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WFYI News Now

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, host Abriana Herron brings you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.2026 WFYI Public Media Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Arrests Made In Judge, Wife Shooting, FBI Investigating Jim Irsay Death, IN Supreme Court To Weigh In Abortion Records Access, Lawmakers Push For Chicago Bears To Relocate To IN

    Arrests Made In Judge, Wife Shooting, FBI Investigating Jim Irsay Death, IN Supreme Court To Weigh In Abortion Records Access, Lawmakers Push For Chicago Bears To Relocate To IN
    Jan 23 2026
    The Lafayette Police Department announced Thursday night that five people were arrested in connection to the shooting of a Tippecanoe County judge and his wife. The FBI is now investigating the death of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. An anti-abortion group is asking the Indiana Supreme Court to step into a fight over abortion records. Lawmakers approved a bill tightening enforcement around medical abortions, it targets people providing illegal abortions in - and out - of the state. Visitors to Indiana’s state parks contribute a lot to the local economy every summer. State lawmakers are pushing a bill to convince the Chicago Bears to relocate to Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    5 mins
  • Judge, Wife Recover After Shooting, Gender And Sex Legislation, Affordability On The Minds Of Lawmakers, AED School Requirement Bill, Eviction Programs Merge, NCAA Men's Basketball

    Judge, Wife Recover After Shooting, Gender And Sex Legislation, Affordability On The Minds Of Lawmakers, AED School Requirement Bill, Eviction Programs Merge, NCAA Men's Basketball
    Jan 22 2026
    A Tippecanoe County judge and his wife continue to recover after they were shot at their home Sunday afternoon. Legislation moving through the Statehouse would define gender and sex -- and the words male and female — and adds restrictions based on them. Affordability is a major focus for Indiana lawmakers. Indiana lawmakers are backing away from a proposed rollback to a school safety law. A Notre Dame tutoring model will expand statewide, thanks to 10-million dollars in federal funding. Two free programs that help people facing eviction in Marion County are merging. Indianapolis will make history this spring hosting all three men’s NCAA division championship games and the NIT Finals for teams that didn’t make it to the big dance. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    7 mins
  • IU Beats Miami To Take Home National Championship, Carmel Students Take Part In Nationwide Protest, Lawmakers Try To Dissolve Townships, IPS Changes Stance On Undocumented Students

    IU Beats Miami To Take Home National Championship, Carmel Students Take Part In Nationwide Protest, Lawmakers Try To Dissolve Townships, IPS Changes Stance On Undocumented Students
    Jan 21 2026
    The Indiana Hoosiers wrote the final chapter of a remarkable season Monday night, beating Miami, 27 to 21, in the college football championship game. Hundreds of students at Carmel High School walked out Tuesday afternoon as part of a nationwide protest against the Trump Administration. Lawmakers are once again trying to dissolve some township governments in Indiana. Indianapolis Public Schools is changing its official stance on undocumented students following a lawsuit from the state's attorney general. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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    5 mins
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