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 NewsIndiana property tax reform includes changes for businesses and veterans. Lawmakers revamp Indiana school evaluations. Indiana jails face delays in mental health evaluations for court-ordered inmates. -
All NewsLawmakers finish the 2025 session with a final state budget. IDOH warns Hoosiers to take precautions against tick bites. FSSA launches new online resource for people on Medicaid waiver waitlists.
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All NewsThe Indiana legislature passed a budget early Friday morning. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith explains about what went into it, and what was left out. We have that story and more from the Indiana Statehouse.
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All NewsIndiana State Parks face a $10-million budget deficit. Lawmakers propose banning sleeping on public property. Indianapolis Jewish community sees rise in antisemitic incidents.
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All NewsHoosiers want their tax dollars invested in climate change action. Gov. Braun issues orders on natural resources. A Catholicism expert says Pope Francis defied easy political labels.
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All NewsMeasles cases rise to 88 in Allen County despite vaccination efforts. Protesters feed the hungry while rallying at the Courthouse.Memorial mass for Pope Francis set for Wednesday.
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All NewsAllen County jail construction moves ahead, set to finish in 2027. Lawmakers end property tax debate and Governor signs teacher pay measure. 9,000 fewer Hoosiers report being unemployed in March.
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All NewsIndiana mom joins federal lawsuit after discrimination complaint goes ignored. The “silver tsunami” swamping ERs with aging patients. Lawmakers back bonuses to help schools retain teachers.
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All NewsLocal immunologist responds to RFK Jr's claim of "leaky" MMR vaccine. Wednesday's revenue forecast is the worst since the Great Recession. Governor Mike Braun withdraws Indiana National Guard members.
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All NewsFort Wayne City Controller Garry Morr retires. Governor Mike Braun signs off on major property tax reform. The ACLU of Indiana sues the Trump administration over student visas.
