Daybook: Bloomington Water & Election Preparation

WFIU | By Becca Costello

Published June 26, 2020 at 2:25 PM EDT

Good morning! Here are a few of the stories our newsroom is following today:

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton will hold a press conference today at the Monroe County Treatment Plant. He is expected to talk about water quality, an issue that has been addressed by the city often since disinfectant byproducts were discovered in January. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is encouraging Hoosiers to get their drinking water tested. Follow J.D. Gray ( @JDGray11) for live updates from the press conference at 1:30 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks, R-Ind., hosted a preparedness training in Fishers. Local health departments, hospitals, homeland security departments and emergency management representatives came together to discuss the implications of a European smallpox outbreak. Follow Jill Sheridan ( @JillASheridan) for the story.

Last night's Wisconsin presidential primary saw big wins for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders and Republican candidate Ted Cruz. Indiana's primary is coming up May 3, and is the only primary on that day. The candidates are starting to turn their attention to the Hoosier state, opening campaign offices and holding events. Follow Brandon Smith ( @BrandonJSmith5) for details.