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This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, March 27th. Later in the program, candidates for the Monroe County Council-At Large race faced off in a forum discussing the new jail, the cost of childcare, affordable housing and more. More in today’s headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, Better Beware – your weekly consumer watchdog segment on …

WFHB Environmental Correspondent Zyro Roze explores issues relating to local urban agriculture and government policy with Jami Scholl of Rezenience, a permaculture consultancy firm growing nutriceutical produce in Bloomington, Indiana. Roze and Scholl discuss new research and options for optimal health and nutrition, challenges for local food security, shortfalls in disaster preparedness, local impacts of climate change and strategies for …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, January 10th, 2022 Later in the program, WFHB News speaks with President of the Monroe County Residents Against Annexation Margaret Clements who claims the county has received enough signatures to legally oppose annexation in at least eight out of the nine proposed annexed areas. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, September 15th, 2021. Later in the program, the Bloomington City Council will take a final vote on annexation tonight at 6:30 p.m. during a special session. WFHB News spoke with Monroe County Residents Against Annexation Member Margaret Clements about her hopes and expectations ahead of tonight’s meeting. Also coming up in the …

A local “citizen-organized group” has undertaken a coordinated effort to mobilize residents across Monroe County to challenge their potential annexation by the City of Bloomington. WFHB met with Monroe County Residents Against Annexation member Margaret Clements who further elaborated on the function and role of such an organization. “That is Monroe County Residents Against Annexation (MCRAA)… they’re our grassroots effort …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, July 6th, 2021. Later in the program, WFHB News speaks with freelance writer, Susan Brackney, about a video she produced voicing opposition to the City of Bloomington’s proposed annexation. More coming up in the bottom half of today’s program. Also coming up in the next half hour, Tyson Foods recently announced that …

In Bloomington, growing concerns over lack of representation for renters have led housing advocacy group Neighbors United to begin the formation of a new ‘Renters’ Neighborhood Association.’ Intended to be an alternative to the current homeowner-dominated neighborhood associations that can be found around Bloomington, the Renters’ Association will provide renter-specific support in the protection of their rights and representation in …

In its meeting this past Wednesday, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners moved to approve an agreement through which public accounting firm Baker Tilly will review and analyze the City of Bloomington’s Annexation Fiscal Plan. The motion to approve this agreement was amended to make it subject to legal department review pending contract finalizations before it was passed in a …

On Wednesday May 19th, the City of Bloomington is set to resume annexation of nearly 10,000 acres of Monroe County land, a process that has become a divisive issue among residents in the city and surrounding areas. Beginning in 2017, the Annexation process was initially halted after state legislation was passed by the Indiana General Assembly and signed by Governor …

A state court judge will issue a decision on the City of Bloomington’s lawsuit against the State of Indiana, next week. It is the first judgement in an ongoing legal battle between the city and the state, over the municipality’s attempt to annex areas of Monroe County, two years ago. Bloomington’s annexation attempt was blocked by the Indiana legislature, who …