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WFYI News Now

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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, hosts Darian Benson and Abriana Herron bring you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.

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DC Blox data center proposal, Purdue University president update, Cost of Bruan’s gas tax breaks, Downtown Indy Latin Night preview 10.07.2026 4:02

It's Friday, July 10. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

AES Commissioner application deadline, Childcare rules feedback, Doula training, IU preserves black history, Leukemia stem cell transplant successful 09.07.2026 5:34

It's Thursday, July 9. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Puzzle editor returns to Bloomington, Republican challenger for Marion Co. sheriff, Old City Hall building seeks proposals, IN Supreme Court abortion ruling, Medicaid work requirements 08.07.2026 7:54

It's Wednesday, July 8. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

City-County Council approve car tax hike, United Way report, New homelessness law, Indianapolis Clowns return to the city 07.07.2026 9:29

It's Tuesday, July 7. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Number of Indiana kids on Medicaid declines, IN counties pass data center restriction, Braun extends gas tax holiday, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Annual Benjamin Harrison naturalization ceremony 06.07.2026 4:48

It's Monday, July 6. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

New state laws in effect, Concerns over public camping ban, Data center rules clear initial vote, Mitch Daniels returns to Purdue, Fourth of July celebrations 02.07.2026 5:21

It's Thursday, July 2. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Braun announces infrastructure grants, Local gas tax, Supreme Court transgender sports and citizenship rulings, IURC commissioner, extreme heat warning, Hinkle Fieldhouse to host NBA 01.07.2026 5:39

It's Wednesday, July 1. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Braun directs state to reimburse local governments for gas tax, Dangerous heat, Rokita's letter to Merrillville, New trail on far east side, Marion County School board elections 30.06.2026 5:20

It's Tuesday, June 30. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Central Indiana heat advisory, Westville Correctional equipped for firing squad, Haitian Temporary Protection Status, IPS District 4 candidate, IN Women's prison site, July cookout weather and costs 29.06.2026 5:14

It's Monday, June 29. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

IPS District 4 appointment, Medicaid AI, ACLU gender-affirming care ban challenge, New protected forests, Braden Smith signed to Pacers, DNR commission, Camp Riley, U.S. Senate Farm Bill 26.06.2026 7:09

It's Friday, June 26. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

New proposed data center rules, IPS district 4 candidates, Hamilton County School Board, Teen basketball program, Energy efficiency grants, Eli Lilly’s new requirements for federal 340-B program 25.06.2026 4:59

It's Thursday, June 25. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Decatur school times change, Sustainable fashion, DC Blox pledge, IURC shake-up reactions, Death doula lawsuit, Ballard gains more signatures in Sec. of State bid, Clark County syringe program 24.06.2026 7:25

It's Wednesday, June 24. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Braun removes Zay as IURC chairman, Voters will decide on IPEC property tax increase, Indiana Youth report, Indiana coal plants, Terre Haute prisoner denied blood transfusion, Eagle Creek Greenway 23.06.2026 5:43

It's Tuesday, June 23. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Indiana Republican convention recap, Braun disaster declaration, Monroe Sheriff immigration law challenge, AES rate approved, Indianapolis Juneteenth Parade 22.06.2026 4:22

It's Monday, June 22. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Juneteenth celebrations preview, IndyCar Freedom 25, Urban forest, Tesla lawsuit case, Chapel Hill Park renovation 18.06.2026 5:22

It's Thursday, June 18. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

U.S. Sec. of Ed. Linda McMahon visits Indiana, U.S. Rep. Yakym’s Hailey Act, Ballard has enough signatures, IPS Board Seat, Road tax, Data center moratorium 17.06.2026 6:45

It's Wednesday, June 17. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Rokita wants abortion drugs restrictions, IN Supreme Court decisions, Medicaid cuts, United Way report, 250 State Fair exhibit 16.06.2026 5:52

It's Tuesday, June 16. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

DC Blox data center hearing, ICE detention protest, Hospital pricing tool, Indy Pride weekend, Kyle Long sits down with musician Lizz Vega 15.06.2026 9:03

It's Monday, June 15. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Faith over fear event, IMPD safety message, Indiana farmer tariffs, Ryan White sculpture, Lowrider summer tour 12.06.2026 9:13

It's Friday, June 12. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

AES rates increase, IPEC second meeting, Braun speaks on Beckwith controversy, IU lecturer not reappointed, Lead water lines, Food robots pulled from university 11.06.2026 6:59

It's Thursday, June 11. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Medicaid work requirement, Voter citizenship law, Accountability for OPHS, Pacers free bikeshare, Summer’s first heatwave 10.06.2026 5:43

It's Wednesday, June 10. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Voter recount timeline, Surge in school referenda, Uninsured ER visits rise, Summer utilities shutoffs, OPHS youth program 09.06.2026 5:23

It's Tuesday, June 9. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

IN Democratic Party Convention, E15 gas safe, Mobile homes lawsuit, Clinician led expansion, Spanish stroke app, Lowrider Supershow 08.06.2026 6:04

It's Monday, June 8. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Sen. Garten steps down from leadership role, IPEC's first public listening session, DNR state playground, Farmers property tax, Summer youth jobs, Juvenile involved shooting 05.06.2026 6:06

It's Friday, June 5.. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Braun gas tax, Indy shooting arrest, New Indy spending package, Prisoner dies in Terre Haute, 15 years since Lauren Spiere disappearance, Indiana University Washington D.C. campus, IN Teen license change 04.06.2026 6:53

It's Thursday, June 4. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.