Northeast Indiana Now

Host Richard Sanchez begins the program with reactions to Mike Braun's choice of running mate in his run for Indiana governor. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair shares more about the Keys to Literacy program, which is designed to open more spots for teachers to complete new literacy training. Aprile Rickert has the latest from the ongoing investigation into Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noe...

Host Richard Sanchez begins the program with more on GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun's running mate selection. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith tells us about the two statehouse incumbents that lost their primaries on Tuesday. WBOI's Julia Meek sits down with ARCH, Inc. board member Karen Richards about the development of the "house in a box" movement. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Host Richard Sanchez walks us through the major races decided in the May 7, 2024 primary election in Indiana, with the help of reporting from the WBOI News Team and Indiana Public Broadcasting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith starts us off with resources for voters encountering problems at the polls. Elizabeth Gabriel has more on new analysis that shows some Indiana hospitals are under major financial strain. Abigail Ruhman tells us more about FSSA moving forward with Medicaid program changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Richard Sanchez begins the program with the sounds from Indiana University's commencement ceremony over the weekend as protests continue. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair has more on the new "SUN bucks" program, which has the goal of helping Indiana families with school-aged children receive money for groceries. And WBOI's Tony Sandleben speaks with Michael Wolf of the Mike Downs C...

Host Richard Sanchez begins this edition with information on the two latest candidates to file for Fort Wayne's 6th District City Council seat, which is vacant following the selection of its former representative Sharon Tucker as the city's mayor. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith has more on a federal court striking down the state law banning people from informing minors of states’ abor...

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Thomas Ouellette shares the latest from Ball State University, where an encampment has been set up in protest of the war in Gaza. Host Richard Sanchez tells us more about Indiana Treasurer Daniel Elliott's commitment to invest $5 million in state dollars in Israeli bonds. Brandon Smith tells us what we need to know about speed cameras coming to some work zones in the...

Host Richard Sanchez starts things off with the latest from the anti-war protests in Monroe County last week. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair walks us through the four referenda on the ballot for the May 7 primary. And Michael Gallenberger has more on Governor Eric Holcomb is celebrating the completion of 100 miles of trails in the Next Level Trails program. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Host Richard Sanchez starts off this edition with the latest on an officer-involved shooting on a domestic battery call in New Haven that left a suspect dead and two officers injured. Allen County Democrats have announced a date for the caucus to fill Mayor Sharon Tucker's now-vacant city council seat. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith answers your questions as Indiana is one week away f...

Host Richard Sanchez starts us off with the sights and sounds from Google's groundbreaking ceremony in southeast Fort Wayne Friday. We then hear from an IU faculty member on their arrest for protesting the war in Gaza on campus. And WBOI's Julia Meek sits down with Fort Wayne rock radio icon Doc West to discuss his new photo collection on display at the Allen County Public Library. See omnystudio....

Host Richard Sanchez starts us off with all the details from a pro-Palestine protest that took place at the Governor's mansion, which resulted in dozens of arrests. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Violet Comber-Wilen has more on increasing EPA regulations regarding toxic coal ash waste. Elizabeth Gabriel tells us more about a new rule approved by the FTC that bans noncompete agreements. See omnystud...

WBOI's Ella Abbott starts us off with a look at the latest overdose numbers in Allen County, which highlights an overall drop in fatalities last year. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith has the latest from the GOP gubernatorial campaign trail, as the Indiana State Teachers Association endorses Jennifer McCormick. And Thomas Ouellette has more on a new statewide program that aims to addres...

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Jill Sheridan starts us off with a report showing Indiana is at higher risk of private, out of state companies buying up housing stock. Kirsten Adair tells us about Indiana lagging behind other states in preschool access. And WBOI's Ella Abbott closes us out with a look at the kids comedy showcase at the Maumee, Mary and Joseph Comedy Festival. See omnystudio.com/list...

WBOI's Tony Sandleben starts us off with the sounds from the weekend caucus that selected Fort Wayne City Council member Sharon Tucker as the city's new mayor. Ella Abbott tells us more about the buddy bench that was installed in Citizens Square in honor of Tom Henry. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith shares the latest jobs numbers in Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Host Richard Sanchez starts us off with the news of Fort Wayne Children's Zoo African lion Bahati passing away. The pool is set for Saturday's caucus to determine Fort Wayne's next mayor. And WBOI's Ella Abbott previews the return of the Maumee, Mary & Joseph comedy festival in downtown Fort Wayne following a hiatus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This edition begins with an update from the Allen County Fire Chiefs Association on the new fire districts after a conversion took place in 2022. Then we learn more about Stillwater Hospice receiving a credential for LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Abigail Ruhman shares the latest numbers on Indiana's infant mortality rate, which has gone down for the first time...

WBOI's Ella Abbott tells us more about Allen County Public Library's partnership with "Blessings With A Backpack" to address childhood hunger. Tony Sandleben shares more about the latest neighborhood infrastructure investment by the City of Fort Wayne. And we hear highlights from this year's State of Higher Education speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Richard Sanchez starts us off with the latest on the ongoing caucus process for selecting Fort Wayne's next mayor. You'll hear a profile of the two Democrats running for Indiana's open US Senate seat. And Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair tells us more about the rules-making process by the state Board of Education regarding new literacy laws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

WBOI's Tony Sandleben shares details Mayor Tom Henry's funeral. Ella Abbott walks us through Study Elementary's eighth annual English Language Leaners Family Night and Indiana Public Broadcasting's Rachel Fradette explains how advocates are helping children of immigrant parents fill out FAFSA before the deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBOI's Ella Abbott starts us off with a look the rollout of a new homeownership program from the Fort Wayne Housing Authority. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Kirsten Adair shares the latest on the Indiana Department of Education's work to expand early learning assessments. Richard Sanchez fills us in on the second phase of Governor Holcomb’s READI program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

WBOI's Tony Sandleben shares information on Fort Wayne's first designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA. Indiana State Court of Appeals rules the BMV is not required to provide nonbinary gender marker on IDs and Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith reports on disappointment from the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus regarding the lack of housing bills addressed by the GOP this session. S...

Indiana Public Broadcasting reporters share reactions from Hoosiers as they experienced Monday's total solar eclipse. Abigail Ruhman shares more on an effort by a state lawmaker to solidify informed consent rules for invasive exams into state law. Brandon Smith tells us more about the Indiana Supreme Court's effort to address the ongoing attorney shortage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Host Richard Sanchez starts us off with the latest on the prisoner that has escaped the Greene County Correctional Facility. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Violet Comber-Wilen has more on a report with numbers on housing discrimination complaints over a five-year period. Ben Thorp shares more about a device that allowed visually impaired Indianapolis visitors to safely experience the eclipse. See o...

Host Richard Sanchez starts us off with the latest on the cancellation of the civil jury trial of former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith discusses vote-by-mail eligibility requirements with less than three weeks remaining to request ballots. And Violet Comber-Wilen provides the latest on Duke Energy's request to state regulators to approve new rate...

Host Richard Sanchez starts us off with the latest visitation and funeral information for Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Violet Comber-Wilen shares more about a South Korean tech company making its first investment in Indiana. And we learn more about Indiana's official poet for Monday's total solar eclipse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.