For this first Tuesday of LGBT Pride Month we bring you, “Straightening Gayness: Mainstream Representation Under the Male Gaze” about television’s role in winning same-sex marriage. We open with Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell In Love.” All of the music was chosen by our Guest, Cory Albertson, author of A Perfect Union? Published by Routledge. Due to the nature …

The latest FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens today in New Albany, Indiana; Emergency response officials say residents in all 92 Indiana counties are now able to text 911 messages during emergencies; The Islamic Center of Bloomington has asked the Bloomington Police Department to investigate two possible incidents of vandalism; Police are no longer directing traffic at the second and third street overpasses …

The town of Spencer resisted being named a Superfund site by the EPA. According to EPA documents obtained by WFHB, Spencer officials pushed back on the EPA’s designation, due to fears that being named a Superfund site would negatively affect property values. The town’s aquifer was named a Superfund site by the EPA last month. Superfund sites are eligible for …

In this episode of the Bicentennial Journal, Monroe County Parks and Recreation’s Cathy Meyer talks about Karst Farm Park, which started as a ‘poor farm.’ Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website.

Cornelius Wright and Roberta Radovich welcome Debra Marrow, Sarah Hunt & Liz Mitchell PART ONE Cornelius and Roberta are joined by Debra Marrow, Executive Director of Middle Way house; and Sarah Hunt, Community Outreach Coordinator for Middle Way House. They return for pt. II of a discussion about Middle Way House and the services they provide, along with a recap …

The city of Bloomington is proposing a ban on new addictions treatment facilities. The drafted ordinance would place a moratorium on the further development of rehab facilities within city limits. According to a press release from the city, the ordinance was written after meeting with representatives from for-profit and non-profit treatment centers in the Bloomington area. Ordinance 18-14 blocks any …

The city of Bloomington is proposing a one-year moratorium on addiction treatment facilities; Today may be the last day Bloomington commuters see police directing traffic at the Second and Third Street overpasses;Demonstrators took to the Monroe County Courthouse Square on Friday, calling for action on gun violence. Big Talk Extra: Bestselling mystery and crime author Michael Koryta released his thirteenth novel, “How …

Sue Cull has been a driving force at Teachers Warehouse, a Bloomington-based nonprofit providing free classroom supplies to teachers in numerous Indiana counties. Teachers Warehouse supports equitable and exciting education, creative problem-solving and student engagement, and offers an opportunity for local businesses, organizations, and individuals to donate useful items. As President, Sue is a remarkable visionary, fundraiser, and connector, whose …

Buddy Bill, Rich Reardin, and Don Jordan are the hosts. Weather in Bloomington last week, rain from the Gulf of Mexico’s tropical storm, Don’s downloading music, steamy fog this time of year in Monroe County, fishing on Lake Monroe, ‘Blackberry Winter’ this time of year, call in about sighting of a badger, mushroom festival and the mushroom take in Indiana, …

Locutora Minerva platica con Mariana y Fani sobre sus experiencias educativas y sus planes despues de la escuela. Nos dicen la formula para conocer gente nueva en Bloomington. Host Minerva speaks with Mariana and Fani about their education goals and their plans after school. They mention their formula to meet new people in Bloomington.