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The Adams Administration is calling for the release of an 11th grader who was detained by federal immigration authorities last month. Also, a new report from the city health department finds that doulas were involved in more than 6% of births last year, up from less than 5% in 2022. Plus, after being threatened with a knife, Albany's interim U.S. Attorney wants the permanent job. Meanwhile, a New York City nonprofit is offering psychiatric services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers by pulling up to where they are. And finally, New York City art schools are seeing an application boom.

City officials are warning New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous summer weather through Wednesday, with a heat advisory in effect and a flood watch starting Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is pitching a major shakeup to city elections by introducing “open primaries” where all candidates run together regardless of party. Plus, WNYC's Liam Quigley explains why Staten Island beaches could be the perfect spot for New Yorkers looking to avoid the crowds.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, warning it could feel as hot as 100 degrees in the city. Older adults, outdoor workers, and those without air conditioning are especially at risk. Meanwhile, a new city health department report shows more pregnant New Yorkers are using doulas for support, with Mayor Adams expanding free access as part of efforts to improve Black maternal health. Plus, the city is increasingly relying on drones to monitor beaches for sharks

A wildfire that's been climbing a mountain ridge in Nanakuli.. is still 80 percent contained. There are still no evacuations or threat to structures, but the blaze has charred about 75 acres. Police say a man tried to lure four girls, ages 11 to 12, by offering them a "Hello Kitty" plush doll near King Intermediate School. This week marks 40 years since Diane Suzuki disappeared from an Aiea dance studio. As Lynn Kawano prepares a half-hour special report, she spoke to Suzuki's former boyfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're still following the dry and windy conditions today as the threat of wildfires is high yet again. Casey Lund live again in West Oahu where another fire started yesterday. For the first time, Hawaiian Electric activated its Public Safety Power Shutoff program because of the fire risk on Maui. What residents had to say about the program, and how long they went without power. This week marks 40 years since Diane Suzuki disappeared from an Aiea dance studio. What her former boyfriend has to say, after all the time that has passed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ma'ili wildfire that triggered mass evacuations has claimed the life of an elderly woman. An up close look at the damage, as firefighters monitor potential hot spots, while residents sift through the rubble. Plus, power is back on in Upcountry Maui tonight after Hawaiian Electric initiated a shutoff with heightened wildfire risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Leo High School's Choir Wowed The ‘America's Got Talent' Judges — And They're Just Getting Started: The 22 South Side students won over the famously harsh Simon Cowell and the […]

The New York City Council has passed a bill eliminating misdemeanor charges and potential jail time for street vendors who violate city laws. In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to expand the state's film tax credit program, reserving $250 million in incentives for productions that choose the Garden State over Hollywood. Meanwhile, the NYPD reports a steep decline in catalytic converter thefts across the city over the past three years.

Mayor Adams is calling on former Governor Andrew Cuomo not to run in the general election this November. Plus, service disruptions are coming to the G train. And finally, a search for the subway line with the most hot car complaints.

New York City's transportation department plans to hire dozens of new officers to crack down on reckless delivery drivers on mopeds and e-bikes. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is warning of showers, thunderstorms, and possible flash flooding across the metro area starting Tuesday. Plus, as global pollinator populations decline, the city's parks department is working to protect bees and butterflies with 23 pollinator-friendly gardens across the five boroughs. Matthew Morrow, director of horticulture for NYC Parks, and Georgina Cullman, an ecologist with the department, discuss the effort.

Honolulu Firefighters are continuing to monitor a wildfire that burned about 55 acres, damaged homes, and forced mass evacuations in Maili. A 22-year-old woman is recovering after her car fell off of the H-1 viaduct and down onto Nimitz Road below. Honolulu Police are still searching for the suspects in a drive-by shooting in Kalihi that occurred on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are following the Maili wildfire that's burned nearly 100 acres. Casey Lund is live on the scene with the latest. The fire came as conditions have been especially dangerous because of strong winds and dry conditions. It forced HECO to shut off the power to some Maui residents. The Federal Detention Center in Honolulu is set to take in more immigrant detainees. Why this is happening now and who is skeptical of this plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, July 7th, 2025. In today's newscast, you will hear Paul Quigley on using AI to pilot a race car. A team of Bloomington students is already doing it, and later this month they take their car to California to race against other prototypes. More later in the …

You can now see if your body thinks it's as old as your birth certificate says. Northwestern Medicine opened to the public its Human Longevity Clinic in Streeterville on Monday. To determine your biological age - instead of your chronological one - doctors will test cognitive functions, organs, bones and blood.

