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Indiana Abortion Care Providers Say Hoosiers Should Worry About Future Sep 03, 2021

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Indiana abortion care providers say Hoosiers should be worried about what they call an "appalling" and "despicable" attack on abortion rights.

Book Review: Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversation Sep 02, 2021

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West Lafayette Public Library Director Nick Schenkel reviews the graphic novel: "Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversation" by Mira Jacob. This book explores the realms of the very contemporary experiences of immigrants and their descendants. Jacob takes us deep into the immigrant experience, using first person dialogue presented in graphic novel form to examine her life from childhood through motherhood, in a story as old as the colonization of the Americas and as new as today.

Ask The Mayor: West Lafayette's John Dennis On Vaccine Policies For City Employees Sep 02, 2021

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This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: in West Lafayette, a new policy ensures vaccinated city employees will be paid for COVID-19 sick days if they’re diagnosed with COVID or required to quarantine after exposure – but unvaccinated employees will be required to pull from their existing leave. Will this incentivize people to receive the vaccine?

Indiana Passes 14,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Deaths With Push From Summer Surge In Cases Sep 01, 2021

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After months of COVID-19 deaths slowing to a trickle, the state’s daily deaths have begun to climb alongside its late-summer spike in cases . That climb has pushed the state past another grim milestone: 14,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths.

Indiana School COVID-19 Cases Set New Record As State Pushes For More Testing Sep 01, 2021

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The state's latest update on COVID-19 in schools shows 5,529 newly reported student cases – a new record for the second week in a row .

Resources Are Available For Renters Facing Eviction. Should Courts Be Obligated To Notify Them? Aug 31, 2021

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With the end of the CDC eviction moratorium, thousands of eviction cases can now start moving through state courts. An estimated 90,000 Hoosiers are behind on their rent - and there are millions of dollars in federal rental assistance waiting to help them. Most of them don’t know it’s available. One place renter advocates say that problem could be fixed is in the eviction courts.

Indiana Farm Bureau's Delegate Session Highlights Need For Reliable Broadband Aug 31, 2021

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The Indiana Farm Bureau held its annual delegate session virtually for the second year in a row in light of the pandemic and recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Members from all over the state brought suggestions for policy positions they believe the organization should support. Some technology challenges during the event highlighted one ongoing policy issue: the need for rural broadband improvements.

Indiana Black Caucus Says Holcomb Equity Progress Too Slow, Lacks Action Aug 30, 2021

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The head of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said Gov. Eric Holcomb is moving at a snail’s pace when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) gives Holcomb a near-failing grade for his performance so far.

Book Review: 100 Things Purdue Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Aug 27, 2021

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Written by Tom Schott and Nathan Baird, with a forward from Robbie Hummel, "100 Things Purdue Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die," is a collection of chapters detailing 100 of the greatest people, locations, events and activities in Purdue University's atheletics history. West Lafayette Public Library Director Nick Schenkel has the review.

Divisions Grow Among School Leaders, Parents As Pandemic Continues Aug 27, 2021

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In the small southern Indiana city of New Albany, school board meetings are normally nothing special. “A regular board meeting? It's typically maybe a few teachers, administrators who have something to contribute to the meeting. The local newspaper, and that's about it,” said Elaine Murphy, president of the board for New Albany-Floyd County Schools.

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