This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, May 4th, 2026.

In today’s broadcast, WFHB News interviews both candidates running for Monroe County Commissioner, David Henry and Trent Deckard. Correspondent Audrey Ouillette has more in today’s feature report.

You’ll also hear Blake Waskow, local president of Kiwanis Circle K International, one of the world’s largest collegiate community service organizations. Hear more about IU students doing good things in our community later in the show on a new episode of Activate!

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The 2026 primary election is tomorrow. With an open seat on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, WFHB News Correspondent Audrey Ouillette speaks with both candidates, David Henry and Trent Deckard.

These candidates currently serve together on the Monroe County Council. They are running for the District 1 seat on the county board of commissioners. Incumbent Lee Jones is not running for re-election.

First, you will hear an interview with David Henry. Henry has a background in emergency management, public health and federal policy advising. His platform is marked by a push for transparency in county government and delivering results for county residents.

Next, you will hear an interview with Trent Deckard, the other candidate for commissioner. Deckard has a background in state government and the IU Kelley School of Business. His platform uses the phrase “community of care” and focuses on fostering collaboration and bridging divides.

The primary election will take place tomorrow on May 5th. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. To find your polling place, you can visit the state’s voter portal.

Kiwanis International is a global service organization, dedicated to improving children’s lives through community projects. Blake Waskow grew up in Ellettsville and has been involved with Kiwanis since high school, where she was president of Key Club, the student-led high school branch of Kiwanis. Now she’s president of the college branch, which is called Circle K International. It’s actually one of the world’s largest collegiate community service organizations, with an active chapter here in Bloomington at Indiana University. From launching hot air balloons at the Kiwanis Balloon Fest to building Little Free Libraries and clothing and food drives, Blake says Circle K International at IU turns volunteers into leaders. Hear how students are strengthening our community on a new episode of Activate!, coming your way right now on the WFHB Local News.

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