Tag Archives: Forrest Gilmore

WFHB Local News – January 6th, 2026

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:00 — 41.3MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. In today’s newscast, we’re revisiting several of our feature reports from late 2025, highlighting issues that continue to shape life in Indiana and here in Bloomington. We’re looking back at reporting on democracy, free speech and community response …

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Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Beacon Inc. Prepares for Winter Storm

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 5:57 — 8.2MB)Subscribe: RSSThe National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 7 p.m. tonight to 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. In times of extreme weather, our most vulnerable populations are impacted the most – particularly people experiencing homelessness. Up next, WFHB News Correspondent Zoe Moczek speaks with Forrest Gilmore, executive …

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WFHB Rewind – November 26, 2025

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:31 — 81.8MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreYou’re listening to WFHB Rewind, where we bring you highlights from the week – and sometimes hidden gems you might have missed. Stay with us for a blend of thoughtful storytelling, vibrant interviews, and the unexpected moments that bring our airwaves to life. Featured Segments: In November …

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Beacon Inc. Director Highlights Risks to Unhoused After Two Violent Bloomington Attacks

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 7:17 — 10.1MB)Subscribe: RSSOn Friday night, two violent incidents took place in Bloomington targeting people experiencing homelessness. Police say a 29-year-old man was shot and killed near West Howe and South Morton. Later that same night, a 60-year-old man known as “Bobby” was assaulted near the Upstairs Pub. He was reportedly punched, …

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Two Recent Incidents of Violence on People Experiencing Homelessness

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:58 — 24.7MB)Subscribe: RSSOn Friday night in Bloomington, two violent incidents occurred involving people experiencing homelessness. A 29-year-old man was shot and killed near South Morton Street right off the B-line, and a 60-year-old man was assaulted outside the Upstairs Pub. Both cases remain under investigation. In today’s feature report, we spoke …

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WFHB Local News – September 29th, 2025

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:00 — 39.9MB)Subscribe: RSSThis is the WFHB Local News for Monday, September 29th, 2025. In today’s newscast, two violent incidents occurred involving people experiencing homelessness over the weekend. WFHB News speaks with the Executive Director of Beacon Inc. Forrest Gilmore and community members about their reactions to the incident. More in today’s …

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Left in the Storm: How Winter and Government Policy Impact Homelessness in Bloomington

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 19:36 — 27.0MB)Subscribe: RSSFeature by Tom Muckerheide These introductory months of 2025 have been a chaotic time for many within the state of Indiana. The newly assembled State Senate has put forward a slew of bills, numbering in the 500s at the time of writing. But while the committees of Monroe County …

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Deep Dive: Housing Crisis Solutions (Part 1)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 18:53 — 26.0MB)Subscribe: RSSYou’re listening to Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. Last month we looked into problems caused by the Housing Crisis, this month we will share possible solutions. In Monroe County, …

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Deep Dive: Housing Crisis (Part 4)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 15:01 — 20.7MB)Subscribe: RSSYou’re listening to Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate, where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. This month we are looking into the Housing Crisis, next month we will address possible solutions. In today’s edition of Deep …

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Forrest Gilmore on Proposed Ordinance to Add Protections for Unhoused Community Members

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 10:30 — 14.5MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreAt 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the Bloomington City Council committee-of-the-whole will discuss Ordinance 21-06, which would add protections for community members experiencing homelessness.  Highlights of the bill include at least a 15-day notice and sufficient housing requirements before the city can evict a person living in a …

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