Purdue agronomists explain crop production predictions
by Brandon Smith
August 10, 2012
The US Department of Agriculture says corn production is down 13 percent nationwide from 2011 yields. The Indiana-specific outlook is worse. And as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, that could soon mean higher food prices at the supermarket. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
StateImpact Indiana: Kokomo School Project
by Stan Jastrzebski
August 9, 2012
With per pupil funding decreasing in Indiana, educators are searching for ways to generate revenue. In Kokomo, one district has turned an abandoned building into a residence hall — a concept largely untried among public schools in the state. They’re hoping to bring in more than a quarter million dollars for the school corporation and... More »
Indiana ranks poorly in national air pollution survey
by Brandon Smith
August 9, 2012
For the second straight year, Indiana is near the top of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Toxic 20 list for states with the worst air pollution. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
National foundation defends Indiana Department of Child Services
by Gretchen Frazee
August 8, 2012
The head of a national child advocacy organization is defending the Indiana Department of Child Services’ record. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Gretchen Frazee reports, this comes on the heels of criticism the department has received in recent months. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
Governor Daniels appoints Anderson’s Rudy Pyle to state Court of Appeals
by Brandon Smith
August 7, 2012
Governor Mitch Daniels has appointed an east central Indiana judge to the state Court of Appeals. And as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, he’ll be the first former state trooper to sit on the bench. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
Anderson softball team heads to Little League World Series
by Jingxia Wei
August 6, 2012
An Anderson 12-and-under softball team is flying to Oregon this week to compete in the Little League Softball World Series. IPR’s Jingxia Wei attended weekend practice with the Riverfield Little League All-Stars and brings us this report. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More information about the Little League Softball World Series, including webcasts... More »
I-69 exit numbers will change
by Stephanie Wiechmann
August 3, 2012
Exit signs on I-69 will soon have new numbers, thanks to the road’s extension in southern Indiana. Beginning on Monday, state Department of Transportation road crews will begin changing mile marker and exit sign numbers – adding 200 miles to each number. Muncie’s exit 41 will become exit 241. Anderson exit 26 will become exit... More »
Fasting for Ramadan
by Safarali Saydshoev
August 3, 2012
Muslims across the world began fasting for Ramadan on July 20th and will do so for the next month. As IPR’s Safarali Saydshoev reports, the faithful go without food or water during even the hottest of Indiana days. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
State fair artist-in-residence photographs fair culture
by Marianne Holland
August 2, 2012
The Indiana State Fair offers food, rides, and animal show barn to the thousands of Hoosiers who attend each year. But the fair also boasts an artist-in-residence – which this year is Indianapolis photographer Harold Lee Miller. Miller spent three years photographing people and animals at county fairs across the state. He says the Rockwell-inspired... More »
Indiana Economic Development Corporation sees many companies commit jobs to Indiana
by Brandon Smith
August 2, 2012
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation reports the number of companies pledged to open or expand new business in the state in 2012 is at its highest level in eight years. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] More »
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