https://www.wfyi.org/tags/indiana-public-radio Indiana Public Radio en-US Copyright Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-11-21/henry-county-planning-commission-approves-rezoning-that-could-bring-new-data-center Henry County’s planning commission has approved a rezoning plan that could bring a large data center to the county. As IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports, more than 100 people attended the meeting and were mixed on their views. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-11-21/henry-county-planning-commission-approves-rezoning-that-could-bring-new-data-center Thomas Ouellette https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-11-12/delaware-county-sheriffs-deputy-struck-and-killed-on-i-69-helping-disabled-semi The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office says one of its deputies was killed on I-69 early Wednesday morning while responding to an accident. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-11-12/delaware-county-sheriffs-deputy-struck-and-killed-on-i-69-helping-disabled-semi Stephanie Wiechmann https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-09-11/muncie-officials-call-for-resignation-of-human-rights-commission-president-over-charlie-kirk-comments Muncie’s City Council and the mayoral administration are calling for the resignation of the president of the local Human Rights Commission. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-09-11/muncie-officials-call-for-resignation-of-human-rights-commission-president-over-charlie-kirk-comments Stephanie Wiechmann https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-08-05/randolph-county-judge-facing-disciplinary-charges A Randolph County judge is facing 11 disciplinary charges from a state commission for not performing his job duties and failing to supervise his staff. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, he’s presided over the court since 2021. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-08-05/randolph-county-judge-facing-disciplinary-charges Stephanie Wiechmann https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-07-30/gov-mike-braun-praises-readi-grants-but-did-not-include-in-new-state-budget Indiana Governor Mike Braun has voiced support for the state’s READI regional grant program, intended to help finance economic development projects statewide. As IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports, that’s as the new two-year state budget doesn’t include a third round of the grants. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-07-30/gov-mike-braun-praises-readi-grants-but-did-not-include-in-new-state-budget Thomas Ouellette https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-04-17/ball-state-ends-dei-programs-to-comply-with-state-and-federal-orders Ball State University is ending programs focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and changing some language it uses to promote those concepts. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, school officials say it is to comply with state and federal executive orders targeting such programs. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-04-17/ball-state-ends-dei-programs-to-comply-with-state-and-federal-orders Stephanie Wiechmann https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2024-08-14/spartz-answers-town-hall-questions-about-staff-treatment-and-airport-gun-arrest As Republican US Congresswoman Victoria Spartz runs for re-election in the 5th District, she’s appearing at a series of town halls across her district. In Muncie on Monday night, Spartz was surprised by some of the questions asked. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2024-08-14/spartz-answers-town-hall-questions-about-staff-treatment-and-airport-gun-arrest Thomas Ouellette https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-07-31/confirmed-tornado-damages-frankton-lapel-schools-administration-building The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado was responsible for the damage to the Frankton-Lapel Schools Administration Building on Monday night. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-07-31/confirmed-tornado-damages-frankton-lapel-schools-administration-building Stephanie Wiechmann