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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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Local News
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
Local News
Legacy Foundation Awards $4 Million To Revitalize 7 Lake County Public Spaces
Dee Dotson
Statewide News
Local leaders and attendees gathered at the Indiana War Memorial in downtown Indianapolis to commemorate Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2026.
Jeremy Reuben
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Braun, local leaders gather downtown to commemorate Veterans Day
Jeremy Reuben
Governor Mike Braun and local leaders gathered this morning for a Veterans Day service in downtown Indianapolis.
Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) said his election lead is likely to hold despite ballot discrepancies in a tight Senate race. Garten is expected to become the next Senate President Pro Tem.
Brandon Smith
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'Political theater.' Sen. Chris Garten pushes back on ballot discrepancy concerns
Benjamin Thorp
Democratic State Sen. J.D. Ford flipped the 5th Congressional District in the November 2026 midterm election, defeating Republican incumbent Victoria Spartz with help from voters in Hamilton County where Ford was favored by 10.8 percentage points.
Samantha Horton
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WFYI
Hamilton County veered left in the election. What does it mean?
Zak Cassel
Attorney General Todd Rokita is taking issue with Gov. Braun’s lack of action in disciplining teachers who made comments about Charlie Kirk.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
AG Rokita calls on Braun to discipline teachers who made comments about Charlie Kirk
Benjamin Thorp
U.S. Sen. Todd Young wants Republicans to focus on kitchen table issues ahead of the next election. He said working to make life more affordable should be a top priority.
Benjamin Thorp
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Republican leaders say affordability should be party focus following election losses
Benjamin Thorp

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