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- [Man arrested on rape, human trafficking charges after 911 calls in Monroe County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/22/man-arrested-on-rape-human-trafficking-charges-after-911-calls-in-monroe-county/): Booking photo of Morgan from MCSO Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 22, 2026 A Monroe County sheriff’s deputy found a woman who told investigators she had been assaulted and held against her will after dispatchers received two 911 calls from the same phone number early Thursday, the sheriff’s office said. The first call came
- [Hoosier Action to host community forum at Monroe County Fairgrounds Tonight - October 22, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/22/hoosier-action-to-host-community-forum-at-monroe-county-fairgrounds-tonight-october-22-2026/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 22, 2026 Hoosier Action’s Uplands Chapter will host a community forum Thursday evening at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, inviting residents, elected officials and candidates to discuss cost of living, health care and housing. The People’s Forum: A Community Conversation is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Draper-Earles Auditorium.
- [Federal judge blocks Indiana attorney general investigator from threatening Bloomington man over political posts](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/22/federal-judge-blocks-indiana-attorney-general-investigator-from-threatening-bloomington-man-over-political-posts/): Kurt Spivey knocking on the door of Lee Lawmaster in April 2026. Photo from video provided to The Bloomingtonian Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 21, 2026 A federal judge has barred an investigator for Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office from threatening or coercing a Bloomington man with legal sanctions over social media posts
- [Jerry Mayfield booked into Monroe County Jail after Arkansas arrest in daughter’s death investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/21/jerry-mayfield-booked-into-monroe-county-jail-after-arkansas-arrest-in-daughters-death-investigation/): Booking photo of Jerry Lavette Mayfield Jr. from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 21, 2026 Jerry Lavette Mayfield Jr. was booked into the Monroe County Jail late Tuesday after being arrested in Arkansas on a warrant stemming from an investigation into the death of his 14-year-old daughter. Mayfield, 34,
- [Monroe County farmer opposes livestock bill as beef imports rise and meat recalls draw scrutiny](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/20/monroe-county-farmer-opposes-livestock-bill-as-beef-imports-rise-and-meat-recalls-draw-scrutiny/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - October 20, 2026 A Monroe County farmer is urging Indiana’s U.S. senators to oppose legislation limiting state livestock-production standards as federal figures show a substantial increase in beef imports and recall notices document problems involving both domestic and imported meat. Robert Frew, co-owner of Sobremesa Farm, called on Sens. Todd
- [Bird flu detected in wild ducks in Greene County, geese in Hamilton County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/20/bird-flu-detected-in-wild-ducks-in-greene-county-geese-in-hamilton-county/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 20, 2026 Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in wild ducks in Greene County and linked to the deaths of multiple geese in Hamilton County, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday. Multiple blue-winged teal in Greene County tested positive through surveillance conducted by the U.S. Department
- [City calls for porch railing after Bryan Street deck collapse; at least five transported to hospital](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/20/city-calls-for-porch-railing-after-bryan-street-deck-collapse-at-least-five-transported-to-hospital/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 20, 2026 A city neighborhood compliance officer determined that a porch railing needed to be installed where a deck pulled away from a rental home on North Bryan Street during an Oct. 16 collapse that sent at least five people to the hospital by ambulance. Angela Van Rooy, operations
- [Bloomington shifts stormwater grants as inspections expose neglected private ponds](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/20/bloomington-shifts-stormwater-grants-as-inspections-expose-neglected-private-ponds/): Written from transcript Bloomington, Ind. - October 20, 2026 Bloomington utilities officials say inspections are uncovering neglected or failing privately maintained stormwater ponds as the city redirects most of its residential grant budget toward larger repairs. At Monday’s Utilities Service Board meeting, staff said the city is expected to inspect known post-construction stormwater features on
- [Monroe County cited for serious chemical-safety violation at Justice Building](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/20/monroe-county-cited-for-serious-chemical-safety-violation-at-justice-building/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 20, 2026 Indiana workplace-safety officials cited Monroe County for a serious chemical-safety violation at the Justice Building after finding the county lacked a written hazard-communication program for employees handling hazardous chemicals, including a corrosive drain cleaner. The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the safety order Oct. 15
- [VonnegutFest returns to Indianapolis Nov. 7-11](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/20/vonnegutfest-returns-to-indianapolis-nov-7-11/): Written from press release Indianapolis, Ind. - October 20, 2026 The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library will hold VonnegutFest from Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, with comedian Jordan Klepper, literary events, live music and the opening of an immersive exhibit inspired by Slaughterhouse-Five. Klepper, an Emmy Award-winning comedian and correspondent for The Daily Show, will receive the
- [County inspector to examine site of Bloomington deck collapse](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/19/county-inspector-to-examine-site-of-bloomington-deck-collapse/): Staff reportBloomington, Ind. — Oct. 19, 2026 A Monroe County building inspector is scheduled to examine the site of a deck collapse at 135 North Bryan Street, the county said Monday. The cause of the collapse is not yet known. The inspector is scheduled to visit Wednesday, said Justin Roddye, an attorney with the Monroe
- [DoorDash driver carjacked at south Bloomington Taco Bell Sunday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/19/doordash-driver-carjacked-at-south-bloomington-taco-bell-sunday/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — Oct. 19, 2026 A DoorDash driver got a frightening surprise Sunday night when he arrived at Taco Bell to pick up an order and was confronted by a man with a gun who demanded his keys and took his car, police said. The carjacking happened about 9:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
- [Man taken into custody after breaking windows, barricading himself in Hyde Park home](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/19/man-taken-into-custody-after-breaking-windows-barricading-himself-in-hyde-park-home/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — Oct. 19, 2026 A 35-year-old man was taken into custody Friday after breaking the front and back windows of a home in Bloomington’s Hyde Park neighborhood and barricading himself inside, police said. Officers responded to the 3800 block of East Chaudion Court. The man briefly came outside yelling and holding
- [Hole prompts northbound I-69 closure for repairs in Greene County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/18/temporary-patch-on-hole-in-northbound-i-69-in-greene-county-may-be-failing-scanner-dispatches-indicate/): Photo Courtesy of the Indiana State Police Update: Hole prompts northbound I-69 closure for repairs in Greene County Northbound I-69 is closed at mile marker 94.5 in Greene County while crews make more permanent repairs to a hole in the roadway, Indiana State Police said in an update directed to The Bloomingtonian by a public
- [#4 Indiana comes up short Against #5 Ohio State  ](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/17/4-indiana-comes-up-short-against-5-ohio-state/): by Nick Jenkinson, South Central Indiana News Sports Director The #4 Indiana Hoosiers fell to the #5 Ohio State Buckeyes 19-15 in front of Sold-Out Crowd on Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon. With fourth down and four on the Ohio State 27 Yard Line Josh Hoover had Nick Marsh in the end
- [Indiana University football vs Ohio State - Coverage Sponsored by IU Credit Union](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/17/indiana-university-football-vs-ohio-state-coverage-sponsored-by-iu-credit-union/)
- [Deck collapses on people at North Bryan Street gathering](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/16/deck-collapses-on-people-at-north-bryan-street-gathering/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 16, 2026 At least two people were injured when a deck collapsed during a gathering Friday night at a residence in the 100 block of North Bryan Ave., according to scanner dispatches. The collapse was reported at about 10:30 p.m. Dispatches described a large group at the residence; an estimated 50
- [IU faculty council to discuss sexual violence response at next meeting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/15/iu-faculty-council-to-discuss-sexual-violence-response-at-next-meeting/): Written from transcript Bloomington, Ind. - October 15, 2026 The Bloomington Faculty Council will take up sexual violence on campus at its next meeting after a student representative called for a broader, sustained response that includes education, survivor resources and disciplinary action. Sara Alhaddad, an IU senior representing IU Student Government, raised the issue during
- [IU faculty president raises questions about AI’s impact on work, education and society](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/15/iu-faculty-president-raises-questions-about-ais-impact-on-work-education-and-society/): Written from transcript Bloomington, Ind. - October 15, 2026 Indiana University Bloomington Faculty Council President Heather Akou told faculty Oct. 13 that generative artificial intelligence is raising unresolved questions about teaching, research and employment—and urged the university community to keep human needs in view as it responds. Akou read remarks she had delivered to the
- [IU faculty say Bryan Hall has remained locked since Dunn Meadow protest](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/15/iu-faculty-say-bryan-hall-has-remained-locked-since-dunn-meadow-protest/): Written from transcript Bloomington, Ind. - October 15, 2026 Indiana University Bloomington Chancellor David Reingold said campus public-safety officials guide decisions about building access after faculty members questioned why Bryan Hall remains locked. The discussion came Oct. 13 at a Bloomington Faculty Council meeting, where faculty members connected the building’s locked doors to the university’s
- [IU receives 11 intellectual-diversity complaints in 2025, two more in 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/15/iu-receives-11-intellectual-diversity-complaints-in-2025-two-more-in-2026/): Written from transcript Bloomington, Ind. - October 15, 2026 Indiana University Bloomington received 11 reports under Indiana’s Senate Enrolled Act 202, involving eight people, during calendar year 2025, Provost John Ciorciari told the Bloomington Faculty Council on Oct. 13. Nine of the reports were found to be unsubstantiated, and two were resolved informally, Ciorciari said.
- [IU student dies after motorcycle crash at 45/46 Bypass and Matlock Road intersection](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/15/iu-student-dies-after-motorcycle-crash-at-45-46-bypass-and-matlock-road-intersection/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 15, 2026 A motorcyclist who was critically injured in a crash at the 45/46 Bypass and Matlock Road intersection died after being taken to a hospital, Indiana University police said. The crash happened at about 3:55 p.m. Oct. 12 and involved a motorcycle and a vehicle, IUPD spokesperson Julia
- [Seven local stories to watch](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/15/seven-local-stories-to-watch/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 15, 2026 Bloomington’s City Council adopted its 2027 budget, a Second Street construction phase will change traffic next week, and Monroe County officials are weighing a bond proposal. Other recent developments involve the county health department, accessible absentee voting, Bloomington’s Flock camera transition and a city council recommendation concerning
- [Bloomington council votes to ban ALPRs and some surveillance cameras](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/15/bloomington-council-votes-to-ban-alprs-and-some-surveillance-cameras/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 15, 2026 The Bloomington City Council voted 7-0 Wednesday to ban the city and its agents from using automated license plate reader technology and certain surveillance camera systems, according to a news release from ordinance co-sponsor Councilmember Isabel Piedmont-Smith. Ordinance 2026-22 also restricts the use of surveillance
- [Bloomington planners recommend two-way restoration of College, Walnut](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/13/bloomington-planners-recommend-two-way-restoration-of-college-walnut/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 13, 2026 Bloomington planning staff are recommending that the city add a two-way restoration of College Avenue and Walnut Street to its Transportation Plan, setting up a public review of a proposal that could eventually replace the streets’ current one-way arrangement. The study covers about 4.2 miles, from the State
- [Harmony School announces Oct. 24 fall festival and evening haunted attraction](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/13/harmony-school-announces-oct-24-fall-festival-and-evening-haunted-attraction/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. - October 13, 2026 Harmony School will host a community fall festival Oct. 24, followed by a separately ticketed haunted attraction that evening, the school announced. The school’s Hallowganza festival is scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. at 909 E. Second St. Organizers say it will include carnival games,
- [IU scientists group schedules public forum on vaccine policy](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/13/iu-scientists-group-schedules-public-forum-on-vaccine-policy/): Written from announcement Bloomington, Ind. - October 13, 2026 Concerned Scientists at IU and Advocates for Science at IU will host a public forum Oct. 20 on vaccine science and policy in a changing political climate. The event is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Monroe County Public Library auditorium. Organizers say the
- [Bloomington and Monroe County candidates set school-board forum in Ellettsville](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/13/bloomington-and-monroe-county-candidates-set-school-board-forum-in-ellettsville/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. - October 13, 2026 Four candidates for the Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation board are scheduled to participate in an Oct. 26 forum at Edgewood High School, according to an announcement emailed Monday. The League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County is sponsoring the forum, which is set for
- [IU Bloomington AAUP plans town hall on university finances](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/13/iu-bloomington-aaup-plans-town-hall-on-university-finances/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. - October 13, 2026 The Indiana University Bloomington chapter of the American Association of University Professors will hold an Oct. 23 town hall on university finances and faculty priorities, the group announced. The event is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 2083 of Hodge Hall, 1309 E.
