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Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news. From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, host Abriana Herron brings you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.
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The Indiana Senate will meet today to discuss a congressional map that would flip Indiana’s two Democratic congressional seats for Republicans. President Donald Trump posted on social media over the weekend, congratulating the Indiana House for passing a new congressional map. Indiana House Republicans have approved a controversial new congressional map that would dismantle the state’s biggest Democratic stronghold. Indiana University trustees came to their South Bend campus Friday for their monthly meeting, where they approved the final criteria for how faculty will be judged in annual reviews. A new volunteer group is tapping into the power of grandparents — and their memories of life before routine vaccines. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza may have locked up the Heisman Trophy with his performance Saturday night.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
A bill that would redraw Indiana's congressional map to benefit Republicans passed through its second reading Thursday after hours of argument. A state-mandated task force chaired by Mayor Joe Hogsett has advanced two proposals that could fundamentally change how Indianapolis schools are governed. Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales say a federal agency review found 21 noncitizens have cast ballots in Indiana elections, along with 165 noncitizens who registered to vote in the state. Indiana University and Eli Lilly are working together to expand clinical trials. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, awarded a grant to an Indianapolis nonprofit fighting homelessness.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Republican state Sen. Kyle Walker won’t seek reelection next year. Tech companies and governments could be doing more to reduce the environmental impact of AI data centers. Indiana is testing out a new approach to supporting newborn parents in the workplace; one that could eventually reach state offices across the region. Millions of dollars are heading to Marion County schools following a massive funding announcement from the Lilly Endowment. After months of community feedback and discussions, the Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force presented and approved its 102-page action plan yesterday to reduce injuries and fatalities on city roads. A new exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway museum highlights the history of race broadcasting.
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A bill that would redraw Indiana's congressional map to benefit Republicans was passed through committee Tuesday after hours of testimony. A push to redraw Indiana's congressional districts has divided Republicans in the solidly conservative state. Last year, Indiana froze enrollment for a program that helps low income families pay for child care and preschool, and the state has kept making cuts. More than 36 percent of people released from prison return within three years, according to the Indiana Department of Correction. Officials in Clark County, Indiana report drug overdose deaths so far this year are half what they were last fall. The City of Indianapolis says it's been hard at work making roads and trails safe after Monday night's snowfall.
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Indiana Republicans introduced a new congressional map on Monday, designed to flip the state's two Democratic seats for Republicans. More international students are opting out of attending college in the U.S. and Indiana. As below freezing temperatures continue into this week, Indianapolis officials are initiating winter contingency plans this month and opening shelters to those in need. The Indianapolis City-County Council met for the final time this year on Dec. 1. A new winter event happening Tuesday will offer free nutritious food to Indianapolis residents in need. Three Black Indianapolis artists are at the center of a new documentary in the works that explores themes of creativity, community and resilience.
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Indiana lawmakers return to the Statehouse Monday to discuss redrawing congressional maps. A Republican state senator says he’ll be voting “no” on mid-decade redistricting – citing President Trump’s choice of words as a reason. Indiana families are grappling with increased costs for child care after cuts to state vouchers. The trial of former FOX sports analyst Mark Sanchez has been delayed until next year. In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Damien Center will commemorate people who died of AIDS and celebrate survivors at events this week in Indianapolis. The Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt is back in Indianapolis with food, drinks and festive activities for families. Now that it’s completed the first perfect season in school history, the Indiana football team can’t afford to look back.
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Indiana House Republicans will return to the statehouse next week early for the 2026 regular session. Flipping a Northwest Indiana congressional seat held by Democrats for almost a century is a big goal of the mid-decade redistricting push. A man is dead after an attempted arrest resulted in an officer involved shooting Tuesday afternoon in Franklin. One lawmaker plans to author a bill in the coming legislative session aimed at closing child care gaps. The Hamilton County Health Department is trying to help residents better understand how to apply for health insurance. Indiana drivers should expect a packed week on the roads as Thanksgiving travel ramps up across the state. The Indianapolis International Airport is logging record numbers.
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Indianapolis City-County Council member Nick Roberts is one of the latest Indiana officials dragged into threats targeting state lawmakers in the midcycle redistricting debate. Indiana families are grappling with increased costs for child care after cuts to state vouchers. The body of a cleaning professional allegedly killed by a homeowner in Whitestown arrived in her home country over the weekend. Indianapolis is at risk of losing about $10 million federal dollars designated for long-term housing programs.
