. We close with notes on the Fever, Colts, and more.
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Field Notes
WBOI’s Zach Bernard sits down with The Journal Gazette sports reporter Victoria Jacobsen every Thursday to discuss the latest in Northeast Indiana athletics. Zach also takes a regular look at specific sports stories locally and around the state. From schools, to the minor leagues, and even the pros, stay up to date on all of the sports in your region with Field Notes.
The I In Immigrant
Ahmed Abdelmageed, an immigrant himself, asks these question and more in this new podcast "The I in Immigrant". In collaboration with 89.1 WBOI's Katy Anderson, they interview members of the Fort Wayne Indiana community and delve a bit deeper into the person we often don't see behind a label our society imposes on them.
Statewide Stories
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The state’s monthslong forensic audit of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation includes details about potential conflicts of interest and lack of oversight. The audit pointed to “the potential for favoritism and misuse of public funds” — but also detailed reforms already taking place. -
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott said investments managed by his office earned more than $500 million for the state’s General Fund last fiscal year. -
A recent survey shows employers in central Indiana are having a hard time finding more skilled and highly educated workers. Some Indiana companies are helping to shape the talent pool they want. -
Switching to electric home appliances and cars can reduce pollution and help you save money over time. But all of that new electricity demand could strain the power grid — leading to blackouts or the need for expensive power lines and other infrastructure. A study by Purdue University looked into strategies that can help. -
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of two transgender Hoosiers, including a teenager who was updating her birth record when the new policy took effect.
