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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, November 12th, 2026. In today’s newscast, the Stinesville Town Board approved ratifying a controversial agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday. However, the county commissioners are pursuing legal action. More in the top of today’s show. Also coming up in the next half hour, we’ll …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, November 9th, 2026. In today’s newscast, the Bloomington City Council voted to ban deployment of artificial superintelligence during its Wednesday meeting. Also, Indiana Senator Jim Banks urged Stinesville officials to support the town police department’s controversial agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. More in today’s broadcast. …

Santa Clara, near the center of the Cuba, home to one of the nation’s most interdisciplinary universities and Che Guevara’s remains, is also one of Bloomington’s sister cities.  Bloomington officially declared Santa Clara a sister city in 1998, joining Posoltega in Nicaragua, and now inactive Lu Chou in Taiwan. Cubamistad, a local organization focused on …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, November 5th, 2026. In today’s newscast, WFHB News speaks with newly elected District 62 representative Amy Huffman Oliver about her priorities for public schools, healthcare and the legislative session ahead. Also coming up in the next half hour, Bloomington officials press for answers about the city’s surveillance …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, November 4th, 2026. In today’s newscast, we break down the results of Tuesday’s midterm elections. We hear from Ellettsville residents about the proposal to combine their town and township governments. Also, an archived interview with Beau Bayh, who became the first Democrat elected to statewide office in …

Welcome to WFHB’s Election Day special for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. Today, WFHB reporters visit Election Central and local polling places to hear from voters and election workers. Monroe County Election Supervisor Kylie Farris discusses preparation behind Election Day, student participation and the process for what happens after polls close. In Ellettsville, we explore the …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, November 2nd, 2026. In today’s newscast, 7 people were wounded in a shooting on Kirkwood Avenue in the early hours of Sunday, following Halloween night. We’ll hear from Mayor Kerry Thomson and how local residents feel about public safety on Kirkwood Avenue late at night. You’ll also …

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, October 29th, 2026. In today’s newscast, Mayor Kerry Thomson says construction on Hopewell South will begin next spring. Find out more about the first phase of the affordable housing development – plus, Correspondent Elena Bai speaks with several residents following the public meeting. That’s coming up later …

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 27th, 2026. In today’s newscast, WFHB’s Youth Radio asks Bloomington residents about their Halloween costumes, favorite traditions, and what makes the holiday special. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, residents share concerns about housing, healthcare, and the cost of …

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 26th, 2026. In today’s newscast, Democrat Beau Bayh and Republican Max Engling faced off in a debate for the Indiana Secretary of State race ahead of the upcoming November election. More in today’s feature report. You’ll also hear Aubrey Seader from the Bloomington Volunteer Network. She …

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 …