Articles tagged as: WFIU
February 9, 2026
The cost of ICE arrests: Immigrants paying more for bond
Immigration arrests have become more common under the Trump administration, and the financial strain has increased for immigrants in jail.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2026
'No politics, just keep people alive': Syringe services hope legality continues
Six Indiana counties operate a syringe service program, often acting as a bridge to healthcare, overdose prevention education and addiction treatment. But the programs could end in July, when the law allowing them expires.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2026
Environmental groups concerned about bill to fix 'over-regulation'
The bill makes several things currently required of IDEM optional — such as setting standards for investigating and cleaning up hazardous waste.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2026
Philanthropist Lois Eskenazi passes away at age 92
Well-known Indiana philanthropist Lois Eskenazi passed away last week near her part-time home in Florida at the age of 92. Multiple Indiana leaders expressed their gratitude for her contribution to health and the arts.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2026
Coyotes are nothing to fear, says Purdue University expert
This time of year, you’re more likely to hear coyotes as they look for mates. While they can sometimes be a threat to small pets and livestock, a Purdue University expert said coyotes are mostly harmless and play an important role in the ecosystem.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2026
Court orders IU to remove reprimands from protesters' permanent records
A federal court ruled Thursday that IU violated the First Amendment rights of pro-Palestine protesters it banned from campus in 2024 and found the expressive activity policy it passed that August unconstitutional.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2025
Rokita joins seven other attorneys general in opposing Trump on marijuana
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and seven other Republican state attorneys general issued a rare rebuke of Donald Trump over the president’s executive order to accelerate the reclassification of marijuana.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2025
Millions of borrowers need to switch plans after a court blocked the new student loan program
More than seven million borrowers will need to change repayment plans for federal student loans.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2025
IU, Eli Lilly ink partnership for clinical trials
Indiana University and Eli Lilly are working together to expand clinical trials in the state. IU President Pamela Whitten and Lilly CEO David Ricks signed a $40 million, five-year deal Wednesday.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2025
Mooresville teen sentenced after planning school shooting
A Mooresville teenager who planned a school shooting on Valentine’s Day will face 12 years of prison.
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