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This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, September 30th, 2026. In today's newscast, Lotus Festival returns to Bloomington this week, bringing musicians and artists from around the world for four days of performances and events. We look back at reporting from Youth Radio in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, September 29th, 2026. In today's broadcast, WFHB News speaks with Lilliana Young – who recently announced her candidacy for Bloomington City Council at-large. Young speaks about her platform, which focuses on housing affordability, infrastructure and human rights. More in today's featured interview. Also coming up in the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, September 28th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Elizabeth Schuth sits down with long-time journalist Laura Lane to discuss her new job at FPI News and the state of local journalism. More in our featured interview. You’ll also hear from Rebekah Bauer from Susie’s Place – a …

Episode 10 of Secretly Weekly - a bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi.   Track listing 1. Wednesday - June 2 - Early Version 2. Porridge Radio - 7 Seconds 3. Wilderness - Marginal Over 4. Oneida - Lavender 5. Bear In Heaven - The Reflection Of You 6. Small Black - Canoe 7. Slowdive - shanty 8. Okay Kaya - Baby Little Tween 9. Lightning Dust - I Knew 10. Angel Olsen - Chance   Credit music by Richard Swift.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, September 24th, 2026. In today's newscast, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin will be live in the studio to ask for your support during our Fall Fund Drive. Also coming up in the next half hour, we look back at two award-winning reports from …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026. In today's newscast, we present a special hour-long program in light of our Fall Fund Drive. We'll focus on the importance of supporting local, independent news – featuring an interview with longtime Bloomington journalist, Laura Lane. And we'll also feature an excerpt from the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, September 21st, 2026. In today's newscast, Dason Anderson, Executive Editor of the Limestone Post Magazine, will be live in the studio with Correspondent Claire Zeyen to discuss the importance of supporting independent, local news coverage in Monroe County. More throughout today's program. You’ll also hear from Bethany …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. In today's newscast, Anchor Jim Odom speaks with News Reporter Aidan Verde about his experience in the WFHB newsroom in light of our Fall Fund Drive. We'll also play archived clips from Verde, who joined the news team as an intern this summer. More …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, September 17th, 2026. In today's newscast – it's the second day of our Fall Fund Drive. We'll be live in the studio, emphasizing the importance of local news – and asking for your support. Our goal for this program is to raise 400 dollars for the airing …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Jorge Casillas and Better Beware producer Richard Fish are live in the studio for Day One of our Fall Fund Drive. Today's theme is “WFHB as a training ground for reporters.” Also coming up in the next half hour, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, September 14th, 2026. In today's newscast, the City of Bloomington is once again considering plans for a new police headquarters. The redevelopment commission will consider next steps at a location on South Rogers Street during their meeting tonight. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear Henry …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, September 15th, 2026. In today's newscast, the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission is backing 714 South Rogers Street as a location for a new police department headquarters. More coverage today's edition of B Square Bites, produced in collaboration with the B Square Bulletin. Also coming up in the next …

