This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, October 15th, 2025.

In today’s newscast, IU fired Student Media Director Jim Rodenbush after he refused to censor the Indiana Daily Student. More from Media School students in today’s feature report.

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

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On Tuesday, Indiana University terminated Student Media Director Jim Rodenbush after he refused to censor the Indiana Daily Student. In today’s feature report, WFHB News speaks with Media School students outside Franklin Hall to hear their reactions to the recent termination and what this means for press freedom at IU. For more, we turn to WFHB News Director Kade Young.

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners met on October 9th. Topics included Covid-19 and wastewater updates, Stinesville resident Molly Radecki’s stormwater concerns, a $450,000 request for high-resolution aerial imaging and the upcoming Monroe County Fairgrounds Book Sale, benefiting Hoosier Hills Food Bank.

In May of this year, Indiana University closed its office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, citing the need to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. In today’s feature report, WFHB Correspondent Catherine Terwilliger speaks with Political Strategist Dana Black about the implications of IU ending its DEI program and what this means for the future of the university. This interview originally aired on October 1st. That conversation is coming up next on the WFHB Local News.

Up next, “Grand Theft Auto – Yours!” on Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on the WFHB Local News. For more, we turn to host and producer Richard Fish.

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