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Obama and Clinton Make Last Pre-Primary Visits to Evansville
5-5-2008
Both democratic presidential candidates were on a blitz through Indiana yesterday, in advance of today’s primary election. Polls are pointing to a possible Hillary Clinton victory, as she and Barack Obama battle for the Democratic nomination for president.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports…

Urban Voters Play Role in Presidential Primary
5-2-2008
As just a few days remain before Indiana’s May 6th primary, both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are trying to send the message they are most in touch with Hoosier voters. That means trying to win the support from all demographics, including rural and urban voters. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland spoke with Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis political science professor Brian Vargus about how they could fare in Indiana’s urban areas.
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Hill Endorses Obama
5-1-2008
Barack Obama's rally in Indiana University's Assembly Hall last night drew over 12-thousand people. That's twice the crowd that turned out for Hillary Clinton to the same venue last week. Obama also picked up the support of another Indiana superdelegate while he was there.
From WFIU in Bloomington, Adam Ragusea reports...

Albright Says Clinton Prepared for International Challenges
5-1-2008
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is on the Indiana campaign trail supporting Hillary Clinton. WNIN’s Micah Schweizer spoke with Secretary Albright about the foreign policy challenges that lie ahead for the next president.
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Clinton Superdelegate Switches to Obama
5-1-2008
Former Democratic National Committee Chair and Indiana superdelegate Joe Andrew announced today he’s switching his support from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama. The announcement comes just five days before Indiana holds its primary election.
Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland reports...

Long Thompson Promotes Gas Tax Cap
5-1-2008
The average price for a gallon of gas in Indiana is now $3.70. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson made a stop at an Evansville gas station Thursday to promote her plan to provide relief at the pump.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports…

Hillary Clinton Stumps in Princeton
4-30-2008
Hillary Clinton is back in Indiana for a three-day campaign swing before next Tuesday’s presidential primary. At a stop in Princeton last night, Clinton offered an outline of her economic plans.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Autism on the Rise
4-30-2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports one out of every 150 children born in the U-S will be diagnosed with autism. On this final day of Autism Awareness Month, WNIN’s Micah Schweizer takes a closer look at this fast growing developmental disorder.
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Interview with Dr. Pauline Chen
4-29-2008
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer speaks with Dr. Pauline Chen about her recent book, Final Exam: A Surgeon’s Reflections on Mortality. Dr. Chen is visiting Evansville as part of the VistaCare Hospice Foundation Lottes Lecture Series.
Edited Interview
Full Interview (23:40)

Project Vote Smart Offers Voter Resources
4-25-2008
Indiana’s primary is just around the corner. For those still on the fence trying to decide whom to vote for, there’s a centralized resource that keeps track of political candidates’ positions. However, candidates aren’t always willing to collaborate with Project Vote Smart.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has the story…

Hoosiers Link War and Economy
4-24-2008
A new report by the political action group MoveOn-dot-org says Hoosiers are concerned about the economic impact of the Iraq war.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports…

Obama Visits Evansville
4-22-2008
After losing the Pennsylvania primary to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama is setting his sights on Indiana’s May 6th primary.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports…

Landfill Gas to Power Mead Johnson
4-22-2008
Mead-Johnson Nutritionals today announced a new plan to use landfill gas to power its Evansville manufacturing facility.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports…

Earthquake Readiness 101
4-21-2008
Friday’s 5.2 magnitude earthquake has been followed by more than 20 aftershocks, including one that registered 4.0 early Monday morning. Even though such strong tremblors aren’t frequent, the Red Cross is reminding people to be prepared.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more…

Hybrid Sales on the Rise
4-21-2008
Data released today show U-S sales of hybrid vehicles rose 38 percent last year. Locally, hybrid sales are on the increase again this year, as gas prices continue to surge.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Earthquake Shakes Midwest
4-18-2008
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake awakened people across the Midwest early this morning. Several aftershocks have followed, including one nearly as strong as the original tremblor.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more…

Ark Relying on Community Support
4-17-2008
The Ark Crisis Child Care Center provides child cares services to parents who, because of stressful situations, are unable to care for their children. Ark's executive director explains how the organization both serves the community and depends on the community.
Micah Schweizer has more...

Michelle Obama Speaks in Evansville
4-16-2008
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s wife began her three-city campaign swing through Indiana with a speech at Harrison high school in Evansville this morning.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports…

Project Vote Smart Issues Political Courage Test
4-14-2008
Project Vote Smart is a non-partisan, non-profit library of facts about political candidates. This year, with primary elections around the country drawing record voter turnout, Project Vote Smart is getting an early start on issuing its political courage test.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Vicente Fox Visits Evansville
4-11-2008
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox was in Evansville yesterday, visiting with students at the University of Evansville, the media, and concluding his visit with a speech at the Victory Theatre.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more…

Electronic Health Record Test Project Could Come to Evansville
4-9-2008
The U-S Department of Health and Human Services would like to see manila file folders in doctor’s offices give way to electronic files that can easily be shared between healthcare providers. And Evansville could be one of only a dozen cities nationwide to participate in a demonstration project assessing the benefits of electronic health records.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Early Voting Begins for Primary
4-8-2008
Monday was the first day of early voting for the Indiana primary election, and political campaigns are encouraging Hoosiers to take advantage of absentee ballots.
WNIN's Micah Schweizer reports…

Last-Minute Voter Registration Heavy
4-7-2008
Today is the last day to register to vote before the May 6th primary election. Employees at the Vanderburgh County voter registration office say registration is even heavier than it normally is before general elections.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more…

Evansville Autism Coalition Announced
4-3-2008
A new Evansville Regional Autism Coalition will coordinate autism-related services offered by more than 20 agencies in four counties. The Coalition was announced Wednesday, in conjunction with the first annual World Autism Awareness Day.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more…

