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You may have heard the legend of the town that’s below the surface of Monroe Lake, Indiana’s largest man-made lake. Learn the true story of Elkinsville in this 2003 documentary from WTIU.
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Senate Enrolled Act 285 takes effect on Wednesday. The law could change the relationships the police have built with the homeless community and providers in Bloomington.
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In 1922, a group of outdoor enthusiasts established one of the country’s first national wildlife conservation organizations, the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA). Today, the vision and zeal of Gene Stratton-Porter and the other founders of the IWLA continue across the country.
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Author and retired CIA field officer Gene Coyle connects Revolutionary War intelligence tactics with the realities of modern espionage.
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KOTO/Adobe StockMany studies have shown that caring for a dog is a great way to get more exercise, relieve stress, and generally improve quality of life.
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WFIU invites you to a summer evening filled with live jazz, community spirit, and music under the evening sky at Jazz in July: Columbus. This free outdoor concert features the Visions Jazz Ensemble, led by Indianapolis trumpeter and composer Sam Butler, whose performances blend classic jazz traditions with contemporary influences and vibrant improvisation. -
Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.
Putnam County Public Library - Kiwanis Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Sat, June 27 2026 -
Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.
Monroe County Public Library - Southwest Branch
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM on Wed, July 1, 2026 -
Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.
Bartholomew County Public Library (Columbus), Red Room
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Mon, July 6, 2026 -
Indiana Public Media invites community members to join us for a conversation about the issues, opportunities, and stories that deserve more attention in their community.
Vigo County Public Library - Main Library (Lifelong Learning Center)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Tue, July 7, 2026
Danny William
We’re saying goodbye to Nice Work this week. For our last show, hosts Tyler Lake and Alex Chambers talk about some of their favorite moments, look back at stories and interviews and reflect on what they hoped the show would accomplish.
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Writer Alyse Knorr reads from her book Wolf Tours, a surrealist novel-in-verse: “Day One,” “Wolf Tours Rules,” “Hunting Lesson,” and “Gratuity Not Included.”
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In Samuel Hoshour's first teaching position at Wayne County Seminary, his pupils included governor-to-be Oliver P. Morton, and the future author of Ben Hur.
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About 150 years ago, Indiana nearly bankrupted itself building a statewide canal system. Now, a new archaeological project seeks to learn more about this maligned period of Indiana history.
In case you missed it!
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A celebration of the final four musicals written by Rodgers and Hammerstein in the 1950s.
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Even when you are exploring and unsure of a destination, signposts and maps can prove very helpful. But what if this is new territory? The events of 2020 were global, which gives a new meaning to the meaning of destination.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art/WikimediaWe’re exploring ways that landscape has been reflected in the music of earlier centuries, from topography and weather conditions to wildlife and human interventions. We’ll gaze at distant mountains, wander through meadows, hop fences, and rest in shady glens in music by Cipriano de Rore, Thomas Weelkes, Robert Johnson, and more.
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In 1957 tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins was at the peak of his first great period, playing with a confident, swinging, and radical abandon both as a leader and with Max Roach and Miles Davis.
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The Monroe County History Club has grown from six to more than 100 members. -
Some relief and financial assistance is available for those impacted by severe weather last week, according to Monroe County Emergency Management. -
Purchasing the building would depend on a $4 million state grant and MCCSC approval. -
The ACLU started notifying inmates that it was looking for comments concerning the facility before dismissing the previous lawsuit. -
Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is co-chairing an organization aimed at easing the American workforce’s transition to an artificial intelligence-based economy. -
Steve Tesich's papers comprise five boxes, holding more than 50 of Tesich’s plays, screenplays and novels with accompanying newspapers and photos. The collection can be viewed by appointment. -
More than 160 bills got past the finish line during the legislative session, with dozens of them taking effect in July. -
A coalition of 17 states, including Indiana, and a trade association representing U.S. wholesalers and distributors have sued California to block the enforcement of a stringent recycling law that aims to reduce plastic packaging waste. -
Fans and skaters will celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Saturday with Bloomington Roller Derby League’s mixer at the Frank Southern Ice Arena. Skate the Rainbow will feature five flat-track derby games with Midwest skaters of all ages. -
The 85th annual International Thespians Festival takes place on the IU campus this week.
