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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By: Joe Hren
Sloped or flat roof, building efficiency options, and location of the elevated crosswalk link are just a few of the details convention expansion leaders are working on.
Republicans have held a super majority in the statehouse for more than a decade, including both U.S. Senate seats and seven of the nine U.S. House seats. So Democrats face an uphill battle every election cycle — especially, in deep red rural areas.
By: Joe Hren
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis have issued a frost advisory for Wednesday from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m.
The mayor said the city's budget is to state code and the CIB is making great progress on the convention center expansion project.
The state appeals court now has the city’s exhibits and will decide Bloomington’s annexation appeal.
Two former Indiana University basketball players have filed a lawsuit against the school alleging sexual abuse by a former team doctor. The alleged incidents took place during the 1990s.
The Trade’s District Forge building is set to be dedicated mid-November. Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson says the city is trying to make it easier to get tenants.
Expansion main entrance with second story green space balcony. (Schmidt Associates, Convergence Design)
By: Joe Hren
Commissioners approved a purchase agreement for a new jail site on the northwest side of Bloomington. Homeschooling is popular in Indiana, but how do those students fare once they’re in college? And we continue our series of election interviews with the two men running for lieutenant governor.
By: Joe Hren
We take a look at the three candidates looking to replace two-term governor Eric Holcomb. As the election looms, we take a look at how elected leaders could have on Indiana’s public colleges. And, the 13th ranked Indiana football team looks to continue its perfect season at Michigan State.
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