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Known for quality programming throughout central Indiana, WFYI Public Media provides more than just the standard radio and television services. WFYI has been involved as a community leader and partner in education, health, public affairs, and the arts since 1970. We serve as a public forum where people are encouraged to discuss and debate issues important to the local community. Our award-winning documentaries and public affairs programs have addressed many relevant topics ‒ including financial literacy, healthcare, workforce development and environmental affairs. This broadcast schedule combines with local community outreach programs to focus on developing successful solutions to local issues. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Indianapolis |
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| Broadcast Affiliation | PBS |
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Search ArticlesVoter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board
This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI as part of a collaboration ahead of the 2026 school board elections. The majority of seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners are on the November ballot in the first election since the creation of a new board appointed by the mayor to manage key aspects of city schools. The election is the first for partisan school board candidates, which led to one IPS candidate being removed from the ballot.
Pike Township school board says district leadership fostered fear, but won’t say who
The Pike Township School Board released what it described as survey results in a letter sent to families Wednesday alleging “serious challenges to the District’s culture and climate.” Results from the survey presented in the letter showed 93% of respondents said that the leadership style most prevalent in the district was “autocratic/dictatorial/authoritarian.” “The Board does not, and will not, condone a culture of fear, mistrust, or lack of transparency at any level within the District,”...
Edgar Bateman - From Naptown to the jazz avant-garde
Before he became a celebrated figure in Philadelphia’s jazz scene, drummer Edgar Bateman spent part of the 1950s playing alongside legendary musicians in Naptown, including Jimmy Coe, Mel Rhyne and Pookie Johnson. This week on Echoes of Indiana Avenue, join host Rodney Stepp for music featuring Edgar Bateman — from his Indianapolis years to his collaborations with some of modern jazz’s most influential musicians, including Eric Dolphy, Herbie Hancock, Walt Dickerson and Khan Jamal.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful celebrates 50 years with major projects, fundraising
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful is celebrating 50 years in the city and aims to raise about $4 million through a campaign to fund community-focused projects in Indianapolis. They plan to use that money for a small number of flagship projects as well as funding for upkeep on existing green spaces. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful says the newly planned projects are roughly 10 times bigger than their usual programs. KIB also works to transform empty lots into green space, clean up litter and plant trees.
West Nile virus found in dozens of Indiana counties. Here's how to protect yourself Original
West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in 34 counties across Indiana, including Greene County, as health officials urge residents to take precautions when going outside to guard against bites. West Nile virus is spread by infected mosquitoes and can cause mild symptoms like vomiting or body aches in some people. For a small group of people, the virus can cause severe symptoms and be fatal.
'Her body temperature was 106': How heat is killing Americans in their homes
An NPR investigation finds that heat kills thousands of Americans every year. But official records radically undercount the toll. In this series, we are bringing you stories that reveal why this happens and what can be done. Heat kills thousands of people across the U.S. every year. But not everyone faces the same risk. Some of those most in danger are the millions of Americans who live in manufactured housing like mobile homes and trailers. That's not news to many mobile home residents.
ICE protests held in Indianapolis after increase in reports of arrests
Protesters gathered Saturday to make their presence known after increased activity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was witnessed across Indianapolis this past week. They met near the federal agency's west side office. The weekend protest followed two other demonstrations held at a hotel less than half a mile from the ICE office.
Michigan City police officer resigns amid investigation into Flock camera searches
Unauthorized Flock camera searches have reportedly led to the resignation of a Michigan City police officer. The police department says a routine audit of Flock system activity turned up searches that violated its policies. The officer involved was placed on administrative leave but resigned while the investigation was underway. Police say the matter will be sent to the LaPorte County Prosecutor's Office for review.
Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms
In campaign ads airing everywhere from Georgia to Iowa, Republicans and Democrats are confronting the same enemy: data centers powering the artificial intelligence boom. An NPR analysis of political advertising data from the firm AdImpact found that since January, campaigns and outside groups have spent more than $45 million on ads mentioning data centers in this year's gubernatorial, House and Senate races.
Thousands of Hoosiers removed from food assistance
Eighty-two thousand fewer Hoosiers are receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program since President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act took effect last October. The law brought major changes to the nation’s most prominent food assistance program, commonly known as food stamps. The results were swift: Nearly 13,000 Hoosiers lost their SNAP benefits between October and November — more than 10 times the number removed the previous month.