- [Ryan Pedigo name Bloomington Police Department deputy chief](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/13/ryan-pedigo-name-bloomington-police-department-deputy-chief/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. - October 13, 2026 Ryan Pedigo, Bloomington Police Department’s captain of administration, has been named the department’s deputy chief, the city announced Tuesday. Pedigo has more than 24 years of policing experience, including 19 years with BPD, according to the city. He previously served as a patrol sergeant, detective
- [City schedules Oct. 27 update on Hopewell redevelopment](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/13/city-schedules-oct-27-update-on-hopewell-redevelopment/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 13, 2026 Bloomington will hold a public meeting Oct. 27 to update residents on redevelopment of the former IU Health Bloomington Hospital site and nearby projects, the city announced Monday. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Bloomington First Church of the Nazarene, 700 W. Howe
- [Plan Commission advances Bloomington small-scale housing changes](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/13/plan-commission-advances-bloomington-small-scale-housing-changes/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 13, 2026 The Bloomington Plan Commission voted 5-0 Monday to recommend zoning-code changes that would allow more duplexes and accessory dwelling units and expand cottage-housing options, according to a Bloomingtonian Source Watch draft. The proposal, identified as petition ZO-2026-06-007, would remove the annual cap of 15 duplexes and a
- [Cignetti says Indiana must ‘find a way’ against Ohio State after Nebraska comeback](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/12/cignetti-says-indiana-must-find-a-way-against-ohio-state-after-nebraska-comeback/): Written from transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 12, 2026 Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said the Hoosiers’ comeback win at Nebraska showed the team’s ability to respond under pressure, but he quickly turned his attention Monday to a major home game against Ohio State. Indiana, which beat Nebraska 20-17 on Saturday, was down 11 points with
- [Bloomington man charged with murder in fatal shooting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/12/bloomington-man-charged-with-murder-in-fatal-shooting/): Written from court records BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - October 12, 2026 A Bloomington man has been charged with murder in the Oct. 8 shooting death of Noah Slinkard, according to a probable-cause affidavit filed Monday in Monroe County. Jaymon Trey Gilreath, 23, was arrested and booked into the Monroe County Jail on a murder charge. The
- [ISP: Pursuit ends with PIT maneuver on I-69 near Martinsville](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/12/isp-pursuit-ends-with-pit-maneuver-on-i-69-near-martinsville/): Written from press release MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — October 12, 2026 Indiana State Police say a pursuit on Interstate 69 Sunday evening ended with a PIT maneuver between Martinsville and Bloomington. The Morgan County Dispatch Center received a report at about 6:10 p.m. Oct. 11 of a black Dodge Ram 1500 pickup traveling erratically southbound near
- [#7 Indiana Completes Comeback with a 20-17 Road Win at Nebraska](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/10/7-indiana-completes-comeback-with-a-20-17-road-win-at-nebraska/): by Nick Jenkinson, South Central Indiana News Sports Director The #7 Indiana Hoosiers trailed 17-6 with 12:01 left in the fourth quarter and came back to beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 20-17 a Sold-Out Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska Saturday Afternoon. The Hoosiers extend the longest win streak in the FBS to 22 games and
- [Indiana University football vs Nebraska - Coverage Sponsored by Indiana University Credit Union](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/10/indiana-university-football-vs-nebraska-coverage-sponsored-by-indiana-university-credit-union/): LINCOLN, NEBRASKA— OCTOBER 10: Fans before an NCAA football game against Nebraska on October 10, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Nate Gowdy/Special to The Bloomingtonian) LINCOLN, NEBRASKA— OCTOBER 10: Indiana University fans before an NCAA football game against Nebraska on October 10, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Nate Gowdy/Special to The Bloomingtonian) LINCOLN,
- [Rokita says Stinesville police chief had authority to sign ICE agreement without town board approval](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/10/rokita-says-stinesville-police-chief-had-authority-to-sign-ice-agreement-without-town-board-approval/): The attorney general’s opinion rejects Monroe County commissioners’ request for a public vote on the agreement. Stinesville’s town board has postponed a decision until November. Written from documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 10, 2026 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has concluded that Stinesville’s police chief had authority to sign the town police department’s agreement with
- [Bloomington police identify suspect, say 24-year-old man died after North Illinois Street shooting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/09/bloomington-police-identify-suspect-say-24-year-old-man-died-after-north-illinois-street-shooting/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 9, 2026 A 24-year-old man died at a hospital Thursday night after being shot in the head outside a residence in the 1000 block of North Illinois Street, Bloomington police said Friday. The victim was sitting on a front porch with another man when Jaymon Trey Gilreath,
- [Police take person into custody after shooting on North Illinois Street](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/09/police-take-person-into-custody-after-shooting-on-north-illinois-street/): Man dies after being shot in head outside North Illinois Street apartment; suspect charged with murder BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 9, 2026 A man was shot in the head outside an apartment in the 1000 block of North Illinois Street Thursday night and later died, witnesses told The Bloomingtonian. An incident report filed by a
- [IU funds six teams for defense-focused biotechnology research](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/08/iu-funds-six-teams-for-defense-focused-biotechnology-research/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - October 8, 2026 Indiana University has awarded six research teams funding for biotechnology projects aimed at defense-related applications, including battlefield wound care, biological threat detection and materials for military use. The awards were announced Oct. 8 at a symposium at IU Indianapolis. The funding comes through a partnership
- [Analysis: State tax changes, rising costs and expensive housing put pressure on Bloomington — and its workers](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/08/analysis-state-tax-changes-rising-costs-and-expensive-housing-put-pressure-on-bloomington-and-its-workers/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 8, 2026 Bloomington’s budget debate reaches well beyond the walls of City Hall. Decisions made at the Indiana Statehouse, fuel prices shaped by global markets and housing costs that outpace local earnings all affect what the city can afford — and whether the people who work here can afford
- [Bloomington council rejects $2.5 million cut, withholds housing and parking money amid debate over workers’ pay and spending oversight](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/08/bloomington-council-rejects-2-5-million-cut-withholds-housing-and-parking-money-amid-debate-over-workers-pay-and-spending-oversight/): Written from transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 8, 2026 The Bloomington City Council rejected a proposed $2.5 million reduction to the city’s 2027 General Fund budget Wednesday, while withholding $5.5 million for housing and parking projects pending further review and debating how spending decisions could affect city employees. The meeting exposed disagreements over employee compensation,
- [Monroe County shifts emergency-preparedness position from state health fund over immigration-eligibility rule](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/08/monroe-county-shifts-emergency-preparedness-position-from-state-health-fund-over-immigration-eligibility-rule/): Written from transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 8, 2026 Monroe County's public-health emergency preparedness coordinator will be funded from a local health account rather than Health First Indiana money after county officials said the state program's eligibility restrictions could force staff to verify immigration eligibility before serving people in a crisis. The County Council approved
- [Police: Daycare worker forcefully rocked crib before it broke, injuring 1-year-old](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/08/police-daycare-worker-forcefully-rocked-crib-before-it-broke-injuring-1-year-old/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - October 8, 2026 A former employee of a Bloomington daycare faces two Level 5 felony charges after police said video showed her forcefully rocking a crib with a 1-year-old child inside before the crib broke and the child fell through its bottom. Haylie Jo Moore, 31, was arrested
- [Children of the Corn: Motorcycle rider who fled police called mother for pickup from cornfield](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/06/children-of-the-corn-motorcycle-rider-who-fled-police-called-mother-for-pickup-from-cornfield/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 5, 2026 A Bloomington man who police say fled from an officer on a motorcycle after running a red light was found in a cornfield and later taken into custody near Lamplighter Trailer Park, according to a probable cause affidavit. Jesse Jonathan Stacy, 21, was arrested on suspicion of
- [Bloomington parents charged with neglect after teenage daughter’s death](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/07/bloomington-parents-charged-with-neglect-after-teenage-daughters-death/): Written from court documents Bloomington, Ind. - October 7, 2026 A Bloomington couple has been charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death after their 14-year-old daughter died in July 2025. Investigators allege the girl became severely malnourished and dehydrated while in their care. Jerry Lavette Mayfield Jr. (biological father) and Toris Michelle Mayfield
- [WonderLab receives $208,500 grant to expand youth programs](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/06/wonderlab-receives-208500-grant-to-expand-youth-programs/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 6, 2026 WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology has received a $208,500 grant to support programs for young people in southern Indiana and strengthen the museum’s capacity to continue that work. The grant was awarded by the Indiana Youth Institute through Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana, an initiative
- [Bloomington seeks design proposals for police headquarters at 714 S. Rogers St.](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/06/bloomington-seeks-design-proposals-for-police-headquarters-at-714-s-rogers-st/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 6, 2026 The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved issuing a request for proposals for architectural and engineering services to adaptively reuse the city-owned building at 714 S. Rogers St. as the new police headquarters and for related public-safety uses. Proposals are due Nov. 6, according to the Oct. 5 meeting
- [Bloomington redevelopment board approves Hopewell South TIF district](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/06/bloomington-redevelopment-board-approves-hopewell-south-tif-district/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 6, 2026 The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission voted 4–0, with one abstention, Oct. 5 to create a tax increment financing district for the Hopewell South neighborhood. A tax increment financing district, or TIF, lets a local government use future increases in property-tax revenue from a designated area to help pay for
- [Bloomington approves $1.125 million change order after Dillman filters fail](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/06/bloomington-approves-1-125-million-change-order-after-dillman-filters-fail/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 6, 2026 Bloomington’s Utilities Service Board approved a $1.125 million change order Oct. 5 to replace underdrains in filters at the Dillman Road wastewater treatment plant after failures left only one of the plant’s four filters operating, according to the meeting transcript. The amendment to the contract raises the project’s
- [Monroe County commissioners ask Stinesville to suspend ICE agreement pending public vote](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/06/monroe-county-commissioners-ask-stinesville-to-suspend-ice-agreement-pending-public-vote/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 6, 2026 The Monroe County Board of Commissioners has asked the Stinesville Town Board to suspend the town police department’s federal immigration-enforcement agreement until elected town officials consider it in a public meeting. A signed copy of Resolution 2026-36, adopted Sept. 17 and posted online Tuesday, says U.S. Immigration
- [Firefighters extinguish house fire on South Grant Street](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/05/firefighters-extinguish-house-fire-on-south-grant-street/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington firefighters extinguished a house fire in the 300 block of South Grant Street after a neighbor reported seeing the home on fire around 6:06 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find light smoke coming from the two-story structure and fire on one side of the house. Crews put out the fire
- [Cost of living, corporate influence and war powers dominate 9th District forum](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/05/cost-of-living-corporate-influence-and-war-powers-dominate-9th-district-forum/): Written from transcript Bloomington, Ind. - October 5, 2026 Three candidates for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District discussed grocery and health care costs, corporate influence, immigration enforcement and war powers during an Oct. 3 forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin, the Republican incumbent, did not respond to the invitation, the
- [Photos: Fugu Dugu leads the Lotus Festival Parade through downtown Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/04/photos-fugu-dugu-leads-the-lotus-festival-parade-through-downtown-bloomington/): BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — OCTOBER 3: Chicago-based Fugu Dugu, a female-led “Wild East” gypsy punk and folk-rock band, leads the Lotus Festival Parade through downtown Bloomington on Saturday night. Fronted by violinist and singer Olya Prohorova, the band blends Eastern European and Moldovan folk traditions with punk, klezmer and Americana in a high-energy, multilingual sound. Community
- [#6 Indiana extends with Winning Streak to 21 Straight Games with dominating win over Rutgers](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/04/6-indiana-extends-with-winning-streak-to-21-straight-games-with-dominating-win-over-rutgers/): by Nick Jenkinson, South Central Indiana News Sports Director Pistacway, New Jersey - October 4, 2026 The #6 Indiana Hoosiers hit the road for the first time beating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 47-15 Saturday Night at SHI Stadium in Pistacway, New Jersey. Indiana is 5-0 on the season and 1-1 in the Big Ten and
- [Photos: Indiana University football vs Rutgers - Coverage Sponsored by the IU Credit Union](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/03/photos-indiana-university-football-vs-rutgers-coverage-sponsored-by-the-iu-credit-union/)
- [Gallery: 3rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival - Friday night](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/03/gallery-3rd-annual-lotus-world-music-arts-festival-friday-night/)
- [Two juveniles admitted sending threats involving Highland Park students, sheriff’s office says](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/01/two-juveniles-admitted-sending-threats-involving-highland-park-students-sheriffs-office-says/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. - October 1, 2026 Two juveniles admitted sending threatening social media messages involving three Highland Park Elementary School students, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. The sheriff’s office said it received information about the threats Sept. 28 and opened an investigation. Investigators identified two juvenile suspects, both of
- [Play It Again Sports opens Bloomington location](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/01/play-it-again-sports-opens-bloomington-location/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. - October 1, 2026 Play It Again Sports has opened a new Bloomington location at 135 N. Gates Drive, Suite 1. The store buys and sells new and used sports and fitness equipment. It is located behind Once Upon a Child and Style Encore. The store’s regular hours are:
- [Workers at three Indiana nonprofit newsrooms announce union drive](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/01/workers-at-three-indiana-nonprofit-newsrooms-announce-union-drive/): Written from press release Indianapolis, Ind. - October 1, 2026 Workers at Mirror Indy, Free Press Indiana News and the broader Free Press Indiana organization have announced a union drive, saying a supermajority of employees have signed authorization cards. The workers are seeking recognition by The NewsGuild, a division of the Communications Workers of America.
