Indiana Public Radio

09/10/2026

Jupiter Power says, if approved, it could start construction on the first of two facilities as soon as mid-2027.

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A company wanting to build a battery storage facility in Madison County is asking for zoning changes at two locations. As IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports, the county spent hours talking about the safety of such projects. Battery storage facilities hold surplus energy from a local power grid in la

09/10/2026

This week’s Pop of Culture episode is for book lovers! 📚🌈

We chat with Hoosier author Shifa Saltagi Safadi about her new middle grade novel "Sisters Alone." She tells us why she started writing—and why it was important to her to see stories with her experience on bookshelves. 👯‍♀️

We also hear from NPR health and science correspondent Allison Aubrey, whose new book "Your Turn" is a practical guide to the 'third turn' into midlife. And Hannah Bradshaw (President of the Pop of Culture Book Club) joins us with her fall reading list! 🍂

Tune in every Friday & Saturday at noon, here on IPR, or stream any time at https://indianapublicradio.org/popofculture! You can also find Pop of Culture on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or NPR Podcasts.

09/10/2026

Muncie began using 22 Flock cameras in 2022, paid for by an economic development income tax fund the mayor controls.

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As some Indiana cities and counties are cancelling contracts for Flock license plate reader cameras, Muncie’s mayor is making the case for why they are needed. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, he says all the city wants to do is solve crimes. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour says he i

09/10/2026

Ball State University has spent the last two days repairing several unexpected ruptures of the campus-wide geothermal system used to heat and cool the Muncie campus.

Read the full article at indianapublicradio.org/news/2026/09/ball-state-geothermal-system-has-several-ruptures-in-24-hours/.

09/09/2026

📣 We are looking for talented artists, makers, and creators to showcase and sell their work at the upcoming inaugural IPR Pop Fest!

Pop Fest is an evening of arts and performances at Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 17th from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be live music, comedians, and a live taping of Pop of Culture in the auditorium, while the Pop Fest Arts Market will be across the hall. We are looking for unique, high-quality work across all mediums—including painting, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, digital, collage, sculpture, photography, and multimedia.

To apply, go to indianapublicradio.org/popfest and scroll to the ✨Artists Wanted✨ section. We look forward to seeing your work!

09/08/2026

There are no vaccinations or specific medications that protect against West Nile.

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West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in 34 counties across Indiana, including Greene County, as health officials urge residents to take precautions when going outside to guard against bites. West Nile virus is spread by infected mosquitoes and can cause mild symptoms like vomiting or body

09/04/2026

This week on Pop of Culture, it's the last weekend to visit the pool, so we're diving back into some of our Fall favorites! We'll hear from:

Michael Pace, Native American educator and storyteller 🪶

Joseph Gross, writer of the Beautiful Thing "Jumping in Leaves"🍂

Brian Blair, horror craftsman and owner of Pumpkin Pulp in Muncie 🎃

James Brubeck, a creator at the start of his career
.. along with a previously unheard live performance of "Zealous" from local musician Anna Owens. Grab your towel and press play—poolside!🎶

Tune in every Friday & Saturday at noon, here on IPR, or stream any time at https://indianapublicradio.org/popofculture! You can also find Pop of Culture on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or NPR Podcasts.

09/04/2026

Temperatures in some buildings reached into the 80s on Thursday.

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Ball State University has spent the last two days repairing several unexpected ruptures of the campus-wide geothermal system used to heat and cool the Muncie campus. Stephanie Wiechmann reports. Ball State moved to remote learning for Friday, after temperatures in some buildings reached into

09/04/2026

It may be hot outside, but you can start getting into the fall feeling with this weeks episode of Pop of Culture 🍁

Each week Pop of Culture explores the arts of East Central Indiana and shares the inspirations, philosophy, techniques, and deep creativity of our local artists.

New episodes every week at noon on IndianaPublicRadio.org and the Ball State Public Media app! You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, NPR Podcasts, and YouTube.

09/03/2026

“We’re all lost. So best place to do is to come here and find out where you’re at and that you’re doing everything right.”

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People cleaning up flood and storm damage in Madison and Delaware counties have begun visiting the recently opened “one-stop shop” relief centers that combine state andfederal representatives. As IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports, residents are looking for one-on-one assistance. Katherine Prentic...