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Lakeshore Public Media to simulcast WBAA News beginning July 6
Lakeshore Public Media announced today that beginning July 6, its radio station WLPR 89.1 FM will simulcast WBAA News 101.3 FM, securing continued access to trusted public radio programming in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.
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Tima Miroshnichenko
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Indiana students could soon get Workforce Pell Grants for career training
Caroline Beck
Indiana is joining a new federal Workforce Pell Grant program that could help eligible students pay for short-term training in high-demand careers.
Gov. Mike Braun announced he would extend the gas tax holiday for a fourth time Thursday, July 2nd. The move has kept Indiana’s fuel costs lower than much of the country.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Braun extends gas tax holiday for fourth — and likely final — time
Benjamin Thorp
Sen. Cyndi Carrasco (R-Indianapolis) sponsored the public camping ban currently going into effect. Supporters argue it will connect the homeless with resources, while opponents say it’s likely to land people in jail.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Indiana's ban on public camping is in effect. Will it lead to overcrowding in jails?
Benjamin Thorp
Former Indiana Governor and Purdue University President Mitch Daniels will focus on “the creation of educational programs and partnerships that will strengthen Liberty Fund’s existing educational programs."
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Mitch Daniels returns to Purdue as interim leader
Eric Weddle
Members of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission listen to customers' concerns about utility rates during public meeting at Noblesville City Hall, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Zak Cassel
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WFYI
Braun seeks applicants for utility regulatory commission after member resigns, cites affordability
Eric Weddle

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South Shore Line says it faces 'complicated' repairs from last week's derailment
Michael Gallenberger
In a Facebook post Tuesday, the railroad said there were no injuries, when 13 cars of an empty freight train derailed last week between the East Chicago and Hammond Gateway stations.
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Freight train derailment shuts down South Shore Line service
Michael Gallenberger
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Lakeshore Public Media Receives a Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Grant from Legacy Foundation 
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