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Two virtual charter schools in Indiana spent years inappropriately collecting more than $68 million in tax dollars by inflating student enrollment numbers, according to a state report. How did it happen?

Today we talk about how colleges and universities in Indiana are handling the COVID-19 pandemic, and why some students say they're not doing enough.

Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings joins us to talk about her career in the WNBA, her recent induction into the Hall of Fame, and what's been keeping her busy off the court.

Today we revisit a few of the most interesting topics we covered this week, including COVID-19 booster shots and tips on staying safe during the holidays, a big picture conversation on environmental issues in Indiana, and challenges faced by child care providers during the pandemic.

It's been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Indiana. Today we spend the hour reflecting on what we've learned and what we haven't, with two of the health experts who helped talk us through it.

This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, we’ll observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by listening to songs of peace, protest and remembrance from the Avenue.

Forest management debates, a proposal to restructure the State Board of Education, and a challenge to the RFRA fix - today we break down some of the biggest stories of the week. We also learn about an apprenticeship program that launched in Elkhart County, and the untold story of black pioneers in Indiana.

Talking about what is often seen as the two enemies of historic preservation: time and money. Indiana Landmarks just awarded the Cook Cup for Historic Preservation this past weekend, while also releasing its annual list of the 10 Most Endangered places. Plus, the iconic German church of German Church Road was thought to be saved - but now faces a Thursday deadline to beat the wrecking ball.

Indiana has lagged behind most other states when it comes to providing any type of state-funded preschool. A five-county pilot program that provides funding for children of low income families to attend quality Pre-K has seen such an overwhelming demand for enrollment that supporters say it's time for the state to move to a full fledged program.

Six years ago, Indiana was among a handful of states that still banned ex-drug offenders from using food stamps. A retired librarian spent years pushing to change the law, and finally helped make it happen. How did she do it?