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This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, April 16th, 2025.
In today’s newscast, WFHB News Correspondent Mackenzie Lionberger reports on Spencer Pride’s Health and Wellness Fair, which took place on Saturday, April 12th. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, “Big Sister is Listening” on Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on the WFHB Local News. More following today’s feature.
Bloomington Utilities Board Approves Over $62K in Spending, Discusses Lagoon Sediment Sampling and Sewer Lining Project
The Bloomington Utilities Service Board met on April 7th. The Board discussed the approval of the consent agenda which totaled to $62,831.68. Matt Havey, the Assistant Director of Finance presented the agenda.
Board Member Jeff Ehman brought up some questions related to the Enviro-Dynamics, LLC, Dillman North lagoon sediment sampling request, specifically regarding the purpose of the sampling at the location.
Assistant Director for Environmental Programs Kelsey Thetonia, responded to his question.
Ehman then asked if the pond in question had once been contaminated with PCBs. Thetonia responded.
What is found in the pond will dictate the cost of removal.
The consent agenda was approved.
During the next portion of the meeting, the Hazardous Materials Coordinator, Isabel Quiroz, requested approval for an agreement for services with S-E-T Environmental, Inc. for Sodium Hydroxide cleanup and Hydrofluorosilicic Acid tank and room cleanout at the Monroe Water Treatment Plant. Both requests were approved.
Also, Utilities Engineer Caden Swanson requested approval for bid acceptance and a contract award for the Pigeon Hill Neighborhood Sewer Lining Project. Board member Kirk White inquired about how long the linings were predicted to hold up. Swanson responded.
The Board approved the request unanimously. The next Utilities Service Board Meeting will be held on April 21st.
Feature Report:
Up next, WFHB News Correspondent Mackenzie Lionberger reports on Spencer Pride’s Health and Wellness Fair, which took place on Saturday, April 12th. Spencer Pride is a not-for-profit organization working to improve the quality of life for rural LGBTQ+ people in South Central Indiana. For more, we turn to Mackenzie Lionberger.
In today’s feature report, WFHB Environmental Correspondent Zero Roze speaks with Delaney Barber-Kwon of Indiana Conservation Voters on legislative developments and our state ranking fiftieth in the nation for environmental quality.
Now it’s time for Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on the WFHB Local News. Today’s episode is titled “Big Sister is Listening.” Host and producer Richard Fish has more.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Amelia Bucher and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our features were produced by Mackenzie Lionberger and Zero Roze.
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.
