Podcasts about Local news

Mayor Eric Adams says the NYPD will launch a full mobilization plan in the Bronx after a string of shootings left three people dead and two others injured this week. Meanwhile, police say an off-duty officer was killed in a hit-and-run on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when the driver of a box truck struck his motorcycle and fled the scene Wednesday. Also, the Port Authority expects a record 2.4 million passengers over Labor Day weekend and is urging air travelers to plan for long lines and delays. Finally, the National Transportation Safety Board says a fire on PATH tracks earlier this month in Jersey City was caused by electrical issues.

How Honolulu police hunted down a 70-year-old man accused of starting a wildfire in Kunia last week. The Maui man accused of fatally shooting officer Suzanne O pleads not guilty to the crime. Authorities are searching for a motive after a gunman opens fire at a Catholic school in Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Donna sat down with the Founder and Executive Director of What About Us Inc., Tammara Howard, and two of the leaders behind Detroit's Inaugural CDO Expo, Chandra McMillion and Quincy Jones. Tammara Howard, founder of What About Us Inc., has had a 55-year journey on Belvidere Street, where she's created a grassroots organization serving Detroit's Gratiot Woods neighborhood. From a youth block club started in 1999 to today's five community spaces including a resilience hub, Howard demonstrates how resident leadership creates lasting change.Quincy Jones and Chandra McMillion are two of the leaders behind Detroit's CDO Expo, which brought together 37 community development organizations to showcase their collective impact. Held at New Lab in Michigan Central Station, the event highlighted the professional, data-driven work these organizations are doing across Detroit.The conversation reveals how these grassroots leaders are reclaiming Detroit's narrative by proving neighborhoods can be revitalized without displacing residents. Their work represents a powerful counterpoint to the notion that people must leave Detroit to find a better quality of life.If you want to support What About Us Inc., contact 313-918-9604 or send donations to the cash app $1234WhatAboutUsInc.Detroit By The Numbers With Alex B. Hill:90% OF DETROIT POLLING PLACES HAVE ACCESSIBILITY CHALLENGES $144 MILLION INVESTED IN BELLE ISLE SINCE 2014 96 EVENTS FOR DETROIT MONTH OF DESIGN IN SEPTEMBER $2 MILLION SPENT BY MAYORAL CANDIDATES IN THE PRIMARY Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

A Manhattan judge has found an NYPD officer guilty of assault and official misconduct for pepper spraying a man who was already handcuffed. Meanwhile, Liberty star Jonquel Jones is joining the Brooklyn Public Library for a children's storytime Wednesday afternoon in Crown Heights.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could withhold federal resources from states with cashless bail policies, potentially affecting billions in funding for New York. Meanwhile, fans at the US Open in Flushing are paying steep prices for tickets and concessions, with some ground passes reselling for more than $300. Plus, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is seeking a fifth term and faces a Democratic primary challenge from Drew Warshaw, who says the office should do more to address affordability. WNYC's Jimmy Vielkind joins us to explain.

A street advocacy group is calling on the city to revoke approval for a pilot program that'll allow a self-driving taxi company to test out their cars in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Plus, federal judges have formally appointed Joseph Nocella Jr. as U.S. attorney for New York's Eastern District. Meanwhile, a nonprofit housing group wants to build an affordable housing complex in the South Bronx. And finally, immigrants across New York City want safer, better paying jobs but they face a major hurdle: building digital skills.

An unexpected emergency on Kauai's famed Wailua river. A tour barge partially sinks, sparking concerns of oil pollution and forcing excursion cancellations. An electric vehicle ends up in the water off Ka'a'awa. What we're learning about how it got there. And a setback in the years-long conversation to restore the Waikiki Natatorium. The new proposed price tag to renovate the memorial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cancelled tours on Kauai after a mishap involving a famed Fern Grotto boat. What went wrong and the latest on cleanup efforts. Students forced to switch schools. A plan to address crowded classrooms on Maui is catching some families by surprise. We hear from one frustrated parent. Hoping to upgrade your phone soon? Apple is getting set to unveil their newest models. When we'll get a look at the iPhone 17.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Developing news out of Minneapolis where at least two children are dead and 17 others injured in a shooting at a Catholic school. A 70-year-old man has been charged in connection with a wildfire that sparked in Kunia Saturday. And a crash involving a Honolulu police officer in a squad car sends a moped rider to the hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotlight Now welcomed Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to discuss key city issues, including the Wahiawa landfill site and efforts to retain police officers. Then City Council chair Tommy Waters discusses the recent shakeup in leadership at Honolulu Hale and the future of his political career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, August 27th, 2025. In today's newscast, we share a segment from Bring It On! where hosts Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell talk with leaders of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center and the African American Arts Institute at IU Bloomington. More in today's feature report. Also coming up …

