Archive for August 2009

August 4, 2009

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12,000 Without Power in Monroe County Following Storms

As many as 63,000 people in Indiana -- 12,000 of them in Monroe County -- have been left in the dark thanks to storm-related power outages.

August 4, 2009

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NWS: Flooding Worse Than June 2008 Possible In Some Areas

Heavy rains Tuesday could result in some areas of central and southern Indiana seeing flooding rivaling that of June 2008. WFIU’s Daniel Robison has more.

August 5, 2009

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Kokomo Ivy Tech Begins Retraining Auto Workers

In Kokomo, where one in five people is jobless, many auto industry lifers are choosing to get the education they passed up years ago.

August 5, 2009

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One Eagle Scout Takes Personal Curiosity to a New Adventure

Alvin Townley expresses his passion for adventure, by trying to answer a question millions of Eagle Scouts might ask.

August 6, 2009

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Thousands Without Power And Water In Brown County

Trees down, power out, August 4 storm strikes area.

August 6, 2009

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Brown County Residents Suffer From Severe Weather Conditions

Brown County Residents pick up the pieces after severe weather cut power and water on Tuesday.

August 7, 2009

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Boys and Girls Club Visits Memorial Stadium to Meet Team

Local Boys and Girls Club on the field with IU Football.

August 7, 2009

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Boys and Girls Club Visits Memorial Stadium to Meet Team

The Bloomington Boys & Girls Club visits Memorial Stadium to meet the football players on the start of IU camp.

August 11, 2009

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Monroe Hospital Reaches Out to Rural Community

Monroe Hospital has expanded into Bloomfield to serve the rural community.

August 11, 2009

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Monroe Hospital Reaches Out to Rural Community

A private medical center in Bloomington recently expanded to Greene County.

August 12, 2009

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Sheriff, Jail Commander Differ on Need For New Facility

Sheriff, Jail Commander Differ on Need For New Facility

Monroe County Sheriff Jim Kennedy and Jail Commander Bill Wilson appear at odds over whether the county needs a new jail or just a transitional facility.

August 12, 2009

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Terre Haute Struggles to Enforce Violations By Railroad Companies

With railroad companies owing the Terre Haute more than $60,000 in fines, the mayor says there's little city officials can do to try to collect the money.

August 12, 2009

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Bloomington’s Banquet on the B-Line Trail

It's been a big month for downtown Bloomington with the opening of the B-Line Trail. Now a new, big piece of artwork is being installed.

August 13, 2009

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Cultivating Afghanistan: Female Soldiers of the ADT

Cultivating Afghanistan: Female Soldiers of the ADT

Four female soldiers are part of the Indiana National Guard’s 1-19th Agribusiness Development Team, or ADT.

August 13, 2009

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Monroe Council To Cancel Hiring Freeze

All positions included in the Monroe County council's 2010 budget will not longer be subject to the county's hiring freeze. WFIU's Regan McCarthy has more.

August 13, 2009

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Senator Lugar in Bloomington

Senator Lugar was in town to speak and answer questions from local citizens at a Chamber of Commerce function.

August 14, 2009

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Congressman Baron Hill on Healthcare

Indiana Congressman Baron Hill was the special guest on WFIU's "Noon Edition" discussing healthcare reform.

August 17, 2009

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Sustainability Projects Modeled, but Not Slated to be Enacted

Sustainability Projects Modeled, but Not Slated to be Enacted

Indiana University interns have proposed a number of programs aimed at making the school greener, but getting any into the pipeline is likely to be a challenge.

August 19, 2009

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Cultivating Afghanistan: The War on the Homefront

Cultivating Afghanistan: The War on the Homefront

The war in Afghanistan affects not only the soldiers fighting it, but their spouses back home. And it has different consequences each time a loved one deploys.

August 19, 2009

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Postal Workers Protest Operations Shift to Indianapolis

Postal Workers Protest Operations Shift to Indianapolis

American Postal Workers union members massed outside Bloomington's downtown post office Tuesday, protesting the transfer of some operations to Indianapolis.

August 19, 2009

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Kruzan Happy With Local Health Care Debate; Admits Some Skepticism

Even as the nation struggles with a debate on health care, the talk in Bloomington seems more civil to the city's mayor.

August 19, 2009

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IU Football Showcases New Team, Stadium for a New Season

With IU football camp at the half way point, the team is gearing up for a new season in the new stadium.

August 20, 2009

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County Disaster Drill Focuses on Hazardous Material

After six months of planning, the Monroe County Emergency Planning Committee staged a county-wide disaster drill in Bloomington today.

August 24, 2009

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Combined Health Insurance Plans May Still Leave Many Uncovered

Despite a highly-touted state health care program and possible federal changes, thousands of Hoosiers could still be left without health coverage.

August 24, 2009

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Bloomington New Tech High School Begins Second Year

A new educational model that led to the creation of a new type of school based on hands-on training and computer skills welcomes its second class of students.

August 25, 2009

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Threatened with Losing Millions, IU Trustees Stand Firm on Tuition

Threatened with Losing Millions, IU Trustees Stand Firm on Tuition

A state senator is saying he’ll hold back $53 million from Indiana and Purdue Universities unless the schools agree not to raise their tuition.

August 26, 2009

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State Lawmakers Hope Federal Plan Doesn’t Break HIP

In the second part of WFIU's two-part health care series, lawmakers weigh in on other possible solutions to the Healthy Indiana Plan waiting list problem.

August 26, 2009

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Kokomo Mayor Includes Chrysler Money in Budget, Awaits its Arrival

Talks between Kokomo officials and Chrysler corporation appear stalled on the issue of the automaker's multi-million dollar property tax obligation to the city.

August 26, 2009

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Better-Than-Expected Revenue Means No Pink Slips for County

Monroe County coffers will receive about a million dollars more than expected from the County Option Income Tax in the coming fiscal year.

August 28, 2009

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Cultivating Afghanistan: The War So Far

Cultivating Afghanistan: Colonel Michael Howard and The War So Far

Col. Michael Howard, Brigade Commander in the turbulent eastern Afghan provinces where the 119th Agribusiness Development Team operates, talks about the war so far.

August 28, 2009

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IU’s New Dean of Students Greets Incoming Class

The new Dean of Students greets his first freshman class. He has a new vision for the students, one he believes every student is capable of achieving.

August 31, 2009

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Monroe County Emergency Drill Offers Few Challenges or Surprises

Monroe County Emergency Drill Offers Few Challenges or Surprises

A "full-scale" emergency drill conducted in August among Monroe County first responders seemed less than full.

August 31, 2009

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IU Professor Advocates Social Networking in K-12 Education

Indiana state education funding formula is up for review, and experts feel alternative learning is the new key tool.

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