Brianna Datta-Barrow
On-Air HostBrianna Datta-Barrow is a Fort Wayne native and a graduate of Purdue University Fort Wayne, where she studied communication and media production. She also serves as a multimedia production specialist at the Center for Collaborative Media at Purdue Fort Wayne. Brianna co-hosts "Collaborative Corner: Fort Wayne Stories," a podcast dedicated to connecting listeners with the stories and culture of Northeast Indiana.
She joined 89.1 WBOI in August 2024 as the host of Weekend Edition Saturday, bringing her passion for storytelling to the airwaves each weekend.
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All NewsChildcare is in crisis in Indiana after the state slashed funding for vouchers. The Indiana football team is back at the Rose Bowl this week for the first time in more than fifty years. -
All NewsUnincorporated areas of Allen County will have Emergency Medical Dispatch services. Local hunger advocates urge the state to opt back in to SUNbucks program. Arts United Center renovation is complete. -
All NewsIndiana Senate Judiciary chair ousted in wake of redistricting split. Hoosiers barred from using SNAP benefits on sugary drinks, candy. Feds pause shutdowns of two coal-burning Indiana power plants. -
All NewsThe Allen County Sheriff's Dept. surprises a local elementary school. Eight Republican Attorneys General reject executive order to reclassify marijuana. Hoosiers face foreclosures at increasing rates. -
All NewsThe Chicago Bears explore a potential move to Northwest Indiana. 2026 Secretary of State candidates receive campaign donations. The Local's Kara Hackett highlights events happening this week. -
All NewsAllen County officials, TRAA dispute heads toward court. Six former IU Indianapolis players sue over alleged abuse by ex-coach. Advocates say higher pay and mental health support would retain teachers. -
All NewsParkview Health, University of Notre Dame partner to create AI solutions for health care in rural communities. Youth advocacy group urges state to invest in affordable housing. IU expands emergency opioid response. -
All NewsA European magnet wire company pledges $18 million investment in Fort Wayne. Purdue University students will now have to learn about A.I. Indiana's home energy rebate program is off to a slow start. -
All NewsHoosiers get extra time to choose new Medicaid plans. Indiana increases cash assistance for low-income families. Over seven million borrowers will need to change repayment plans for federal student loans. -
All NewsFort Wayne's area jobless rate dropped to 3.3 percent in September. Indiana education department announces new partnership with Lily Endowment to fund education. Gov. Braun picks new members of IURC.
