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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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Freight train derailment shuts down South Shore Line service
Michael Gallenberger
South Shore Line riders had their travel plans disrupted, when all service was suspended following a freight train derailment.
Gov. Mike Braun during a gas tax announcement at the Statehouse, June 3, 2026. Braun has made changes to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission following a vote to raise rates on customers last week.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Braun removed the regulatory chairman he appointed. Critics say it won't lower your utility bill
Benjamin Thorp
Max Engling speaking at the Republican convention in Fort Wayne Saturday, June 20, 2026
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Republicans choose Max Engling in upset for secretary of state nomination
Benjamin Thorp, Caroline Beck
In Central Indiana, new data from United Way shows that 35% of households aren’t able to afford basic necessities, compared to 38% of households across the state.
Julia M. Cameron
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More than a third of Indiana households can't afford basic necessities, report finds
Farrah Anderson
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced at Plainfield High School on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the approval of Indiana's waiver to consolidate about $50 million of various federal funding streams over the next four years into a single pool of money.
Caroline Beck
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WFYI
Indiana wins federal OK to merge education funds. Some worry not all students will benefit
Caroline Beck

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Lakeshore Public Media Receives a Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Grant from Legacy Foundation 
Lakeshore Public Media Receives a Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Grant from Legacy Foundation
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Storm damage disrupting Broadway rapid bus services
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Lake County Treasurer John Petalas is warning people not to fall for a phishing scam
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