City of Bloomington officials and staff continue to work on the comprehensive transportation plan. Planning Services Manager Beth Rosenbarger updated the Sustainability Commission on the plan’s development last week. Commission Chair Gwen White asked Rosenbarger about community’s feedback to the new draft transportation plan. Rosenbarger said community members say they don’t want the city to widen neighborhood streets. Rosenbarger said …
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Pete Buttigieg announces bid for Democratic Presidential nomination; Amanda Barge’s resignation leaves vacant District 3 seat; Early Primary voting is under way; City officials continue work on comprehensive transportation plan; City taking nominations for Sustainability awards. FEATURE On this week’s edition of Big Talk Extra, Nile Arena talks about the issues that motivate his independent run for Mayor. ACTIVATE! In …
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City Council to discuss scooter regulations; Indiana lawmakers address school safety and mental health issues; Monroe County Council approves funding for restorative justice initiative; Juvenile Service taxes get re-authorized. FEATURE WFHB Correspondent Kade Young talks to Peter Schubert, Director of Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy in Indianapolis, about the disparity of public opinion in rural vs urban areas …
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In keeping with its mission of promoting and protecting a free press, the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has awarded 4 members of the WFHB news department in their “Best of Indiana Journalism” 2018 contest. Sarah Vaughan was awarded in the category of Radio Feature Story for her piece, “Prosecutors, Paramedics Training to Recognize Domestic Violence Strangulation,” …
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Committee set to hear ‘loansharking’ bill; Commissioner Barge resigns amidst harassment allegations; voter registration for May primary ends today; local political action group endorses Hamilton campaign. FEATURE Bloomington City Council candidate Matt Flaherty talks with Michael Glab on this week’s edition of Big Talk Extra. ACTIVATE Tracy Young talks about her volunteer work with the American Red Cross Disaster Services. …
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Bloomington City council votes to rebuild fourth street garage; Road closures on Bloomington’s north and northeast sides are being extended to accommodate utilities projects related to the construction of the new IU Health hospital. FEATURE Hoosier Hills Food Bank distributed a record amount of food to the listening area in 2018. We’ll hear from Hoosier Hills Food Bank Director Julio …
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Amanda Barge speaks out against allegations of sexual harassment; City Council to vote tonight on 4th Street Garage construction project. FEATURE Nile Arena talks with News Director Wes Martin about his sudden inspiration to run as an Independent for Bloomington Mayor. BETTER BEWARE More telephone scams elucidated by our weekly consumer watchdog segment. CREDITS Today’s headlines were written by Rasha …
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County elections supervisor provides voting information as May 7th Primary approaches; Historic town of Story, IN, is up for sale. FEATURE Sue Sgambelluri, a candidate for the District 2 seat on Bloomington’s City Council, talks to Michael Glab about important issues in her campaign. ACTIVATE Joseph Fowler talks about his volunteerism at with the Project School, in our weekly segment …
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New scooter company comes to town; Parents examine negative effects of technology in schools. FEATURE The American Friends Legislative Committee’s Anthony Wier speaks with News Director Wes Martin about the grim consequences inherent in the current push for new, “smaller” nuclear weapons. BETTER BEWARE Our weekly consumer watchdog segment gives tips on mitigating incidents of road rage. CREDITS Today’s headlines …
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New hope kindled for hate crimes law in Indiana; Amanda Barge suspends her mayoral campaign in midst of sexual harrassment allegations; Former Monroe County employee indicted for child pornography; Ellettsville to declare eminent domain in flood mitigation effort. FEATURE City Council candidates Jean Capler, Vauhxx Booker, Matt Flaherty, Andy Ruff, and Jim Sims discuss issues of race and economics in …
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