Here on BloomingOUT we have a lot of insanity to report on tonight. Much is happening in Washington D.C that is directly affecting our LGBTQ community. It is important to stay informed and continue to be united as a community. I always go back to what my Aunt Carol told me after we won the right for marriage equality. She …

Global warming is already reducing crop yields in Indiana.  The U.S. Department of Labor is attempting to get more women into traditionally male-dominated trades.  Ball State University will no longer require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores.  The Indiana Department of Natural Resources released new Hunting and Trapping regulations yesterday.  US Senators from Indiana Joe Donnelly and Todd Young announced that the Senate …

On Monday, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced his support for hate crimes legislation in 2019. Indiana is one of five states that currently do not have hate crimes legislation. However, Indiana does have bias crimes legislation. Bloomington activist John Clower says current bias crime legislation is not currently being enforced. WFHB Assistant News Director Sarah Vaughan reports.

The Monroe County Youth Services Bureau announced today their third annual Monroe County Childhood Conditions Summit is scheduled for Thursday, December 6th, at the Monroe County Convention Center. The Summit, which is prepared along with support from Building a Thriving Compassionate Community, is accepting workshop proposals through September 7th. Stephanie Solomon with the Monroe County Youth Services Bureau says previous Monroe …

The U.S. Department of Labor is offering grants to both recruit female applicants into apprenticeship programs. The goal is to help women get into careers in industries such as manufacturing, construction and cyber-security, where they are under represented.

800 lb. Gorilla is an Indianapolis based rock group. The band pulls together funk, jazz and electronica influences to create a driving, danceable sound. A four-piece band, 800lbG places rock-solid lead guitar, funky keyboards and sax on top of a drums-and-bass rhythm section. The band’s original music blends indie-esque songcraft with funky, jazzy improvisation. SETLIST 1.) Rad Boy 2.) Commander Wax pts. 1&2 …

Raised in Brazil and living in Bloomington, Leverett Craig recently dropped his classes to focus more on music. He was drawn to music growing up and began writing his own songs several years ago. While his influences include indie, folk, country, and blues, his unique deep and slow vocals were inspired by early blues icons such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ …

Lead singer of the local band The Warm Bloods, Steve Plessinger plays on Local Live to share his solo music and how he got started as a musician. His music uses elements of 70s rock and country held together by gritty Southern Indiana songwriting to craft wholesome and humble songs. SETLIST 1.) Puget Sound 2.) Endless Seasons 3.) Belle of …

Plateau Below shares work from their recent and upcoming releases in this live performance before their show at The Bishop on July 12. Raised in Booneville, Singer songwriter Logan Carithers’ lyrics express his love hate relationship with the rural Midwest. Joined by Jacob Gumbel on bass and back up vocals, Travis Brown on guitar and Kate Samson on drums, Plateau …

Seven is a post-rock nightmare brought to the live screen; a director for the cinema of sound, producing lofi electronic beats mixed with ambient electronics. Using a PO-33 KO sampler, a Korg Kaossilator, a Korg Monotribe, a Yamaha keyboard, a TR-909 emulator and laptop, Seven crafts his own beats in his bedroom, bringing them to the radio for the first …