Daybook: Fire Department Upgrades & Clean Water Plan

WFIU | By Becca Costello

Published October 11, 2019 at 12:35 PM EDT

Good morning! Here are some of the stories we'll be covering throughout the day:

The Bloomington Fire Department is currently testing new firefighting technology as part of an initiative called Project Innovation. BFD is collaborating with IU faculty and a team from Denmark; they are hoping to increase their ability to effectively respond to fires. Follow Brad Davis on Twitter @B_______rad for updates.

The U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit will hear arguments in a challenge to the EPA's 'waters of the United States' definition as part of the 'Clean Water Rule.' The same court issued a stay to the Clean Water Rule in October. Follow Becca Costello on Twitter @Becca_Costello for updates.

National experts will be traveling to Bloomington in early March to speak about high speed internet access. We're looking into what this could mean for Bloomington, as well as internet access in rural areas. Follow Josh Margolis on Twitter @MargolisNews for updates.

Lawmakers will be discussing road funding and a bill regulating cosmetologists. Follow our Statehouse reporter Brandon Smith on Twitter @BrandonJSmith5 for updates from the House and Senate.