Noon Edition

More than six months has passed since parking meters were installed in Downtown Bloomington, and this week we follow up with the public and local businesses.

17% of children in the United States are considered obese, and on this week's show we look at how we can stop this problem in Indiana.

Politicians are using social media more and its changing how we interact with our representatives and view campaigns.

For Valentine's Day we look at the psychology, anthropology and science behind love and dating.

This week on Noon Edition we talk about how all of the snow days this winter are affecting learning and test preparation for students.

New research from Purdue defines what a rural community is, and this week on Noon Edition we will talk about the challenges facing small towns in Indiana.

The proposed ban on same sex marriage in Indiana was passed through committee this week and is heading to the House floor for a vote.

The General Assembly is proposing a Pre-K voucher system, and this week we'll talk about what this program could look like.

Two IU online degree programs were ranked as the best by U.S. News and World Report, so this week we'll look at what makes a top notch online program.

This week we’ll be talking about New Year’s resolutions. Let us know if you plan to make a resolution and share what you think about the New Year’s tradition.

This week we'll talk with newspaper editors in the south central Indiana coverage area about significant local and national news stories in 2013.

This week we'll take a closer look at decision fatigue. We'll talk with

Thanksgiving leftovers and what to do with leftovers

This week on Noon Edition, we'll talk with the mayor's office in Kokomo and emergency representatives about the destruction and what can be done to help.

A new study reports that Indiana is the 9th least affordable state for before and after school care.

This week on Noon Edition, we'll talk with educators and experts on Zinn's work about the importance of academic freedom.

This week we’ll talk with health experts about the latest guidelines for early detection, as well as the benefits and potential harms of mammogram screening.

This week we'll talk with ACA volunteers, health plan researchers and the Indiana Hospital Association to see how the Affordable Care Act may affect Hoosiers.

This week we’ll take a look at Congress’ ability to reach a compromise and discuss how the shutdown will affect the state’s economy and residents.

This week on Noon Edition, we will discuss what the proposed changes to the Farm bill could mean for Hoosiers.

This Friday on Noon Edition, we’ll talk about the plausibility of system where college athletes are compensated and what this could mean for academics. CHANGE

This week we’ll discuss net neutrality and what the outcome of this case could mean for the future of the internet.

Giving Back to Africa aims to engage Congolese youth in solving major problems in their country.

This week on Noon Edition, we’ll talk with university leaders, lawyers, and law enforcement about student safety and Indiana’s lifeline law.

This week we will find out just how important recess is for children and how instructors are finding ways to fit everything into the day.