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Featured Pet: Wobbles, at White River Humane Society! Wobbles is an affectionate and playful kitten – a “teenager” at about 7 or 8 months – with black fur and a small white patch on his chest. In the lobby of White River Humane Society, Wobbles showed calmness and curiosity around strangers. He also has a history of getting along well …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 24th, 2022. In today’s feature report, Big Talk producer Michael Glab speaks with Hannah Gregory, Forestry Director of CanopyBloomington. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB Environmental Correspondent Rowan Hesting reports on the latest Climate Action Resilience Committee meeting where officials discussed the city’s …

HEADLINES All stories this week are by Norm Holy. The proposed “Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project” risked increasing sediment runoff into the South Fork of Salt Creek. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the Forest Service plan. Inside Indiana Business presented the results of a new report from Advanced Energy Economy which states that the increase in …

After the news, we hear from Daniel McGowan, former political prisoner and member of the Certain Days Collective. Daniel’s been on the show before, talking to us about the Certain Days calendar- which is out now. Later on in the episode, we talk to an organizer with the group Both Sides of the Wall.  Alabama prisoners have been striking since …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, October 20th, 2022. Later in the program, we have some updates from the Community Justice Response Committee on the potential new jail site on Fullerton Pike. More in the bottom half of our program. Also coming up in the next half hour, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb said he would not follow President …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, October 19th, 2022. Later in the program, we have the latest edition of Disabulletin – a segment on disability and neurodiversity issues. Correspondent Abe Shapiro continues his coverage on a lawsuit against the rideshare company Lyft for the alleged lack of wheelchair accessible vehicles. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up …

In today’s Disabulletin, WFHB Correspondent Abe Shapiro concludes his interview with Attorney ​​Jeremiah Frei-Pearson about a lawsuit against the ride-share company Lyft over its alleged lack of wheelchair-accessible vehicles, or WAV followed by a preview of our next story. It is the case of Marion Health and Hospital Corporation Vs Talevski, soon to come before the Supreme Court of the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 18th, 2022. Later in the program, the Bloomington City Council continued their discussion of the 2023 budget during their latest meeting. More in today’s headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, the latest edition of a co-production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund. Bloomington City Council At the …

Featured Topic: What are the differences between shelters, rescues, and humane associations? If you’ve ever wanted to adopt an animal, you’ve likely visited a shelter, rescue, or even a local humane association. The words “shelter” and “rescue” are often used interchangeably, with many folks not knowing there are differences between the two. While all humane associations are unique, they often …

“Stop the steal,” “Hang Mike Pence,” “Fight for Trump,” his loyal followers chanted as the world watched the events unfold in Washington, D.C. The attempted insurrection occurred on the afternoon of January 6, 2021, following a “March to Save America” Rally hosted by the right-wing group Women for America First, (CNBC, Schwartz). The group got all the proper permits, expecting …