Candace Collins Jordan was only 19 from a small southern Illinois town when she took a chance and applied to work at the St. Louis Playboy Club. Nearly 50 years later, her memorabilia and mementos of a remarkable life and career will be on display at the Chicago History Museum.

Live and Local News Man dead, woman critically injured after fireworks explosion sets homes on fire in Pacoima Councilmember Traci Park Moves to Crack Down on Tour Buses in Pacific Palisades. Tow truck bandits' are rushing to crash scenes: L.A. drivers warned. Video captures ICE agents allegedly urinating on Pico Rivera school grounds in broad daylight. Interview with Actress/Author Mariel Hemingway!

A violent holiday weekend across Oahu as HPD investigates six separate shootings. The latest on the cases and how the department is responding. Plus terror unfolds on Koko Head Trail where a young boy fell down a well shaft while hiking with his parents, the latest on his condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation designed to position New Jersey as a hub for film and television production. The new law expands tax incentives to attract studios and production companies, with the goal of competing directly with Hollywood. WNYC's Mike Hayes explains what this could mean for New Jersey's entertainment industry.

An 18 year old woman is recovering after a shooting in Kapolei, we share what we know about the investigation and what's still unclear. President Trump has signed a sweeping spending bill that could deeply impact Hawaii residents who rely on Medicaid and food stamps, Governor Green warns rural hospitals may be hit hardest, and some are already taking action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NYPD commissioner has cleared an officer who fatally shot an unarmed man during a 2019 traffic stop, going against a judge's recommendation to fire him. Meanwhile, Fourth of July celebrations in Plainfield, New Jersey, are canceled after severe thunderstorms swept through the area. Plus, the Mets and Yankees square off this weekend in their second Subway Series of the season. And Congress narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending package this week, handing President Trump a major legislative victory. WNYC's Jimmy Vielkind breaks down what it means for New York State.

Developing news, HFD is investigating the cause of a 2-alarm house fire in Aiea. We have the latest from overnight. We have an update on the Oahu surfer who was crushed by a car weeks ago. The latest on 20-year-old Dakota Briley. More enforcement promised. On this 4th of July new fireworks safety measures will be rolled out by police and the state. Casey Lund has more on what's planned and how you can celebrate responsiblySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A message of caution from city leaders ahead of the Fourth of July holiday as HFD plans to bolster its available resources. Hawaii lawmakers in Washington and here at home sound off against the president's legislation. A former correctional officer is sentenced to 8 years behind bars for sexually assaulting inmates under his supervision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrations for the Fourth of July are underway across Hawaii. Dillon Ancheta reports from the parade in Kailua. Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a 22-year-old man was shot in West Oahu. A Texas lawyer who mailed flyers soliciting Maui wildfire victims is being criminally prosecuted. A Maui judge refused to throw out the case. Daryl Huff has the exclusive report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's top spokesperson is on leave after an allegation of sexual harassment. Plus, deadly car crashes are trending down in New York City, according to new data from the city's transportation department. Also, New York City officials are reminding residents to prioritize firework safety ahead of 4th of July celebrations. Meanwhile, New York City officials backed off a plan to turn the Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan into a housing complex for low income seniors. And finally, July is the height of summer stargazing.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is losing support for a potential independent mayoral run, with Reverend Al Sharpton joining others urging him to step aside. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have hired Mike Brown as their new head coach. And in Newark, a new program is offering high school graduates contracts to return to the district as teachers.

The NYPD is asking the White House for authorization to intercept and disable potentially hostile drones flying over New York City. Meanwhile, a city commission is recommending that borough presidents get new authority over land use decisions, allowing them a decisive vote if the City Council rejects rezoning or development plans. And New York's baseball stars shine: Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge have been named starters for this year's MLB All-Star Game.