- [Duke Energy selects 87-acre Fullerton Pike site for industrial-development marketing](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/01/duke-energy-selects-87-acre-fullerton-pike-site-for-industrial-development-marketing/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. - October 1, 2026 Duke Energy has selected an 87-acre property along Fullerton Pike in Bloomington for its 2026 Site Readiness Program, a statewide effort intended to prepare industrial properties for potential future development. The property, at 3100 W. Fullerton Pike, is located along Interstate 69 and has direct
- [IU suspends Sigma Nu over hazing](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/01/iu-suspends-sigma-nu-over-hazing/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 1, 2026 Indiana University has suspended all activities of the Sigma Nu fraternity until further notice, citing hazing, according to the university’s Office of Student Life. The suspension took effect Sept. 29, the university’s disciplinary-status page says. IU has not publicly described the conduct behind the hazing finding or
- [Indiana lawmakers press Army to expand drone testing at Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/10/01/indiana-lawmakers-press-army-to-expand-drone-testing-at-camp-atterbury-and-muscatatuck/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 1, 2026 Indiana’s congressional delegation is urging the Army to designate Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center as “Premier Test Ranges,” expanding their role in testing drones and other military technologies. The request came Wednesday, the same day Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 20% reduction in
- [Senate passes college sports bill backed by Todd Young](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/29/senate-passes-college-sports-bill-backed-by-todd-young/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - September 29, 2026 The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act on Monday, Sept. 28, in a 77-22 vote. The bill would set federal rules for athlete compensation, transfers and eligibility, among other aspects of college sports. It now goes to the House, where its prospects are uncertain. It
- [Indiana senator to host virtual rally on ending period tax](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/29/indiana-senator-to-host-virtual-rally-on-ending-period-tax/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - September 29, 2026 Indiana Sen. Shelli Yoder will host a virtual rally at noon Friday, Oct. 9, to discuss menstrual equity and efforts to end the state’s tax on menstrual products. The event, titled “No Taxation on Menstruation,” will be held online. People who register will receive a Zoom link
- [Bloomington Music Expo returns Saturday with 60 tables of records and memorabilia](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/29/bloomington-music-expo-returns-saturday-with-60-tables-of-records-and-memorabilia/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. - September 29, 2026 The Bloomington Music Expo will return Saturday with 28 vendors offering records, CDs, cassettes, posters, clothing and other music memorabilia at Switchyard Park Pavilion. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at the pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St. Admission is
- [Cornell rape case reopened as fraternity misconduct and online abuse draw scrutiny](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/29/cornell-rape-case-reopened-as-fraternity-misconduct-and-online-abuse-draw-scrutiny/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - September 29, 2026 The cases are elsewhere, but the issues resonate in Bloomington—and one of the people caught up in a Florida cyberharassment case was an Indiana University baseball player. A New York prosecutor has reopened a criminal investigation into allegations that a Cornell University student was sexually assaulted by
- [New Lotus symposium asks how Bloomington can sustain its arts community](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/28/new-lotus-symposium-asks-how-bloomington-can-sustain-its-arts-community/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 28, 2026 A new two-day symposium ahead of the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival will bring artists, organizers and residents together to discuss the future of Bloomington’s arts community. “Conversations in Bloom: A Symposium on Arts, Community, and Memory” is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct.
- [Three congressional candidates confirmed for Oct. 3 forum; Houchin has not responded, organizers say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/28/three-congressional-candidates-confirmed-for-oct-3-forum-houchin-has-not-responded-organizers-say/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 28, 2026 Three candidates for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District are scheduled to participate in an online public forum Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the League of Women Voters. The forum will run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Zoom. Members of the public are invited to submit
- [Bloomington offers fully funded solar installations for income-qualified homeowners](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/28/bloomington-offers-fully-funded-solar-installations-for-income-qualified-homeowners/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 28, 2026 Bloomington homeowners who meet income and property requirements can apply for city grants covering the full cost of a 5-kilowatt solar installation, the city announced Monday. The Solar Grants for Income-Qualified Homeowners Program pays for solar panels, inverters, equipment and installation labor. Applications are being
- [Moller-Jensen scores twice as No. 2 Indiana Men's Soccer beats Penn State, stays unbeaten](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/27/moller-jensen-scores-twice-as-no-2-indiana-mens-soccer-beats-penn-state-stays-unbeaten/): Written from press release and box score BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 27, 2025 Oliver Moller-Jensen scored twice, including the winning goal in the 77th minute, as No. 2 Indiana Men's Soccer defeated Penn State 2-1 Friday afternoon at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The Hoosiers improved to 8-0-2 overall and 3-0-1 in Big Ten play, remaining unbeaten
- [Vehicle fire on I-69 followed by separate crash near emergency scene; no injuries reported](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/26/vehicle-fire-on-i-69-followed-by-separate-crash-near-emergency-scene-no-injuries-reported/): Written from Facebook post BLOOMINGTON, ind. - September 26, 2026 Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 69 early Saturday, Sept. 26, and a second vehicle struck a concrete median barrier as traffic slowed near the emergency scene, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District. No injuries were reported in either incident. Monroe Fire
- [Indiana University football vs Northwestern - Coverage Sponsored by IU Credit Union](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/25/indiana-university-football-vs-northwestern-coverage-sponsored-by-iu-credit-union/)
- [#5 Indiana Holds Off Northwestern Under the Friday Night Lights in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/26/5-indiana-holds-off-northwestern-under-the-friday-night-lights-in-bloomington/): by Nick Jenkinson, South Central Indiana News Sports Director The #5 Indiana Hoosiers escaped with a 29-23 win over the Northwestern Wildcats Friday Night on a Sold-Out Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The Hoosiers are 4-0 and 1-0 in the Big Ten and will hit the road for the first time
- [Monroe County ends three-day warning requirement before removing belongings from county land](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/24/monroe-county-ends-three-day-warning-requirement-before-removing-belongings-from-county-land/): Written from transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Septmember 24, 2026 Monroe County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to eliminate a requirement that the county provide three days’ notice before removing personal belongings deemed unlawfully stored on county land, a change that could leave people experiencing homelessness with less time to protect and move their possessions. Commissioners Julie
- [Monroe County judge grants injunction allowing IU athletes to compete in NCAA eligibility dispute](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/23/monroe-county-judge-grants-injunction-allowing-iu-athletes-to-compete-in-ncaa-eligibility-dispute/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 23, 2026 A Monroe County judge granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday allowing Indiana University football players Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, along with other athletes challenging NCAA eligibility rules, to compete while their lawsuit against the organization continues. Monroe Circuit Court Judge Kara E. Krothe issued the ruling in Stephen
- [MCCSC begins facilities master plan process as proposed 2027 budget decreases](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/23/mccsc-begins-facilities-master-plan-process-as-proposed-2027-budget-decreases/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 23, 2026 The Monroe County Community School Corporation is beginning an eight- to 10-month process to develop a facilities master plan while also considering a proposed 2027 budget that is approximately $3.07 million smaller than this year's budget. MCCSC outlined both efforts following Tuesday's Board of School Trustees meeting,
- [Roots, Boots & Blues Fest returning to Bloomington for second year Oct. 3](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/26/roots-boots-blues-fest-returning-to-bloomington-for-second-year-oct-3/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 26, 2026 Blues, roots music, country and bluegrass will return to Upland Brewing Co. next month for the second annual Bloomington Roots, Boots & Blues Fest. The outdoor festival is scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Upland, 350 W. 11th St. Cody Ikerd
- [Retired IU professor turns memories of Indiana high school basketball into first trade book at age 84](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/25/retired-iu-professor-turns-memories-of-indiana-high-school-basketball-into-first-trade-book-at-age-84/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 25, 2026 After a career spent writing academic textbooks about recreational therapy, retired Indiana University professor David R. Austin is preparing to publish a different kind of book — a story rooted in the era when Indiana's single-class high school basketball tournament could dominate life in a small town.
- [Wheeler Mission to open renovated Bloomington facility following more than $4 million project](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/24/wheeler-mission-to-open-renovated-bloomington-facility-following-more-than-4-million-project/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 24, 2026 Wheeler Mission will open its renovated Bloomington facility to the public Friday following a more than $4 million project aimed at improving services for men experiencing homelessness. An open house is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Wheeler Mission, 215 S. Westplex
- [Eight arrested at Seminary Park Tuesday evening; jail records list drug-dealing, meth and other charges](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/23/eight-arrested-at-seminary-park-tuesday-evening-jail-records-list-drug-dealing-meth-and-other-charges/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 23, 2024 Eight people were arrested by Bloomington police at Seminary Park within minutes of one another Tuesday evening, according to a Monroe County jail media arrest report released Wednesday morning. The arrests occurred between approximately 6:30 and 6:40 p.m. Sept. 22 at 101 W. Second St., the address
- [Bloomington City Council to open public hearings tonight on proposed 2027 budget](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/23/bloomington-city-council-to-open-public-hearings-tonight-on-proposed-2027-budget/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 23, 2023 The Bloomington City Council will begin formal consideration of the city's proposed 2027 budget Wednesday evening, including a maximum civil property-tax levy of nearly $43.8 million. The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, in City Hall for a special session followed by a Committee
- [Ivy Tech Bloomington to offer free AI training program with Mark Cuban Foundation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/23/ivy-tech-bloomington-to-offer-free-ai-training-program-with-mark-cuban-foundation/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 23, 2026 Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington will offer a free, five-day artificial intelligence training program for adults in October through a partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation. The Agentic AI Academy will run Oct. 19-23 at Ivy Tech’s Bloomington campus and will be limited to 30 participants. The
- [Town hall planned ahead of Ellettsville-Richland Township reorganization vote](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/23/town-hall-planned-ahead-of-ellettsville-richland-township-reorganization-vote/): Staff report ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. — September 23, 2026 Voters will have an opportunity next week to ask questions about a proposal that would combine the Town of Ellettsville and Richland Township into a single local government. The League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County will hold a public town hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- [MCCSC board identifies six priorities as redistricting discussion moves forward](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/23/mccsc-board-identifies-six-priorities-as-redistricting-discussion-moves-forward/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 23, 2026 The Monroe County Community School Corp. Board of School Trustees has identified six factors it wants administrators to use as the district continues considering possible changes to school attendance boundaries, organization and facilities. During a Sept. 8 public work session, board members discussed measurable goals
- [IU Bloomington Faculty Council president addresses Dunn Meadow arrests, free speech as council opens academic year](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/22/iu-bloomington-faculty-council-president-addresses-dunn-meadow-arrests-free-speech-as-council-opens-academic-year/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 22, 2026 Bloomington Faculty Council President Heather Akou opened the council’s new academic year Tuesday by directly addressing the April 2024 arrests at Dunn Meadow, saying the faculty governing body had remained publicly silent about the arrests for more than two years. The remarks came during the Bloomington Faculty
- [Bloomington selects Heartwell, Possibility as names for new Hopewell South lanes](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/22/bloomington-selects-heartwell-possibility-as-names-for-new-hopewell-south-lanes/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 22, 2026 Two new lanes planned for the Hopewell South neighborhood will be named West Heartwell Lane and West Possibility Lane following a public naming process that drew more than 130 suggestions and 288 voting responses, the city announced Tuesday. Heartwell will be the northern lane, and Possibility will
- [Bill Nye coming to IU Auditorium Oct. 15; tickets scheduled to go on sale Tuesday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/22/bill-nye-coming-to-iu-auditorium-oct-15-tickets-scheduled-to-go-on-sale-tuesday/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 22, 2026 Science educator and television presenter Bill Nye will appear at IU Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 15, for a moderated conversation about science, education, space exploration and his career. The event, presented by Union Board in collaboration with Indiana University’s College of Arts and Sciences, begins at 7
- [Trades District block party to feature mural unveiling, Amy O and technology demonstrations](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/22/trades-district-block-party-to-feature-mural-unveiling-amy-o-and-technology-demonstrations/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 21, 2026 Live music, a new mural and hands-on technology demonstrations are planned for the second annual Trades District Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 26. The free event will run from 4 to 7 p.m., according to an announcement in Amplify Bloomington’s Monday newsletter. Indiana University and the Trades
- [IU survey finds further declines in teen vaping and drinking across Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/22/iu-survey-finds-further-declines-in-teen-vaping-and-drinking-across-indiana/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 22, 2026 Indiana teenagers reported continued declines in vaping, alcohol use and several other measures of substance use in a statewide survey conducted by researchers at Indiana University Bloomington. The 2026 Indiana Youth Survey collected usable responses from 53,879 students in grades six through 12 at 183 schools, according
- [Duke announces more bill assistance; eligible customers can receive up to $250](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/22/duke-announces-more-bill-assistance-eligible-customers-can-receive-up-to-250/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Duke Energy Indiana customers struggling to pay their electric bills may qualify for an annual account credit of up to $250 through the company’s Share the Light Fund. The company announced Monday that shareholder funding for assistance is increasing to $900,000 this year through a combination of Share
