Daily Local News – WFHB

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, July 16th, 2026. In today's newscast, the Monroe County Capital Improvement Board unanimously selected Dora Hospitality as the developer for the convention center host hotel. This further complicates efforts of advocates and officials wanting to preserve Seminary Pointe affordable housing and commercial spaces. Also coming up in …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, July 15th, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondent Ben Sharpe speaks with Bloomington Homes for All organizer Amber Corr about why the group wants to preserve Seminary Pointe affordable housing and commercial spaces. More in our featured interview. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Tricks in …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, July 14th, 2026. In today's newscast, we rebroadcast a feature report on the fight to preserve Seminary Pointe's affordable housing and commercial spaces. This feature came from a narrative journalism workshop hosted by WFHB's news department. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, July 13th, 2026. In today’s newscast, State Representative Matt Pierce discusses the impact of a new law that establishes a military police force within the Indiana National Guard. Correspondent Jorge Casillas has more in today's featured interview. You’ll also hear Jake Bruner from Hoosier Hills Food Bank, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, July 9th, 2026. In today's newscast, Gloria Bent joins us on Prescription for Healthcare to discuss denial from United Healthcare's Medicare Advantage coverage while trying to save her husband's life. That's coming up in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Correspondent Elena …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. In today’s newscast, WFHB hosted a narrative journalism workshop earlier today. The workshop culminated in today’s feature report, exploring the debate over Seminary Pointe. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Don't Click the Bait” on Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, July 7th, 2026. In today's newscast, local advocacy group Bloomington Homes for All rallied at City Hall last night, urging city leaders to save Seminary Pointe affordable housing and commercial spaces. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Volunteer Connection highlighting …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, July 6th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Max Schneider examines Senate Enrolled Act 76, which took effect on July 1st. This newly passed law requires state and local agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear from Heidi Brown …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. In today's newscast, a federal judge has ordered the release of a Milwaukee Palestinian activist who had been held in ICE custody at the Clay County Jail. An interview with Salah Sarsour's son coming up in today's feature report. Also coming up in the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, July 1st, 2026. In today's newscast, Senate Enrolled Act 76 takes effect today, requiring state and local agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. WFHB Correspondent Max Schneider speaks with State Representative Matt Pierce about what the new law does, who it affects and the legal questions …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, June 30th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Environmental Correspondent Carrie Albright interviews Jolie Perry, the sustainability coordinator with the city of Bloomington. They discuss the SEEL program which provides grant funding and assistance to install solar panels. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, June 29th, 2026. In today's newscast, Executive Director of Heading Home Mary Morgan speaks with Correspondent Zoe Moczek about Senate Enrolled Act 285, which goes into effect Wednesday. This law bans camping, sleeping or long-term shelter on state and local public land. Advocates say it effectively criminalizes …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, June 25th, 2026. In today's newscast, we have the latest edition of Civic Conversations – a podcast collaboration between the local chapter of the League of Women Voters and WFHB. You’ll also hear media law expert Anthony Fargo, a member of the task force calling for editorial …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. In today's broadcast, WFHB News speaks with Mayor Kerry Thomson about her recent veto of a city council ordinance that would close Kirkwood Avenue to car traffic. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, “The Runaround When You …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. In today's broadcast, WFHB News hits the streets of Bloomington to ask residents what issues matter most to them. Hear more from your fellow community members in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Volunteer Connection, highlighting volunteer …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, June 22nd, 2026. In today's newscast, local advocacy group Bloomington Homes for All presented a plan on Saturday to preserve affordable housing and commercial spaces at Seminary Pointe. More from that presentation in today's headlines. You’ll also hear Carrie McHaley from Bloomington Meals on Wheels, with the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, June 18th, 2026. In today's newscast, we have Prescription for Healthcare, a podcast collaboration between the WFHB Local News and Medicare for All Indiana. