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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
Hammond Indiana Police Department
Local News
Off-Duty Hammond Police Officer Involved in Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash Under State Police Investigation
Dee Dotson
Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus
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Indiana Senate Democrats to Wrap Up Statewide Listening Tour in Portage
Dee Dotson
Statewide News
The image shows members of the Marion County Metropolitan Development Commission in Indianapolis on Aug. 19, 2026.
Zak Cassel
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WFYI
Over half of Indiana counties now restrict data centers
Zak Cassel
The number of counties with restrictions for data center developments is expanding. The policies range from bans and temporary moratoriums to regulatory ordinances to limit where the high-tech campuses can be built.
Republican David Shelton is in the spotlight this week as the secretary of state’s race comes to a head. Shelton ran for the Republican nomination, losing the spot to Max Engling.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Republican David Shelton joins Ballard, Bayh efforts to hold secretary of state office accountable
Benjamin Thorp
Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) celebrated what he says is "history" in the Senate after final approval of legalized Sunday alcohol sales.
Brandon Smith
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IPB File Photo
State Sen. Ron Alting to resign following shoplifting allegations
Benjamin Thorp
Gov. Mike Braun signs an agreement with Canadian-based engineering firm AtkinsRéalis Monday, Oct. 19. The goal is to bring roughly 6 gigawatts of nuclear power to the state’s grid.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Indiana will bring nuclear energy to the grid under new agreement
Benjamin Thorp
Chris Ballard sits at a table in front of a microphone at a pre-draft press conference for the Indianapolis Colts Monday, April 21, 2025.
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Colts fire longtime GM Chris Ballard after second-half collapse Sunday
Samantha Horton

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