Governor Mike Braun administration

Indiana Governor Mike Braun addressed the media Thursday at the Lerner Theater in Elkhart.

Indiana Governor's State of the State Address on WVPE

Indiana Governor Mike Braun delivers his state of the state address Wednesday night at 7:30PM EST on 88.1 WVPE.

Elkhart and state say they can't afford bridge, but teacher determined to save it

Jeff Parrott

The Indiana Department of Transportation says it can't afford the Nappanee Street pedestrian bridge's estimated $8.5 million replacement cost but it's happy to approve a new bridge if the city can find the money. Teacher Chad Crabtree says Gov. Mike Braun needs to get involved.

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Child care group to ask local employers for funding

Jeff Parrott

As the Indiana Governor Mike Braun administration has cut funding for child care, a St. Joseph County group plans to ask local employers to invest in a fund to help child care providers with equipment, supplies and furniture.