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Coming up later in the program, Stephanie Stewart and Ava Hartman, Executive Director of Canopy, meet to discuss the non profit organization’s work to create cool corridors and urban forests by planting trees in different neighborhoods of the City of Bloomington, and the upcoming events with Canopy. Environmental Reports     Pollutents, Plastics in the …

Grow With Glo host Gloria talks to Maike Lambarth, the co-founder and CEO of Cyclize, to discuss how they turn complex waste and emissions into green syngas. Maike breaks down the magic ingredient behind their technology (plasma) and explains how this high-tech process acts like a molecular chipper to break down carbon waste into essential …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, October 22nd, 2026. In today’s newscast, the Monroe County Capital Improvement Board approves demolition at Seminary Pointe as housing advocates push to preserve the apartments. More in today’s headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, Hoosier Action is hosting tonight’s People’s Forum – bringing together …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, October 21st, 2026. In today’s newscast, as Indiana expands its private school voucher program, what do those choices look like for local families? In part two of Unpacked, WFHB News Correspondent Elena Bai explores the resources, support and tradeoffs shaping students’ experiences in Monroe County. Learn more …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 20th, 2026. In today’s newscast, WFHB news correspondent Elizabeth Schuth reports on a protest at Indiana University where students and community members spoke out against sexual violence and called for greater transparency from the university. More in today’s headlines. Also coming up in the next half …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 19th, 2026. In today’s newscast, WFHB Correspondent Coco Duneman reports on the “No Kings” protest which took place on the Monroe County Courthouse square on Saturday. More in today’s feature report. You’ll also hear Maddie Russ from Crafts for a Cause, a crafting club at IU …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, October 14th, 2026. In today’s newscast, Indiana’s expansion of private school vouchers renews debate over educational choice and public school funding in Monroe County. Correspondent Elena Bai has more in today’s debut of “Unpacked” – an investigative news collaboration between WFHB and Limestone Post. Also coming up …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear the director of the state Division of Family Resources, speaking in Bloomington last night on the upcoming work requirements for Hoosiers on Medicaid. Get the basics on what it will take to stay on the Healthy Indiana Plan later …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. In today’s newscast, you’ll hear candidates for the 9th congressional district discussing healthcare, data centers and funding for education. You’ll also hear Mayor Kerry Thomson addressed a number of issues at a town hall last night at Jackson Creek Middle School. And find out …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 5th, 2026. In today’s broadcast, WFHB News features voices from the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival and the Front Door Community Center grand opening, which both took place over the weekend. Stay tuned for more in the bottom half of our newscast. You’ll also hear …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, October 1st, 2026. In today’s newscast, residents raised concerns about taxes, road maintenance and public services ahead of a referendum on combining Ellettsville and Richland Township. We’ll hear from Wednesday’s town hall in your daily headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, the Bloomington City …

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 …

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 …