- [Bloomington parks proposal explores $7.3 million bond for aging facilities](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/22/bloomington-parks-proposal-explores-7-3-million-bond-for-aging-facilities/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 22, 2026 Bloomington’s parks department is exploring a $7.3 million general obligation bond in 2027 to help repair and improve existing facilities, with a public discussion scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28. The Board of Park Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers
- [Habitat challenges Bloomington Utilities’ withholding of water meters at Osage Place](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/22/habitat-challenges-bloomington-utilities-withholding-of-water-meters-at-osage-place/): Written from CATS transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 22, 2026 Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County is challenging Bloomington Utilities’ decision to withhold water meters for homes in the second phase of Osage Place, a dispute involving drainage infrastructure and whether the nonprofit received proper notice. The Utilities Service Board voted Monday to table the
- [Bloomington police report 12 unfilled officer positions as hiring process continues](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/19/bloomington-police-report-12-unfilled-officer-positions-as-hiring-process-continues/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 19, 2026 The Bloomington Police Department has 93 of its 105 authorized officer positions filled as the department continues a hiring push, a police department representative told the Bloomington Board of Public Safety Thursday. That leaves the department 12 officers below its authorized staffing level. The BPD said 15 candidates
- [Cignetti turns focus to Northwestern, defends Hoover as Indiana prepares for Big Ten play](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/21/cignetti-turns-focus-to-northwestern-defends-hoover-as-indiana-prepares-for-big-ten-play/): BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — SEPTEMBER 18: Indiana University football quarterback Josh Hoover (10) practices before an NCAA football game against Western Kentucky University. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian) Written from transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 21, 2026 Indiana coach Curt Cignetti praised his team’s response to early adversity in Saturday’s win but said Monday the Hoosiers
- [Man found dead near dumpster south of downtown Kroger](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/21/man-found-dead-near-dumpster-south-of-downtown-kroger/): BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — SEPTEMBER 20: Members of the Bloomington Police Department and the coroner’s office, investigate where a deceased person was found behind a dumpster near the corner of South College Avenue and 1st Street, on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana.(Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian) Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 21, 2026
- [Press release: Press Release: City of Bloomington Utilities Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Monroe County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/21/press-release-press-release-city-of-bloomington-utilities-lifts-precautionary-boil-water-advisory-for-monroe-county/): We're sharing the entire press release from the City of Bloomington here as a primary source rather than rewriting it or otherwise mediating it: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2026 For more information, please contact: Daniel Frank, Communications Manager, City of Bloomington Utilitiesdaniel.frank@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3940 Desiree DeMolina, Communications Director, Office of the Mayordesiree.demolina@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3400
- [Bloomington Utilities lifts precautionary boil water advisory](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/21/bloomington-utilities-lifts-precautionary-boil-water-advisory/): Bloomington Utilities lifts precautionary boil water advisory BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 21, 2026 City of Bloomington Utilities has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for Monroe County, according to a notification from the utility Monday, Sept. 21. The announcement ends the precautionary advisory for customers covered by the notice. CBU’s brief notification did not include
- [Bloomington stores work to restock water as shoppers empty shelves Sunday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/bloomington-stores-work-to-restock-water-as-shoppers-empty-shelves-sunday/): BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — SEPTEMBER 20: Water is mostly out of stock at he Seminary Kroger on September 20, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. A boil order was issued for Monroe County. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian) © 2026 Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 20, 2026 Stores were working to replenish bottled water Sunday as shoppers cleared
- [Indiana hunger advocates urge state to seek disaster food benefits after August storms](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/indiana-hunger-advocates-urge-state-to-seek-disaster-food-benefits-after-august-storms/): Staff report Current replacement program helps some existing SNAP recipients, but D-SNAP could provide food assistance to storm victims who normally do not qualify INDIANAPOLIS — September 20, 2026 Hunger relief organizations are calling on Indiana to seek another round of federal food assistance for residents recovering from the destructive Aug. 11 storms, saying the
- [Bloomington performers to celebrate Jewish songwriters from Dylan to Sondheim at Fall Freilech](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/bloomington-performers-to-celebrate-jewish-songwriters-from-dylan-to-sondheim-at-fall-freilech/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 20, 2026 Songs by Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Carole King, Paul Simon, Stephen Sondheim and other influential Jewish songwriters will be performed by a lineup of Bloomington musicians during a concert in October. Jewish Theatre Bloomington will present “Fall Freilech: Celebration of Jewish Songwriters of Our Time” at 7 p.m.
- [Bloomington arts roundup: Comedy, bluegrass, blues, film and fall exhibitions fill upcoming calendar](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/bloomington-arts-roundup-comedy-bluegrass-blues-film-and-fall-exhibitions-fill-upcoming-calendar/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 20, 2026 Bloomington’s fall arts calendar is filling up with concerts, comedy, film, visual art and programs for local artists, with events scheduled from late September into December. Here are several upcoming events and cultural programs announced to The Bloomingtonian during the past month. Earth, Wind & Fire tribute comes
- [Bloomington Boogies festival returns with blues, jazz, zydeco and free workshops](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/bloomington-boogies-festival-returns-with-blues-jazz-zydeco-and-free-workshops/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 20, 2026 Blues piano, boogie-woogie, jazz, gospel and zydeco will return to venues around Bloomington in October as the Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival brings musicians from across the United States and overseas to town. Bloomington Boogies will run Oct. 10 through Oct. 12 with a combination
- [Trades District Block Party to mix live music, public art and technology Sept. 26](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/trades-district-block-party-to-mix-live-music-public-art-and-technology-sept-26/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 20, 2026 A new mural, live music, public art, food and hands-on technology will fill Bloomington’s Trades District during a free block party Saturday, Sept. 26. The Trades District Block Party will run from 4 to 7 p.m. near The Mill, 642 N. Madison St. The event brings together Indiana
- [‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns to Bloomington for 21st annual interactive screenings](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/rocky-horror-picture-show-returns-to-bloomington-for-21st-annual-interactive-screenings/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington moviegoers will once again be invited to shout at the screen, throw rice, ring bells and do the Time Warp when The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in October. Constellation Stage & Screen will present its 21st annual interactive Bloomington screenings of the 1975 cult film on Saturday,
- [IU exhibition to showcase more than 70 musical instruments from across the Silk Road](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/iu-exhibition-to-showcase-more-than-70-musical-instruments-from-across-the-silk-road/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 20, 2026 More than 70 musical instruments from across Asia, the Middle East and North Africa will go on display Friday at Indiana University’s McCalla Center in a new exhibition examining centuries of musical and cultural exchange. “Treasures of the Silk Road” opens from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday,
- [IU concert to revive sounds of early 20th-century Jewish cantorial music](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/iu-concert-to-revive-sounds-of-early-20th-century-jewish-cantorial-music/): Written from e-mail BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 20, 2026 Musicians drawing from the nearly century-old recorded tradition of Eastern European Jewish cantorial music will perform at Indiana University next month as part of a daylong program examining music, memory and Jewish cultural heritage. The “Memory Transformed” symposium and concert is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11, at IU Bloomington
- [Bloomington Utilities issues countywide boil-water advisory after turbidity spike](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/20/bloomington-utilities-issues-countywide-boil-water-advisory-after-turbidity-spike/): Written from press release Storm-related power outages disrupted production at the Monroe Water Treatment Plant; advisory expected to remain in effect through 3 p.m. Monday BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 20, 2026 City of Bloomington Utilities issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for Monroe County early Sunday morning after water turbidity exceeded the maximum level permitted under
- [#4 Indiana Blanks Western Kentucky to Close Out the Non-Conference Schedule](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/19/4-indiana-blanks-western-kentucky-to-close-out-the-non-conference-schedule/): by Nick Jenkinson, South Central Indiana News Sports Director BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - September 19, 2026 The #4 Indiana Hoosiers completed the non-conference portion of the 2026 Football Schedule with a 38-0 victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers late Saturday afternoon on Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Indiana is 3-0 and begins
- [Indiana University football vs Western Kentucky University - Coverage Sponsored by IU Credit Union](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/19/indiana-university-football-vs-western-kentucky-university-coverage-sponsored-by-iu-credit-union/)
- [Bloomington Transit says West Third rapid-transit plan on hold as agency seeks federal money for new operations campus](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/19/bloomington-transit-says-west-third-rapid-transit-plan-on-hold-as-agency-seeks-federal-money-for-new-operations-campus/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 19, 2026 Bloomington Transit’s larger plan for bus rapid transit along the West Third Street corridor is on hold for the foreseeable future as the agency focuses on replacing its over-capacity operations facility and expanding service farther into Monroe County. Zac Huneck, Bloomington Transit’s grants and procurement specialist, told the
- [County backs $1.09 million fire levy increase request as Bean Blossom prepares to join Monroe Fire district](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/19/county-backs-1-09-million-fire-levy-increase-request-as-bean-blossom-prepares-to-join-monroe-fire-district/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 19, 2026 Monroe County commissioners have approved a resolution supporting a $1.09 million increase in the Monroe Fire Protection District’s maximum property-tax levy as the district prepares to begin serving Bean Blossom Township next year. Commissioners voted 2-0 Thursday to approve Resolution 2026-34, a step required before the fire district
- [Two Bloomington men wounded in early-morning shooting on West Festive Drive](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/18/two-bloomington-men-wounded-in-early-morning-shooting-on-west-festive-drive/): Photo cutline: The 3400 block of West Festive Drive near South Yonkers Street is pictured Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, hours after two Bloomington men were wounded in an early-morning shooting. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said investigators believe the shooting was targeted and that there is no ongoing safety threat in the neighborhood. (Photo by Jeremy
- [Free soil testing program accepting applications from area farmers](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/18/free-soil-testing-program-accepting-applications-from-area-farmers/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 18, 2026 Monroe County and surrounding-area farmers can check their eligibility for free soil testing through a state program intended to help growers make fertilizer decisions and reduce nutrient losses. Indiana’s Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program is accepting applications for pasture, hay and specialty crop acreage within the
- [No injuries reported after house fire on N. Lawrence Hollow Drive in Greene County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/17/no-injuries-reported-after-house-fire-on-n-lawrence-hollow-drive-in-greene-county/): Courtesy photos from Eastern Greene Fire Territory Written from Facebook post GREENE COUNTY, Ind. — September 17, 2026 Firefighters responded Thursday morning to a structure fire on North Lawrence Hollow Drive in Greene County, according to the Eastern Greene Fire Territory. Crews worked to contain and extinguish the fire, which caused significant damage to portions of
- [Indiana’s final free fishing day of 2026 is Sept. 26](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/17/indianas-final-free-fishing-day-of-2026-is-sept-26/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 17, 2026 Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp Saturday, Sept. 26, the state’s final free fishing day of 2026. Other fishing rules, including seasons and size and bag limits, still apply, according to the Indiana Department of Natural
- [Monroe County approves borrowing plan for jail repairs as aging Justice Building problems continue](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/18/monroe-county-approves-borrowing-plan-for-jail-repairs-as-aging-justice-building-problems-continue/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 18, 2026 Monroe County commissioners approved a resolution Thursday authorizing the county to pursue up to $6.5 million in borrowing for repairs and equipment, including work on the aging county jail as officials continue struggling to reach agreement on a long-term replacement. The commissioners voted 2-0 on the resolution during
- [Monroe County commissioners ask Stinesville to suspend ICE agreement pending public review](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/18/monroe-county-commissioners-ask-stinesville-to-suspend-ice-agreement-pending-public-review/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 17, 2026 The Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted 2-0 Thursday to ask the town of Stinesville to immediately suspend its agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while the town conducts a public review of how the agreement was authorized. Commissioners Julie Thomas and Jody Madeira approved Resolution 2026-36
- [Bloomington protest Saturday to spotlight end of Haitian TPS, recent ICE enforcement in Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/18/bloomington-protest-saturday-to-spotlight-end-of-haitian-tps-recent-ice-enforcement-in-indiana/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 17, 2026 A demonstration focused on the loss of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants and recent federal immigration enforcement is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Monroe County Courthouse Square in downtown Bloomington. The event, advertised as “Lament for Our Immigrant Neighbors,” appears intended to raise awareness
- [Indiana Attorney General Secures $34.7 Million for Hoosiers in Multistate Auto Lending Settlement](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/18/indiana-attorney-general-secures-34-7-million-for-hoosiers-in-multistate-auto-lending-settlement/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — September 18, 2026 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Thursday that his office has secured nearly $34.7 million in cash restitution, debt relief and reforms for Hoosier consumers as part of a multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation. The deal, part of a $694 million nationwide settlement joined by
- [Indiana roundup: Storm aid reaches residents, lawmakers examine child advocacy, wages lag inflation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/17/indiana-roundup-storm-aid-reaches-residents-lawmakers-examine-child-advocacy-wages-lag-inflation/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 17, 2026 Disaster recovery, oversight of court-appointed child advocates and pressure on household budgets were among the significant Indiana developments detailed in reports published Thursday morning. Storm-relief payments begin reaching Hoosiers More than $1 million in state assistance has been sent to residents affected by August’s severe storms, while