Episode 9 of Secretly Weekly - a bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi. Track listing Kate Bollinger - Shop Girl Midnight Sister - Blue Cigar Foxygen - How Can You Really Toro y Moi - HOV (unerthed) Current Joys - American Honey Manishevitz - All Got To Go Sometime The Do's and the Don'ts - No One to talk my troubles to Minus Story - Gravity Pulls Cut Worms - Veterans Day Alex Cameron - Stranger's Kiss Credit music by Richard Swift.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, September 10th, 2026. In today's newscast, Indiana will see major changes to its Medicaid program beginning next year, changes that could leave hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers without coverage. Learn more in today's edition of Prescription for Healthcare, in collaboration with Medicare for All Indiana. Also coming …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. In today's newscast, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, ranked Indiana University the sixth worst college in the nation for freedom of speech. WFHB News speaks with Dominic Coletti, student press program officer for FIRE, in today's featured interview. Also coming …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, September 8th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear from Bella Matney from Advocates for Science at IU. Federal science agencies have lost billions in funding in the second Trump term. We'll hear from Advocates for Science and other organizations tabling at the recent Student Involvement Fair later …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, September 3rd, 2026. In today's newscast, a local resident organized a Go Fund Me campaign for a man who was detained by ICE this week in Bloomington. Find out more in today's featured interview. Also coming up in the next half hour, Aja Jester – MCCSC School …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. In today's broadcast, WFHB News speaks with immigration attorney Christie Popp about recent immigration and customs enforcement activity in Bloomington and a new state law that forces local entities to further cooperate with ICE. More in today's featured interview. Also coming up in the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. In today's broadcast, WFHB News speaks with Rev. Forrest Gilmore, about our community's approach to homelessness in the aftermath of a recent eviction of an encampment on county-owned property and the local enforcement of the state's homelessness ban. More in today's featured interview. Also …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, August 31st, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB speaks with Joshua Stockton, who recently announced his candidacy for Bloomington City Council. Stockton speaks to affordable housing, keeping city contracts local and infrastructure improvements. More in today's featured interview. You’ll also hear from Megan Betz from Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, August 26th, 2026. In today's broadcast, WFHB News speaks with Democratic nominee for Secretary of State Beau Bayh, about his campaign, voter turnout in Indiana and how he hopes to continue his family's legacy in politics. More in today's featured interview. Also coming up in the next …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. In today's newscast, the county capital improvement board says it will demolish Seminary Pointe by the end of the year. More coverage of that meeting coming up in your daily headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, find out how you can …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, August 24th, 2026. In today's broadcast, WFHB News speaks with Sydney Zulich, vice president of the city council, who announced on Saturday she's running for Mayor of Bloomington. Zulich discusses her vision for the future of the city in our featured interview. You’ll also hear Jane Martin, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, August 20th, 2026. In today's newscast, Monroe County Election Supervisor Kylie Farris joins us on “Civic Conversations” – a podcast collaboration between WFHB and the local chapter of the League of Women Voters. That's coming up in our feature report. Also coming up in the next half …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, August 19th, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondent Ben Sharpe attended a protest outside the convention center organized by local advocacy group Bloomington Homes for All, who are questioning the CIB's handling of public land slated for convention center expansion. More in today's featured interview. Also coming up …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, August 18th, 2026. In today's newscast, Bloomington's street closures are creating headaches for drivers just as IU students return for the start of the fall semester. WFHB News looks at how the closures are affecting traffic and daily routines around town and what residents can expect in …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, August 17th, 2026. In today's newscast, actor Jesse Eisenberg donated $250,000 to Middle Way House, a local organization supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. More from Correspondent Andrew Miller in today's featured interview. You’ll also hear Debbie Fish, a volunteer with Court Appointed Special Advocates. …

Episode 8 of Secretly Weekly - a bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi. Track listing Phoebe Bridgers - I Can't Wait Kevin Morby - Field Guide for the Butterflies Way Dynamic - Officially June McDoom - Without You Halima - onyx Bullion - Roo Danielle Ponder - Sun and Moon Spike Fuck - All By Myself Dinosaur Jr. - Blowin' Up Yoko Ono - Never Say Goodbye Credit music by Richard Swift.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, August 13th, 2026. In today's newscast, a complaint filed by Monroe County Assessor Judy Sharp against independent challenger Jeneé Trimble is now before the county Election Board. WFHB Correspondent Jaimmie Ford has more in your daily headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Medical Students …

