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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
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Rep. Frank J. Mrvan Declares Victory in Indiana's 1st Congressional District
Dee Dotson
Representatives from the seven organizations awarded the "Love Where You Live" grant.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana
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Legacy Foundation Awards $4 Million To Revitalize 7 Lake County Public Spaces
Dee Dotson
Statewide News
Indiana voters passed most of the 38 referendums for school districts on Tuesday. Others could face steep budget cuts.
Zach Bundy
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School districts that lost Indiana tax referendums confront a tough question: What should we cut?
Amelia Pak-Harvey, Aleksandra Appleton - Chalkbeat Indiana
The majority of the 38 school districts seeking a property tax increase won their ballot measure on Tuesday. Budget cuts could be in store for the 12 that did not.
The Villages of Indiana, located near Meridian and 39th streets in Indianapolis, is one of the state's largest foster care and child welfare organizations.
Eric Weddle
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Youth mental health services, help for new families expanding in Indiana
Samantha Horton
Retired Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria is Purdue University's 14th president beginning Feb. 1, 2027. Silveria was named during a meeting of the Purdue Board of Trustees Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 in West Lafayette.
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Former fighter pilot named new Purdue University president
Caroline Beck
Gov. Mike Braun spoke with reporters Thursday about the numerous Republican losses endured on election night. He said those were largely due to a loss of focus on affordability issues.
Benjamin Thorp
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Braun says election night was a 'wake-up call' for Indiana Republicans
Benjamin Thorp
House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) said he hopes the gains for Democrats mean they will have more say during the upcoming legislative session.
Benjamin Thorp
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Indiana Democrats broke the Republicans' supermajority at the statehouse. Leadership changes and what's next
Caroline Beck, Benjamin Thorp

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