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Braun signs executive order that would allow state employees impacted by storm damage additional leave

Friday, August 28, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- Some employees of the state of Indiana who suffered storm and/or flooding damage are being granted special paid leave, according to a news release from the office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun. Braun signed an executive order on Friday that granted state employees the chance to qualify for special paid leave if they: [...]

USDOT provides $26 million in emergency relief for INDOT to help with repair costs

Friday, August 28, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration will provide $26 million in emergency relief funds for the Indiana Department of Transportation to help with the costs of repairs to roads and bridges damaged by recent storms. This comes after multiple roads, including portions of I-70, as well as the Hazel Dell Parkway [...]

Braun: Ribbon cut for $1 billion investment in Rolls-Royce Indiana facilities

Thursday, August 27, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, along with the executives of Rolls-Royce, gathered in Indianapolis on Thursday to cut the ribbon on a $1 billion investment in the aerospace company's Indiana manufacturing, assembly and test facilities. According to a news release from Braun's office, this is the largest investment the company has made in the [...]

Braun, state officials 'pleased' with response as storm recovery continues throughout Indiana

Thursday, August 27, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- Three weeks after severe weather hit the state of Indiana, residents throughout the state are continuing to recover from the weather's impact, including wind damage and water damage. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, along with Jonathan Whitham, the executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and officials [...]

Braun: Indiana 211 establishes texting service for disaster-related resources

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana residents impacted by the recent severe storms will now be able to text for help finding disaster recovery resources available in their communities. According to a news release from the office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, Hoosiers will now be able to text IN211HELP to 898-211 to find state resources through the [...]

Knightstown hosts special election after electronic error during Republican primary

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind. -- After an electronic voting error was found during May's Republican primary in Henry County, Knightstown voters got the chance to recast their vote in two town races on Tuesday. During Tuesday's special election, Republican voters in Knightstown focused on two primary races: the Knightstown Clerk/Treasurer's race and the Knightstown Town Council race. [...]

Indiana Independent Public Media

Schoolhouse Jazz!

Saturday, August 29, 2026

50 years ago this week, Schoolhouse Rock made its debut on television. And this week on Afterglow, we’re exploring the many jazz singers—like Blossom Dearie, Grady Tate, and Jack Sheldon —who helped shape the sound of the popular educational series.

Arrival

Friday, August 28, 2026

Everyone needs at least one place in their lifetime when they can experience that feeling. Where you are greeted by a combination of familiar sights, sounds, or scents and suddenly become relaxed and rooted on this earth.

Students begin new reality of limits on IU football tickets

Friday, August 28, 2026

IU students had their first chance to select football tickets.

Indiana high court orders Jeffrey Weisheit executed Nov. 5

Friday, August 28, 2026

Weisheit was sentenced to death for the 2010 murders of 8-year-old Alyssa Lynch and 5-year-old Caleb Lynch.

Indiana’s abortion ban has a ‘chilling effect’ on ER pregnancy care

Friday, August 28, 2026

A study found ER doctors are more hesitant to care for pregnant patients who are bleeding.

Indiana asked about a new SNAP rule. Here’s what people said.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Most say a restriction on buying soda and candy hasn’t changed their diets.

Indiana Business News

Elkhart City Council approves data center moratorium

Friday, August 28, 2026

Our partners at WSBT-TV report the Elkhart City Council has approved an ordinance creating a one-year moratorium on data centers and battery energy storage facilities.

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Costco eyeing second Hamilton County warehouse

Friday, August 28, 2026

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. announced Friday that the FDA has approved its blockbuster diabetes drug Mounjaro to reduce the ​chances of heart attack or stroke in ‌adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk of cardiovascular events.

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This week on Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick 8/30/26

Friday, August 28, 2026

Check out what's coming up on this weekend's edition of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick!

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MHS puts $2M behind Indiana workforce programs ahead of Medicaid changes

Friday, August 28, 2026

Managed Health Services, or MHS, awarded more than $2 million to 15 Indiana organizations to help Medicaid recipients navigate new workforce requirements.

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Rolls-Royce celebrates completion of $1B investment into Indiana facilities

Friday, August 28, 2026

Rolls-Royce is celebrating the completion of a decade-long, $1 billion investment into its Indiana operations — an investment the aircraft engine-maker said puts it in a good position to fulfill existing military contracts and compete for new work in the future.

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