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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, August 16th, 2023. Later in the program, we have Prescription for Healthcare, a podcast collaboration between the WFHB Local News and Medicare for All Indiana. More in the bottom half of our program. Last week, at the Indiana’s Republican Party state dinner, the GOP endorsed U.S. representative Jim Banks for the open …

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 …

Indiana delayed moving into Stage 5 after Governor Eric Holcomb signed a new executive order on Wednesday. The state will keep its current capacity limits at bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. According to the governor, the restrictions will be kept in place until at least July 18th. The 250-person social gathering limit will also be kept in place. In addition, …

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law a bill providing legal recourse for the victims of ‘revenge pornography.’ Senate Bill 192, authored by Sen. (R-LaPorte) Mike Bohacek, establishes the legal framework for a victim of revenge pornography to sue both the person who captured their image, and individual distributors. SB 192 passed in the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously, earlier …

Governor Holcomb signs Bias Crimes Law; Attorney General Hill faces Indiana Supreme Court inquiry into groping allegations; Little 500 returns to Bloomington; RCA Park trail to be rehabilitated; Ellettsville awarded over $400,000 in grants for paving local streets; early voting for May Primary begins today. FEATURE WFHB Correspondent Rick Brewer brings us the story of Siosi Design, a premiere wooden …

B-Line construction disrupts N. Rogers st. traffic; Morton st. garage elevator to be refurbished; costs rise on repairs to 4th st. garage; Limestone Greenway rail-trail plans announced; Hartstrait rd. connector project underway; New bill to increase taxes on short-term rentals. FEATURE Gutted Hate Crimes bill faces an uncertain future in the legislature. BETTER BEWARE Our weekly watchdog segment warns the …

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb plans to draw on public appeal to pass a hate crimes bill. Holcomb said in a news conference yesterday, he’s encouraging Indiana residents to contact their legislators and encourage them to pass a hate crimes bill. The announcement yesterday, comes after Holcomb criticized the state’s leading hate crimes legislation, Senate Bill 12, after senate Republicans gutted …

Earlier this month an Indiana lawmaker and three legislative staffers launched claims of inappropriate touching against Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill. Hill denies the accusations and has called for an investigation into the claims made against him. Governor Holcomb and a number of state leaders have called for his resignation. Voices in the Street asks Bloomington residents whether or not …

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced yesterday his plans to review and reform the state’s Department of Child Services. The Department of Child Services is struggling to cope with a dramatic increase in the number of children in need of services such as foster care and counseling. That’s due in large part to the opioid crisis, which is causing the agency’s …

The City of Bloomington is working to make travel on West Bloomfield Road easier for pedestrians and cyclists; Among the legislation up for a vote today in Indianapolis is a Payday lending bill; The city of Bloomington’s volunteer network is accepting nominations for the annual Be-More awards, which celebrate the public service of community members; Proposed hate crime legislation has …