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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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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.
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Legacy Foundation Awards $4 Million To Revitalize 7 Lake County Public Spaces
Dee Dotson
Statewide News
Retired Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria is Purdue University's 14th president beginning Feb. 1, 2027. Silveria was named during a meeting of the Purdue Board of Trustees Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 in West Lafayette.
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Former fighter pilot named new Purdue University president
Caroline Beck
Purdue University’s board of trustees voted to approve Jay B. Silveria, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant general, as the university’s next president on Thursday.
Gov. Mike Braun spoke with reporters Thursday about the numerous Republican losses endured on election night. He said those were largely due to a loss of focus on affordability issues.
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Braun says election night was a 'wake-up call' for Indiana Republicans
Benjamin Thorp
House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) said he hopes the gains for Democrats mean they will have more say during the upcoming legislative session.
Benjamin Thorp
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Indiana Democrats broke the Republicans' supermajority at the statehouse. Leadership changes and what's next
Caroline Beck, Benjamin Thorp
Indiana legislators are considering a bill that would clarify an existing law to say that schools cannot offer incentives with monetary value to prospective or current students in exchange for enrolling, re-enrolling, or continuing to attend a school.
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Democrats break Indiana House supermajority
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Democrat Beau Bayh celebrates his win in the race for Indiana Secretary of State on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Bayh wins heated Indiana Secretary of State race, and other statewide results
Caroline Beck, Benjamin Thorp

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