This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 21st, 2024. Later in the program, the Bloomington Plan Commission gave a positive recommendation for a rezone request for a Planned Unit Development that would cover 140 acres and 4,250 dwelling units on the Southwest side of Bloomington. More in today’s headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, we …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. Later in the program, WFHB Environmental Correspondent Robert Shull speaks with environmental advocate Marcia Veldman, founder of the South Central Indiana chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production of …
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The connection between humans and horses is ancestral. Yet for most, their role in our everyday lives has diminished. One non-profit is preserving the symbiotic relationship between humans and horses through equine-assisted therapy. People and Animal Learning Services, also known as PALS, is a non-profit adaptive riding center in Bloomington that offers therapeutic riding sessions to individuals of any age …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 18th, 2024. Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reports on the city’s planned pilot program for use of tasers by Bloomington police officers. More in today’s feature report. That’s Deb Pekin from the USA International Harp Competition. She’s looking for host families willing to …
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Every three years the best harp players in the world gather in Bloomington for the USA International Harp Competition. Of course the IU Jacobs School of Music is involved, but the competition itself is an independent organization relying heavily on volunteers. Deb Pekin is looking for host families willing to share their home with visiting performers. There’s lots of other …
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Tonight Melanie and Justin speak with Veronica Pejril, former Greencastle city councilwoman and current Indiana Senate candidate where we discuss her vision for the future. BloomingOUT is one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTIQ-focused radio shows. We feature people, news, events, entertainment, and businesses relevant to the queer experience in central Indiana and the Midwest. Interested in being on the show …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 14th, 2024. Later in the program, the Monroe County Commissioners approved a contract for an environmental site assessment on a property being considered as a site for the new jail. More in the top half of tonight’s newscast. Also coming up in the next half hour, we hear from Dr. Gabriel …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. Later in the program, we revisit an archived interview with Peter LoPilato, editor and publisher of The Ryder Magazine, who passed away recently. 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 the WFHB Local …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 11th, 2024. Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin has his weekly segment on the WFHB Local News. More in today’s feature report. That’s Cassidy McCammon from Girl Coalition of Indiana, an innovation incubator trying to make Girl Scouts more inclusive. Hear more later in …
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Cassidy McCammon thinks Girl Scouts could be more inclusive and more relevant to girls in the modern age, especially black and brown girls and those from low-income families. Girl Coalition of Indiana is an innovation incubator for the six Girl Scout councils across the state, test-piloting new programs and partnerships to engage those girls. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB …
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