En este episodio hablaremos de los eventos planeados en torno a los 100 años de Celia Cruz por IU  Latino Studies con apoyo de La Salsoteca con:

At a recent town hall in Terre Haute, Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith told attendees that undocumented immigrants “don’t have a right to see a judge,” a statement that contradicts decades of U.S. legal precedent. The comments come as Camp Atterbury, once a resettlement site for Afghan refugees, is converted into a detention center for immigrants. In today’s feature report, WFHB News speaks with Rachel Van Tyle, Director of Legal Services for Exodus Refugee Immigration, about what the Constitution actually says regarding due process for undocumented immigrants and how Beckwith’s remarks fit into broader shifts in U.S. immigration policy.

WFHB brings Bloomington to the world, but the Lotus Festival brings the world to Bloomington. WFHB and the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation grew up together, with intertwined missions to celebrate and increase cultural diversity. They also share a reliance on volunteers to carry out that mission, and RIGHT NOW is the time to sign up to be a volunteer for the 2025 Lotus Festival. Artistic director Tamara Loewenthal is offering a one-night pass to anyone who signs up.

Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org

This episode of Activate! was produced by Alan Galindo and Gracyn Mangelsen

Welcome to Prescription for Healthcare, a podcast collaboration between the WFHB Local News and Medicare for All Indiana, broadcasting the second Thursday of every month as part of the Local News at 5:15 PM.

This month we interview Medicare for All Indiana co-founder Dr. Rob Stone to talk about the effects of the Medicaid cuts that have passed at the state and federal levels. This will impact Hoosiers throughout the state and is likely to cause the closure of many small town and rural hospitals.

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“It’s estimated that Medicaid cuts could lead to the closure of as many as 16 rural hospitals in Indiana, and Indiana hospitals have already begun reducing their services in anticipation of the federal cuts. Communities can expect layoffs and closures. Ball State economist Michael J. Hicks says that as a result of these cuts, hospitals will lose 15% or more of their annual operating budgets each year…

“These cuts are going increase costs for everybody. The insurance companies have already announced they are going to raise their rates for 2026. We’re all in this same boat together.

“Health insurance companies make a profit by denying care to sick people. I went to medical school to take care of sick people. It’s that simple.

“We have to figure out how to get all these middle people out of the middle and make it a simple transaction. We’ve already proven that Medicare works because Medicare has been taking care of the oldest, sickest, and most expensive of us for 60 years.

The question is whether either political party has the courage to fight for universal healthcare, or whether they will keep tinkering with a system designed to fail, and Americans will continue to die from rationed care and end up in medical bankruptcy. Or, will we choose the option that has been hiding in plain sight for 60 years, Medicare for All?”

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In today’s feature report, we will listen to Part 3 with WFHB Environmental Correspondent Max Jancich as he speaks with Greg Olsen, Field Projects Director at the Sand County Foundation. Olsen discussed prairie strips, a conservation practice that integrates prairie ecosystems into 10-20 percent of farmland to improve water quality and soil health.

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And now, in Part 3, we turn to Max Jancich as he talks with Greg Olsen, Field Projects Director at the Sand County Foundation about prairie strips.

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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, August 7th, 2025.

In today’s newscast, we have Government.exe, a show that explains what’s happening in state government from WFHB’s Youth Radio. More in today’s feature report.

Also coming up in the next half hour, we have a rundown of all the latest government meetings in Bloomington and Monroe County. That’s coming up next in your daily headlines:

Bloomington Utilities Service Board

The Bloomington Utilities Service Board met on July 28th and heard public comment on the proposed septic hauler rate increase. Jeff Todd, the owner of Todd Septic, said that certain customers would be more affected by the increase because they have to pump their tanks more frequently than the recommended timeframe.

Todd said restaurants and other businesses regulated under the city’s fats, oils and grease programs would also be impacted by a large rate increase.

The board moved on to approve a memorandum of understanding between the City of Bloomington Utilities and Sudbury Development Partners LLC. The agreement outlines how the developer will contribute to the cost of upgrading the sewer system for the increased use from the southside housing development.

The estimated cost to upgrade the sewer to accommodate the 132-acre development would be around $5 million. Board Member Jeff Ehman highlighted that the city is requiring the developer to pay a portion.

The board discussed how the cost of sewer infrastructure is normally passed down to the residents as higher home prices. Board Member Kirk White said utilities infrastructure costs are the perfect example of why it is so difficult to build new housing.

Next, the board approved a sewer main extension agreement for a development on South Rogers Street that lies outside of city limits. City Legal Representative Chris Wheeler said the property was one of the last granted services before the annexation policy shift.

