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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 4th, 2020. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Katrine Bruner breaks down Governor Eric Holcomb’s plan to reopen the economy. Also coming up in the next half hour, I talk to Mayor John Hamilton in the latest installment of “A Few Minutes with the Mayor.” But first, your local headlines. Indiana …

This week, we continue our coverage of the coronavirus within the prison system with three messages from the inside. First, we have some audio sent to us from Oakland IWOC, who recorded a statement from Eric Wayne, housed in the Santa Rita Jail in Alameda County. Afterwards, Abu Faheem Shabazz reports on the coronavirus situation in Westville Correctional Facility, and …

On March 23, Indiana’s Governor Holcomb announced the official stay-at-home order for Hoosiers. During this time, many citizens were experiencing the typical reactions of a global crisis: shock, terror, and most of all, panic.  The announcement of most local businesses being forced to close -at least for contact service- was made prior to the stay-at-home order, on March 16th, so …

Buddy Bill, Rich Reardin, and Don Jordan are the hosts. Coronavirus is the first topic, as the guys ‘Zoom’ in their first show since the lockdown from their respective homes. ‘Inside Outdoors’ engineer, host and producer is Rich Reardin ‘Inside Outdoors’ executive producer is Kade Young

Your local headlines: Indiana saw 7 new deaths reported on Monday. 505 new positive cases are confirmed, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Total deaths are at 569 people. Total numbers are at 11,686 cases. Total tests are at about 65,000 people. Total numbers are likely an underestimation due to a lack of testing. Monroe County reported 4 …

  With the season of spring upon us, many citizens of Bloomington may be noticing the vibrant signs in nature, from blossoming trees to the sounds of the songbirds. As a fellow citizen stuck inside most of the day, I noticed that the birds seemed to stand out more than before and I wondered whether or not the birds have …

  On March 30, Indiana Governor Holcomb signed an executive order to cancel or postpone all non-invasive and non-essential health care facilities in Indiana. This order applies to all health-care providers however the discretion is left to them where services can be delayed or postponed if it causes harm to their patients.  The World Health Organization classifies abortion as essential …

When looking up Bloomington’s places of worship online, a message now displays, “Hours or services may differ due to COVID-19”.  Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced a stay-at-home order recently causing Hoosiers to halt crowded activities and also religious services. As the impact of this virus grows, more businesses and routines are being altered, however many have been finding new ways …

According to a new report from the environmental and indigenous rights group Amazon Watch, five of the world’s largest banks are funding crude oil extraction in the western Amazon rainforest. After immense conservation efforts, the numbers of critically endangered black rhinoceroses is slowly ticking up, according to the latest figures released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, as …

Good afternoon. This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, March 25th, 2020. Coming up in today’s feature report, we have an interview with the owner of Vance Music about the future of his business in the coming months. Also coming up in the next half hour, Middle Way House talks about the increase of domestic violence when school is …