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The movement drew millions around the world to more than 2,700 events protesting the actions of the Trump administration. Protests around the area are growing in size.
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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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Around 150 Indiana casino workers started a strike Friday against Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville. -
The analysis by the Environmental Law and Policy Center shows two beaches in northwest Indiana accounted for most of that increase while the water quality at many beaches improved. -
Child care providers in northeast Indiana can get free training on how to help young children with developmental and behavioral needs. -
The head of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management said the Clean Air Act — the federal law that regulates air pollution in the U.S. — desperately needs to be updated. Clint Woods spoke at a recent hearing about the Clean Air Act at the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. -
Over 200 casino workers in Central Indiana overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike for union recognition. The Hoosier workers are also demanding better short-term disability pay, increased wages and safer parking lots. The vote to authorize a strike does not mean workers will strike.
