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Allegations Against Former IU Basketball Physician, National Bullying Prevention Month, Former Clark County Sheriff Sentenced, Indiana Farm Bureau's Focus in the 2025 Legislative Session

Allegations Against Former IU Basketball Physician, National Bullying Prevention Month, Former Clark County Sheriff Sentenced, Indiana Farm Bureau's Focus in the 2025 Legislative Session

October 17, 2024

Two former Indiana University basketball players are speaking out about what they call sexual misconduct by former team physician Brad Bomba, Senior. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and organizations across the country are raising awareness of school bullying. Jamey Noel, the former Clark County Sheriff and republican party leader arrested for theft, tax evasion and money laundering was sentenced. Indiana Farm Bureau has announced that it will be focusing on property taxes and water rights issues during the 2025 legislative session.

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Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Drew Daudelin and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

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