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: New Bike Path Will Connect North Shore Channel Trail To Lakefront Trail Through Uptown: The city will add about a mile of bike-friendly infrastructure on Winnemac Avenue between Damen Avenue […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: The ‘Mayor Of Mayfair' Has Been Cleaning Up His Northwest Side Neighborhood For 26 Years: Wally Eliason started picking up trash around his Mayfair home after he retired in […]

President Trump is threatening to cut funding to states that rolled back cash bail, including New York. Meanwhile, the MTA is holding in person hearings for riders to weigh in on fare changes. Plus, Breanna Stewart returned to the Liberty lineup after a month-long injury, scoring 19 points in an 81–79 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Governor Kathy Hochul says she told President Trump, New York doesn't need him to send National Guard troops. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal court to stop immigration officers from arresting people at federal immigration courts. Also, New York City animal shelters are once again accepting surrendered pets. And finally, what to do if you think your Con Ed bill is too high.

New York City's deadly Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem appears to be waning with no new fatalities reported since Friday. Meanwhile, police are searching for two men who posed as NYCHA workers and stole more than $200,000 in jewelry and cash from a Brooklyn woman. Plus, Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run marks its 50th anniversary, and Eileen Chapman of the Springsteen Archives at Monmouth University joins us to reflect on the album's legacy.

The family of a Chinatown acid attack victim speaks out. A former Maui police officer pleads guilty in a case of excessive force. President Trump fires the Federal Reserve governor amid plans to tackle urban crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii Island firefighters are making progress on two wildfires in Paauilo that had emergency responders and residents on high alert throughout the night. We're learning more about a Kahului home that went up in flames and how two good Samaritans brought its residents to safety. The man accused of dousing acid on a Chinatown chef enters his plea and learns his confirmed bail amount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City officials are investigating after they say an NYPD squad car ran over a man lying on a road in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Plus, a look at the reaction to a viral video showing Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani lifting weights at an Open Streets in Brooklyn over the weekend. And finally, for some immigrant families, the start of the school year brings fear and uncertainty—about immigration enforcement, their children's safety, and what rights they actually have.

Mayor Adams' son Jordan Coleman appeared on a TV show cited in the bribery case against former adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul is warning that Hurricane Erin is still a potential danger. Finally, Zohran Mamdani held a chip bag treasure hunt to try and embarrass Mayor Eric Adams.

Nearly all New York schools are ready to prohibit cell phones this year. Also, longtime New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has a Democratic primary opponent. Plus, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department was desperate for applicants six months ago. Last week, she swore in the largest class since 2016. And finally, we hear from New Yorkers in Manhattan's East Harlem neighborhood.

An active fire watch is in place on Hawaii Island. Residents in Pa'auilo are affected, we'll tell you what we currently know. Protecting Molokai from the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. What has been proposed to try to keep the last non-infected island safe from these insects. A demand for more nurses in Hawaii continues. How one program is offering scholarships to try and help fill the need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, August 25th, 2025. In today's newscast, Kirkwood Avenue was blocked off in downtown Bloomington for the 11th annual Pridefest. WFHB Correspondent Ella Cummings speaks with attendees and various organizations about what pride means to them. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear Suzanne Allen with a …

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Riot Mike Gets A John Stamos Tattoo To Bring ‘Full House' Star To Riot Fest: The tattoo is just one of the actor's demands to appear at the Chicago […]

Another weekend of wildfires on Oahu, with at least one of them now being investigated as arson. On Maui, a fundraiser for the family of slain Officer O wrapped up last night with 100 percent of proceeds going to the family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Manhattan, prosecutors and investigators are learning a new way to interview suspects, witnesses, and victims in an effort to get more accurate information and prevent false confessions. As WNYC's Samantha Max tells host Janae Pierre, the new technique draws on scientific research about the human brain.