- [Greene County sheriff warns of jury-duty scam demanding money](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/17/greene-county-sheriff-warns-of-jury-duty-scam-demanding-money/): Staff report BLOOMFIELD, Ind. — September 17, 2026 The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a caller impersonating a department employee and demanding money over claims of missed jury duty. Several community members reported receiving the calls, according to a department news release distributed Sept. 16. The caller tells recipients they missed jury
- [Downtown library elevator upgrades draw bids of $400,000 to $500,000](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/17/downtown-library-elevator-upgrades-draw-bids-of-400000-to-500000/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 17, 2026 Upgrading three elevators at the downtown Monroe County Public Library is expected to cost between $400,000 and $500,000, library officials told trustees Wednesday. The library received three bids at a Sept. 8 public opening. An elevator consultant was reviewing the proposals, with a preferred vendor and next
- [Convention-center board approves additional spending for limestone wall supports](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/17/convention-center-board-approves-additional-spending-for-limestone-wall-supports/): Written from transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 17, 2026 The Monroe County Capital Improvement Board approved additional construction spending Wednesday after project officials said the convention-center expansion’s design did not adequately account for the structural support needed for large limestone blocks. The board approved another $21,168 for the north feature wall and an authorization of
- [Hopewell Lane-Naming Vote Draws 130 Suggestions — But Somehow Nobody Came Up With Laura Lane](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/16/hopewell-lane-naming-vote-draws-130-suggestions-but-somehow-nobody-came-up-with-laura-lane/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 16, 2026 Bloomington residents have five official choices for the names of two new lanes planned at Hopewell South. The internet, naturally, had other ideas. The City of Bloomington said it received more than 130 suggestions between Sept. 10 and Sept. 15 for the two lanes planned as part
- [Local Government Roundup: County Funding Cuts, Edgewood Biotech Plans, Health Department Transition and Bloomington Light-Pollution Proposal](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/16/local-government-roundup-county-funding-cuts-edgewood-biotech-plans-health-department-transition-and-bloomington-light-pollution-proposal/): Written from transcripts BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 16, 2026 Local government and school meetings recorded by Community Access Television Services on Tuesday produced several developments involving Monroe County court programs, the county health department, Edgewood schools and Bloomington environmental policy. The meetings included Monroe County budget hearings, a Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation board meeting
- [IU Receives Record $100 Million Gift; Kelley Graduate Division Renamed for Jeffrey Thomasson](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/16/iu-receives-record-100-million-gift-kelley-graduate-division-renamed-for-jeffrey-thomasson/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 16, 2026 Indiana University announced Wednesday that alumni Jeffrey H. and Benita L. Thomasson have given the university $100 million, the largest gift from an individual in IU history. The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved renaming the graduate division of the Kelley School of Business
- [Young, Van Hollen Reintroduce Bill to Create 250,000 Housing Vouchers for Families With Young Children](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/16/young-van-hollen-reintroduce-bill-to-create-250000-housing-vouchers-for-families-with-young-children/): Written from press release WASHINGTON — September 16, 2026 U.S. Sen. Todd Young of Indiana and Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland on Wednesday reintroduced legislation that would create 250,000 additional housing vouchers over five years for low-income families with young children. The bipartisan Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act would combine rental assistance with
- [Indiana Men’s Basketball Big Ten Schedule Includes Purdue Home Game Feb. 16](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/16/indiana-mens-basketball-big-ten-schedule-includes-purdue-home-game-feb-16/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 16, 2026 Indiana University men’s basketball will open its 2026-27 Big Ten Conference schedule against Rutgers on Dec. 1 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, according to the schedule released Wednesday by the conference. The Hoosiers will play 20 Big Ten games, including a Feb. 16 home matchup
- [Hoosier National Forest Proposes Permanent Closure of Section of Tower Ridge Road](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/16/hoosier-national-forest-proposes-permanent-closure-of-section-of-tower-ridge-road/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 16, 2026 The Hoosier National Forest is considering permanently closing about three miles of Tower Ridge Road through the Charles C. Deam Wilderness and converting the route into a hiking and horseback-riding trail. The section of gravel road has been closed since July 2025 after heavy rain
- [IU again allows water bottles at Memorial Stadium for Saturday's football game](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/16/iu-again-allows-water-bottles-at-memorial-stadium-for-saturdays-football-game/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Athletics will again allow fans to bring water bottles and refillable containers into Memorial Stadium for Saturday's football game against Western Kentucky because of anticipated warm weather. Fans may bring one sealed, clear, non-glass water bottle with an unbroken safety seal or one empty refillable non-glass
- [Car Burns Near IU Memorial Stadium; Cause Under Investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/15/car-burns-near-iu-memorial-stadium-cause-under-investigation/): Courtesy photo Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 15, 2026 Members of local law enforcement and the Bloomington Fire Department responded to a burning car in a parking lot near Indiana University’s Memorial Stadium. The fire was reported at about 7:23 a.m. Sept. 15, 2026. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when first responders
- [Indiana overwhelms Howard 55-0, shortens fourth quarter in Bloomington heat](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/12/indiana-overwhelms-howard-55-0-shortens-fourth-quarter-in-bloomington-heat/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 12, 2026 Indiana scored on its opening possession and never looked back Saturday, overwhelming Howard 55-0 at Memorial Stadium in a game so lopsided that the teams agreed to shorten the fourth quarter. The Hoosiers led 41-0 at halftime and added two touchdowns during the third quarter before Indiana
- [Indiana University football vs Howard - Coverage Sponsored by IU Credit Union](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/12/indiana-university-football-vs-howard-coverage-sponsored-by-iu-credit-union/): Bloomington, Indiana - September 12, 2026
- [No. 5 Indiana stays unbeaten with 1-0 Big Ten road win over Michigan](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/11/no-5-indiana-stays-unbeaten-with-1-0-big-ten-road-win-over-michigan/): Written from press release and box score ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Stephane Njike scored his first goal for Indiana in the 65th minute Friday night as the No. 5 Hoosiers opened Big Ten Conference play with a 1-0 victory over Michigan at U-M Soccer Stadium. Indiana improved to 6-0-1 overall and 1-0 in Big Ten play
- [Bloomington marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with memorial ceremony at Ivy Tech](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/11/bloomington-marks-25th-anniversary-of-sept-11-attacks-with-memorial-ceremony-at-ivy-tech/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 11, 2026 First responders, veterans, military personnel and community members gathered Friday morning at Ivy Tech Community College in Bloomington to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember the nearly 3,000 people killed that day. The annual Bloomington Fire Department 9/11 ceremony was
- [Bloomington Black Male Youth Summit Set for Sept. 17 at City Hall](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/10/bloomington-black-male-youth-summit-set-for-sept-17-at-city-hall/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Middle and high school students are invited to attend Bloomington’s seventh annual Black Male Youth Summit on Sept. 17 at City Hall, according to the City of Bloomington. The one-day summit, organized by the Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males, will take place from 10 a.m. to
- [Navy plans Indiana’s first nuclear microreactor at Crane by 2028](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/09/navy-plans-indianas-first-nuclear-microreactor-at-crane-by-2028/): Written from press release CRANE, Ind. — September 9, 2026 Indiana is set to get its first power-producing nuclear reactor as part of a U.S. military project planned for Naval Weapons Station Crane, according to an announcement Wednesday. The U.S. Department of War said a commercially owned and operated Micro Modular Reactor, or MMR, is
- [IU announces new water, cooling policies for Saturday football game against Howard](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/09/iu-announces-new-water-cooling-policies-for-saturday-football-game-against-howard/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 9, 2026 Indiana University Athletics will allow fans to bring sealed water bottles and empty refillable containers into Memorial Stadium on Saturday as part of new heat-related policies for the Hoosiers’ football game against Howard. IU announced the changes Wednesday ahead of the noon kickoff at Merchants Bank
- [Hippies and Cowboys Fest returns to Upland Brewing Co. Sept. 19](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/14/hippies-and-cowboys-fest-returns-to-upland-brewing-co-sept-19/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 14, 2026 The second annual Hippies and Cowboys Fest will bring a mix of jam bands, country, bluegrass, rock ’n’ roll and tribute acts to Upland Brewing Co. in Bloomington on Saturday, Sept. 19. The festival will be held at Upland, 350 W. 11th St., with gates opening
- [Spencer Pride Festival to mark 20th anniversary Oct. 3](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/11/spencer-pride-festival-to-mark-20th-anniversary-oct-3/): Written from press release SPENCER, Ind. — September 9, 2026 The Spencer Pride Festival will return to downtown Spencer on Saturday, Oct. 3, for its 20th anniversary, with a full day of performances, educational programs, health services and community events. The free, family-friendly festival will run from noon to 7 p.m. throughout downtown Spencer, the historic
- [Bloomington Utilities says seasonal reservoir conditions causing discolored tap water](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/09/bloomington-utilities-says-seasonal-reservoir-conditions-causing-discolored-tap-water/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 9, 2026 Bloomington residents who have noticed brown or yellow tap water or who are replacing household water filters more often are seeing the effects of seasonal conditions at Monroe Reservoir, according to the City of Bloomington Utilities. CBU said Tuesday it has received an increase in reports
- [Paula Poundstone, Yonder Mountain String Band added to Buskirk-Chumley fall lineup](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/10/paula-poundstone-yonder-mountain-string-band-added-to-buskirk-chumley-fall-lineup/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 10, 2026 Comedian Paula Poundstone and Yonder Mountain String Band are among the latest performers announced for the Buskirk-Chumley Theater’s fall 2026 schedule in downtown Bloomington. Poundstone will perform Friday, Oct. 9, followed by Yonder Mountain String Band on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Tickets for both shows are on
- [No. 22 Tennessee Sweeps No. 21 Indiana Volleyball at Broadway Block Party in Nashville, Tennessee](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/09/no-22-tennessee-sweeps-no-21-indiana-volleyball-at-broadway-block-party-in-nashville-tennessee/): Written from box score, and post game press conference transcript NASHVILLE, Tenn. — September 9, 2026 No. 22 Tennessee swept No. 21 Indiana in three sets Wednesday, beating the Hoosiers 25-23, 25-23, 25-16 during the Broadway Block Party in Nashville. Indiana stayed within striking distance through the first two sets but could not break through
- [Indiana University Bloomington ranks sixth-worst nationally for campus free speech, report says; Purdue ranked 7th best](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/09/indiana-university-bloomington-ranks-sixth-worst-nationally-for-campus-free-speech-report-says-purdue-ranked-7th-best/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —September 9, 2026 Indiana University Bloomington received an “F” and ranked sixth from the bottom in a national survey examining students’ perceptions and experiences involving free expression on college campuses. IU Bloomington placed No. 256 among 261 ranked colleges and universities in the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s 2027 College
- [19-year-old woman killed in rollover crash on State Road 446](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/09/19-year-old-woman-killed-in-rollover-crash-on-state-road-446/): Written from press release MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — September 9, 2026 A 19-year-old woman was killed and an 18-year-old man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday on South State Road 446, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 1:27 a.m. Sept. 9, 2026, to the 8300 block of
- [No. 6 Indiana men’s soccer defeats Denver, earns 850th program victory](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/08/no-6-indiana-mens-soccer-defeats-denver-earns-850th-program-victory/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The No. 6 Indiana men’s soccer team recorded the 850th victory in program history Monday night with a 3-1 win over Denver at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Indiana became the seventh NCAA Division I men’s soccer program to reach 850 victories and the first to accomplish the feat within
- [ISP seizes 277 pounds of cocaine during I-70 truck inspection in Putnam County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/07/isp-seizes-277-pounds-of-cocaine-during-i-70-truck-inspection-in-putnam-county/): Courtesy photo - Indiana State Police Written from press release PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. — September 7, 2026 Indiana State Police seized 277 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $3.8 million during a commercial truck inspection Sunday on Interstate 70, according to the agency. A trooper with the Indiana State Police Criminal Interdiction
- [McLaughlin dominates INDYCAR season finale at Laguna Seca, ending 36-race winless streak; Polou wins championship](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/07/mclaughlin-dominates-indycar-season-finale-at-laguna-seca-ending-36-race-winless-streak-polou-wins-championship/): Courtesy Photo - INDYCAR Written from press releases MONTEREY, Calif. — September 7, 2026 Scott McLaughlin led 87 of 95 laps Sunday to win the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, ending a 36-race winless streak in the final event of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR Series season. McLaughlin started from the pole and drove the
- [Cignetti calls for defensive improvement as Indiana prepares for Howard](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/07/cignetti-calls-for-defensive-improvement-as-indiana-prepares-for-howard/): Written from transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 7, 2026 Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti praised the Hoosiers’ offensive efficiency but said the defense must improve after IU opened its season with a 52-16 victory over North Texas. Speaking to reporters Monday, Cignetti said Indiana started and finished strongly, outscoring North Texas 14-0 in the first
- [Nine officers fired weapons in fatal Gary officer-involved shooting, ISP says](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/nine-officers-fired-weapons-in-fatal-gary-officer-involved-shooting-isp-says/): Written from press release GARY, Ind. — August 31, 2026 Nine law enforcement officers fired their weapons during an encounter with an armed security officer Friday night near the Metro Center in Gary, according to Indiana State Police. Detectives from the Indiana State Police Lowell Post were asked to investigate the officer-involved shooting, which occurred
- [Update: Police investigate early-morning shooting on Kirkwood Avenue](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/06/update-police-investigate-early-morning-shooting-on-kirkwood-avenue/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 6, 2026 Bloomington police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot early Sunday morning during an apparent disturbance on Kirkwood Avenue. The Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting in the 300 block of East Kirkwood Avenue at 1:07 a.m. Sunday, Sept.
