WFHB News Director Alycin Bektesh speaks with Judi Perez, Public Affairs Officer for the Hoosier National Forest about the local impact of the federal government shutdown.

Indiana University graduate Kyle Clayton finished out his degree this spring working with School of Journalism Professor Tom French on a long-form journalism piece. His article: ‘The only way to hold on’ published in the Indiana Daily Student on June 12th, describes his experience at Indiana University after a four year term as a United States Soldier. This morning, Kyle …

On the last day of the 2013 sessions, The Supreme Court issued rulings on marriage equality cases: United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry. Last night, after the announcement of the historic rulings by the Supreme Court, local marriage equality group FairTalk held a rally in downtown Bloomington at Rachel’s Cafe. WFHB was on hand and broadcast the speeches …

This week on Interchange, a two-part episode focused on Pride. To open the show, host Helen Harrell interviews Ashley Smith about the organization of Lafayette Pride and the importance of Pride in American culture. Part two is a prerecorded interview with Reverend Irene Monroe that delves into the intersection of Pride, sexuality, and race.

Plans for a trash transfer station in Bloomington’s Near West Side neighborhood are on hold, at least for a year or two. More than half a year after JB Salvage applied to build the station at its location on West Vernal Pike, the owners have asked to delay the process.WFHB Assistant News Director Joe Crawford brings us that story for …

This weekend’s Taste of Bloomington event allowed visitors to taste small bites from over 40 area restaurants. And, for the first time this year, after diners had tried their samples, a team of volunteers was present to help sort the disposable plates, bowls, forks, cups and napkins into various recycle bins. The City of Bloomington’s Department of Economic & Sustainable …

For years, The Indiana Youth Group and the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana have been in a battle with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the state of Indiana over specialty license plates. Two days ago, the ACLU took the dispute to federal court. Correspondent Kat Carlton has the story for today’s WFHB feature exclusive.

A group of Monroe County Citizens has formed to voice their disapproval of a proposed one-percent tax implemented by the county to raise funds for an expanded downtown convention center. Today, group member William Ellis stopped in to the WFHB Studios and spoke with WFHB News Director Alycin Bektesh to explain why they believe the new tax will harm – …

Indiana became the first state to pass through Right to Work legislation in almost twenty years. The bill was signed in to law last spring, after two years of heated debates within the Indiana Legislature. In an effort to block the passage of the proposed right to work bill in 2011, Democratic State Representatives collectively did not show up to …

This week on Interchange, host Louis Malone discusses Western Governors University with WGU- Indiana Chancellor Allison Barber. Ms. Barber discusses the young university’s origins and the necessity of the higher education in modern America.