Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:20 — 41.7MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 24th, 2025. In today’s newscast, physician and anti-nuclear activist Dr. Ira Helfand warns that the world is closer to nuclear war than ever before. More in today’s feature report. You will also hear from Sue McCracken, the founder of Art …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 7.4MB)Subscribe: RSSArt Remains is Bloomington’s new “creative reuse center” – a nonprofit salvage shop for art supplies and materials. It’s kind of like the Habitat for Humanity ReStore concept, but for artists. Founder Sue McCracken started Art Remains when she retired as a way to make art projects more affordable …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 7.6MB)Subscribe: RSSWhen a child is removed from a home due to abuse or neglect, grown-ups decide what happens next – usually judges, lawyers and caseworkers. But who speaks for the child? A local non-profit called Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) uses volunteers to help kids who are going through the …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:13 — 41.6MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 10th, 2025. In today’s broadcast, WFHB News hears from Nathan Ferreira, Executive Director of the Bloomington Housing Authority about impacts to local housing projects from federal job cuts and funding freezes. More in today’s feature report. WFHB speaks with Courtney Payne-Taylor …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 8.2MB)Subscribe: RSSCourtney Payne-Taylor got her start at the Boys & Girls Club teaching kids how to skateboard. Today Courtney helps club members learn just about anything, and along the way they develop life skills and build confidence. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 8.0MB)Subscribe: RSSCanopyBloomington hosts volunteer-led tree planting events that help expand our urban forest. Executive Director Ava Hartman loves going to those events and seeing neighbors building community as they plant and care for the donated trees. She’s hoping you might want to volunteer to green up YOUR neighborhood! Activate! is a …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:57 — 41.2MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Monday, February 24th, 2025. Later in the program, WFHB News Correspondent Mackenzie Lionberger speaks with Judi Epp, one of the founders of Spencer Pride, about how the organization remains committed to fostering inclusivity in rural Indiana. More in today’s feature report. That’s …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 7.4MB)Subscribe: RSSThe Bloomington Environmental Commission is a group of local citizens advising city officials on eco-friendly public policy. Commission projects might focus on safeguarding water quality or reducing light pollution. The commission also does public engagement campaigns. For example the Bloomington Habitat Connectivity Map allows private landowners to pledge their …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:00 — 41.3MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Monday, February 10th, 2025. Later in the program, we have our recurring Black History segment “Dark Past, Bright Future” with host Liz Mitchell. More in today’s feature report. That’s Caroline Ringquist from Animal Club. This IU student group can dispatch an army …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 7.8MB)Subscribe: RSSLocal animal shelters are overwhelmed. Animal Club is trying to help. This Indiana University student group can dispatch an army of volunteers to get several weeks’ worth of work done in just a few hours. This can make a huge impact at an understaffed shelter, especially more rural ones …
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