The Maui Police Department prepares to honor a fallen police officer with a candlelight vigil as her accused killer returns to court. Officials identify the teen killed in an electric motorbike crash in Ewa Beach. Water officials issue a restriction notice for parts of Hawaii Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maui mourns a fallen hero, we take a look at last night's vigil for Police Officer Suzanne O. And action at Kilauea, why yesterday's lava flow at Halemaumau Crater raised some eyebrows and what it looks like now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Knight Center for the Future of News at ASU's Cronkite School isn't tinkering at the edges of journalism — it's ripping up the blueprint and starting fresh. Dean Battinto Batts calls this moment “an inflection point,” where trust is eroding and technology is racing ahead faster than most newsrooms can follow. Julia Wallace insists transformation must be rooted in community, warning that too many audiences have been “left alone” without information they can rely on. Together, they're pushing for flatter newsrooms, bold experiments with AI, and business models that do more than keep the lights on — they rebuild confidence in what news is for.  Access more at this episode's landing page, at:  https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/the-future-of-news-a-deeper-look-at-asus-knight-center-experiment,257394  

Hurricane Erin is causing concern as rough seas hit the coast, a second sheriff's deputy resigns, echoing concerns of a previous deputy about Garry McFadden's leadership, the Black Political Caucus endorses Joi Mayo over Tiawana Brown for Charlotte City Council and Charlotte FC is the hottest team in Major League Soccer.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode, Imani Foster of 482Forward joined them to discuss the Invest in Michigan's Kids campaign.482Forward is creating a Detroit where every student graduates ready to become a fully engaged participant in the world, equipped with the character and the capacity to negotiate her environment and change it for the better.They believe all children have the right to an excellent education, regardless of their race or socioeconomic status.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

City health officials report that the Legionnaires' outbreak is declining, but confirmed cases could still rise as more people seek treatment and earlier cases are verified. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn District Attorney's office hopes an Ohio man arrested for throwing a sex toy at a Liberty game can help them identify other people doing the same. Finally, the Trump administration appears to be targeting companies known to employ unauthorized workers to achieve its goals regarding immigration arrests.

Mayor Adams' former chief adviser is facing four new conspiracy and bribery indictments. Plus, the US Open tennis tournament gets into full swing in Queens next week after qualifying matches this week. And finally, we meet a group of young New Yorkers building some cool creations.

An NYPD detective is recovering after he was struck by gunfire from his fellow officers during an incident Friday morning. Plus, the National Weather Service warns of life-threatening rip currents through Saturday at regional beaches. Meanwhile, a quarter of residents in the Bronx don't have broadband internet access at home. And finally, there's a new entry in Red Hook's collection of oddball delights; a pinball museum.

Maui police release bodycam footage from the night another officer was shot and killed in the line of duty. A Maui wildfire survivor accused of shooting a Lahaina man in the head last year is advocating for his case to be dismissed. A 72-year-old woman dies after a crash in McCully.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The justice department today released a transcript of an interview between a senior administration official and Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The teenage boy who died after he was hit by a car while riding an electric motorbike on Wednesday has been officially identified. As Maui mourns for a fallen officer, the police department releases graphic body cam video of her fatal shooting last Friday in Paia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Bam Bam Facing Medical Challenges After Rescue, But Donations Will Help Fund Recovery: Money raised for the service dog's search will now go toward his unexpected medical expenses, a […]

A New York appeals court has thrown out President Trump's massive civil fraud penalty. Plus, New Jersey has stopped enrolling new families seeking child care vouchers. And finally, health department officials lost more than a third of their cooling tower inspectors in the three years leading up to the outbreak despite a significant boost in funding.

A former top adviser to Mayor Adams is facing new corruption charges. Plus, The controversy over Central Park's carriage horses is back in the political fray after one of them died in Midtown earlier this month. And finally, where to get the best pancakes in New York City.

