WTIU-WFIU News, Asst. News Director, Host "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor"
Joe Hren is an Anchor/Reporter at WTIU television and WFIU radio, serving south and west central Indiana. He is the Assistant News Director and hosts "Indiana Newsdesk" and "Ask The Mayor." Joe's work focuses on local news and issues in Indiana, particularly in the Bloomington area.
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Joe Hren's work primarily focuses on local government and politics in Indiana, particularly Bloomington. His coverage heavily includes announcements from government officials and event coverage relating to local governance. Given this focus, outreach to Joe should highlight expert analysis or commentary on local governance issues, upcoming elections, and the impact of state regulations on city affairs.
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Republican Mike Braun delivers winning speech at Indiana GOP election night watch party. (Devan Ridgway/WTIU News)
Mayor Mary Ferdon gives us her look at year one as mayor. We talk housing, Rubicon mixed-use development, NexusPark, and more.
There are still tree farms in southern Indiana where you can go cut down your own tree, but environmental factors are making the growing process more challenging.
Squalls are intense bursts of snow that could lead to whiteout visibility and hazardous road conditions.
By: Joe Hren
Indiana Department of Transportation officials said the city is working on utility relocation. Closure length will depend on weather.
Indiana is planning to execute a death row prisoner for the first time in 15 years next week in Michigan City. But, unlike federal executions, no journalists will be allowed to witness the execution.
By: Joe Hren
The Monroe County Community School Corporation postponed its planned Fall 2025 merger of Childs and Templeton Elementary Schools in November.
Thomson said elected personnel salary adjustments should wait until an election year. She gives an overview of her first year as mayor and an update on fire and police headquarters.
By: Joe Hren
A Bloomington man is facing his own battle with lessons learned from a football program that has taken the country by surprise.
Indiana University’s storybook season under Head Coach Curt Cignetti continues at Notre Dame in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. Ahead, we’ll go to South Bend to check in with our reporter on the scene.
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