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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, June 17th, 2025.
In today’s newscast, WFHB Correspondent Ella Cummings reports on ICE activity in Bloomington in recent weeks. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, learn more about how to support and protect local wildlife on Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund.
But first, your local headlines:
Monroe County Council Hears Economic Development Update, Approves Parks Funding
The Monroe County Council held a meeting on June 10th. During public comment, Monroe County Resident Seth Muchler had a response to the Long-Term Finance Committee meeting on June 6th, explaining how the cap on debt allowance for local income-tax revenue will affect incarceration in the county.
During department updates, President of the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation Jen Pearl, announced that a steel manufacturing company called Almvoy is going to open a manufacturing facility in the old Otis Elevator plant. Director of Marketing Monica Vink, said that Almvoy is a steel manufacturer in the telecom industry, helping to create the structures and mounts that help build the networks that run through our phones. She explained why they decided to choose Monroe County for their expansion.
The council praised the incoming business, praising its efforts in aiding the redevelopment of the county
whilst also providing jobs.
Later in the meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Kelly Whitmer asked the council for their permission to allocate funds from the parks non-reverting budget, to construct water diverting measures around the Karst Farm Park soccer fields.
Council Member Kate Wiltz said she is happy to hear that the parks department worked with the other county departments to find a solution to their problems.
The council voted to approve the appropriation of funds unanimously.The Monroe County Council will next meet on June 24th.
Feature Report:
In recent weeks, a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations have left Bloomington residents on edge. Community advocates say ICE’s presence has led to fear, confusion and the cancellation of public events. In today’s feature report, WFHB Correspondent Ella Cummings speaks with local organizers, legal experts and city officials about the impact and the community’s response to ICE activity in Bloomington.
Up next – Lil Bub’s Lil Show, a co-production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund. On this week’s episode, you can learn more about dogs Bodie and Brynn, who are available for adoption through the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter. Also, stay tuned for today’s featured topic, where the hosts let you know how to support and protect local wildlife. Lil Bub’s Lil Show, coming up next on the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Max Schneider and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Ella Cummings.
Christine Brackenhoff and Stacy Bridavsky produced Lil Bub’s Lil Show.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
