This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: school is back in session across much of Tippecanoe County, and the debate over mask mandates for students -- and the broader population -- continues. With local elected officials now ultimately in charge of putting COVID-19 restrictions in place, what can citizens expect to see in the coming months? How can local hospitals cope with a continued rise in patients? And why should everyone be concerned about a growing body of COVID misinformation?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: West Lafayette puts a mask mandate back in place for city buildings as CDC masking recommendations change in response to the delta variant, while Tippecanoe County commissioners signal they don’t have plans to issue restrictions. How can local elected officials – and the health department -- work together in the coming months?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Montgomery County’s health department issued a plea to residents this week to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the school year gets closer and the Delta variant continues its spread. After the Indiana Department of Health elevated the county into its orange category this week, how do local officials plan to slow the rising tide of infections among the unvaccinated?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Frankfort remains in the planning stages for some ambitious projects, including a new aquatic center and police station. But the city continues to run into cost concerns for both facilities. How can local officials lower the price tag without losing the original design?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: Lafayette’s calendar was packed this week, with July 4th celebrations and grand openings for city projects on the calendar. As summer continues, what’s up next for Lafayette residents as life slowly continues its return to normal?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: in Wabash Township, the township trustee, board members, and now all-volunteer fire department continue to grapple over the future of fire protection for township residents. What’s the impact on West Lafayette’s fire department after the township force announced this week they wouldn’t respond to dispatch calls until the trustee agrees to keep three paid firefighters on staff?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: a production facility for Tempur Sealy is headed to Montgomery County, along with hundreds of new jobs. How will this investment impact Crawfordsville residents, the local job market, and current and future businesses in the area?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: interest in Frankfort’s newly opened – and long awaited – downtown Prairie Creek Park has taken off as residents reserve the space for upcoming events. How will the city balance the needs of private and public use, especially as summer plans ramp back up after remaining mostly on hold in 2020?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: local governments across Indiana are deciding whether to opt out of the state’s potential opioid lawsuit settlements in pursuit of their own – including Lafayette. How could the city spend potential settlement funds in the future, and what’s the status of current efforts to combat the opioid crisis?

This week on WBAA’s Ask The Mayor: the future of West Lafayette’s COVID-19 mask mandate is on the table at next week’s city council meeting. As Gov. Eric Holcomb extends the state’s public health emergency through the end of June, and as Indiana continues to make its way out of the pandemic, how is the city handling the future of post-COVID life?