A new movement of refugees fleeing violence and starvation in Central America began to reach Tijuana last month, in the hopes of applying for asylum in the United States.  Comprised of multiple, self-organized caravans, the refugees passed through incredible hardship and risk before thousands were temporarily settled in the Benito Juarez shelter – a sports complex on the southern side …

We had a great show this week; Robert Ping-Slater from the Quarryland Men’s Chorus was here to talk about the organization and their upcoming holiday concerts this weekend. For more information about tickets as well as how to join the group, visit quarryland.org. Also, our interns Jasper Toney and Ireland Meacham joined us in the studio to discuss some recent …

A new report, by the Monroe County chapter of the NAACP and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington’s Racial Justice Task Force, says blacks in Monroe County are disproportionately affected by the Criminal Justice system; Last month’s midterm elections saw the highest voter turnout in a non-presidential election, in over 20 years; The Bloomington City Council has again postponed funding …

The Bloomington City Council has again postponed funding approval for two new parking garages in Bloomington’s downtown. The council is planning to address the issue in a special session on December 12. In last night’s council meeting, Council member Isabel Piedmont Smith explained the postponement. Council members are asking that the new garages contain specific sustainability features. Piedmont Smith told …

A new report, by the Monroe County chapter of the NAACP and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington’s Racial Justice Task Force, found African-Americans in Monroe County are disproportionately affected by the Criminal Justice system. Less than four percent of Monroe County residents are Black, but last year African-Americans made up over a quarter of those imprisoned from Monroe County. …

George Pinney helped start up the musical theater degree program at Indiana University’s Department of Theatre, Drama & Contemporary Dance. Throughout his 30-year career at IU, he nurtured talented performers who’ve gone on to become mainstays on Broadway and stages around the world. Invariably described as “beloved,” Pinney credits his ear for his success as a teacher. His workshop musical …

Over half of eligible voters cast ballots in November’s midterm election. Indiana had 51 percent average turnout across the state. This is the highest voter turnout for Indiana during a midterm election since 1994. Slightly over two million people voted out of the four and half million eligible voters. Indiana Secretary of State, Connie Lawson, announced these results along with data on each Indiana …

In the recent months, Bloomington has seen an influx of electric rental scooters, such as Bird and Lime. The topic of whether using these scooters while under the influence is strongly debated. Voice In The Street’s Isaak Gonzalez asks area listeners if they believe that using electric scooters while under the influence of drugs or alcohol constitutes a DUI.