Hawaii's solar industry is watching the action on Capitol Hill as President Trump's budget bill could kill a major tax credit for customers. The owner of a Kakaako restaurant ordered to pay millions to an abused employee, he shares his side of the story. A jury finds Sean Diddy Combs not guilty of the most serious charges in his criminal trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After more than six months of debate and negotiations, the "One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Act" has now been passed by Congress and will soon be on its way to the president's desk. One person was hurt after a small plane crash-landed on the Big Island this morning. News on the governor's plan to reshape the Hawaii Tourism Authority. The entire 12-member board of the HTA has now resigned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. In today's newscast, we have two profiles of local people. First, WFHB Correspondent Ella Cummings profiles Barbara Restle, a 99-year-old woman who grew up in Nazi-occupied Austria. Restle draws parallels from the authoritarianism she witnessed as a child to U.S. politics today. That's coming …

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: 21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: NASCAR Street Race, July 4th Parades, Tango Fest And More: There's also Chicago Indiepopfest at Montrose Saloon, an “Independence Day” screening at Ramova Theatre […]

Episode 400 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It's a landmark episode! Celebrating 400 episodes, lots of reminiscing and a little bit of local news. Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Zach Burcham, Bones Harcourt, Chase Peyton, Forrest Plank, and Danny Morrell are the voices. July 4th preparations, Indiana's new laws, Miles Turner is leaving the Pacers. Is Indiana getting an NHL expansion team? And so many memories of podcast past. Enjoy the walk down memory lane. Dakota obviously had nothing but time at the end

A New York jury has found music mogul Sean Diddy Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering in a split verdict. Plus, data from New York City's Democratic Primary shows that assemblymember Zohran Mamdani won without a majority of black voters. Also, we discuss the impact of we Bangladeshi aunties campaigning for Mamdani. And finally, homeless service providers are accusing officials in Emerson, New Jersey of hypocrisy.

Democratic nominee for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani says he'd break with predecessors, including Eric Adams, on a key education policy ... the mayor's control of public schools. Meanwhile, The NYPD says major crime keeps falling across New York City. Offenses such as murder, rape and robbery are down 6-percent citywide. Meanwhile, New York City is allocating nearly $14 million dollars toward gender-affirming care and other critical services for transgender and gender nonconforming New Yorkers.The money is part of the newly approved $116 billion city budget and marks the largest investment of its kind in the city's history.

Port Authority police are investigating a multi-bus crash that shut down service to the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal during Wednesday's morning rush. Meanwhile, hospital groups in New York say President Trump's new tax and spending bill could strip health coverage from 1.5 million New Yorkers and cut $8 billion from hospital funding. Plus, an investigation by NJ Advance Media finds more than 100 youth sports coaches and trainers across New Jersey have been accused of sex crimes since 2015, raising urgent questions about safety and accountability. Reporter Matt Stanmyre joins us to discuss.

Today on Spotlight Now, we’re speaking to Governor Josh Green about everything from the Hawaii Tourism Board to national news. We also hear Gov. Green’s reaction to the senate's decision to pass President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” and how this affects Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news just into the newsroom this morning. A man is dead after a bad motorcycle crash. What we've learned about this tragedy in Kailua. A fine dining restaurant owner has been ordered to pay millions for violence in his kitchen. We'll share details of the abuse. This morning, efforts to boost coral reef growth. We'll look at the pros and cons of the impacts of "groundwater flowing."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jury reached a verdict in Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking trial. A Japanese tech mogul, who owns a Kakaako restaurant, must pay up for allowing violence in his kitchen. HPD is asking for you to be on the lookout for any signs of animal cruelty. It comes after a man who took care of a group of feral cats found several of them dead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Senate narrowly passes President Trump's signature legislation. I'm Erica Brown in Washington with more on the massive spending bill that now faces a battle in the House. Multiple men are arrested on Maui, accused of being child predators, including a new hire at the police department. Relief is in sight for Puna residents. Seven years after the Kilauea eruption wiped out the Pohoiki Boat Ramp. A look at the significant progress on a major recovery project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Max Schneider speaks with Political Scientist Jeff Isaac about Indiana public colleges eliminating nearly 20 percent of their degree programs. That's coming up in today's feature report. That's Shelby VanDerMoere from the Bloomington Fire Department, on new training materials …

