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Who & What: January 30, 2026
The ACPL is digitizing two decades' worth of El Mexicano. A bill would expand policing powers of the National Guard if greenlit by the governor. LGBTQ+ advocates participate in day of advocacy at the Statehouse.
Who & What: January 29, 2026
Child poverty rises in Allen County despite full employment. A bill would limit land ownership, college access for some noncitizens. A proposal requires in-person checks before closing abuse cases.
Who & What: January 28, 2026
Environmental groups warn Senate bill would weaken pollution protections. Hospital report says many Indiana hospitals are financially vulnerable. Changes were made to a bill that would require Ten Commandments in classrooms.
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To lighten winter’s sadness, Mark Meyer, a local creator and music promotor, is presenting an intimate 5-concert series showcasing veteran singer songwriters from Nashville. -
Legislation that would severely limit the ability of children in Indiana to access social media accounts passed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday. The move comes amid growing concerns about social media’s impact on children’s health. -
Gov. Mike Braun gave his State of the State address Wednesday night, focusing on affordability and jobs. The governor made no mention of the Senate’s recent rejection of redistricting. -
Senator Todd Young invited a small group from Indivisible Northeast Indiana to meet with his staff following his vote to block the Trump administration from seizing oil exports in Venezuela. -
Fort Wayne City Council removed the public comment period from Tuesday's agenda, frustrating residents who had shown up to speak about the Google data center.
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Lawmakers voted against a bill to allow death sentences to be carried out by firing squads. Many lawmakers indicated they opposed death sentences altogether. -
A bill advancing at the Statehouse would allow Indiana National Guard military police to make arrests and conduct searches when activated by the governor. -
Lawmakers unanimously moved a bill forward requiring in person checks for the Department of Child Services before they can close out alleged cases of abuse and neglect. The bill is in response to the death of an Indianapolis five-year-old.
WBOI News explores data centers and their potential impacts on northeast Indiana.
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Fort Wayne Philharmonic Music Director Andrew Constantine led the orchestra in a special program honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. -
More classic hip-hop and R&B are coming to WBOI on Sunday evenings with the addition of Halo Effect on December 21st. -
WBOI is celebrating the holiday season in a new way this year: we’re bringing Purdue Fort Wayne’s holiday tradition to northeast Indiana.
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