The Hoosier Times, a media group which owns several prominent publications in WFHB’s listening area, is cutting 17 jobs at local papers. The Herald-Times of Bloomington’s Managing Editor Bob Zaltsberg made the announcement, in today’s edition. Zaltsberg said the media group, which also owns Bedford’s Times-Mail, Martinsville’s Reporter-Times, and the Spencer Evening World, is cutting over a dozen jobs between …

This Friday marks the return of TEDx Bloomington. On hiatus since 2011, TEDx was brought to Bloomington by Jennifer Borland. She speaks with WFHB about this Friday’s TEDx Bloomington talks, at the Buskirk Chumley Theater.

The Hoosier Times, a media group which owns several prominent publications in WFHB’s listening area, is cutting 17 jobs at local papers; The Indiana State Police were dispatched to the State Road 45/46 Bypass in Bloomington, this morning; Bloomington commuters can expect further traffic restrictions and lane closures, due to three upcoming projects planned for the city’s northwest side. FEATURE …

When you get something you didn’t ask for, you probably don’t want it. Things you don’t pay for can cost you a LOT of money! Better Beware is Produced by Richard Fish, at Community Radio WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana. Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

The Utilities Service Board will support a water quality initiative, by the Friends of Lake Monroe. Friends of Lake Monroe, a nonprofit, is applying for a federal grant to develop a watershed management plan, which would include the creation of a watershed coordinator position. Sherry Mitchell-Bruker is a hydrologist and founder of the Friends of Lake Monroe. She said the …

In the late 60s, one man imagined creating a place that would radically undermine the societal values of his time—an alternative space that subverted color lines, gender norms, and war. That man was Fred Rogers and that place was Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Our opening song is, of course, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Composed by Fred Rogers and performed by …

Forty to 50 patrons of Brother’s Bar and Grill, in downtown Bloomington, were involved in a brawl over the weekend; A crane impacted the W. Arlington Rd. bridge, along the Bypass this afternoon, on State Road 46, in Bloomington; The Utilities Service Board has voiced its support for an water quality initiative by the Friends of Lake Monroe; Mercury cleanup efforts continue at …

In this episode of The Bicentennial Journal, Monroe County Sheriff Brad Swain tells about the “Tommy Gun” on display in his office.  It was purchased by the police during the bank robbery boom era of the 1930’s.  Sheriff Swain relays the story told to him by George Huntington, long-time Monroe County law enforcement officer, about the killing of a fleeing …

Cornelius Wright and William Hosea welcome Benedicte Joan & Dr. Karen Renner PART ONE On tonight’s show, Cornelius and William are joined by Benedicte Joan, founder of Train & Travel. She joins us to talk about this charity that seeks to foster solidarity and economic development through tourism. Their mission is to promote local tourism; empower women through professional development; …

The city of Bloomington released its proposed annual budget on Friday. The 300-page document outlines 90 million dollars worth of expenditures. A majority of those funds are going to staff salaries. The proposed budget has to be approved by the city council by department, before it is sent to the state. The budget for 2019 includes a $6 million overall …