Flooding across much of the listening area caused road closures and early school dismissals today; An Indianapolis man was arrested this morning, after allegedly breaking into local musician John Mellencamp’s home; Indiana lawmakers are considering enhancements to penalties for drivers that do not stop at school bus crossings; Bloomington’s city council are extending their review of the city’s …

This past Wednesday, President Donald J. Trump gave the annual State of the Union Address. Trump’s address highlighted the good economy, record low unemployment and called for a solution to the current immigration crisis. Voices In the Street’s Isaak Gonzalez went out to ask area listeners on their opinions regarding the current state of our …

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky to consolidate with Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands; Indiana Republicans seek to restrict access to abortion; Bill would require graduating high-school students to pass a civics test; Several Bloomington roads temporarily closed this week, due to construction projects. FEATURE WFHB News Director Wes Martin …

Bill would require high school graduates to pass a civics exam; Another bill allows for same-day voter registration and extended polling hours; Bloomington Utilities Department works on remediation plan for old city water tank site; City of Bloomington plans to distribute $800,000 in community development block grant funds this year. FEATURE In the wake of …

Bloomington Common Council calls on state legislators to pass hate crimes legislation; Revised transportation plan and ‘urban grid’ proposal under review; Health officials respond to increases in reported cases of Hepatitis A, in Monroe County; United Way offers tax filing help, as tax season approaches. FEATURE Big Talk Extra: Michael Glab speaks with Bloomington Pride …

A staff photographer at The Herald-Times is dismissed, as newspapers are sold to GateHouse Media; Indiana legislators support a ‘tax amnesty’ program; Supporters of redistricting reform push legislators to act; Sen. (R-Lawrenceberg) Chip Perfect withdraws bill eliminating child labor laws, after conflict of interest scandal; EPA re-schedules a public comment period for East Chicago Superfund …

The design firm selected to expand the Monroe Convention Center said they’re working to ensure public input is part of the process; Layoffs have begun at The Herald-Times of Bloomington; Indiana Sen. (R- Lawrenceberg) Chip Perfect stepped back from his initial effort to revise state child labor laws. FEATURE Area service providers in Bloomington officially signed a …

Schools across Indiana and much of the Midwest are cancelling classes, as temperatures drop into dangerous territory; An Indiana lawmaker’s efforts to eliminate the state’s child labor laws have raised conflict of interest concerns; The Herald-Times of Bloomington is among 8 Indiana newspapers sold to Gatehouse Media; A hike in storm-water fees proposed by the City of Bloomington …

The Herald-Times of Bloomington is among eight Indiana newspapers sold to Gatehouse Media; Residents of East Chicago are pushing back against an EPA proposal, aimed at remediating a lead and arsenic contamination site; A hike in stormwater fees could get even higher, as the Bloomington Utilities Department looks towards ‘green’ infrastructure replacement; A Brown County teacher is on …

Grace Kestler filed campaign information today, becoming the first disabled female candidate to run for Columbus city council; Last night, the Bloomington Common Council held its first of three meetings to review and amend the city’s draft Transportation Plan; Monroe County officials are working to develop better safety protocols for the county’s rental properties. FEATURE Senate Bill 610 …