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Deep Dive: Food Insecurity (Part 1)

This is Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. We are looking into Food Insecurity in Monroe and Brown Counties. In Bloomington, one out of every ten residents cannot access the food they need. That’s accordingMon to the 2021 Bloomington Food Access …

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WFHB Local News – February 13th, 2024

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. Later in the program, we cover the latest Monroe County Personnel Administration Committee and the Waste Reduction District Board. More in the top half of tonight’s show. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between the WFHB Local News …

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Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 49: Special Needs Pets + Bubby

Tune in to the episode to learn about this week’s featured animal and topic! Featured animal: Bubby, an affectionate, diabetic senior cat currently available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter Featured topic: Lil BUB’s legacy and celebrating special needs pets — Lil BUB’s Lil Show is a co-production of WFHB and Lil BUB’s Big Fund Segment production by Christine …

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Disabulletin Expanded Edition

Census bureau drops renovation of disability questions, an Oregon County’s Law enforcement approach to mental health has led to litigation being filed, new progress has been made in Kansas regarding subminimum wage for people with disabilities, and we’ll talk with one of our nation’s most renowned disability law experts, on the latest Supreme Court Case concerning Disability. Today we begin …

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WFHB Local News – February 14th, 2024

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, February 14th, 2024. Later in the program, we have Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. Today we look into Food Insecurity in Monroe and Brown Counties. More in today’s feature report. Also coming …

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Better Beware – Counterfeit Websites

Phony websites that are exact imitations of real ones are popping up all over the place, more than ever before. Here’s how to spot a fake and avoid giving away your personal info or passwords — or letting crooks take over your computer.

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WFHB Local News – February 12th, 2024

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, February 12th, 2024. In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins with the B Square Bulletin discusses the mention of “Inciting Joy” by Ross Gay in a recent city council meeting. We turn to Dave Askins for more. More in today’s feature report. That’s Timber Tucker from the Bloomington Pickleball Club. It’s …

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February 9, 2024: Studies in Dignity

This week, we focus on two people who are studies in dignity in the face of state repression. Jack Mazurek was arrested in Atlanta yesterday and charged with arson. These allegations stemmed from an attack last July on police motorcycles, which was rooted in the movement against Cop City. He is standing strong despite the serious charges against him, as …

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Eco Report – February 9, 2024

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You’re listening to Eco Report. In today’s feature, Environmental Correspondent Zyro Roze brings us Part Two of his discussion with Sam Carpenter on bills opposed and backed by the Hoosier Environmental Council in the 2024 Legislative Session. The olive tree, according to Greek mythology, was created by Athena, the goddess of wisdom, as a gift to the people of her …

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WFHB Local News – February 8th, 2024

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, February 8th, 2024. In today’s feature report, WFHB correspondent Brookelyn Lambright brings to us a new segment called History Unbound. This news segment explores American history and culture through a critical lens. More in the bottom half of our program. Also coming up in the next half hour, Dark Past, Bright Future …

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