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This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, December 29th, 2021. Over the next two weeks, we will take a look back at the stories we covered in the year 2021. In today’s episode, we will look back at one story we covered in the last year related to the Covid-19 pandemic. You will hear Correspondent Aaron Comforty interview journalist …

The backlog shows a 70% increase in cases and a statistical inconsistency. 

Bloomington based Terran Robotics startup is developing artificial intelligence and drone technology to construct environmentally sound buildings out of natural materials. Terran Robotics is a recent recipient of a National Science Foundation grant worth about a quarter of a million dollars.

Piedmont-Smith, "I think overall we need more housing of all types. In that respect, I am in favor of increased density close to our downtown and close to campus. I think we also need to look into some of the issues which have been raised by people living in those neighborhoods, like parking and current infrastructure which might be insufficient. But the petition really just assumes that everything is going to go to hell if the zoning is passed, and I think that is not reasonable.

Indiana has made no plans to vaccinate teachers yet. Senator Shelli Yoder is calling for teachers to be included in the next round of the state’s Covid-19 vaccinations.

Council-Member Matt Flaherty speaks to his decision to sign an open letter opposing the eviction of the Seminary Park homeless encampment.

Aaron Comforty interviews Dr. Downs on senators' procedural attempts to challenge the election results.

We have people who are charged with crimes, and who are put, against their will, into this place that restricts their freedom and is incredibly dangerous... Procedurally, they have no mechanism by which to seek their constitutional protection of a trial... Without that, you’re languishing. It’s a horrible situation.

This is the WFHB Local News for Friday, October 2nd, 2020. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Aaron Comforty spoke with Katie Norris about her work at the Hotels for Homeless organization. Also coming up in the next half hour, advocacy group Hoosier Action hosted a town hall featuring House District 60 candidates on contamination and health issues. Bloomington City …

This is the WFHB Local News for Friday, September 4th, 2020. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Aaron Comforty reports that Indiana University’s Covid-19 data has not been included in the Indiana State Department of Health’s coronavirus dashboard. Also coming up in the next half hour, Better Beware, your weekly consumer-watchdog segment. But first, your local headlines. Monroe County reported …