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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, June 21st, 2022.
Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Onyi Afoaku speaks with Director of Development for the IU Women’s Excellence Initiative Anne Crawford in Part II of a two-part series. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, the Indiana Environmental Resilience Institute says that over the next 30 years, average temperatures in Indiana are projected to rise about 5 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit due to climate change.
That’s coming up next in your Local News Brief:
As temperatures climb to 90 degrees and higher this week, Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute reports that extreme heat is the deadliest weather hazard in the US.
The ERI says that over the next 30 years, average temperatures in Indiana are projected to rise about 5 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit due to climate change.
According to the ERI, that means, “the frequency, duration, and intensity of heat waves are expected to increase across the Midwest.”
Some groups are more vulnerable to effects of extreme heat, including people experiencing homelessness, low-income communities, communities of color and people who suffer from health conditions, such as heart disease or mental illness.
For more information on how communities can prepare for extreme heat, you can visit eri.iu.edu.
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The Indiana State Department of Health has identified the first probable case of monkeypox in Indiana on Saturday.
According to ISDH, the patient remains isolated, and health officials are working to identify anyone the patient may have had close contact with while infectious.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box says, “The risk of monkeypox among the general public continues to be extremely low. Monkeypox is rare and does not easily spread through brief casual contact. Please continue to take the same steps you do to protect against any infection, including washing your hands frequently and thoroughly, and check with a healthcare provider if you have any new signs or symptoms.”
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 113 Monkeypox cases have been identified in the U.S. Visit cdc.gov to learn more about the monkeypox outbreak.
Ellettsville Town Council
On June 13th at the Ellettsville Town Council meeting Town Manager Mike Farmer asked the council to approve new water emergency contingency plans.
The board approved the contingency plan unanimously.
The fire department requested approval for three new vehicles. Fire Chief Kevin Patton explained that they originally intended on purchasing new vehicles three years ago but due to demand they were unable to.
Board member Scott Oldham suggested using leftover funds from the fire department’s budget last year.
Council member William Ellis said that he originally thought that they could use funds from the rainy day fund, but realized it might be better to hold off spending the funds because of rising gas prices.
The council approved the fire department’s request to purchase three vehicles.
Oldham started a discussion about having their own fueling stations for the town to save money by buying in bulk.
He also said it would be nice to have the peace of mind that there will be gas if there are ever shortages at consumer gas stations. Mike Farmer said that the project would not likely save the town much money, but that having gas reserved would be worth it, and that they could look into it.
The next council meeting will be held on June 27th.
Monroe County Solid Waste Management District Citizens Advisory Committee
On June 16th at the Monroe County Solid Waste Management District Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, Executive Director Tom McGlasson informed the committee that the South Walnut Facility will start accepting waste tires, and will be able to accept credit or debit cards for payment moving forward.
McGlasson said that the fees for tire disposal will be posted on their website on July 1st. Committee Member Lily Kleinlein gave an update on the rebranding subcommittee’s progress.
Chairperson Joseph Wynia said that any slogan ideas members have will be relayed to a media consultant.
The next committee meeting will be held on July 21st.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, WFHB Correspondent Onyi Afoaku speaks with Anne Crawford, Development Director for the IU Women’s Excellence Initiative. This is Part Two of a two-part series on the WFHB Local News. We turn now to that report.
To hear Part One, listen to last Wednesday’s edition of the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Onyi Afoaku.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
