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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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The subcommittee has less than two weeks to make its recommendation.
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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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ANNA_HOYCHUK/Anna Hoychuk/Adobe StockThe word aspirin is a combination of two hard to pronounce scientific terms.
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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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Even as train travel faded in popularity, rail lines known for their dining, including the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, continued to offer full menus.
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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 look at celebrations of summer in vocal jazz and traditional popular song.
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Wikimedia CommonsJoin us on a bohemian escapade of sorts, as we explore baroque music composed by violinist Philipp Jakob Rittler and trumpet virtuoso Pavel Josef Vejvanovský. Plus, festive Baroque music for trumpets and strings on our featured recording by Ars Antiqua Austria.
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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 Johnson County resident successfully re-registered, but not without hassle. -
Learn about the infamous feud which helped launch the field of paleontology into the mainstream with today's A Moment of Science! -
Oenothera fruticosa's common name is sundrops, and its nectar attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. -
The Capital Improvement Board met Wednesday after the June 30 deadline for hotelier submissions. -
Noah Britt, 14, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia last summer. -
Kroger is buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. -
The FAIRNESS Act went into effect across the state today. -
Indiana Department of Workforce Development sent more than 1,000 letters to Hoosiers about possible overpayments from the pandemic. -
Administration says it is continuing ‘historical practice.’ -
Gov. Braun has appointed Matt Ferguson, Steve Henke, and Mel Raines as new trustees to the Indiana University Board of Trustees.
