In the U.S., death and injury on the job are considered to be a condition of doing business, a necessary evil that is often said to come about because of “operator error” — everyone makes mistakes after all, why should an employer or corporation bear the burden of what is surely just a fact of human nature? To make this …

Scott Pruitt joins Indiana coal lobby; New IU study finds a majority of Indiana residents believe in climate change; Ellettsville to open History Center; Bloomington initiates sidewalk participation program. FEATURE WFHB correspondent Norm Holy speaks with Indiana Forest Alliance Director Jeff Stant, as they, along with hundreds of volunteer scientists, near completion on a five-year “Eco Blitz,” aimed at documenting …

The Indiana Forest Alliance, along with hundreds of volunteer scientists, is nearing completion on an “Eco Blitz,” aimed at documenting life in Indiana’s forest ecosystems. For five years, the IFA and volunteer researchers from across the country have gathered data on species living in the state’s forests. As IFA Executive Director Jeff Stant tells WFHB Correspondent Norm Holy, experts are …

Kevin has been involved in the Real Men Read program through the Foundation for Monroe County Schools since its inception. He became aware of the opportunity through his place of work and is a part of a team of employees who rotate throughout the month to cover the reading shifts in the kindergarten classrooms they serve. He has really relished …

Host, Maria Auxi, interviews Jocelyn Gonzalez nutritional coach, on ways to be and maintain healthy.  She shared her personal experience and her weight loss journey to a better healthier lifestyle.   On the second part, host interviews Viviannette GOnzalez about Yoga, the different types of yoga and the benefits. La locutora, Maria Auxi, entrevista a la entrenadora nutricional de Jocelyn González, …

Hosts Clarence Boone and Cornelius Wrights speak with Renée Baker and Dr. Terri Francis, Associate Professor and Director of the Black Film Center/Archive, about the screening of the 1930 silent film “Borderline”. Renée Baker created an original score for the film and will host a Q&A session after the screening of “Borderline”. The screening will occur on Wednesday, April 24 …

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 …

State has until May 20 to file appeal to annexation suit; Indiana Governor signs 36 new bills into law; HB 1005 dictates that State Superintendent of Public Instruction will be appointed rather than elected; Senate bill 192 provides recourse for the victims of ‘revenge pornography.’ FEATURE Democratic candidate for city council Daniel Bingham advocates for cooperative housing, public transit reform, …

The midnight amendment to the state’s 2017 budget bill unconstitutionally singled out Bloomington’s annexation plans, according to Thursday’s preliminary ruling by Monroe County Judge Frank Nardi. The city of Bloomington is suing the state of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s office, for violating the state’s constitution by singling out Bloomington, in last minute additions to the 2018-2019 budget bill. Judge Nardi …

WFHB is pleased to bring you 25 years of Saturday’s Child! This Saturday is the 25th Anniversary of special music performances held in concert at the Monroe County History Center and broadcast on the airwaves of WFHB. The first act is Grey Larsen, the inaugural performer on Saturday’s Child back in March of 1994, performing with Cindy Kallett. Act two …