Jun 06 How gardening makes this poet more observant By Mary Jo Brooks Ross Gay is passionate about poetry, gardening and basketball. “I guess you could say that I think all three things alter our notion of time," he said. Continue reading
Jun 01 Obama touts economic record in Elkhart, Indiana By Josh Lederman, Associated Press In Elkhart, a town of about 50,000 not far from South Bend, Obama will encounter a community whose experience during his presidency has mirrored the country's broader economic revival: uneven and bumpy, with both winners and losers. Continue reading
May 19 What happens when colleges warn students about loan debt? By Sophie Quinton, Stateline A growing number of students need to borrow — and borrow heavily — to finance their college educations. And giving them more information about their debt may help change their borrowing habits. Continue reading
May 03 Trump, Clinton all but certain to face off in fall campaign By Julie Pace and Scott Bauer, Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Once dismissed as a fringe contender, businessman Donald Trump now is all but certain to lead the Republican Party into the fall presidential campaign against Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton — a stunning political triumph for a first-time candidate… Continue reading
May 01 Watch 3:22 What to expect from Tuesday's Indiana primary By PBS News Hour A pivotal presidential primary in the Republican race to the White House is two days away in Indiana. With 57 Republican delegates, Indiana is the largest delegate prize left of the 10 remaining states except for California. Political reporter Zach… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 12:53 Both parties bring delegate fight to Indiana primary By PBS News Hour For Sen. Ted Cruz, his presidential campaign is now all about Indiana and trying to stop Donald Trump. But it was a former congressional colleague who made headlines for criticizing Cruz, reports John Yang. Judy Woodruff talks with Domenico Montanaro… Continue watching
Mar 10 What's in the Indiana bill banning abortions for fetal defects? By Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indiana bill that would ban abortions sought because a fetus has a genetic abnormality such as Down syndrome is heading to Gov. Mike Pence for possible approval. The conservative Republican governor is a strong opponent of abortion… Continue reading
Dec 18 Indiana mayor re-elected by 1 vote after ballot challenge By Associated Press The mayor of an Indiana town has been re-elected by one vote after an election panel threw out a ballot. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 6:31 Rural Indiana struggles with drug-fueled HIV epidemic By Jason Kane and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News A rural region of Indiana has become the center of the state's worst-ever HIV epidemic. For the first time, that state's legislature passed a bill this week allowing drug users in high-risk areas to trade used needles for clean ones. Continue watching
May 01 Watch 2:56 In town overhwelmed by HIV, teens take matters into their own hands By PBS News Hour Continue watching