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Muncie council president wants ‘In God We Trust’ decals on fire and police vehicles
The president of Muncie’s city council is proposing adding a religious decal to first responder vehicles in the city. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, residents told the council to spend city money on more practical things. The ordinance sponsored by Republican council…
Michigan wins coal plant case, but Indiana’s plants still remain open under federal order
Two Indiana coal-burning power plants remain open under an order from the Trump administration. But a federal appeals court ruling could change that in the future. The U.S. Department of Energy has repeatedly extended the lifespan of coal plants in five states, arguing the…
YWCA plans two phases of renovations to new home in former elementary school
YWCA Central Indiana is finalizing renovation plans for the former elementary school the organization bought in March. IPR’s Abby Urban reports on what new things the new space will bring. Since 2012, the YWCA has offered emergency services to women and children in a historic…
Indiana Congressman calls for federal investigation into weeks-long NIPSCO power outages
One month after violent storms knocked out electricity to hundreds of thousands of residents across Northwest Indiana, federal regulators are being urged to launch a comprehensive investigation into Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s readiness and sluggish restoration…
11 Indiana counties can apply for state debris removal reimbursement
Eleven Indiana counties hit by severe storms in August are eligible for state and federal assistance to reimburse a majority of debris removal costs as part of the federal major disaster declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse 75% of eligible debris…
New Indiana loan program aims to fast track storm recovery
Funding to help local governments recover from the historic August storms and flooding may be coming to communities sooner than previously thought. Many communities face millions of dollars in damages. Indiana’s State Treasurer Daniel Elliott announced the Recovery Advance…
Gov. Braun: East Central Indiana Exemplifies Indiana’s Booming Growth
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun spoke to hundreds of regional government and industry leaders in Muncie, highlighting the state’s commitment to growing business, jobs and wages and commending the economic momentum happening in East Central [...] The post Gov. Braun:…
Indiana Supreme Court declares winner in contentious Republican primary race
The Indiana Supreme Court has declared incumbent Senator Spencer Deery the winner of his primary race against Trump-backed Paula Copenhaver. When reached for comment, Deery said the court’s decision made him proud. “This was a lot bigger than me,” he said. “It says that Indiana…
Muncie mayor defends use of Flock cameras
As some Indiana cities and counties are cancelling contracts for Flock license plate reader cameras, Muncie’s mayor is making the case for why they are needed. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, he says all the city wants to do is solve crimes. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour says…
Indiana State Police seeks nearly $30M federal grant tied to immigration enforcement
Indiana State Police is seeking nearly $30 million in federal funding for surveillance technology, vehicles and investigative tools that would bolster the agency’s work with federal immigration authorities. Hoosier law enforcement officials applied in July for funding through the…