Bloomington is in the midst of a legal battle over remonstrance waivers signed in exchange for sewer system hookups. Board members clarified that this agreement includes provisions that Bloomington Utilities will take ownership of the infrastructure if future properties connect to the new sewer line.

The board also discussed a project to replace the air conditioning at the Dilman wastewater treatment plant. The building has been using temporary air conditioner units due to the extreme heat.

The next meeting of the Bloomington Utilities Service Board will be held on August 11th.

The Ellettsville Town Council met on July 28th. The main topic of discussion was the proposal of

Council Members William Ellis and Scott Oldham expressed concern regarding ownership of the station. They had questions surrounding what happens to the station if the township ceases to exist, considering the fact that they would be building the station on land they did not own.

Due to these concerns, both the construction of the fire station itself and a deal regarding the roofing of

The Ellettsville Town Council will meet next on August 11th.

Bloomington Board of Public Works

The Bloomington Board of Public Works met on Tuesday, July 29th to discuss a lane closure request to occur on West 2nd Street. Engineering Field Specialist Kyle Baugh from the Engineering Department outlined the project. He said the first phase will occur during the evening of August 3rd and the 2nd phase will occur between August 4th and 15th. Baugh described detours which could be used during this time.

Baugh also confirmed that the businesses adjacent to the street have been notified of the closures, and have agreed to them. The board voted to approve the closure request.

Later in the meeting, Project Engineer Kendall Knoke from the engineering department addressed the board to gain approval for street utility staking, to occur as part of the same project on West 2nd Street. Knoke warned that once he gives approval for the staking to begin, work will start immediately.

Board President Kyla Cox Deckard questioned if the board would continue to receive updates as the project moves along, to which Knoke confirmed that updates will continually be given. The Board voted to approve the request.

The Bloomington Board of Public Works will meet again on Tuesday, August 12th.

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Up next – frequent rainfall beginning in April has left Lake Monroe flooded, at times reaching 15 feet above normal levels. While flood control is one of the primary purposes of the reservoir, water buildup still poses challenges to those who depend on the lake for their livelihood. WFHB News Correspondent Harley Babbitt speaks with volunteers, DNR staff, and business owners to learn more about how they have adapted to the new conditions.

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In today’s feature report, WFHB News Correspondent Max Schneider provides a rundown on campus and local news over the summer. Schneider reports on Camp Atterbury to be turned into a detention center for undocumented immigrants. He also reports on a coalition that urges Monroe County Council to fund social services instead of a new jail. Schneider also dives into a speech from Mayor Kerry Thomson regarding homelessness in the community.

On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance is slated to travel to Indianapolis to meet with Indiana Governor Mike Braun. Vance plans to speak with Braun about the Trump administration’s push to redistrict U.S. congressional maps to favor the GOP. State Lawmaker Matt Pierce, representing Indiana’s 61st district, spoke with WFHB Correspondent Ella Cummings about what this means for Indiana.

There’s a new scam going around that’s very scary, because it contains a lot of your personal information — harvested on the Dark Web — and even a photograph of the house you live in! The scammer makes frightening threats and demands payment…or else. It’s not really as dangerous as it looks, but it’s so sophisticated it could fool almost anyone. Keep up, and tell your friends — here’s how to avoid being ripped off.

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, August 6th, 2025.

In today’s newscast, Vice President JD Vance is slated to travel to Indianapolis to meet with Indiana Governor Mike Braun tomorrow to discuss redistricting. WFHB Correspondent Ella Cummings has more in the bottom half of the show.

Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB News Correspondent Max Schneider reports on Camp Atterbury to be turned into a detention center for undocumented immigrants.

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In today’s feature report, WFHB News Correspondent Max Schneider provides a rundown on campus and local news over the summer. Schneider reports on Camp Atterbury to be turned into a detention center for undocumented immigrants. He also reports on a coalition that urges Monroe County Council to fund social services instead of a new jail. Schneider also dives into a speech from Mayor Kerry Thomson regarding homelessness in the community. All that and more coming up next on the WFHB Local News.

Tomorrow, Vice President J.D. Vance is slated to travel to Indianapolis to meet with Indiana Governor Mike Braun. Vance plans to speak with Braun about the Trump administration’s push to redistrict U.S. congressional maps to favor the GOP. State Lawmaker Matt Pierce, representing Indiana’s 61st district, spoke with WFHB Correspondent Ella Cummings about what this means for Indiana. That interview coming up next on the WFHB Local News.

Up next, “It’s Getting Worse” on Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on WFHB. We turn to host and producer Richard Fish for more.

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