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The Whitestown homeowner charged in the fatal shooting of a house cleaner was released from the Boone County Jail Friday. Governor Mike Braun has added his name to the growing list of Republican lawmakers who received threats in recent days. The city has launched a new continuous vacancy program in hopes of bringing more than 150 properties back into compliance through the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Indianapolis city officials released the new winter contingency plan.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Butler University named Michael Hole as its next executive vice president and provost Thursday. Indiana State Police say they are investigating multiple swatting incidents against members of the Indiana General Assembly. A new initiative aims to give the public more data on the actions of Indianapolis police and crime in the city. Indiana slashed funding for child care for low-income families over the last year after federal pandemic aid ran out.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
A second Republican lawmaker in Indiana has become the victim of a swatting
incident. The price of a Thanksgiving dinner in Indiana won't be significantly different than last year, according to a new report. Two YMCA locations in Central Indiana are offering 24/7 access. Hundreds of residents packed into an open-house meeting Tuesday night in Decatur Township on Marion County’s southwest corner.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Indiana Senators voted to return for the 2026 legislative session in January, bucking calls from Governor Mike Braun to meet next month to redraw new congressional maps to favor Republicans. Mesh, a high end restaurant on Massachusetts Avenue, is closing its doors after 15 years. Indiana Youth Institute has announced a new effort, FIVE by 50, to ensure every child across the state is connected to at least five supportive adults by the year 2050. As data centers continue to pop up throughout the Midwest, one community on the near northeast side of Indianapolis is pushing back.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
The Boone County prosecutor charged a Whitestown homeowner with voluntary manslaughter after he shot and killed a woman who mistakenly came to his door earlier this month. Indianapolis’s newest innovation district aims to lead changes in human, plant and animal health. The Family and Social Services Administration is ending its contract with MDwise, a longtime provider of health insurance for Indiana Medicaid recipients. Indianapolis officials, advocates and family members of those who have died in road traffic incidents gathered for World Day of Remembrance on Sunday.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Indiana Senators will not be convening in December to address calls for redistricting. President Donald Trump is taking aim at Republican Governor Mike Braun after state Senate leaders said they won’t support Trump’s push to redraw Indiana’s congressional map. Hours after President Trump blasted Senator Goode on social media, the Terre Haute Republican says he and his family were victims of a hoax domestic violence emergency call. Indiana may remove the ability for people to change gender on state-issued IDs.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
The 50th edition of the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, or PASIC, is being held in Indianapolis. Purdue’s charitable pharmacy is set to hold a soft opening next week, expanding critical access to medication. A Republican Senator in Indiana has come out strongly against redistricting. The Indianapolis music scene is receiving national attention.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Prosecutors say it will take days to decide whether to charge a Whitestown homeowner they say shot and killed a house cleaner after she mistakenly went to the wrong address. New ad campaigns from conservative interest groups will urge Republicans to support redistricting in Indiana. A neighborhood based initiative to drive tech innovation in the life-sciences sector recently released an impact report on its work on Indianapolis’s near west side. Leaders from towns and cities across the state met in Speedway Wednesday to draw attention to upcoming property tax changes.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Local leaders gathered for a Veterans Day service in downtown Indianapolis this Tuesday morning. Workers are now preparing the Columbus riverbank for revitalization and repair. Indiana residents only have until the end of this year to save money on rooftop solar. Indiana Senate Republican leaders have so far said there is not enough support to redraw the state’s congressional districts to favor their party.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Partial federal food benefits will be available to Indiana residents starting today, Governor Mike Braun announced yesterday. A recent congressional report says Purdue University is an example as to why there should be tighter limits on students from China and academic partnerships with the country. Hoosiers that get their health insurance through the federal healthcare marketplace could see their premiums go up significantly. A vigil was held last night for a house cleaner who was shot and killed after she went to the wrong home in Whitestown.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Prosecutors are weighing charges in a deadly shooting in suburban Indianapolis that’s drawing national attention. A new report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana details growing challenges for local renters in search of affordable housing. In his victory speech after being elected mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani quoted labor activist Eugene Debs. As uncertainty surrounding the SNAP benefits continues, recipients are wondering when — or if — their benefits will come.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sued Indianapolis Public Schools, alleging the district’s policies restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities in violation of Indiana’s anti-sanctuary law. A new, unrestricted cash initiative will help pregnant women in Indianapolis. Indiana’s I-70 eastbound welcome center has reopened after more than two years of reconstruction. Roughly half of Central Indiana residents experienced food insecurity in the past year, according to a new survey from the Indy Hunger Network.
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WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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