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WFHB Local News – May 8th, 2025
This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, May 8th, 2025.
In today’s newscast, we have Prescription for Healthcare – a monthly segment in collaboration between Medicare for All Indiana and WFHB. More in the bottom half of our program.
Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB Correspondent Mackenzie Lionberger reports on Spencer Pride’s Banned Book Club, a monthly gathering that explores challenged literature.
But first, your local headlines:
Ellettsville Town Council Considers Loosening Firearm Restrictions, Delays Water Rate Discussion Due to Technical Issues
Photo courtesy of Ellettsville.
The Ellettsville Town Council discussed amending the Ellettsville Town Code to allow the use of firearms within corporate city limits at their meeting on April 28th.
The amendment would allow people to shoot and hunt on agricultural zoned land that is at least 20 acres and 2000 feet away from the nearest structure. The ordinance would apply to target shooting and hunting, but would not impact self defense, police officers or authorized emergency agencies.
Town Manager Mike Farmer says the amendment would benefit people affected by annexation.
Council Member Scott Oldham says the code may be too restrictive. He said that different types of shooting and hunting might require different restrictions.
Council Member Trevor Sager agreed with Oldham, saying the council needs to think about how the restrictions will impact hunters.
The council agreed to have the ordinance adjusted before hearing it on second reading.
The council also discussed creating a cash fund for the Planning Department. Planning Director Denise Line said the department has never had its own fund, but it will need one soon.
Council Member William Ellis said he didn’t think it was necessary to establish a separate cash fund for the department.
The ordinance died on the floor without a motion.
The Ellettsville Town Council planned to discuss an ordinance establishing rates and charges relating to the Water Works System, but decided to table it two weeks because of issues with the meeting’s virtual Zoom platform. The council didn’t think it was fair to the public to not have an opportunity to give their input.
The council passed three amendments to the Employee Handbook: adding a policy prohibiting ghost employment, adding a grievance policy for complaints, and clarifying the retirement benefits policy. The Ellettsville Town Council will meet next on May 12th.
Ellettsville Redevelopment Commission Clarifies TIF Parcels, Begins Early Funding Discussions
The Ellettsville Redevelopment Commission met on Monday April 28th.
The Commission discussed some clarification coming to TIF parcel number descriptions. The Town Attorney Darla Brown gave background information on the TIF, which stands for Tax Increment Financing.
The Commision also began to discuss funding for each TIF, and how the funding would be broken down. At this point the TIFF funds are in early stages.
The next Ellettsville Redevelopment Commission meeting will be held on May 12th.
Feature Reports:
In today’s feature report, we have Prescription for Healthcare – a monthly segment in collaboration between Medicare for All Indiana and WFHB. This month we interviewed Dr Diljeet Singh, the President of Physicians for a National Health Program, to talk about the recent reintroduction in Congress of the Medicare for All Bill in the House and the Senate. There are reasons for hope! Dr Singh was our guest previously in January 2024. We turn now to Prescription for Healthcare on the WFHB Local News.
The Community Center in downtown Spencer houses local LGBTQ advocacy group, Spencer Pride (Young).
A local group in Spencer is pushing back against nationwide book bans — by reading the very titles under fire. WFHB Correspondent Mackenzie Lionberger reports on Spencer Pride’s Banned Book Club, a monthly gathering that explores challenged literature and celebrates diverse voices.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Elyse Perry and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Dr. Rob Stone, Karen Green Stone and Mackenzie Lionberger.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, May 8th, 2025.
In today’s newscast, we have Prescription for Healthcare – a monthly segment in collaboration between Medicare for All Indiana and WFHB. More in the bottom half of our program.
Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB Correspondent Mackenzie Lionberger reports on Spencer Pride’s Banned Book Club, a monthly gathering that explores challenged literature.
But first, your local headlines:
Ellettsville Town Council Considers Loosening Firearm Restrictions, Delays Water Rate Discussion Due to Technical Issues
Photo courtesy of Ellettsville.
The Ellettsville Town Council discussed amending the Ellettsville Town Code to allow the use of firearms within corporate city limits at their meeting on April 28th.
The amendment would allow people to shoot and hunt on agricultural zoned land that is at least 20 acres and 2000 feet away from the nearest structure. The ordinance would apply to target shooting and hunting, but would not impact self defense, police officers or authorized emergency agencies.
Town Manager Mike Farmer says the amendment would benefit people affected by annexation.
Council Member Scott Oldham says the code may be too restrictive. He said that different types of shooting and hunting might require different restrictions.
Council Member Trevor Sager agreed with Oldham, saying the council needs to think about how the restrictions will impact hunters.
The council agreed to have the ordinance adjusted before hearing it on second reading.
The council also discussed creating a cash fund for the Planning Department. Planning Director Denise Line said the department has never had its own fund, but it will need one soon.
Council Member William Ellis said he didn’t think it was necessary to establish a separate cash fund for the department.
The ordinance died on the floor without a motion.
The Ellettsville Town Council planned to discuss an ordinance establishing rates and charges relating to the Water Works System, but decided to table it two weeks because of issues with the meeting’s virtual Zoom platform. The council didn’t think it was fair to the public to not have an opportunity to give their input.
The council passed three amendments to the Employee Handbook: adding a policy prohibiting ghost employment, adding a grievance policy for complaints, and clarifying the retirement benefits policy. The Ellettsville Town Council will meet next on May 12th.
Ellettsville Redevelopment Commission Clarifies TIF Parcels, Begins Early Funding Discussions
The Ellettsville Redevelopment Commission met on Monday April 28th.
The Commission discussed some clarification coming to TIF parcel number descriptions. The Town Attorney Darla Brown gave background information on the TIF, which stands for Tax Increment Financing.
The Commision also began to discuss funding for each TIF, and how the funding would be broken down. At this point the TIFF funds are in early stages.
The next Ellettsville Redevelopment Commission meeting will be held on May 12th.
Feature Reports:
In today’s feature report, we have Prescription for Healthcare – a monthly segment in collaboration between Medicare for All Indiana and WFHB. This month we interviewed Dr Diljeet Singh, the President of Physicians for a National Health Program, to talk about the recent reintroduction in Congress of the Medicare for All Bill in the House and the Senate. There are reasons for hope! Dr Singh was our guest previously in January 2024. We turn now to Prescription for Healthcare on the WFHB Local News.
The Community Center in downtown Spencer houses local LGBTQ advocacy group, Spencer Pride (Young).
A local group in Spencer is pushing back against nationwide book bans — by reading the very titles under fire. WFHB Correspondent Mackenzie Lionberger reports on Spencer Pride’s Banned Book Club, a monthly gathering that explores challenged literature and celebrates diverse voices.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Elyse Perry and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Dr. Rob Stone, Karen Green Stone and Mackenzie Lionberger.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
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