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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:57 — 41.2MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. In today’s newscast, Correspondent Catherine Terwilliger speaks with Community Organizer Michelle Higgs, who previously ran for Indiana House District 60. Higgs says the mid-cycle redistricting effort would prevent proper representation for Hoosiers. That’s coming up in today’s featured …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:01 — 38.5MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. Later in the program, WFHB News continues its series on the construction of the new jail. Stay tuned to hear Part II of our interview with Care Not Cages, a group of concerned community members, who oppose building …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:00 — 37.2MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, March 27th. Later in the program, candidates for the Monroe County Council-At Large race faced off in a forum discussing the new jail, the cost of childcare, affordable housing and more. More in today’s headlines. Also coming up in the next …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 39:20 — 54.1MB)Subscribe: RSSWFHB Environmental Correspondent Zyro Roze explores issues relating to local urban agriculture and government policy with Jami Scholl of Rezenience, a permaculture consultancy firm growing nutriceutical produce in Bloomington, Indiana. Roze and Scholl discuss new research and options for optimal health and nutrition, challenges for local food security, shortfalls …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:59 — 38.5MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Monday, January 10th, 2022 Later in the program, WFHB News speaks with President of the Monroe County Residents Against Annexation Margaret Clements who claims the county has received enough signatures to legally oppose annexation in at least eight out of the nine …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:00 — 41.3MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, September 15th, 2021. Later in the program, the Bloomington City Council will take a final vote on annexation tonight at 6:30 p.m. during a special session. WFHB News spoke with Monroe County Residents Against Annexation Member Margaret Clements about her hopes …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:46 — 6.6MB)Subscribe: RSSA local “citizen-organized group” has undertaken a coordinated effort to mobilize residents across Monroe County to challenge their potential annexation by the City of Bloomington. WFHB met with Monroe County Residents Against Annexation member Margaret Clements who further elaborated on the function and role of such an organization. “That …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:00 — 39.9MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, July 6th, 2021. Later in the program, WFHB News speaks with freelance writer, Susan Brackney, about a video she produced voicing opposition to the City of Bloomington’s proposed annexation. More coming up in the bottom half of today’s program. Also coming …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:59 — 15.2MB)Subscribe: RSSIn Bloomington, growing concerns over lack of representation for renters have led housing advocacy group Neighbors United to begin the formation of a new ‘Renters’ Neighborhood Association.’ Intended to be an alternative to the current homeowner-dominated neighborhood associations that can be found around Bloomington, the Renters’ Association will provide …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:27 — 9.6MB)Subscribe: RSSIn its meeting this past Wednesday, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners moved to approve an agreement through which public accounting firm Baker Tilly will review and analyze the City of Bloomington’s Annexation Fiscal Plan. The motion to approve this agreement was amended to make it subject to legal …