You made Spring Drive 2026 WBOI’s best Spring Drive in years
The results are in, and we're genuinely grateful. During our Spring Membership Drive this year, the WBOI community came together in a big way. More than 1,000 listeners contributed over $265,000 from February through early April, our strongest spring campaign in recent memory. Whether you gave $10 a month, or...
This 100-Year-Old Indiana Swinging Bridge Is A Hidden World War Memorial
Some places carry more weight than they appear to hold. I first heard about a historic swinging footbridge in a small Indiana town from a local who mentioned it almost casually, as if everyone already knew about it. But once I looked into it, I realized this 100-year-old crossing over...
Alleged burglars break in, steal thousands from businesses on Indy’s northwest side
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a string of early morning break-ins on the northwest side of the city. A police report lists five businesses in Pike Plaza along Lafayette Road that were hit, including Moda Y Mas. Owner Mario Gutierrez caught the burglars on video ransacking drawers and smashing the cash […]
Mount Prospect’s (Ill.) Annie Stauder Commits to Butler
Mount Prospect’s (Ill.) Annie Stauder Commits to Butler. Annie Stauder of Mount Prospect (Ill.) has verbally committed to continue her academic and swimming career at Butler University as a member of the college class of 2030. Stauder, who specializes in the backstroke, butterfly and freestyle, currently attends St. Viator High School and trains year-round with FMC Aquatic. At Butler, she will join the...
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) reports hundreds without power
(WNDU) - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) reports approximately 590 power outages due to downed trees, power lines and equipment from strong winds. Line workers and tree trimming experts are working to repair damaged equipment and broken poles, as they navigate wet, soggy and flooded areas. I&M expects most of the...
Five charged in $1.6M COVID relief fraud scheme
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — Federal officials charged five people in Kentucky, Indiana and Colorado for their alleged roles in a scheme to fraudulently obtain about $1.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The arrests followed an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Louisville on April 8. The U.S....
IMPD Chief Tanya Terry urges action as juvenile gun violence rises in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — During a City County Council meeting, IMPD Chief Tanya Terry warned of a rise in juvenile violence. "We owe it to our youth to keep them safe," Terry said during the meeting. Terry also told the city county council that in the first quarter of 2026, the...
The 15-Acre Indiana Statue Lot Where Thousands Of Concrete Sculptures Rise From The Countryside
I never expected a gravel road in southern Indiana to lead me somewhere so genuinely unforgettable. This roadside attraction in Otisco has been quietly blowing minds since 1976, and somehow it still feels like a well-kept secret among those who love it most. Spread across 15 acres of open countryside,...
A Secluded Indiana Wetland Boardwalk Where Bald Eagles Nest Directly Above The Path Without...
I never expected a short drive from Bloomington to completely change the way I think about Indiana’s wild places. A quiet nature preserve in Monroe County is the kind of spot locals tend to mention only in passing, rarely ever on a tourist map. An elevated boardwalk leads you...
Home on south side of Indianapolis catches fire after being struck by motorist
INDIANAPOLIS — A home on the south side of Indianapolis caught fire after a motorist struck it on Saturday night. Public emergency reporting systems indicate the Indianapolis Fire Department was called to the 6300 block of Monteo Lane — which is located off of West Banta Road — around 7:19 p.m. to assist a motorist […]
