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Prosecutors say witness statements and the viral video of the fight leading up to the death of 75-year-old Anita Ann Grayson showed the employee involved in the fight acted in self defense. Grayson's death was attributed to an existing heart condition.
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WHO & WHAT is WBOI’s daily news podcast of the news that matters most. Released every weekday, it is a short, clear, and reliable update on the news and culture happening in northeast Indiana. Each episode mixes local and statewide news, helping Hoosiers stay informed and connected to their community without the noise. And with, “What to Know” you get what you need to know in a way that’s easy for you to know it. Every Monday, WHO & WHAT features a rundown of community events with The Local’s Kara Hackett. Accessible, modern, and community-focused, WHO & WHAT strengthens local connection through journalism that fits into real life.
Field Notes
WBOI’s Zach Bernard sits down with The Journal Gazette sports reporter Victoria Jacobsen every Thursday to discuss the latest in Northeast Indiana athletics. Zach also takes a regular look at specific sports stories locally and around the state. From schools, to the minor leagues, and even the pros, stay up to date on all of the sports in your region with Field Notes.
The I In Immigrant
Ahmed Abdelmageed, an immigrant himself, asks these question and more in this new podcast "The I in Immigrant". In collaboration with 89.1 WBOI's Katy Anderson, they interview members of the Fort Wayne Indiana community and delve a bit deeper into the person we often don't see behind a label our society imposes on them.
Statewide Stories
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Indiana has recorded six cases of salmonella during a 27-state salmonella outbreak as of Friday. -
New foods, animal experiences, entertainment and sports options are highlighted at the Indiana State Fair this year. -
Attorney General Todd Rokita sought information from Exodus Refugee Immigration about its clients, partners and donors. It claimed potential labor-trafficking and interference with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. -
Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday visited RecycleForce, a job training facility for formerly incarcerated individuals, to promote a $5 million grant to support operations there. -
Gov. Mike Braun has spent hundreds of millions in giving a gas tax break to Indiana residents. He says he’s found a way to keep the gas tax holiday going.
More National News
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Heat and tainted produce have made this a record summer for foodborne illness. Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 10,000, and the CDC just traced a new salmonella outbreak to Mexican jalapeños.
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As momentum builds to recover artworks stolen during World War Two by the Nazis, researchers have created an AI chatbot that aims to trace the ownership and location history of works of art.
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Puerto Rico's government began cutting water service to people's homes this week, amid a severe drought that's exposing major weaknesses in the island's water delivery infrastructure.
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NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Peter Salisbury, professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, about how Iran and its allies have reshaped the war in the Middle East.
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NPR's Felix Contreras explains why this summer was different than most for Grateful Dead fans around the country, and what Deadheads told him about why they got hooked on the band.
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With the blockbuster critical and financial success of The Odyssey, has Christopher Nolan earned his spot on the list of top tier American filmmakers?
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This spring and summer, WBOI is showcasing five local artists from Northeast Indiana in a series of interviews and during Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and here on WBOI.org. Meet Takorei Moore, WBOI’s Amplify All for August. -
Alex Brandon/APNetanyahu's comments come just over a week after President Trump said his Board of Peace had reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas to give up its weapons. -
KENT NISHIMURA/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a war - that has gone on longer than predicted - can reshape a presidency. -
Jim Watson/AFP via Getty ImagesThe number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?
