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990 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Indiana on Monday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. There were 30 newly reported deaths. Locally, Monroe County saw 24 new confirmed cases yesterday. Keep in mind, Indiana University releases its COVID test results every Wednesday. Lawrence County reported 5 new cases, while Brown County reported 1. The City of …

The City of Bloomington has held a Hospital Reuse Committee since 2015. Over the years this group has worked with the city on the redevelopment of the current IU Health Bloomington Hospital. This group is made up of about 30 community members who have been recently joined by the architecture and urban planning firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, or SOM, …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. In today’s show, Sydney Foreman and Kade Young provide an update on the Bloomington hospital site. Indiana State Department of Health reported 370 new positive cases and 21 new deaths from Covid-19. Also coming up in the next half hour your weekly consumer-watchdog segment, Better Beware, hosted by Richard …

Your local headlines: Indiana saw 7 new deaths reported on Monday. 505 new positive cases are confirmed, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Total deaths are at 569 people. Total numbers are at 11,686 cases. Total tests are at about 65,000 people. Total numbers are likely an underestimation due to a lack of testing. Monroe County reported 4 …

A Bloomington Hospital Patient tested positive for coronavirus, according to an email sent from I.U. Health to the Indiana State Health Department. It was confirmed Thursday that an Owen County resident tested positive for COVID-19. It is unclear at this time whether it’s the same case confirmed by I.U. Health. What we do know is that the Indiana State Health …

In today’s segment we brought you news that the Indianapolis Zoo has announced it will create a Global Center for Species Survival, thanks to a a $4,000,000 grant from the Lily Endowment, Inc. The IU Health of Bloomington’s parking garage on Second Street will most likely remain intact when the City of Bloomington assumes control of the 22 acre site …

Bloomington Redevelopment Commission approves demolition and reconstruction of Fourth Street parking garage; Commission also approves design contract for Trades District parking garage; City of Bloomington continues legal battle with Indiana, over annexation. FEATURE After last night’s debate, we hear from Incumbent Mayor John Hamilton and his challenger, County Commissioner Amanda Barge, with their viewpoints on Bloomington’s housing. BICENTENNIAL JOURNAL Charlotte …

Pharmaceuticals developer Catalent will receive a ten-year tax break for expanding their South Patterson Drive facility; In other business, The Monroe City Council recognized Toby Strout for his work with the Middle Way House, an organization that supports survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence with services and advocacy; The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is carrying out prescribed burns …

Three days ago, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced they will slash the price for their popular insulin drug Humalog. The announcement by the 143 year-old Indianapolis-based Fortune 500 company comes amid growing public outcry over prescription drug pricing. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the cost of insulin tripled over the past decade. In today’s feature report, …

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton gave his state of the city address on Thursday, February 21. Hamilton is a first-term incumbent Democrat, running for re-election this May, against Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Barge. Hamilton gave his third state of the city address, live from the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. On tonight’s Standing Room Only, Hamilton discusses his administration’s achievements and future challenges.