A WNYC analysis of city data finds marshals are evicting tenants at a rate of 1500 apartments a month, that's the highest eviction rate since 2018. Another WNYC analysis found that seven of the ten buildings at the center of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak, some of which are run directly by the city, had no inspections over the past year. Finally, Muslims on Long Island which owns an existing mosque in Bethpage, sued under federal religious discrimination law, after the town blocked its plan to tear down two structures and build a larger mosque on the site. As a result of a settlement of long running land use and religious discrimination case, the town will fund nearly $4 million dollars towards the build.

A man accused of shooting and killing a Maui police officer returned to court, where police officers gave emotional testimony. Honolulu's police chief issues a plea after a 14-year-old boy dies in an e-bike crash, marking the island's 54th traffic fatality. Honolulu's prosecutor explains why a police officer will not be charged after fatally shooting an armed suspect last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Island firefighters are making progress on a wildfire in North Kohala in the Kawaihae area. Meanwhile, Maui County says the brushfire on Molokai has been extinguished. The man who allegedly shot and killed Maui police Officer Suzanne O returned to court yesterday and listened to a tearful account of what happened the night she died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, August 21st, 2025. In today's newscast, we have Civic Conversations – a podcast collaboration between the League of Women Voters of Bloomington and Monroe County and WFHB. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Art Walk – where Youth Radio reporters …

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: Have Thoughts On Chicago's Speed Cameras? You Can Weigh In Through A City Survey: A city working group wants feedback on how to make the speed camera program more equitable as Mayor […]

Two Harlem construction workers are suing contractors they blame for Legionnaires' outbreak. Plus, the National Weather Service says much of New York City, Long Island and New Jersey will be under a coastal flood watch beginning Thursday night, thanks to Hurricane Erin. Also, the MTA is leaving the Bronx behind in a key effort to speed up subway service. And finally, the parks department has used a city-owned Bronx lot as an unofficial garbage dump for decades, and locals say the smell is unbearable.

New York City beaches will remain closed for swimming Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Erin generates dangerous rip currents. Plus, Mayor Adams says rat sightings in New York City have declined for eight straight months. And finally, childcare is becoming increasingly unaffordable for families. That's why more parents in New Jersey and New York are relying on subsidized vouchers to help pay for it.

Officer Omar Habib pleaded not guilty after prosecutors accused him of placing a man in an illegal chokehold. But the Bronx DA's office says Habib can be heard on his body camera recording asking himself, "what'd you do, bro?" Meanwhile, Jersey City residents are paying hundreds of dollars to apply for affordable housing. Mayoral candidate Bill O'Dea wants the fees to be eliminated. Finally, Governor Phil Murphy says Erin will miss the Garden State by a "substantial amount," but he's warning residents to avoid going in the water while the hurricane passes by.

In this episode, Gov. Josh Green has an update on negotiations with the military regarding expiring land leases, and his wish list. Plus, he shares his frustrations on the slow, costly development of Aloha Stadium, and touches on other state priorities and potential revenue streams, including the idea of legalizing marijuana and gambling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scary times for hundreds of Kunia residents, who were forced to flee their homes because of a brush fire. Then, water trouble for a Maui golf course. Why it's joining farmers and homeowners in a lawsuit against the Maui Land and Pineapple Company. And on Molokai a brush fire that briefly forced evacuations in Hoolehua is now contained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains sensitive, potentially triggering themes and language related to sexual assault. Listener discretion advised. This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Kalimah Johnson, Founder and CEO of the SASHA Center, to discuss how they are supporting and empowering Black people who have experienced sexual assault. At the SASHA Center, Kalimah's mission is to increase awareness, provide resources and educate the public about sexual assault, provide culturally specific peer support groups to self identified experiencers of rape and to increase justice and visibility for survivors in Southeast Michigan.Kalimah is a highly esteemed expert therapist who has made a significant impact in the field of mental health and relationship counseling. She has been an advocate and counselor to survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence for 24 years and is an industry expert on topics related to culturally specific programming for sexual assault survivors.To learn more about Kalimah, the SASHA Center and their work, click here. FOR HOT TAKES:DETROIT ANNOUNCES NEW ‘EMERALD ALERT' FOR SERIOUS MISSING PERSONS CASESSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.