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Another Person Connected To Loretto Hospital Charged In $200 Million COVID Test Scheme: Jamil Elkoussa, 35, is charged with five counts of wire fraud, according to an indictment unsealed Monday. After […]

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board approved a 4.5% hike for nearly a million rent stabilized apartments. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is calling the city's $116 billion spending plan "the best budget ever," but parks advocates disagree. And finally, we visit a new mental health community center that aims to help people with serious mental illnesses avoid social isolation.

Rents are going up for nearly 1 million New Yorkers in rent-stabilized apartments after the Rent Guidelines Board approved increases Monday night. Starting in October, one-year leases will rise 3 percent, and two-year leases will go up 4.5 percent. Meanwhile, New Yorkers are getting their first look at ranked choice results from last week's primary election. Plus, a Staten Island family will be allowed to keep their pet pig temporarily while it receives medical treatment. But once it recovers, the mayor says the pig must move to the family's upstate home, where owning a pig as a pet is legal.

Months after the deadly Aliamanu explosion, the governor signs new laws to crackdown on illegal fireworks. Another Oahu playground goes up in flames this time in broad daylight, we find out what a HFD canine detected at the scene. Plus a dramatic turn of events in the murders of four University of Idaho students as Bryan Kohberger plans to plead guilty to the killings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaiian Airlines is still working to resolve an ongoing cyber-attack when the carrier actually found out about the breach and when it shared it with the public. Who torched this playground at Sheridan Community Park? That's what police want to know this morning. More on how you can help track them down. Traffic fatalities are still skyrocketing on Oahu. Why state officials believe this is happening despite more traffic control measures being implemented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump appears to be on the verge of a legislative win, passing his budget bill called the "One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Act." On Maui, six men were arrested in a multi-agency sting operation aimed at catching child predators online. Hawaii's new Department of Law Enforcement is getting more power and resources to crack down on illegal fireworks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. In today’s newscast, you will hear Bloomington native Taylor Minnick, a star player on the Indiana University softball team. Minnick just graduated from IU as the softball program’s all-time homerun queen. More from Minnick and head coach Shonda Stanton later in the show in …

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Robert's Fish Market Reopening In West Ridge After Owner's Battle With Serious Illness: Owner Arturo Venegas was hospitalized for several months after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. He's reopening the […]

On this episode, Donna and Orlando sat down with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II to discuss his vision for Michigan's future. This episode is part of a series of interviews with candidates in various political races throughout the state of Michigan.Garlin is running for Governor to build on the progress of the Whitmer-Gilchrist administration by bringing bold new ideas to help Michiganders thrive. Growing up in Detroit, Garlin knows what it feels like to be part of communities across Michigan, the Midwest, and country that have been forgotten. Prior to serving as Lieutenant Governor, Garlin worked at Microsoft as a software engineer that helped build SharePoint into the fastest growing product in the company's history. As the City of Detroit's Director of Innovation, he created the Improve Detroit smartphone app that allows residents to report issues for the city to address like running water, potholes, damaged street signs, and other issues.Garlin is the highest ranking Black elected official in Michigan history.To learn more about Garlin Gilchrist and his vision for Michigan, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

We get the latest in the federal corruption case of a former aide to Governor Hochul. Plus, the city starts spraying for West Nile Virus. And finally, we hear from the social media influencers gathering outside the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Police say a 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head near the Stonewall Inn as Pride celebrations wrapped up Sunday night. A 17-year-old was also shot and is in stable condition. Meanwhile, the MTA will stop selling MetroCards by the end of the year as it completes its shift to the OMNY tap-to-pay system. A planned four percent fare hike could also raise the cost of a single ride to $3. Plus, the city's Rent Guidelines Board is set to vote Monday night on potential increases for rent-stabilized apartments. WNYC's David Brand joins us to explain what's at stake.