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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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Local News
In Memoriam: Dr. Larry A. Brechner (1955–2026)
Dee Dotson
In Memoriam: Dr. Larry A. Brechner (1955–2026)By the Lakeshore Public Media Family
From left, Franciscan Health Munster and Dyer COO Sean Leahy, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Vice President of Development and Communications Dr. Natalie Krivas, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Emerging Technologies Coordinator Julie Anderson, Franciscan Health Dyer, Crown Point and Munster President and CEO Raymond Grady and Danielle Crowder, director of Community Health Improvement for Franciscan Health in front of the new OrderAhead food locker at Franciscan Health Dyer.
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Treating Hunger as Health Care: Franciscan Health and Food Bank of NWI Debut Illinois/Indiana State Line Food Locker
Dee Dotson
MAAC Foundation
Local News
Fall Traditions and First Responders Mix at First-Ever 'MAACtoberfest' Event
Dee Dotson
Statewide News
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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WFYI
Ballard sues Indiana Election Commission to ‘do its job’
Jill Sheridan
The lawsuit urges the commission to meet and investigate campaign complaints.
A child and staff member at St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center in Indianapolis. Gov. Mike Braun toured the facility Wednesday, April 29, 2026 to promote new funds for the state's childcare voucher program.
Dylan Peers McCoy
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WFYI
Lawmakers at odds over childcare funding and capacity
Caroline Beck
Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) championed a bill to change Indiana’s Medicaid system. Advocates say it will cut coverage for many Hoosiers.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Report finds tax abatements may not be effective. Republicans aren't so sure
Benjamin Thorp
Jonathan Whitham, executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, gave an update on disaster recovery efforts at the State Emergency Operations Center Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. He estimated August storms could cost the state and federal government close to $1 billion.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
As deadline approaches for FEMA disaster assistance, officials urge residents to take action
Benjamin Thorp
Thousands of Indianapolis residents could be victims in a $34 million mail-stealing scheme. A former U.S. postal worker pled guilty to stealing checks and depositing them with the help of co-conspirators.
Eddie O.
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Pexels
Former postal worker pleads guilty in $34M mail-stealing scheme
Benjamin Thorp

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