WFHB Local News Features

WFHB correspondent Kevin Oliver spoke with Vulture Video employee Kendal Spencer. They talk about his job at one Indiana’s last remaining video rental stores, and how he went against his parent’s wishes to follow his love for horror movies.

WFHB correspondent, Macy Evens sits with down with Eric Shelley and Cassie Hakken from the Bloomington Academy of Film and Theater. They talk about how the organization’s programming has grown since the earlier the year, and its partnership with Cardinal Stage.

By Sarah Vaughan A carbon fee and dividend policy proposed by Citizens’ Climate Lobby could be a game changer for the environment, according to CCL volunteer lobbyists Robert Meitus and Richard Durisen. They believe an issue as large as climate change requires a large, collectively driven solution. “I kinda realized that, no matter what I do personally – driving a …

The Mandela Washington Fellows are a pool of 700 young civic leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa. The fellows were chosen for their outstanding work in their communities. They travel to universities across the U.S. to attend leadership institutes funded by the U.S. Department of State. Indiana University hosted twenty five of this year’s fellows. WFHB correspondent Macy Evans talked with three …

Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal courts do not have a role in regulating partisan gerrymandering. In a five-four decision, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that partisan gerrymandering is “beyond the reach of federal courts,” and that federal judges do not have the authority to “reallocate political power between the two major political parties.” Partisan gerrymandering is …

The Monroe County Public Library’s podcast series Girls Sound it Out! launched a new episode this summer. WFHB’s Macy Evans sat down with Jeannette Lehr, the library’s digital creativity specialist, to talk about how the library supports young podcasters. We’ll also hear a segment from Girls Sound it Out! For more information on the library’s digital creativity center, visit mcpl.org/levelup.

Former WFHB volunteer Casey Kuhn, along with her coworker Mariana Dale, led coverage of the 2018 Arizona #RedforEd teacher strike that garnered Kuhn and her station KJZZ a national Edward R Murrow award. WFHB’s Macy Evans spoke with Kuhn about her experience.

Anti-War protesters gathered on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn, yesterday. The demonstrators told WFHB they’re trying to build an anti-war coalition, to oppose national escalations against Iran. About two dozen demonstrators waved signs at passing cars and spoke against U.S. antagonism in the greater Middle East. Speakers included veterans, activists, and academics. IU College Democrats’ Bryce Greene was one of …

The City of Bloomington has hired a so-called After-Hours Ambassador. Jenna Whiteaker will assume the role on July 1, which according to the city, aims to provide a liaison between downtown businesses and patrons, after city offices have closed. Whiteaker’s starting pay will be $52,680.40. In this Feature Report, WFHB’s Wes Martin speaks with City of Bloomington Community and Family …

The domestic violence shelter and advocacy organization Middle Way House, in Bloomington, recently released their 2018 annual report. Middle Way House Executive Director Deborah Morrow tells WFHB’s Wes Martin the agency is continuing to grow their services, including into domestic and sexual violence prevention programs in area schools.