Daily Local News - January 26, 2012

The Indiana House of Representatives passed House Bill 1001 yesterday, Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will serve as the keynote speaker for the opening celebration of the City of Bloomington’s 8th annual Black History Month celebration; The Communication Workers of America local chapter 4730, which includes Indiana University Bloomington and Indiana University Northwest campuses, is promoting a day of silent protest against rising health care costs; The Bloomington Board of Public Works awarded a contract to build a street scape project on South Walnut Street, just north of 2nd street; The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced that they are looking to hire new Conservation Officers for the state’s forests, wildlife and citizens.

FEATURE
Todd Young Visits Town
Congressman Todd Young's launched his 2012 campaign this morning. The 9th district representative filed the paperwork for re-election early today, and immediately started his two day tour of the district's 13 counties. WFHB was on hand as Young stopped through Bloomington’s Justice Building today. Young discussed his plans for the future and thoughts on his Washington co-workers in this WFHB feature.

VOICES IN THE STREET
Our weekly public opinion feature Voices in the Street asks
What IS the state of our union?

CREDITS
Anchors: Wes Martin, Scott Weddle
Today’s headlines were written by Wes Martin and Ben Betsworth
Along with help from Ryan Dawes for Cats Week, in partnership with community access television services.
Voices in the Street was produced by Kelly Wherley and Ryan Dawes
Today’s newscast was produced by Drew Daudlin and Ryan Dawes
Our theme music is provided by the Impossible Shapes
Executive producer is Alycin Bektesh