WFHB Local News

In this week’s Eco Report feature we hear from Elisa Pokral, Community Outreach Coordinator of the newly rebranded Waste Reduction District of Monroe County, in Part Two of a conversation with Environmental Correspondent Zyro Roze.  Today brings the conclusion of the story of fishing in the oceans. We have seen tremendous changes in the fishing techniques as the increasing human population …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 21st, 2024. Later in the program, the Bloomington Plan Commission gave a positive recommendation for a rezone request for a Planned Unit Development that would cover 140 acres and 4,250 dwelling units on the Southwest side of Bloomington. More in today’s headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, we …

By: Annika Harshbarger

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. Later in the program, WFHB Environmental Correspondent Robert Shull speaks with environmental advocate Marcia Veldman, founder of the South Central Indiana chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production of …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 18th, 2024. Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reports on the city’s planned pilot program for use of tasers by Bloomington police officers. More in today’s feature report. That’s Deb Pekin from the USA International Harp Competition. She’s looking for host families willing to …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 14th, 2024. Later in the program, the Monroe County Commissioners approved a contract for an environmental site assessment on a property being considered as a site for the new jail. More in the top half of tonight’s newscast. Also coming up in the next half hour, we hear from Dr. Gabriel …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Kelsey Pease interviewed executive director and a volunteer from People and Animal Learning Services about the nonprofit’s mission to preserve the beneficial connection between humans and horses. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Deep Fake Danger …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. Later in the program, we revisit an archived interview with Peter LoPilato, editor and publisher of The Ryder Magazine, who passed away recently. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between the WFHB Local …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 11th, 2024. Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin has his weekly segment on the WFHB Local News. More in today’s feature report. That’s Cassidy McCammon from Girl Coalition of Indiana, an innovation incubator trying to make Girl Scouts more inclusive. Hear more later in …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 7th, 2024. In today’s feature report, WFHB Correspondent Brookelyn Lambright discusses the Bloomington Women’s Liberation Movement in a new episode of History Unbound. More in the bottom half of our program. Also coming up in the next half hour, local activist Courtney Daily was selected as the District 5 representative for …