This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026.

In today’s newscast, Correspondent Paige Zuckerman takes a look at the local sketch comedy group, Boy in the Bubble – speaking with President Sarah Warf, about the origins, style and operations of the group. More in today’s feature report.

Also coming up in the next half hour, Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on the local news. More following today’s feature.

City sustainability commission delays vote on glyphosate

The Bloomington Commission on Sustainability met on April 14th and discussed a resolution against the use of glyphosate in Bloomington’s public spaces. Experts answered questions about the common herbicide used in weed control.

Mary Wells, the Natural Resources Manager with Bloomington Parks and Recreation, explained how the city uses the herbicide.

Wells said the city also uses the herbicide on resistant invasive species, such as bush honeysuckle. She said Parks and Recreation reports glyphosate usage on its online pesticide notice interface.

Monroe County Identify and Reduce Invasive Species Group President Ellen Jacquart said only allowing the herbicide to be used on invasive species would cause problems with keeping sidewalks cleared of weeds.

Jacquart and Wells both said their organizations use a dye and signage to show where glyphosate has been applied. Jacquart also said glyphosate is safer than other herbicides on the market.

Jacquart said using glyphosate helps clear invasive species and promotes native plant growth, which is beneficial for the environment. Wells added that invasive species change the soil, so it is best to remove them with the herbicide.

The commission postponed voting on the resolution until its May meeting so commissioners can find more information and think about possible amendments.

Ellettsville Town Council discusses street repaving, fire truck repair, township reorganizaiton

The Ellettsville Town Council met on April 13th and awarded a Community Crossing Matching Grant to Milestone Contractors to repave streets. Street Commissioner Kip Heady said the low bid was just under $148,000.

The council passed the contract unanimously.

Next, Fire Chief Kevin Patton provided an update on the repair of an aerial fire truck. A routine check found an issue with a ladder that will require an almost $250,000 repair. Council member Scott Oldham said it is in the town’s best interest to fix the truck rather than buy a new one.

Patton said the repair will require a new ladder to be built which takes around 6 months. However, the truck will only be out of commission for about a month for the new ladder to be installed. The council will discuss funding the repair at its next meeting.

During supervisor comments, Town Manager Mike Farmer discussed the Town of Ellettsville and Richland Township Reorganization plan.

The finalized draft was completed by the reorganization committee on April 8th. The Town Council and Township Board will finalize a schedule for deliberation meetings and public hearings to share with the impacted residents.

The next meeting of the Ellettsville Town Council will be on April 27th.

Featured Segments:

Up next, WFHB Correspondent Paige Zuckerman looks at the sketch comedy group, Boy in the Bubble. Zuckerman speaks with Sarah Warf, president of Boy in the Bubble, about the group’s origins, style and how they operate. That’s coming up next on the local news.

Now it’s time for Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on the WFHB Local News. Today’s episode is titled “CAPTCHA-D By Crooks.” We turn to host and producer Richard Fish for more.

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