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB News covers the aftermath of yesterday's tornado. Featured Segments: (Photos by Ben Sharpe). Last …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Rick Seraphinoff, a local man who builds period-accurate reproductions of horns from hundreds of years ago. Head inside his workshop later in the show in a feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Movin' But Not …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, June 16th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Tanner Terrell, a senior director at IU’s Walter Center for Career Achievement. Gen Z needs a job – is anyone listening? Hear more later in the show in a feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, June 15th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear media law expert Anthony Fargo, a member of the task force calling for editorial independence and a sustainable funding structure for IU student media. Hear more later in the show in a feature report. You’ll also hear from Greg …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, June 11th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Josh David, giving a tour of the Bloomington Community Orchard at their open house last night. Learn about this edible public park later in the show in a feature report. For many Bloomington residents, the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear from Amy Gaffney, an expert in helping neurodivergent students improve their learning systems and advocate for themselves. Meet Bloomington educators working to normalize neurodiversity later in the show in a feature report. Also coming up in the next half …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, June 9th, 2026. An Indiana Daily Student investigation found years of documented safety concerns at Bloomington Meadows Hospital. WFHB News Correspondent Zoe Moczek speaks with former IDS Co-Editor-in-Chief Andrew Miller about the findings and the six-month reporting effort behind the story. You’ll also hear from Alex Bruce, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, June 8th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Janet McCabe, former deputy boss of the EPA and current policy adviser at the IU Environmental Resilience Institute here in Bloomington. McCabe has strong words for the federal administration she left behind later in the show in a feature …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, June 4th, 2026. In today's newscast, Bloomington’s Juneteenth celebration returns to Switchyard Park on June 19th. The hosts of our public affairs program, Bring It On, discuss the significance of the holiday and what community members can expect at this year’s event. You’ll also hear from Christina, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondent Max Schneider speaks with Mike Arnold from Indiana Public Media about the ongoing fallout of federal and state budget cuts to public broadcasting. You’ll also hear from Zach from Rotspot, a sober music venue in Bloomington that is shutting down. …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Jorge Casillas speaks with Sam Holdemann and Seth Mutchler, two members of the group Care Not Cages, about the county council's recent rejection of North Park as a new jail site. You’ll also hear ROTC cadet Sam Enes on …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, June 1st, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear from the attorney for Jim Rodenbush, the former Indiana University student media adviser who says he was fired for refusing to stop the Indiana Daily Student from printing hard news. Little speaks on WFHB for the first time later …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, May 28th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Jordan Davis, Bloomington’s Food Dude. Whether he’s scooping ice cream at The Chocolate Moose or running Taste of Bloomington and Food Truck Fridays or hosting the No Dishes podcast, Jordan’s got something for you to eat. Hear more later …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Kristen Bodine, being inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame last month for leading the Martinsville girls basketball team to back-to-back championship seasons in 1997 and 98. Hear their amazing story later in the show in a feature …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, May 26th, 2026. In today's newscast, County Councilmember Pete Iversen speaks with WFHB News about the implications of tonight's council vote on a purchase agreement for the North Park property for the purpose of a new jail and justice center. You’ll also hear Dave Seastrom of the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, May 21st, 2026. That’s legendary composer Hoagy Carmichael, with fond memories of Bloomington – his hometown. Hear more vintage Hoagy audio from IU’s Archives of Traditional Music later in the show in a feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, the Monroe County Capital …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Bloomington professor Dr. Linda Smith, warning parents of the effects of excessive screen time on youngsters. Learn more later in the show in a feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, “What Can You Do?” on …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, May 19th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB News took to the streets of Bloomington to ask residents about what their summer is looking like now that many of the students are gone. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear violin professor Ingrid Matthews on the loss …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 18th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Leslie Cook, coach of the girls lacrosse team in Bloomington. Girls lacrosse is now recognized as an emerging sport, paving the way for officially sanctioned high school lacrosse games. Hear more later in the show in a feature report. …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, May 14th, 2026. In today's newscast, medical school student Ethan Fairbanks joins us on Prescription for Healthcare – a monthly podcast collaboration between WFHB and Medicare for All Indiana. You’ll also hear from Lilly and Makayla. On Saturday they were part of IU’s largest graduating class ever. …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Alec McLaren, host of Bloomington’s Tiny Garage concert series. Go on-location with us to one of B-town’s hottest new house show venues later in the show in a feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, May 12th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Gerard Pannekoek, speaking on the big change coming to the annual Granfalloon festival this year. Get the details later in the show in a feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, the Monroe County Council is …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 11th, 2026. In today's newscast, you'll hear Bloomington astrobiologist Lisa Pratt, a former Planetary Protection Officer for NASA. Learn more about Indiana’s connections to the Artemis II moon voyage later in the show in a feature report. You’ll also hear Lea Woodard from Hilltop Garden and …

