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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 53: Bubby + Concerns with declawing

Featured Animal: Bubby Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about Bubby: an affectionate, diabetic senior cat currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter! Featured Topic: Concerns with declawing Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about declawing, how it can affect cats, and alternatives to this practice. — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a …

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WFHB Local News – March 19th, 2024

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. Later in the program, WFHB Environmental Correspondent Robert Shull speaks with environmental advocate Marcia Veldman, founder of the South Central Indiana chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production of …

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Local Nonprofit Continues Mission to Preserve Human-Horse Connection

The connection between humans and horses is ancestral. Yet for most, their role in our everyday lives has diminished. One non-profit is preserving the symbiotic relationship between humans and horses through equine-assisted therapy. People and Animal Learning Services, also known as PALS, is a non-profit adaptive riding center in Bloomington that offers therapeutic riding sessions to individuals of any age …

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Better Beware – Triple Threat

Here are three scams that are prevalent right now — here in Indiana, and all over the country. They’re just a few of the many swindles that are costing Americans many billions of dollars these days, but they are ones that are most likely to hit on you.

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WFHB Local News – March 18th, 2024

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 18th, 2024. Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reports on the city’s planned pilot program for use of tasers by Bloomington police officers. More in today’s feature report. That’s Deb Pekin from the USA International Harp Competition. She’s looking for host families willing to …

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Eco Report – March 15, 2024

In this week’s Eco Report feature we hear from Elisa Pokral, Community Outreach Coordinator of the newly rebranded Waste Reduction District of Monroe County, in a conversation with Environmental Correspondent Zyro Roze. They discuss the District’s new name, their operations, services, programs and events happening this spring.  Planting trees within cities is a popular plan to mitigate some hot zones. Here’s …

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BloomingOUT 3-14-24 Veronica Pejril

Tonight Melanie and Justin speak with Veronica Pejril, former Greencastle city councilwoman and current Indiana Senate candidate where we discuss her vision for the future.  BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest. Interested in being on the show …

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WFHB Local News – March 14th, 2024

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 14th, 2024. Later in the program, the Monroe County Commissioners approved a contract for an environmental site assessment on a property being considered as a site for the new jail. More in the top half of tonight’s newscast. Also coming up in the next half hour, we hear from Dr. Gabriel …

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WFHB Local News – March 13th, 2024

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Kelsey Pease interviewed executive director and a volunteer from People and Animal Learning Services about the nonprofit’s mission to preserve the beneficial connection between humans and horses. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Deep Fake Danger …

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Better Beware – Deepfake Danger

Deepfake pictures and videos have suddenly become much more dangerous — and much more prevalent — because Artificial Intelligence can create them easily and cheaply. Here’s a great big headsup, and some ways to identify things you see (and hear) that are not real.

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