This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, July 1st, 2026.

In today’s newscast, Senate Enrolled Act 76 takes effect today, requiring state and local agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. WFHB Correspondent Max Schneider speaks with State Representative Matt Pierce about what the new law does, who it affects and the legal questions it raises. More in today’s feature report.

Also coming up in the next half hour, “Rogues’ Gallery 2” on Better Beware – your weekly consumer watchdog segment on the WFHB Local News. More following today’s feature.

Featured Segments:

Photo by Jessie Grubb.Today’s headlines include rundowns of several government meetings, including the Ellettsville Town Council, the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission and the city’s Transportation Commission. Tune in to hear a breakdown of all things local government.

Senate Enrolled Act 76 expands cooperation between state and local agencies and federal immigration authorities while banning sanctuary policies. Correspondent Max Schneider speaks with State Representative Matt Pierce about the legislation and its potential impact.

And now, “Rogues’ Gallery 2” on Better Beware – your weekly consumer watchdog segment on the WFHB Local News. We turn to host and producer Richard Fish for more.

Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Elyse Perry, Jorge Casillas, Elena Bai and Aidan Verde, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Max Schneider.
Better Beware is produced by Richard Fish.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
Anchors are Elena Bai, Aidan Verde and Jorge Casillas.