 This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, August 12th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Environmental Correspondent Carrie Albright speaks with Jolie Perry, the sustainability coordinator with the city of Bloomington, to discuss the SEEL program – which provides grant funding and assistance to nonprofits and businesses to install solar panels. More in today's feature …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, August 11th, 2026. In today's newscast, Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin reports on the latest developments of the Hopewell project in the city's plan commission yesterday. More in today's headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, find out four ways you can get …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, August 10th, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondent Elena Bai speaks with the owner of a new boba shop that opened up on Kirkwood Avenue – Window 85. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear local writer Brittany Talissa King, from Bloomington’s Doctor Martin Luther King Junior …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, August 6th, 2026. In today's newscast, the Bloomington City Council criticized a recent city survey for sidelining college students. More in today's edition of B Square Bites – in partnership with the B Square Bulletin. Also coming up in the next half hour, we start a new …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. In today's newscast, Mayor Kerry Thomson outlines budget challenges and city priorities at a Traveling Town hall on Monday night. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Don't Let Crooks Captcha You” on Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on the WFHB …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, August 4th, 2026. In today's broadcast, a longtime Bloomington gathering place has officially closed its doors. The Orbit Room has become known for live music, community events and its unique atmosphere downtown. WFHB News brings you a special feature report on why the venue is closing and …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, August 3rd, 2026. In today's broadcast, WFHB News speaks with attendees at Taste of Bloomington – which drew thousands to Kirkwood Avenue this weekend. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear Alissa Weiss from our local Head Start program, currently accepting applications for the upcoming school …

Episode 7 of Secretly Weekly - a bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi. Track listing Marmoset - Golden Cloak June Panic - David Poe The Impossible Shapes - Putrefaction Jens Lekman - You Are The Light (by which I travel into this and that) Swearing At Motorists - Flying Pizza Early Day Miners - Return of the Native Windsor For The Derby - The Melody of a Fallen Tree Havergal - New Innocent Tyro Allegory Damien Jurado - Abilene Songs: Ohia, Jason Molina - Blue Chicago Moon Credit music by Richard Swift.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, July 30th, 2026. In today's newscast, the Monroe County justice building will be closed until at least Friday due to a sewage leak. County officials are pointing to the mishap as a reason to not spend any more money into a building that was described as “dying.” …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, July 29th, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondents Elena Bai and Ben Sharpe took to the streets of Bloomington to ask residents about how they feel about students coming back to the city in a few weeks. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, July 28th, 2026. In today's newscast, the Monroe County justice building will be closed at least through Wednesday due to a sewage backup. More in the latest edition of B Square Bites. Also coming up in the next half hour, find out how to get involved in …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, July 27th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Ben Sharpe looks at the impact of the Bloomington Convention Center Expansion, exploring what the community will gain and what some believe the city is losing as part of this project. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, July 23rd, 2026. In today's newscast, the Bloomington City Council failed to override Mayor Kerry Thomson's veto of the seasonal Kirkwood Avenue closure. More in today's edition of B Square Bites – in partnership with the B Square Bulletin. Also coming up in the next half hour, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026. In today's newscast, Correspondent Elena Bai looks into the city's contracts with Flock Safety, speaking with two members of Bloomington Democratic Socialists of America’s Solid State Working Group, about concerns over surveillance technology. More in today's featured interview. Also coming up in the next …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, July 20th, 2026. In today's newscast, Facebook has permanently suspended the Bloomingtonian’s page, saying the independent local news outlet violated its policies on “inauthentic behavior.” Founder Jeremy Hogan says the company has not identified what prompted the action and has denied the publication’s appeal. More from Jeremy …

Episode 6 of Secretly Weekly - a bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi.   Track listing 1. Black Marble - Jim Carol New Year 2. Nirosta Steel - English Party 3. The Cave Singers - Distant Sures 4. Will Charette - Dear Prudence 5. Max Subar - Anything Could Be 6. Here We Go Magic - Make Up Your Mind 7. Yoko Ono - Walking on Thin Ice 8. KL Hamilton - I'm Trying 9. Aaron Frazer - If I Got It (Your Love Brought It) 10. MRCY - Lorelei   Credit music by Richard Swift.

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, …

Episode 5 of Secretly Weekly - a bi-weekly podcast show highlighting the most recent tracks released in the Secretly ecosystem. Everything from Secretly Group, All Flowers Group, Merge and Numero Group. A radio show delivered to your podcast feed, once every two weeks; hosted by WFHB's Music Director, Abby Noroozi. Track listing Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Boys Lusine - Pendulum Bullion - Francis Ford  Early Day Miners - Placer Found Superchunk - I Don't Want You Anyway Dinosaur Jr. - Several Got Away  Scowl - Not Hell Not Heaven David Vandervelde - Nothin' No Jens Lekman - Still In Love With You Credit music provided by Richard Swift.