- [One hospitalized after shooting near Dave’s Hot Chicken on Kirkwood Avenue](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/06/one-hospitalized-after-shooting-near-daves-hot-chicken-on-kirkwood-avenue/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 6, 2026 Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Sunday near Dave’s Hot Chicken on Kirkwood Avenue in downtown Bloomington. The shooting was reported at approximately 1:08 a.m. Sept. 6, 2026, according to police scanner dispatches. The injured person was taken to a hospital. Their
- [Two Flock surveillance cameras cut down near site of Bloomington ICE detentions](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/05/two-flock-surveillance-cameras-cut-down-near-site-of-bloomington-ice-detentions/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 5, 2025 Two Flock Safety automated license plate-reading cameras along Bloomington’s west side were cut from their poles near the Walmart where masked federal immigration agents detained two men earlier this week. A community member who noticed the missing cameras while driving alerted The Bloomingtonian and asked about them.
- [Indiana University Football vs North Texas - Coverage Sponsored by IU Credit Union](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/05/indiana-university-football-vs-north-texas-coverage-sponsored-by-iu-credit-union/)
- [Josh Hoover Throws Four Touchdown Passes as the #6 Hoosiers Dominate the Mean Green](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/05/josh-hoover-throws-four-touchdown-passes-as-the-6-hoosiers-dominate-the-mean-green/): By Nick Jenkinson, South Central Indiana News Sports Director BLOOMINGTON, IND. - September 5, 2026 The #6 and defending National Champion Indiana Hoosiers opened the 2026 College Football season with a 52-16 win over the North Texas Mean Green Saturday afternoon on Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd in
- [Two Bloomington men with pending asylum cases detained by ICE after federal vehicle struck their car, witnesses say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/02/two-bloomington-men-with-pending-asylum-cases-detained-by-ice-after-federal-vehicle-struck-their-car-witnesses-say/): Still image from video provided to Bloomingtonian Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 2, 2026 Two men who entered the United States legally, had valid work permits and have pending asylum cases were detained by federal immigration officers Tuesday morning after an unmarked government vehicle struck their car in a Walmart parking lot, according to
- [Witness reports ICE detention in West Bloomington Walmart parking lot](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/09/01/witness-reports-ice-detention-in-west-bloomington-walmart-parking-lot/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 1, 2026 ICE agents detain man in west Bloomington Walmart parking lot BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents surrounded a Honda Civic and detained its driver late Tuesday morning in the west-side Walmart parking lot, according to a witness who photographed and filmed the operation. The
- [Indiana 9th District congressional candidate Brad Meyer to hold Bloomington town hall Thursday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/indiana-9th-district-congressional-candidate-brad-meyer-to-hold-bloomington-town-hall-thursday/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 31, 2026 Democratic congressional candidate Brad Meyer will hold a town hall Thursday in Bloomington as part of a series of public meetings across Indiana’s 9th Congressional District. The Bloomington event is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at the Monroe County History
- [Former Jackson County sheriff’s deputy charged after allegedly searching same license plate more than 2,000 times](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/former-jackson-county-sheriffs-deputy-charged-after-allegedly-searching-same-license-plate-more-than-2000-times/): Written from press release JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. — A former Jackson County sheriff’s deputy is facing criminal charges after investigators say he used the department’s Flock camera system to search the same license plate more than 2,000 times over an eight-month period. Jackson County Prosecutor Lynsey N. Fleetwood filed charges Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, against
- [Federal judge rules against immigration provisions used to target noncitizens over speech](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/federal-judge-rules-against-immigration-provisions-used-to-target-noncitizens-over-speech/): Written from press release SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — August 31, 2026 A federal judge has ruled that provisions used by the Trump administration to seek the removal of lawfully present noncitizens based on their speech violate the First Amendment, according to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. The ruling came Friday in a lawsuit
- [Indiana lawmaker urges Medicaid recipients to seek help as eligibility changes approach](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/indiana-lawmaker-urges-medicaid-recipients-to-seek-help-as-eligibility-changes-approach/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — August 31, 2026 State Rep. Alex Burton, D-Evansville, is urging constituents who are having difficulty navigating Indiana’s Medicaid system to contact his office as changes to eligibility requirements and other Medicaid programs continue to take effect. The Indiana General Assembly approved legislation during the 2025 and 2026 sessions
- [Pato O’Ward wins at Milwaukee Mile as Alex Palou closes in on IndyCar title](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/pato-oward-wins-at-milwaukee-mile-as-alex-palou-closes-in-on-indycar-title/): Written from press release WEST ALLIS, Wis. — August 31, 2026 Pato O’Ward earned his second victory of the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season Sunday, using a quick final pit stop and a late charge through traffic to win the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250. O’Ward, driving the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, finished .7916 seconds
- [Columbia City couple killed in I-69 crash in Greene County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/columbia-city-couple-killed-in-i-69-crash-in-greene-county/): Written from press release BLOOMFIELD, Ind. — August 31, 2026 A Columbia City couple was killed and a construction worker was injured Saturday morning after a truck pulling a trailer crashed into a parked semi-tractor-trailer on Interstate 69 in Greene County, according to Indiana State Police. Timothy W. Graham, 77, and Carol A. Graham, 74,
- [Joshua Stockton announces run for Bloomington City Council District 6](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/joshua-stockton-announces-run-for-bloomington-city-council-district-6/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 31, 2026 Joshua Stockton, an Indiana University graduate student and former City of Bloomington employee, has announced he is running for the District 6 seat on the Bloomington City Council, focusing his campaign on housing affordability, infrastructure and strengthening the local economy. Stockton is seeking the Democratic
- [Bloomington Symphony Orchestra launches 57th season with new music director](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/bloomington-symphony-orchestra-launches-57th-season-with-new-music-director/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 31, 2026 The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is beginning its 57th season with a new music director and a schedule that includes American composers, holiday favorites, collaborations with young musicians and a return to one of the largest works the orchestra has performed. The 2026-27 season, titled “Full
- [IU announces new fan experiences, parking changes and stadium upgrades for 2026 football season](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/31/iu-announces-new-fan-experiences-parking-changes-and-stadium-upgrades-for-2026-football-season/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 31, 2026 Indiana University Athletics announced a series of new fan experiences, parking changes and stadium upgrades Monday ahead of Saturday’s 2026 football season opener against North Texas at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. The changes come as IU prepares for a sold-out home season following
- [Dolly Parton fans gather at Sample Gates to remember her through songs and stories](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/30/dolly-parton-fans-gather-at-sample-gates-to-remember-her-through-songs-and-stories/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 30, 2026 Several dozen gathered Saturday night beneath Indiana University’s Sample Gates Saturday night to remember Dolly Parton, the country music legend, songwriter, philanthropist and businesswoman whose music and generosity touched generations of fans. The memorial combined an open mic, live music and personal stories about Parton’s influence. Attendees
- [Candlelight Vigil for Dolly Parton Planned Tonight at Sample Gates](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/29/candlelight-vigil-for-dolly-parton-planned-tonight-at-sample-gates/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 29, 2026 Members of the Bloomington community will gather at the Sample Gates tonight for a candlelight vigil honoring country music legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80. The vigil is scheduled for 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Sample Gates, at the intersection of
- [‘Farewell Transmission’ Meets the Eclipsed Moon as Secretly 30 Opens at the Bluebird](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/28/farewell-transmission-meets-the-eclipsed-moon-as-secretly-30-opens-at-the-bluebird/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - August 28, 2026 The Secretly 30 celebration brought bands and people together in Bloomington in a way that hasn’t been seen here in at least a decade. The three-day celebration of Secretly Canadian’s 30th anniversary kicked off Thursday night at the Bluebird, where Magnolia & Johnson Electric Co. performed in remembrance of
- [Consent decree resolves part of Rokita lawsuit against Monroe County sheriff over immigration policy](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/27/consent-decree-resolves-part-of-rokita-lawsuit-against-monroe-county-sheriff-over-immigration-policy/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 27, 2026 A consent decree between Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté partially resolves a two-year legal fight over the sheriff’s department’s immigration-enforcement policies, while leaving a central dispute over federal immigration detainers unresolved. Rokita’s office announced the agreement Thursday, characterizing it as a
- [‘We’re supposed to be the land of the free, but it ain’t’: Unhoused residents describe early-morning clearing of Thomson Property camp](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/25/were-supposed-to-be-the-land-of-the-free-but-it-aint-unhoused-residents-describe-early-morning-clearing-of-thomson-property-camp/): Written from reporting by Bob Arnove and David Gudaitis / for The Bloomingtonian UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday evening that residents of the Thomson Property encampment had originally been given until Sept. 1, 2026, to leave, but the deadline was moved up after complaints from nearby residents and calls to Monroe County
- [Law enforcement clears Thomson Property homeless camp early as Bloomington repeats familiar cycle](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/25/law-enforcement-clears-thomson-property-homeless-camp-early-as-bloomington-repeats-familiar-cycle/): UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday evening that residents of the Thomson Property encampment had originally been given until Sept. 1, 2026, to leave, but the deadline was moved up after complaints from nearby residents and calls to Monroe County commissioners. Jeff Brown, public information officer for the sheriff’s office, said the commissioners
- [Indiana senators seek broader NIPSCO investigation as Gary endures nearly two weeks of outages](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/25/indiana-senators-seek-broader-nipsco-investigation-as-gary-endures-nearly-two-weeks-of-outages/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — August 25, 2026 Four Democratic state senators are calling on Gov. Mike Braun to expand an investigation into NIPSCO and pursue broader utility reforms as residents of Gary and other parts of Northwest Indiana continue recovering from a derecho that left some customers without electricity for nearly two weeks. Sens. Rodney
- [Bloomington writing nonprofit named 2026 Indiana Literary Champion](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/25/bloomington-writing-nonprofit-named-2026-indiana-literary-champion/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 25, 2026 Women Writing for (a) Change, Bloomington has been named the 2026 Indiana Literary Champion by Indiana Humanities as part of the Indiana Authors Awards. The Bloomington-based nonprofit was recognized for its community writing circles, outreach programs and work supporting writers throughout the region. The organization
- [Bloomington City Council Vice President Sydney Zulich launches campaign for mayor](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/25/bloomington-city-council-vice-president-sydney-zulich-launches-campaign-for-mayor/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 25, 2026 Bloomington City Council Vice President Sydney Zulich has launched a campaign for mayor, becoming an early entrant in the 2027 race to lead the city. Zulich, who represents City Council District 6, announced her campaign Saturday, Aug. 22, saying she plans to focus on affordability,
- [Photo essay: Bloomington Pride in Polaroid Purple](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/23/photo-essay-bloomington-pride-in-polaroid-purple/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 23, 2026 The Bloomingtonian’s Jeremy Hogan returned to his formative film days Saturday, taking a $10 Polaroid 600 thrift-store camera loaded with reclaimed Polaroid Purple film to Bloomington Pride on Aug. 22, 2026. The process forced Hogan to slow down and consider each image before pressing the shutter. There was no
- [Photos: Police Investigate Shooting on North Kinser Friday Night](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/22/photos-police-investigate-shooting-on-north-kinser-friday-night/)
- [Photos: IU Soccer beats Notre Dame 3-1](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/20/photos-iu-soccer-beats-notre-dame-3-1/)
- [Indiana State Police seek driver in fatal I-69 hit-and-run near Fishers](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/19/indiana-state-police-seek-driver-in-fatal-i-69-hit-and-run-near-fishers/): Written from press release FISHERS, Ind. — August 19, 2026 Indiana State Police are searching for a driver accused of fatally striking a man who was changing a flat tire along Interstate 69 near Fishers and then leaving the scene Tuesday night. Emergency dispatchers began receiving calls about 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, from people
- [Indiana University employee accused of using 4-H credit card for personal expenses](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/18/indiana-university-employee-accused-of-using-4-h-credit-card-for-personal-expenses/): Written from court documents and online information available from IU BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 18, 2026 An Indiana University administrator and longtime Monroe County 4-H volunteer is accused of using a club-issued credit card for more than $11,000 in unauthorized personal purchases and cash withdrawals, according to a probable cause affidavit filed Tuesday. Penny R.
