Daily Local News – WFHB

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 …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, April 27th, 2026. In today's newscast, a shooting happened outside Five Guys on Kirkwood Avenue during Little 500 weekend. WFHB News reports on a press conference with city officials on Sunday and speaks with residents on Kirkwood about their reaction to the violence. You’ll also hear Anna …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. In today's newscast, Erin Aquino from Exodus Refugee joins Civic Conversations to discuss immigration policy in the United States. Civic Conversations, a podcast in collaboration with the local chapter of the League of Women Voters, coming up in today's feature report. Also coming up …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondent Paige Zuckerman takes a look at the local sketch comedy group, Boy in the Bubble – speaking with President Sarah Warf, about the origins, style and operations of the group. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026. In today's newscast, Pat Wall from the Bloomington Democratic Socialists of America says that while he applauds the mayor for not renewing one contract with Flock Safety, the fight against surveillance is not over yet. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, April 20th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB reports on a forum for Indiana's 9th congressional district where candidates discussed their views on science, technology and the environment. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear Gene Gerardot from College Mentors for Kids, pairing local school-age children with …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Anchor Benedict Jones and Correspondent Camdyn Glover will be live in the studio to ask for you to support the local news during our Spring Fund Drive. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, April 14th, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondents Paige Zuckerman and Elyse Perry will be live in the studio to ask for your support during WFHB's Spring Fund Drive. More in today's broadcast. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB News features a segment from Dave …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, April 13th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Elena Bai joins us live in the studio with Anchor Benedict Jones in light of our Spring Fund Drive. More in today's broadcast. That’s Brynna Hardiman, president of the American Sign Language Club at IU. Learn how you can …

By Camdyn Glover On January 30, 2026, New York State Judge Garnett dismissed two federal charges against Luigi Mangione.  Mangione is accused of murdering United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson, on December 4, 2024. He is still on trial for this case, but the charges he faces are reduced from the original ones. His current …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. In today's newscast, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin will be live in the studio in light of our Spring Fund Drive. More on the importance of community journalism throughout today's broadcast. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Shane Gebhard will be live in the studio with News Director Kade Young in light of Day One of our spring fund drive. Local voices share their most important goals. As WFHB launches the Spring Fund Drive calling on …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Today marks the first day of early voting in Monroe County. Stay tuned for another edition of B Square Bites in collaboration with the B Square Bulletin coming up during today's headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB News Correspondent Camdyn …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, April 6th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB's Youth Radio speaks with students and coaches of the Binford BadgerBOTs and Tri-North Middle School Robotics who placed third in the state championship. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear Vicki Pierce from Community Kitchen, with a simple mission …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, April 1st, 2026. In today's newscast, Mayor Kerry Thomson made a plea for the Hopewell South project during her State of the City Address last night at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, “April Fraud” on Better …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondents Shane Gebhard and Emma Maher report on the ‘No Kings' rally that took place over the weekend on the Courthouse lawn. More in today's featured segment. Also coming up in the next half hour, Sports Correspondent Chase Dodson brings you …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 30th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB reports on the third No Kings rally on the Courthouse lawn, a deadline approaching for the new jail project and the delay on the Hopewell South project by the city council. You’ll also hear Christine Herring, executive director of Pals …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 26th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Camdyn Glover speaks with residents of Bloomington and a healthcare professional to gather community reactions to the ongoing trial of Luigi Mangione. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB Sports Correspondent Chase …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. In today's newscast, the MCCSC Board of Trustees voted to sell the former Herald Times building during their meeting last night. More in today's headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Rogue's Gallery” – a classic edition of Better Beware, your weekly …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. In today's newscast, we feature coverage of last night's Monroe County Commissioners candidate forum produced by Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB Correspondent Elena Bai looks at Senate Enrolled Act 76, a new law …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 23rd, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB explores “restaurant culture in Bloomington” on a new episode of Voices in the Street produced by Youth Radio. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear Laynie Pitts, executive director of Indiana University Student Television. Students get hands-on experience and …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 19th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Elena Bai looks into Senate Bill 76 – a controversial new law that forces local entities to cooperate with ICE. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we explore personal data tracking on …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB News speaks with two organizers of the upcoming “No Kings” protest which will take place at 1 p.m. on March 28th at the Monroe County Courthouse lawn. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. In today's newscast, state lawmakers weighed in on controversial bills passed in this year's Statehouse session. More from State Senator Shelli Yoder and State Representative Matt Pierce in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil Bub's Lil Show – …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 16th, 2026. In today's newscast, you'll hear from Tracey Hutchings-Goetz, community organizer for Hoosier Action, about Senate Enrolled Act One – which she says will strip thousands of Hoosiers from Medicaid and SNAP benefits. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear IU student Nick Thornburg …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 12th, 2026. In today's newscast, Dr. Peter Hotez speaks about the U.S. measles epidemic and scientific disinformation in today's political landscape on the latest edition of Prescription for Healthcare – a podcast collaboration between WFHB and Medicare for All Indiana. More in today's feature report. Also …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday March 11th, 2026. In today's newscast, we report on a candidate forum hosted last week by the Bloomington Democratic Socialists of America – specifically featuring candidates from the U.S. House District 9 race. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Hammering …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondents Emma Maher and Shane Gebhard report on an anti-ICE benefit concert that took place at Harmony School late last month. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, the candidates for Monroe County prosecutor …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 9th, 2026. In today's newscast, Governor Mike Braun signed a bill last Thursday that opponents say effectively criminalizes street homelessness. Correspondent Zoe Moczek has more in today's feature report. You’ll also hear Olivia Throckmartin from Harmony School, inviting you to teach an art class at Harmony …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 5th, 2026. In today's newscast, over 30 public commenters spoke out against the City of Bloomington's contract with Flock Safety during last night's city council meeting. That's coming up in your daily headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, Biology Professor Thomas Kaufman discusses …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. In today's newscast, you'll hear from several protesters from the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition as they demand Indiana University declare itself a sanctuary campus. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, the Monroe County Council committed to constructing …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 2nd, 2026. In today's newscast, Candidates for Monroe County Commissioner Trent Deckard and David Henry answered questions on housing affordability and the new jail project during a forum last week hosted by the local chapter of the Bloomington Democratic Socialists of America. More in today's feature …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, February 26, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear Markus Dickinson and Sarah Girges, local youth ministry leaders who say they are seeing a surge in church attendance among Gen Z. We visit two hubs of youth worship in Bloomington later in the show in a feature report. …