This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. Later in the program, Dana Habeeb, an architect and urban designer at Indiana University, discusses record-high heat waves this summer, causing drought, wildfires and other negative health impacts. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, July 18th, 2023. In today’s feature report, we have Disabulletin – a segment highlighting disability news across the country and around the world on the WFHB Local News. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between WFHB …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 14th, 2023. Later in the program, we have an excerpt from Bring It On – WFHB’s Black Affairs program – regarding a recently passed anti racism policy in the MCCSC school system. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show …
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On today’s edition of Bring It On!, guest hosts Liz Mitchell and Gloria Howell spend the hour with Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Martè and Monroe County Councilor and co-member of the Community Justice Reform Committee Jennifer Crossly. Although being sworn in as Sheriff for just a little over a month, two incidents have already occurred within the Monroe County Jail. …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, January 24th, 2023. Later in the program, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office gave a presentation on the poor conditions of the current jail. Plus, local residents spoke out against a new jail during public comment. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil Bub’s Lil Show …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, January 10th, 2022. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Kayan Tara reported on the latest Community Justice Reform Committee meeting where local officials have hit yet another roadblock in their plans for a new jail. Tara also attended an event from the activist group, Care Not Cages, who opposes the construction of …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, January 5th, 2022. Later in the program, WFHB News Director Kade Young speaks with Care Not Cages Member Sydney Foreman about the group which opposes the construction of the new jail. More in the bottom half of our program. Also coming up in the next half hour, we revisit some of the …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, December 13th, 2022. Later in the program, Monroe County Councilor Jennifer Crossley expressed concerns about the new potential jail on Fullerton Pike during the latest Community Justice Reform Committee meeting. More in the bottom half of the program. Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, December 12th, 2022. Later in the program, we have an excerpt from the latest edition of Kite Line – our public affairs program devoted to prison issues in the Midwest and beyond. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Bloomington residents showed up to a Drag …
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We turn our focus this week to a local struggle. Here in Bloomington Indiana, Monroe County Government is quickly moving forward with a proposal for a new $60+ million dollar jail to replace and expand the downtown jail. With little input from community members, consultants hired by the county have recommended jail expansion, and the county government has begun the …
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