Flood Damage Assessments Begin
4-1-2008
Flood damage assessments are beginning, following last month’s record rainfall.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Public Comments on Roberts Stadium Plans
4-1-2008
The process of assessing Evansville’s stadium needs continued on Tuesday evening with a public comment session. Nearly 40 members of the public addressed the Roberts Stadium Advisory Board.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports…

Schellinger Offers Economic Plan
3-31-2008
Indiana democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jim Schellinger says his economic plan offers specifics that can be immediately implemented.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Long Thompson Proposes Economic Fixes
3-28-2008
At a campaign stop in Evansville Friday, democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jill Long Thompson outlined her plan to address state economic issues. The three-point plan focuses on tax, healthcare, and education reform.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

USI Alum Speaks on International Health, National Security
3-27-2008
The health of the world impacts U.S. national security. That’s the message a returning alumnus brought to the University of Southern Indiana earlier this week.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has the story...

Legislators Answer Questions About Property Tax Reform
3-26-08
With the end of the legislative session now more than a week old, legislators are going through the process of explaining the significant changes made this year, specifically to property taxes.
WNIN’s Kenton McDonald reports...

Clinton Proposes Housing Stimulus
3-25-08
Indiana could receive 540 million dollars to help deal with home foreclosures. Senator Hillary Clinton has outlined a response to the housing crisis that has seen home values in 20 metro regions plummet nearly 11 percent in the last year.
WNIN's Micah Schweizer reports...

Floodwaters Recede
3-24-2008
Water is receding after last week’s record rains but flood damage remains to be assessed.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Governor Says Hoosier Economy is Strong
3-20-08
Governor Mitch Daniels says Indiana’s economy is strong enough to weather a national economic downturn. The governor was in Evansville today for a meeting of the Indiana Economic Development Coalition.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more...

Clinton Campaign Comes to Evansville
3-20-2008
Evansville got a taste of presidential politics Thursday, as Hillary Rodham Clinton finished her campaign swing the state with Indiana senator Evan Bayh.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Flooding Risk
3-20-08
Water is receeding in Evansville after record-breaking rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday. But rising rivers and creeks still pose a threat in some areas.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Record Rainfall Causes Flooding
3-19-2008
Record-breaking rainfall in southwestern Indiana prompted public officials in two counties to declare states of emergency, as numerous roadways have become flooded.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports for NPR...

Local Residents Mark Fifth Anniversary of Iraq War
3-19-08
About 50 people braved blustery weather to hold a peace vigil on the five-year anniversary of the Iraq war. The event was one of several such gatherings across Indiana, organized by MoveOn.org and Veterans for Peace.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more...

Mayor Says State of the City Strong
3-18-08
Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel delivered an optimistic state of the city speech at Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting. But he says the city also faces challenges—particularly the decision about the future of Roberts Stadium.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more...

EVSC Strategic Plan Approved
3-18-2008
The Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation voted Monday night for a strategic plan that would see new school construction and school restructuring.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Property Tax Relief Questioned
3-17-2008
While last week’s passage of property tax relief and reform was hailed by the governor and many legislators, not everyone thinks the new plan is for the best.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more...

Evansville to Assist Homeless Youth
3-13-2008
Some recent developments are a sign of hope for Evansville’s growing homeless youth population. Last week marked the inaugural meeting of the city’s homeless youth coalition, and two bills addressing the issue will likely see passage in Indianapolis this week.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has this report...

Lee Hamilton Warns of Foreign Policy Challenges
3-10-08
The vice-chair of the 9-11 Commission and co-chair of the Iraq Study Group says the president elected this fall will face foreign policy challenges as significant as any incoming president has ever confronted.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Gerry Dick to Address Local Business Leaders
3-3-08
Gerry Dick, host of Inside INdiana Business, will discuss his founding of Indiana Media Ventures and the state of Indiana’s economy in Evansville on Wednesday.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more...

New Bridge Sensors Measure Barge Hits
3-6-08
New sensors on the US 41 Twin Bridges between Henderson and Evansville will help officials respond to barge strikes.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more...

Money Not Enough to Ensure College Success
3-3-08
A new report by the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) says money is important in helping lower income students access higher education…but it’s not enough to ensure success.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Political Pundits Weigh In On Unusual Election Year
2-28-08
A standing room only crowd filled USI’s Carter Center for an evening of political punditry Thursday.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more...

World’s Frogs at Risk of Extinction
2-28-08
The world association of zoos and aquariums, together with other conservation organizations, has declared 2008 the Year of the Frog. On leap day—the extra day added to February every four years—a giant game of leap frog is drawing attention to frog and amphibian extinctions.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Evansville Superfund Cleanup Announced
2-26-08
More than 140 acres of residential property in Evansville will have lead-contaminated soil removed over the next four to five years.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has more...

Clean Coal Coming to Edwardsport
1-28-08
A new coal-fired power plant will be constructed at Edwardsport station, north of Vincennes. As the first major coal plant built in Indiana in 20 years, the new plant will offer a variety of clean coal technologies.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

Homeless Youth Bill Advances in Legislature
1-25-08
Property tax reform has been dominating the current legislative session, but other bills are also coming before lawmakers. WNIN’s Micah Schweizer has an update on a bill addressing the needs of homeless children.

Roberts Stadium Options Presented
1-24-08
Wednesday’s Roberts Stadium Advisory Board meeting examined the costs associated with various approaches to a new stadium.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...

No Quick Fix for Housing Slump
1-22-08
The federal reserve’s largest interest cut rate in more than two decades likely won’t be a quick fix for the sagging economy.
WNIN’s Micah Schweizer reports...