Daybook: Voter Registration & Toll Road Construction

WFIU | By Becca Costello

Published October 11, 2019 at 1:05 PM EDT

Good morning! Here are the stories our team will be following today:

Today is the deadline to register to vote in the Indiana primary election, which takes place on May 3. We'll go through the process for registering and take a close look at the ballots in a few areas of the state. Follow Becca Costello ( @Becca_Costello) and Tierra Brown ( @TierraBrownIUB) for details.

Construction will begin today on the $200 million improvements to the Toll Road. The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs and will continue over the next two years. The improvements will include interchanges, mainline pavements, shoulder replacements and bridge repairs. Follow Barbara Brosher ( @BabsOfBtown) for updates.

A few early-career scientists at Indiana University have been awarded large grants for climate change research. Follow Environmental Reporter Nick Janzen ( @Nick_Janzen) for more information.