- [Indiana approves $130.5 million reimbursement tied to gas tax holiday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/18/indiana-approves-130-5-million-reimbursement-tied-to-gas-tax-holiday/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — August 18, 2026 The Indiana State Board of Finance approved a second round of reimbursements Tuesday to replace road funding lost during Gov. Mike Braun’s temporary suspension of state gasoline taxes. The state will distribute approximately $130.45 million to transportation funds for revenue that would have been collected from
- [‘Repo Man’ sequel in the works, director Alex Cox reveals at Circle Jerks show in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/18/repo-man-sequel-in-the-works-director-alex-cox-reveals-at-circle-jerks-show-in-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 18, 2026 More than four decades after “Repo Man” mixed punk rock, science fiction and social satire into a cult film, director Alex Cox revealed Sunday night in Bloomington that a sequel is in the works. Cox told the audience at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater that he plans to launch
- [Indiana delegation urges Trump to approve June disaster declaration as Democrats call for more state flood aid](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/17/indiana-delegation-urges-trump-to-approve-june-disaster-declaration-as-democrats-call-for-more-state-flood-aid/): Written from press releases INDIANAPOLIS — August 17, 2026 Indiana’s congressional delegation is urging President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration for damage from a series of June storms, as state Senate Democrats separately called Monday for Gov. Mike Braun to commit additional state resources to communities recovering from this month’s severe flooding.
- [Bloomington police investigate vehicle theft, break-ins at Atlas Apartments](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/17/bloomington-police-investigate-vehicle-theft-break-ins-at-atlas-apartments/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 17, 2026 Bloomington police are investigating a vehicle theft and several vehicle break-ins reported Monday morning at Atlas Apartments. A white 2013 Buick Encore was reported stolen from the 1800 block of West Redlands Drive, according to Bloomington Police Department Capt. Ryan Pedigo. Investigators believe the vehicle was stolen
- [Indianapolis man dies after being pulled from Monroe Lake](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/17/indianapolis-man-dies-after-being-pulled-from-monroe-lake/): Written from press release MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — August 17, 2026 Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of an Indianapolis man who was found unresponsive Sunday afternoon in Monroe Lake. Officers were dispatched to the Allen’s Creek area at approximately 3:53 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, after receiving a report that an unconscious person had
- [Jesse Eisenberg raises $250,000 for Bloomington’s Middle Way House on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/15/jesse-eisenberg-raises-250000-for-bloomingtons-middle-way-house-on-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 15, 2026 Actor Jesse Eisenberg helped raise $250,000 for Middle Way House during an appearance on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” bringing national attention and a significant financial boost to the Bloomington organization as it faces federal funding cuts. Eisenberg and actor Paul Giamatti won $500,000 during
- [Trump approves federal emergency declaration for 53 Indiana counties after severe storms, flooding](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/15/trump-approves-federal-emergency-declaration-for-53-indiana-counties-after-severe-storms-flooding/): Written from press release WASHINGTON — August 15, 2026 President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for 53 Indiana counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began Aug. 11, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The declaration authorizes FEMA to coordinate federal relief efforts and provide resources intended to
- [Bloomington mayor urges Monroe County to close Thomson encampment before Sept. 1](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/14/bloomington-mayor-urges-monroe-county-to-close-thomson-encampment-before-sept-1/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 14, 2026 Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson called on Monroe County officials Friday to accelerate the planned closure of an unhoused encampment on county-owned property, arguing that a Sept. 1 deadline is not soon enough amid continuing safety concerns. The encampment is on the Thomson property near the Osage Place
- [Arrest records show at least 60 arrests involving unhoused people or homeless-service locations in one month](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/14/arrest-records-show-at-least-60-arrests-involving-unhoused-people-or-homeless-service-locations-in-one-month/): Written from arrest records with data processed using computer-assisted reporting methods BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 14, 2026 At least 60 jail bookings during a recent one-month period involved people identified as unhoused or transient, people arrested at Seminary Park or Wheeler Mission, or people who listed the address of a Bloomington homeless-services organization as their
- [Sheriff’s office reports seven calls at Thomson encampment as Chamber urges accelerated closure](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/14/sheriffs-office-reports-seven-calls-at-thomson-encampment-as-chamber-urges-accelerated-closure/): Editor's notes for context put into bold italics Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 14, 2025 The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has responded to seven calls at the county-owned Thomson property since Aug. 3, according to the agency’s public information officer, a figure that provides new context as business and housing organizations characterize the homeless
- [Bloomington man believed to be first cited in Monroe County under Indiana’s new street camping law](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/11/bloomington-man-believed-to-be-first-cited-in-monroe-county-under-indianas-new-street-camping-law/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 11, 2026 A Bloomington man appears to be the first person cited in Monroe County under Indiana’s new street camping law after an employee of Wheeler Mission Ministries reported that people were building an encampment on public property just uphill from the homeless shelter. Jesse Shaw, 41, was issued
- ["Concerning phone call" prompted lockdown, large police response at IU Health Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/07/concerning-phone-call-prompted-lockdown-large-police-response-at-iu-health-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 7, 2026 A "concerning phone call" prompted IU Health Bloomington Hospital to briefly close Thursday evening as officers from several police agencies surrounded the hospital, IU Health confirmed Friday. The Bloomingtonian photographed a substantial police presence around the hospital Aug. 6, with vehicles and officers from IU Health Public
- [Press release: PERSON/ RUNAWAY JUVENILE Where: GREENE COUNTY When: 08/06/2026 Who: Elijah Austin](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/06/press-release-person-runaway-juvenile-where-greene-county-when-08-06-2026-who-elijah-austin/): The following was sent to The Bloomingtonian Thursday night: Greene County Sheriff Department News Release _________________________________________________ What: MISSING PERSON/ RUNAWAY JUVENILE Where: GREENE COUNTY When: 08/06/2026 Who: Elijah Austin How: Juvenile Runaway Notes of Interest: The Greene County Sheriff's Department is attempting to locate a runaway juvenile, Elijah Austin, from the area of East Sparks
- [Photo gallery: Indiana University Football Fall Camp, August 5, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/05/photo-gallery-indiana-university-football-fall-camp-august-5-2026/)
- [Update: Drain Cleaner Blamed for Overwhelming Sewer Odor at Monroe County Justice Building](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/04/employees-report-sewer-gas-odor-vomiting-at-monroe-county-justice-building-after-sewage-backup/): UPDATE: Monroe County Chief Deputy Phil Parker told the Board of Commissioners that Tuesday’s strong odor was caused by a liquid drain cleaner used in the jail. Parker said drain lines frequently become clogged because of the age and condition of the jail’s plumbing. Maintenance workers had run out of the product normally used to
- [18-Year-Old Killed, Three Injured in Crash at Intersection of Fairfax and Dillman Roads](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/04/18-year-old-killed-three-injured-in-crash-at-intersection-of-fairfax-and-dillman-roads/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 4, 2026 An 18-year-old Campbellsburg man was killed and three other people were injured Monday night in a two-vehicle crash south of Bloomington, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 8:53 p.m. Aug. 3, 2026, to the serious crash at the intersection of South Fairfax
- [Seven accused in IU fraternity hazing case after two Phi Kappa Psi pledges hospitalized](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/03/seven-accused-in-iu-fraternity-hazing-case-after-two-phi-kappa-psi-pledges-hospitalized/): By Staff ReportBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 3, 2026 Seven members of Indiana University’s Phi Kappa Psi fraternity are accused of organizing and carrying out a hazing event in which approximately 36 pledges were ordered to perform strenuous exercises for nearly three hours, placed in ice water and given degrading assignments, according to probable cause affidavits
- [Police: Burnout Near Wabash Valley Dragway Leads to 100-Mph Pursuit, Crash and Arrest](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/02/police-burnout-near-wabash-valley-dragway-leads-to-100-mph-pursuit-crash-and-arrest/): Written from press release TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — August 2, 2026 A Louisiana man was arrested Saturday evening after Indiana State Police said a vehicle burnout near the Wabash Valley Dragway escalated into a high-speed pursuit that ended with the suspect crashing into a police vehicle and being forced into a culvert. Joseph Keyon, 21,
- [Six Injured After Driver Loses Control at Wabash Valley Dragway, Police Say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/02/six-injured-after-driver-loses-control-at-wabash-valley-dragway-police-say/): Written from press release VIGO COUNTY, Ind. — August 2, 2026 Six people suffered injuries Saturday evening when a driver performing burnouts lost control of a vehicle and pushed a large metal barrier into a crowd at the Wabash Valley Dragway, according to Indiana State Police. Emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting the injuries
- [Unidentified Man Found Dead in Vehicle Along I-69 in Greene County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/08/01/unidentified-man-found-dead-in-vehicle-along-i-69-in-greene-county/): Staff Report GREENE COUNTY, Ind. — August 1, 2026 Indiana State Police and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of an unidentified man found inside a vehicle along Interstate 69 on Friday morning. The vehicle was stopped along the northbound lanes between mile markers 94 and 94.5, according to a Bloomingtonian reader
- [Body Recovered Near Two Herons Marina Believed to Be Missing Person](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/31/body-recovered-near-two-herons-marina-believed-to-be-missing-person/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 31, 2026 Indiana conservation officers recovered a body Thursday afternoon near Two Herons Marina at Lake Monroe as they investigated the disappearance of a person last seen in the area several days earlier. The person was last known to be near the marina late Sunday night or early Monday
- [Body Found Near Cutright area at Lake Monroe Thursday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/31/body-found-near-cutright-area-at-lake-monroe-thursday/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 31, 2026 A body was found near the Cutright area at Lake Monroe at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Indiana Department of Natural Resources personnel were dispatched to the area after the body was discovered. Monroe County Coroner Jeff Hall confirmed the discovery Friday in a statement to The Bloomingtonian.