In today's feature report, WFHB News speaks with Julia Vaughn, executive director of Common Cause Indiana, who provides analysis of Primary Election Day. Vaughn noted increased turnout in some areas but overall low participation. She says Indiana saw significant spending by dark money organizations against Republican senators who opposed Trump, totaling $13.5 million. For a …

Grief and healing are important themes in her work. When Katina Bitsicas’s father was dying of cancer, she recorded his feelings and impressions. Then after he died, she created a liquid light image of the type of cancer cells that ran through his body. Bitsicas also has compiled a book, Luci: The Girl with Four …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, May 7th, 2026. In today's newscast, Julia Vaughn executive director of Common Cause Indiana, discusses the impact of President Trump on Indiana's statewide races during Tuesday's primaries. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, the Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a …

WFHB News speaks with Trent Deckard, who won the County Commissioners race during last night's primary election. Deckard's campaign used the phrase “community of care” and focused on fostering collaboration and bridging divides. Deckard discusses what that community of care looks like in practice, how he plans to address affordable housing issues and how he …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. In today's newscast, we look at unofficial results from a few key races in Monroe County from yesterday's primary election. Stay tuned for an interview with newly-elected County Commissioner Trent Deckard. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Check the Domain Name” on …

Domain names are the scammer’s Achilles heel. A domain name is the part of an internet address that comes after the @ symbol, and they can be a flare-lit tipoff that an email, or a website, is a fake. Always make sure the domain name is exactly right before you trust anything you see on …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. In today's newscast, today is Indiana's primary election day. WFHB News reports on voting and democracy in action. That's all coming up in today's Primary Election Day Special on the local news. Featured Segments: WFHB News went to the polls this afternoon to interview …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 4th, 2026. In today's broadcast, WFHB News interviews both candidates running for Monroe County Commissioner, David Henry and Trent Deckard. Correspondent Audrey Ouillette has more in today's feature report. You’ll also hear Blake Waskow, local president of Kiwanis Circle K International, one of the world’s largest …

En este episodio hablamos sobre una organización muy especial en nuestra comunidad: Pantry 279. Además de distribuir alimentos, Pantry 279 ha expandido sus servicios para incluir programas como huertos comunitarios, apoyo alimentario durante el verano para niños, distribución de alimentos en días festivos y educación sobre la inseguridad alimentaria. Lo más importante es que Pantry …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, April 30th, 2026. In today's newscast, the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network recognized volunteers across the community this week for the annual Be More Awards. More coverage on that during today's headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB Sports Correspondent Chase Dodson brings you …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondent Camdyn Glover reports on the Best Buddies Friendship Walk that took place in Indianapolis last Sunday. Glover speaks with organizers and attendees of the walk, which serves to benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More in today's feature report. …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. In today's newscast, Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson addressed racist assumptions made in the aftermath of the shooting on Kirkwood Avenue during Little 500 weekend. More in today's headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, the city council voted to reaffirm its opposition …