This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Zyro Roze asks Kelly Conaway, proprietor of Drift Botanicals about her reasons for starting a green cleaning company and what tips she might give for nontoxic, environmentally responsible options for Green Spring Cleaning. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. Later in the program, Dana Habeeb, an architect and urban designer at Indiana University, discusses record-high heat waves this summer, causing drought, wildfires and other negative health impacts. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, August 14th, 2023. Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins of the B-Square Bulletin provides a report on an ordinance that allows Bloomington Transit to expand its coverage into Monroe County More in today’s feature report. That’s Phoenix Rang from a new organization called Protect Our People, advocating for Hoosier transgender …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, February 14th, 2023. Later in the program, Big Talk producer Michael Glab invited all candidates for the City of Bloomington’s 2023 mayoral race to appear on the program in weekly installments. Today, we’ll hear from City Council Member and Mayoral Candidate Susan Sandberg. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in …
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According to a recently completed study of incarceration and the local criminal justice system, Monroe County has uncovered a number of “critical issues” that “require urgent attention and remediation.” Initiated in 2019, the “cornerstone-purpose of this study was twofold: 1) gain a clearer understanding of jail conditions and court related practices, and 2) obtain recommendations for improving incarceration and court- related …
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After months of disagreement between Monroe County and the City of Bloomington, the two parties have reached an accord over the proposed convention center expansion. Work on the Monroe convention center is set to resume after the Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved a new memorandum of understanding with the city last night. Going forward, Bloomington and Monroe County are …
Read More »The Monroe County Board of Commissioners have joined with the City of Bloomington in a class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors; The City of Bloomington Utilities Department announced plans to begin selling water in bulk next year; Monroe County Treasurer Jessica McClellan has changed the county’s investment policy in order to take advantage of rising interest rates; Concerned …
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