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Larry Brechner moderates a discussion during a free public screening of the Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution at Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026.
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In Memoriam: Dr. Larry A. Brechner (1955–2026)
Dee Dotson
In Memoriam: Dr. Larry A. Brechner (1955–2026)By the Lakeshore Public Media Family
College Goal Sunday is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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Free FAFSA Filing Event Returns to Crown Point This Sunday to Help Families Tap College Aid
Dee Dotson
Screenshot of press conference hosted by City of Gary Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton is pictured with Congressman Frank Mrvan, Gary Common Council President and 5th District Councilwoman Linda Barnes-Caldwell, and Fire Chief Larry Tillman.
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Local News
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton Backs State Regulatory Probe into NIPSCO Outages
Dee Dotson
Statewide News
The Marion County Election Board meets on Oct. 2, 2026, to conduct its pre-election voting machine test and approve a new policy around how poll workers should respond if federal law enforcement agents show up at the polls.
Caroline Beck
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Marion County adopts protocol for federal agents appearing at polling places
Caroline Beck
Marion County election officials approved a new protocol for poll workers if federal law enforcement agents appear at voting centers.
Alex Dos Santos
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Pexels
Tip line for bullying, school safety concerns to launch in Indiana
Amelia Pak-Harvey
Independent Secretary of State Candidate Greg Ballard wants to keep the office out of politics. His opponents think there’s a problem with his proposal.
Benjamin Thorp
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Ballard wants secretary of state's office 'out of politics.' His opponents see a problem
Benjamin Thorp
An AES Indiana worker repairs a power line in Frankfort Township in Marion County in September 2026.
Eric Weddle
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WFYI
Customers could pay higher AES rate before state could possibly reverse it
Zak Cassel
The Indiana School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind and Visually Impaired will soon co-locate at the blind school's current campus location at 42nd Street and College Avenue. Construction is underway and is expected to finish by the fall of 2028. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
Caroline Beck
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New joint campus for blind and deaf school hits construction milestone
Caroline Beck

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