This week, WFHB correspondent Chuhan Jie reports on the American Lung Association’s 2018 State of the Air report.

An affordable housing development planned for the former Thomson plant property is moving forward, and Commissioners declared Friday, May 11th as Housing for Hoosiers Day. The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign takes place this Saturday, May 12, and benefits the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.  Indiana residents voted in favor of 12 school referendums during this Tuesday’s primary …

Our featured guests are Brandon Heinbaugh and Jesse Elkins from Positive Link IU Health Bloomington Hospital.  Brandon has worked in the health and wellness field since 2014, with much of that time being focused in the field of HIV and AIDS. Brandon recently joined the IU Health Positive Link team back in December as a Health Educator working in prevention and …

Indiana residents voted in favor of 12 school referendums during this Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press reports the endorsements include measures to increase property taxes to boost funding for local school districts. Eight districts throughout the state applied for operating referendums to help fund daily expenses such as salaries and academic programs. Four districts applied for capital referendums, which …

There will be lane changes and closures on both the Second and Third Street bridges starting this evening, May 10th, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. All traffic on the Second Street overpass will be shifted to the south side of the bridge starting tonight until further notice. Construction crews will be working to install new lighting, sidewalks, and …

Clarence Boone and Cornelius Wright welcome Katie Thompson and Aja Jester PART ONE Clarence and Cornelius are joined by Katie Thompson and Aja Jester, a coach & captain respectively for “Thriving Connections”, the Indiana South Central Community Action Program designed to provide the framework needed to increase the emotional and financial stability of participating families and reduce their use of …

An affordable housing development planned for the former Thomson plant property, located off South Rogers St, is moving forward. Monroe County Commissioners approved an agreement yesterday transferring up to 14 acres of the 84 acres property to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County. According to County Attorney Jeff Cockerill, the transfer will come in two phases: a four acre phase …

The U.S. congress is currently drafting a new Farm bill. In addition to providing insurance and subsidies for farmers and agricultural businesses, the bill would also cut benefits and increase work requirements for SNAP recipients. WFHB’s Jonah Chester talks with local food charities about the potential increase in demand if the cuts go through.

With the primary election over, Voices in the Streets asked your friends and neighbors if you voted, who you voted for, and why? Voices in the Street is produced by WFHB. Jenna Jankowski reported this week’s episode, Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

Liz Watson beat out Dan Canon and Rob Chatlos to win yesterday’s Democratic nomination for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District. Watson, a Bloomington native tells WFHB News Director Wes Martin that she’s thankful to have won yesterday’s race, and she’s ready to get to work on November.