Scott Pruitt joins Indiana coal lobby; New IU study finds a majority of Indiana residents believe in climate change; Ellettsville to open History Center; Bloomington initiates sidewalk participation program. FEATURE WFHB correspondent Norm Holy speaks with Indiana Forest Alliance Director Jeff Stant, as they, along with hundreds of volunteer scientists, near completion on a five-year …

State has until May 20 to file appeal to annexation suit; Indiana Governor signs 36 new bills into law; HB 1005 dictates that State Superintendent of Public Instruction will be appointed rather than elected; Senate bill 192 provides recourse for the victims of ‘revenge pornography.’ FEATURE Democratic candidate for city council Daniel Bingham advocates for …

The midnight amendment to the state’s 2017 budget bill unconstitutionally singled out Bloomington’s annexation plans, according to Thursday’s preliminary ruling by Monroe County Judge Frank Nardi. The city of Bloomington is suing the state of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s office, for violating the state’s constitution by singling out Bloomington, in last minute additions to the …

House Bill 1253 to fund firearms training for teachers and school staff; Common Council to amend ordinance regulating motorized scooter use; A Controversial Bill passed on the Senate floor earlier this week that will create special firearm training for teachers in armed schools; Bulldozers are demolishing Rhinos Youth Center, in downtown Bloomington. FEATURE A proposed …

H-T’s managing editor steps down; Common Council to consider scooter use ordinance; Senate Bill 105 grapples with redistricting reform; Transportation Improvement Plan includes amendment requesting drones for IDOT and State Police; Road closures common amid heavy county road construction. FEATURE At a recent Eugene V. Debs celebration, University of Chicago Professor Aaron Benavav spoke on …

The Indiana state budget passed through the State Senate, this morning; An Indiana Senate bill that would have legalized “loan shark lending” died on the House floor, yesterday; Bloomington will acquire the Bunger & Robertson property on South College Ave.; Plans to put a four-story boutique hotel with apartments near Bloomington’s downtown Tech Park have …

Pete Buttigieg announces bid for Democratic Presidential nomination; Amanda Barge’s resignation leaves vacant District 3 seat; Early Primary voting is under way; City officials continue work on comprehensive transportation plan; City taking nominations for Sustainability awards. FEATURE On this week’s edition of Big Talk Extra, Nile Arena talks about the issues that motivate his independent …

The Little 500 begins tomorrow, and authorities are encouraging those enjoying themselves this weekend, to take precautions; The Bloomington City Council is considering legislation regulating scooter use in the city. FEATURE Representatives Matt Pierce and Jeff Ellington updated the league of women voters on the state budget and education bills last weekend. WORD ON THE …

In Monroe County, 75% of residents believe in climate change. That’s 5% higher than the national average. As WFHB Correspondent Kade Young reports, significantly fewer residents in surrounding counties report believing in climate change, or in human influence on climate change. Young talks to Peter Schubert, Director of Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy …

City Council to discuss scooter regulations; Indiana lawmakers address school safety and mental health issues; Monroe County Council approves funding for restorative justice initiative; Juvenile Service taxes get re-authorized. FEATURE WFHB Correspondent Kade Young talks to Peter Schubert, Director of Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy in Indianapolis, about the disparity of public opinion …