Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will stump for 9th Congressional District candidate Liz Watson, at Indiana University on Friday. WFHB News Director Wes Martin and Reporter Gabe Donnelly, sit down with Watson to discuss Sanders’ endorsement, the Get Out the Vote rally, the election against incumbent Congressman Trey Hollingsworth, campaign finance reform, and her relationship with defeated primary Democratic rival, Dan Canon. Sanders …
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One week after the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill wants the Supreme Court to review and potentially reverse a lower court’s decision on Indiana abortion law. In April, the Seventh Circuit court struck down two provisions of Indiana’s House Enrolled Act 1337. The two provisions, one prohibiting abortions on a basis of the fetus’ sex, …
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In this episode of the Bicentennial Journal, IU historian John Summerlot, talks about Indiana University during the mid 1800s and during the Civil War era. The Bicentennial Journal—looking back on 200 years of history in South Central Indiana. Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on …
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An anti-abortion group has filed charges against an Indiana University Bloomington student; Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will be giving the annual State of the University address on Tuesday; Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma is the latest government official to be accused of sexual misconduct. WFHB Correspondent Gabe Donnelly brings us that report; Monroe County Commissioner and the City of Bloomington may be …
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Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will be giving the annual State of the University address on Tuesday. McRobbie is expected to speak on the University’s Bicentennial Strategic Plan, a plan that Indiana University said, “provides a framework to assure IU’s leadership in student success, research and scholarly excellence, and service to our communities, and as a driver of economic development …
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An anti-abortion group has filed charges against an Indiana University Bloomington student. The Indiana University Student, Thomas Metcalf, spray-painted over and threw away anti-abortion signs protesters from the anti-abortion group Created Equal had set up along 10th street on IU’s campus last week. The anti-abortion protesters were wearing go-pro cameras, and have widely publicized the incident. Indiana University Communications Director …
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Today is the first day of early voting in Indiana; Fifteen Indiana counties are getting a share funds raised through timber sales at state forests; The National Rifle Association endorsed Indiana Republican Senate candidate Mike Braun. FEATURE Indiana University Alum George Taliaferro passed away yesterday at 91 years old. A three-time All-American running back, Taliaferro was the first African-American to be drafted …
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Welcome to Hearabouts: Asian American Midwest Radio anniversary episode, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Indiana University Asian Culture Center! Hearabouts is produced in partnership with WFHB and the IU Asian Culture Center, in Bloomington, Indiana. We ask critical questions about identity, culture, community and shared assumptions. On today’s episode, we feature two IU Alumni, Khai Yang and Dr. Paul Park, …
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Congress passed a bill to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic yesterday; The Indiana University Office of Parking Operations impounded over 150 electric scooters since the arrival of rental services such as Lime and Bird in Bloomington; A 600-bedroom apartment complex proposed for Bloomington’s east side continues to receive scrutiny from both the city and area residents; The City of Bloomington will soon be …
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A 600-bedroom apartment complex proposed for Bloomington’s east side continues to receive scrutiny from both the city and area residents. In the Bloomington City Council’s Land Use Committee meeting Tuesday night, committee members and area residents alike voiced concerns about traffic implications, and the project’s student housing focus. Texas developers Fountain Residential Partners are proposing the complex for 14 acres …
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