Tag Archives: Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has written an opinion piece, calling for civility and unity in politics, and in day to day life; Top Republican legislative leaders say they don’t expect lawmakers will take any action toward removing Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill from office; Indiana lawmakers and businesses are pushing for an increase in the state’s cigarette taxes; Another …

Correspondent Norm Holy talks about flying squirrels, with Brad Westrich, the non-game mammals expert at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. This is the second part of a two-part conversation. This Eco Report feature was produced by Norm Holy. The segment was edited by WFHB Assistant News Director Sarah Vaughan.

A Japanese car parts supplier is planning to expand its manufacturing operations in Columbus, Indiana; A Facebook page called Monroe County Elections is causing concern among Monroe County Election Board members; A 30-year old man has reportedly made a plea-deal with Bloomington Police, after around 300 Indiana University students landed in Las Vegas with no place to stay; The Indiana Department of Natural …

Indiana is among states to receive federal funding to fight the opioid epidemic; The U.S Senate overwhelmingly passed the Opioid Crisis Response Act on Monday; Soldiers from the Indiana Army National Guard are helping rescue and recovery efforts in North Carolina; The metal fish that tops the Monroe County Courthouse will soon have a name; The Bloomington City Council approved significant and long term …

The Natural Resources Commission granted preliminary adoption to a new rule last week that would remove 44 plant species from the state. The rule, which could take up to 12 months to implement, would prohibit the sale and trade of 44 plant species considered to be invasive in the state of Indiana. Megan Abraham is the Director of the Division …

More than 200 scientists and academics presented a letter to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb late last week objecting to the logging of the Yellowwood backcountry area. The letter was authored by Earlham College professor Leslie Bishop and was signed by 228 academics and scientists. The letter states that in 2002, more than 40 percent of Indiana’s State Forests were exempted …

More than 200 scientists and academics presented a letter to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, objecting to Yellowwood logging plans; Gov. Holcomb appoints new leaders for the Department of Natural Resources Water Division and Oil & Gas Division; Bloomington Sanitation Department begins residential leaf pickup today; US Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke to the Ten Point Coalition in Indianapolis today; Indiana …

The City of Bloomington is now taking bids for installing solar panels on the roofs of city hall and the police department; Cyclists and pedestrians on South Walnut Street can expect to be rerouted until July of next year thanks to construction of a new apartment complex; The Indiana State Police have announced they are planning a Sobriety Checkpoint at …

City Council members approved the creation of a new parking commission in their meeting last night; Bloomington residents interested in buying solar panels may soon be able to save money by purchasing through the city government; The Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks recently announced that work will begin this fall at Spring Mill State Park to restore …

Mayor Hamilton announced improvements in parking meter performance in a press conference this afternoon; Last Night the Bloomington Utilities Department made its case for a 22 percent water and sewer increase; A 19-year-old Monroe County Jail inmate suffered a ruptured aortic aneurysm on Tuesday; In a news release, the Indiana State Police announced that as of July 1st motorist will …