WBOI-FM

WBOI is an FM radio station based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, broadcasting on a frequency of 89.1 MHz. As a member of National Public Radio, it is run by Northeast Indiana Public Radio, a non-profit entity. The station's facilities include studios and a 604-foot tall transmitter tower, both situated in Fort Wayne's Centennial Park. With an effective radiated power of 34,000 watts, WBOI reaches audiences across northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio, and parts of southern Michigan.

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What makes a protest successful?

1 day ago | wboi.org | Megan Lim |Courtney Dorning |Juana Summers

In the decades since the civil rights movement of the 1960s, many Americans have tried to use the model of protest to achieve their political goals. But do protests work?
A wind project is stalled in New York. Experts worry about impacts across the U.S.

1 week ago | wboi.org | Julia Simon |Jeongyoon Han

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has ordered a halt to an offshore wind project near the coast of Long Island. Today, Equinor, the Norwegian energy company that owns and operates the project, announced it is complying with the order and suspending all construction. President Trump, a longtime critic of wind energy, issued a moratorium on new development of offshore wind projects, one of his first executive orders upon returning to the White House.
Local immunologist responds to RFK Jr's claim of "leaky" MMR vaccine

1 week ago | wboi.org | Ella Abbott

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Governor Mike Braun in Indianapolis Tuesday where Kennedy spoke about measles amid an outbreak in Allen County. Allen County announced an outbreak of six cases of measles last week, with four unvaccinated children and two adults. While in Indianapolis yesterday, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, described the measles vaccine as “leaky.”“People get measles because they don’t vaccinate,” he said.
Fort Wayne City Controller announces retirement

1 week ago | wboi.org | Ella Abbott

Fort Wayne City Controller Garry Morr announced his retirement today/Tuesday, effective May 2, after seven years in the position. In a press release announcing his retirement, city officials said Morr’s leadership helped Fort Wayne prioritize “fiscal responsibility and being good stewards of taxpayer dollars,” with hallmarks of his tenure including balanced budgets, record investments in neighborhood infrastructure and overseeing city government finances through a pandemic.
Northeast Indiana Now: April 11, 2025

2 weeks ago | wboi.org | Rebecca Green

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Zak Cassell starts us off with more on Purdue's response to the federal suspension of student visas. Lauren Chapman reports on House Republicans passing sweeping changes to property taxes in the state. WBOI's Julia Meek talks with Tony Henry and reflects on his more than 25 years at Deer Park Irish Pub.
Local publican's next chapter: An interview with Tony Henry

2 weeks ago | wboi.org | Julia Meek

After more than 25 years in the tavern business, Tony Henry has passed along the reins of the Deer Park Irish Pub to new owners. The transfer of ownership was fittingly conducted as part of the pub’s 27th Annual Clover Classic Celebration on Saint Patrick’s Day, 2025. Henry, a Fort Wayne native, has maintained close ties with his neighbors, including the University of Saint Francis and demonstrates a remarkable community spirit.
Rural food pantries cope persist amid falling food donations and federal budget cuts

2 weeks ago | wboi.org | Ella Abbott

Cuts to federal funding, inflation and a drop in available goods are affecting food banks around the country. For people who rely on rural food pantries, many of whom live in designated food deserts, continued rising costs can escalate food insecurity. Earlier this month, the USDA announced it would be cutting $1 billion for programs that pay local farmers to provide food to local schools and food pantries.
BUSINESSES HAIL TARIFF RELIEF

2 weeks ago | wboi.org | Scott Horsley |Leila Fadel

The stock market soared yesterday, after President Trump suspended some of his new tariffs for 90 days. But businesses are still struggling to make plans in an uncertain trading environment.
TRUMP TARGETING INDIVIDUALS

2 weeks ago | wboi.org | Ashley Lopez |Leila Fadel

With an executive order targeting the government's former top cybersecurity official, Chris Krebs, President Trump has brought the weight of the presidency and DOJ down on a perceived enemy — and a private American. Copyright 2025 NPR
Five more measles cases confirmed in Allen County

2 weeks ago | wboi.org | Ella Abbott

The Allen County Health Department has confirmed an additional five cases of measles. The first case was confirmed on Monday. This is the seventh national measles outbreak of 2025, according to CDC guidelines. Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Gutwein said all of the cases are connected and they expect transmission is low.