https://www.wfyi.org/statewide Statewide en-US Copyright Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:27:12 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-03/indiana-voter-registration-deadline-for-may-primary-approaching Hoosiers have less than a week remaining to register to vote in time for the May 5 primary — when Republican and Democratic candidates for many state and local offices will be decided. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:27:12 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-03/indiana-voter-registration-deadline-for-may-primary-approaching https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-03/indiana-planned-parenthood-faces-clinic-closures-and-state-funding-fight Two Planned Parenthood clinics in Indianapolis will close Friday after federal funding cuts, and Indiana’s attorney general has filed an appeal to block state funding to the organization should a federal ban expire. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:10:54 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-03/indiana-planned-parenthood-faces-clinic-closures-and-state-funding-fight Niki Kelly – Indiana Capital Chronicle https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-04-02/ncaa-legacy-project-nets-positive-results-in-east-side-indy-community The NCAA Final Four Legacy Project invests in the host city, and this year it chose a revitalization project at Indianapolis east side’s Christian Park. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:39:14 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-04-02/ncaa-legacy-project-nets-positive-results-in-east-side-indy-community Samantha Horton https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-02/gov-braun-signs-laws-to-protect-indiana-children-following-death-of-hailey-buzbee “Not a band-aid.” Gov. Braun signs legislation aimed at protecting Indiana children. The measures are a response to the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, a Fishers native. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:39:52 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-02/gov-braun-signs-laws-to-protect-indiana-children-following-death-of-hailey-buzbee Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-01/pedestrian-deaths-saw-largest-recorded-drop-in-early-2025 Pedestrian deaths fell 11% in early 2025 over the previous year, the largest drop since the Governors Highway Safety Association began reporting them 15 years ago, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:07:14 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-01/pedestrian-deaths-saw-largest-recorded-drop-in-early-2025 Indiana Capital Chronicle https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-03-31/eli-lilly-announces-7-billion-merger-with-eye-on-wakefulness-drugs Eli Lilly announces $7-billion merger, with eye on wakefulness drugs. The deal with London and Boston-based biotech company Centessa could have implications for treating Alzheimer’s. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:39:27 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-03-31/eli-lilly-announces-7-billion-merger-with-eye-on-wakefulness-drugs Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-31/gas-hits-4-a-gallon-across-indiana Gas prices around the country are skyrocketing as the war with Iran continues. Across Indiana prices have crossed the 4 dollar mark in most major cities, averaging about 3.98 a gallon statewide. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:20:54 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-31/gas-hits-4-a-gallon-across-indiana Barb Anguiano https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-30/thousands-gather-around-northeast-indiana-for-another-no-kings-protest Local organizers estimate they pulled more than 9,000 people to the Allen County Courthouse Green on Saturday. Additional protests saw more than 100 people in the more rural communities around the region. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:50:04 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-30/thousands-gather-around-northeast-indiana-for-another-no-kings-protest Ella Abbott https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-27/experts-urge-lawmakers-to-take-action-to-address-39t-national-debt Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is warning that the nation's nearly $39 trillion debt poses serious risks to the economy and younger generations, urging lawmakers and business leaders to take action. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:31:03 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-27/experts-urge-lawmakers-to-take-action-to-address-39t-national-debt https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-26/immigration-advocates-call-for-collaboration-as-new-state-laws-start-coming-onlin Community advocates from across the state met Saturday in Indianapolis to discuss the implications of new state policies affecting immigrants and navigate a path forward. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-26/immigration-advocates-call-for-collaboration-as-new-state-laws-start-coming-onlin Samantha Horton