- [Family: Missing Greenwood man Tyler Wagaman found dead after apparent crash near Gosport](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/29/family-missing-greenwood-man-tyler-wagaman-found-dead-after-apparent-crash-near-gosport/): Staff report GOSPORT, Ind. — July 29, 2026 Tyler Wagaman, a Greenwood man whose disappearance prompted a six-week search across central Indiana, was found dead Tuesday night following an apparent vehicle crash near Gosport, according to members of his family. Wagaman, 33, was found near the area where State Road 67 and U.S. 231 meet,
- [Monroe County Justice Building Closed Through Wednesday; Court Hearings Canceled](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/27/monroe-county-justice-building-closed-through-wednesday-court-hearings-canceled/): Written from alert BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 27, 2026 The Monroe County Justice Building will remain closed through Wednesday, July 29, according to an alert issued Monday by Monroe County officials. The closure includes the county courts, Clerk’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office and connected offices, including Probation, Child Support and the Public Defender’s Office. All scheduled
- [Pickup Truck, Sedan Collide at Indiana 48 and Kirby Road Intersection](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/26/pickup-truck-sedan-collide-at-indiana-48-and-kirby-road-intersection/): More photos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloomingtonian/posts/pickup-truck-at-164890920?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
- [Seminary Pointe apartments boarded up before demolition](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/25/seminary-pointe-apartments-boarded-up-before-demolition/)
- [Secretly Group to celebrate 30th anniversary with three-night Bloomington concert series](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/25/secretly-group-to-celebrate-30th-anniversary-with-three-night-bloomington-concert-series/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 24, 2026 Secretly Group will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a three-night concert series featuring Sharon Van Etten, Kevin Morby, Durand Jones & The Indications and other artists associated with the Bloomington-based independent music company. “What Comes After the Blues: Secretly 30” will take place Aug. 27-29 at the Bluebird, Buskirk-Chumley
- [Monroe County Justice Building to Close Monday Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/24/monroe-county-justice-building-to-close-monday-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 24, 2026 The Monroe County Justice Building will be closed Monday, July 27, 2026, because of what county officials described as “unforeseen circumstances.” The closure includes the Monroe County Probation Department, Community Corrections and the Public Defender’s Office, according to an alert distributed Friday evening. Officials did not
- [The Bishop announces fall lineup featuring Mdou Moctar, Humbird, Triptides and more](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/23/the-bishop-announces-fall-lineup-featuring-mdou-moctar-humbird-triptides-and-more/): Note: Landlocked does not sell physical tickets anymore for The Bishop shows. Written from e-mail announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Internationally acclaimed guitarist Mdou Moctar, Bloomington-born psychedelic rock band Triptides and rising Boston rock group Fai Laci are among the artists scheduled to perform at The Bishop during a series of concerts announced in an e-mail
- [IU football player Tyrone Burrus Jr. will not face charges following Bloomington arrest](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/24/iu-football-player-tyrone-burrus-jr-will-not-face-charges-following-bloomington-arrest/): Updated story 1:09 p.m. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University football player Tyrone Burrus Jr. and another person identified as Motley will not be charged following their arrests Thursday in Bloomington, according to the Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office. Jeff Kehr, chief deputy prosecutor, told The Bloomingtonian on Friday that neither Burrus nor Motley is being charged.
- [Woman Reports Being Pepper-Sprayed During Racist Confrontation at Bloomington Church](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/23/woman-reports-being-pepper-sprayed-during-racist-confrontation-at-bloomington-church/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 23, 2026 Bloomington police are investigating after a woman reported that a man made racist comments toward her and sprayed her with pepper spray outside a church Tuesday evening. An officer responded to IU Health Urgent Care East at about 6 p.m. July 21 for a report of an
- [Sons of the American Revolution to Dedicate Liberty Tree in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/23/sons-of-the-american-revolution-to-dedicate-liberty-tree-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 23, 2026 The Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will dedicate a Liberty Tree in Bloomington at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, as part of the organization’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The ceremony will take place at St. Paul United Methodist Church,
- [Indiana DNR adds 15 forested acres to Austin Bottoms Conservation Area](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/23/indiana-dnr-adds-15-forested-acres-to-austin-bottoms-conservation-area/): Courtesy Photo DNR Written from press release SCOTTSBURG, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has acquired 15 acres of forested land that will be added to the Austin Bottoms Conservation Area in Scott County, Gov. Mike Braun and the agency announced Wednesday. The undeveloped property expands a conservation area that already encompasses more
- [Opinion: For a car-free Kirkwood by Chris Donahue](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/21/opinion-for-a-car-free-kirkwood-by-chris-donahue/): By Chris Donahue BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - July 21, 2026 On Sunday, I walked downtown and watched the World Cup final in the middle of Kirkwood in front of the Uptown. The incredible conviviality drew me in. The crowd was a couple hundred, spilling back half a block. The Office Clothier seemed to be getting a
- [Facebook Restores Bloomingtonian News Page on Facebook](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/20/facebook-restores-bloomingtonian-news-page-on-facebook/): Just before 6 p.m. a message suddenly appeared on my personal Facebook account saying: “After reviewing your appeal, your Page The Bloomingtonian has been published. This means it can now be viewed publicly.” I also received an email confirming that the page had been republished. I do not know what changed, who reviewed it or
- [Meta tells The Bloomingtonian its Facebook suspension is permanent](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/17/meta-tells-the-bloomingtonian-its-facebook-suspension-is-permanent/): Screenshot of Facebook AI chatbot conversation Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 17, 2026 Meta has informed The Bloomingtonian through an AI chatbot that the suspension of the news organization’s Facebook page is permanent and cannot be reversed by a human specialist. The Bloomingtonian’s page had approximately 67,000 followers and had operated for about seven
- [Police Training on Bloomington’s North Side Mistaken for ICE Activity](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/16/police-training-on-bloomingtons-north-side-mistaken-for-ice-activity/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 16, 2026 A gathering of law enforcement officers on Bloomington’s north side prompted concern Thursday after residents mistakenly believed the activity might involve federal immigration agents. The officers were participating in a local police training exercise at a house near Lismore Drive, according to a trainer who spoke with
- [Indiana closes fiscal year with $3.99 billion in reserves as Democrats question unspent education funds](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/15/indiana-closes-fiscal-year-with-3-99-billion-in-reserves-as-democrats-question-unspent-education-funds/): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — July 15, 2026 Indiana ended the 2026 fiscal year with nearly $4 billion in reserves and revenue exceeding projections, prompting state officials to tout Indiana’s financial stability while Democratic lawmakers called for more spending on education, health care and other public services. State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla announced Wednesday that Indiana closed the
- [Pierce says Indiana lawmakers must reverse utility policies favoring companies over ratepayers](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/15/pierce-says-indiana-lawmakers-must-reverse-utility-policies-favoring-companies-over-ratepayers/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — July 15, 2026 State Rep. Matt Pierce, whose district includes most of Bloomington, said Wednesday that reducing Hoosiers’ utility bills will require the Indiana General Assembly to reverse years of policies that he argues have favored utility companies over their customers. Pierce, a Bloomington Democrat representing House District 61, welcomed
- [Yoder accuses Braun of double standard after state ends minority, women contracting preferences](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/15/yoder-accuses-braun-of-double-standard-after-state-ends-minority-women-contracting-preferences/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — July 15, 2026 State Sen. Shelli Yoder, whose Bloomington-based district includes most of Monroe County and the Indiana University campus, accused Gov. Mike Braun of protecting politically connected businesses while ending state contracting opportunities intended for minority- and women-owned companies. Braun announced Wednesday that Indiana would discontinue the race- and
- [Bloomington Approves Street Closures for ‘LITTLE FIVE’ Film Production](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/15/bloomington-approves-street-closures-for-little-five-film-production/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 15, 2026 Several Bloomington streets will temporarily close in July and August for production of “LITTLE FIVE,” a feature film inspired by the first women’s Little 500 bicycle race. The Bloomington Board of Public Works approved a right-of-way special event permit Tuesday for filming scheduled to continue
- [Chickens Scatter Across Northern Indiana Freeway After Truck Crash](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/14/chickens-scatter-across-northern-indiana-freeway-after-truck-crash/): Photos Courtesy of the Indiana State Police Written from press release LAKE STATION, Ind. — July 14, 2026 Indiana State Police troopers captured chickens wandering along an interstate ramp Tuesday after a truck struck a concrete barrier and scattered more than two dozen crates across the roadway in northern Indiana. Police were called shortly after
- [Family Seeks Help Finding Bloomington Man Missing Near Lake Monroe](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/14/family-seeks-help-finding-bloomington-man-missing-near-lake-monroe/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 14, 2026 Family and friends are asking for the public’s help finding a 42-year-old Bloomington man who disappeared after recently moving into a condominium near Lake Monroe. Colin Campbell was last heard from Monday, July 6, when he called his daughter, according to Kelli Tarr, a friend assisting the
- [Monroe County Woman Arrested in Alleged Facebook Marketplace Mini-Barn Theft](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/14/monroe-county-woman-arrested-in-alleged-facebook-marketplace-mini-barn-theft/): Written from press release MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — July 14, 2026 A Monroe County woman was arrested Monday after an Indiana State Police investigation into the alleged sale of a mini-barn that had already been repossessed, police said. Pamela Jimenez, also identified by police as Pamela Deckard, 40, faces a preliminary charge of Level 6
- [Bloomington Announces July Road Closures as Summer Construction Projects Advance](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/13/bloomington-announces-july-road-closures-as-summer-construction-projects-advance/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 13, 2026 Drivers should expect additional closures, lane shifts and detours across Bloomington this month as several utility, transportation and infrastructure projects move into their next phases. The City of Bloomington released an updated construction schedule Monday, July 13, warning that dates could change because of weather
- [Bloomington man charged with rape following Hinge date, court filing says](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/13/bloomington-man-charged-with-rape-following-hinge-date-court-filing-says/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 13, 2026 A Bloomington man has been charged with rape after a woman told police he sexually assaulted her following a date arranged through the dating application Hinge, according to a probable cause affidavit filed Friday in Monroe County. Abdulrahman M. Bin Damnan, 30, faces one count
- [Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Unconstitutional Conditions at Monroe County Jail](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/13/federal-class-action-lawsuit-alleges-unconstitutional-conditions-at-monroe-county-jail/): Written from court document INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - July 13, 2026 Two people incarcerated in the Monroe County Jail have filed a proposed federal class-action lawsuit alleging that overcrowding, deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate living conditions at the more than 40-year-old facility violate the constitutional rights of prisoners. Tayler Grubb and Joseph Marrero filed the complaint July
- [Three Violent Incidents Reported Near Seminary Park in One Day](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/13/three-violent-incidents-reported-near-seminary-park-in-one-day/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 13, 2026 Bloomington police responded to three separate violent incidents in and around Seminary Park on Friday, including a reported robbery, a battery and a fight that ended with an arrest. The incidents occurred within about eight hours of one another on July 10, 2026. Police reports do not
- [Film on Bloomington activist Bill Breeden’s Iran-Contra protest to screen at Tivoli fundraiser](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/13/film-on-bloomington-activist-bill-breedens-iran-contra-protest-to-screen-at-tivoli-fundraiser/): “The Times of a Sign” will be shown July 23 in Spencer, with live music by Breeden’s Midwest Liberation Front. Staff report SPENCER, Ind. — July 13, 2026 A documentary about longtime Bloomington activist Bill Breeden’s theft of a street sign honoring a central figure in the Iran-Contra scandal will be shown during a fundraising
- [Protesters Call for Removal of Flock Surveillance Cameras in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/12/protesters-call-for-removal-of-flock-surveillance-cameras-in-bloomington/): Video by The Bloomingtonian Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 12, 2026 Demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon in downtown Bloomington to demand that the city remove surveillance cameras and cancel any remaining contracts involving Flock Safety or automated license plate reader technology. The July 11 protest was held near Kirkwood Avenue and Grant Street, where organizers
- [Indiana State Police investigate fatal shooting near Patriot](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/12/indiana-state-police-investigate-fatal-shooting-near-patriot/): Courtesy Photo - Indiana State Police Written from press release PATRIOT, Ind. — July 12, 2026 Indiana State Police are investigating after a 48-year-old man was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound Saturday night at a home in rural Switzerland County. Patriot is in Southern Indiana on the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio. Troopers
- [Facebook Suspends The Bloomingtonian Page Over Alleged "Misuse of Platform to Pose as a Local or Domestic Voice"](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/11/facebook-suspends-the-bloomingtonian-page-over-alleged-misuse-of-platform-to-pose-as-a-local-or-domestic-voice/): Screenshot from Saturday, July 11, 2026 Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 11, 2026 Facebook suspended The Bloomingtonian’s page Saturday, July 11, 2026, after an automated system alleged the local news outlet may be misrepresenting itself as a local or domestic source. “The Page, or activity on it, may misuse our platform to pretend to
- [Important 2026 property tax update for disabled veterans in Monroe County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/10/important-2026-property-tax-update-for-disabled-veterans-in-monroe-county/): Important property tax update for disabled veterans in Monroe County This info was shared by Steven Miller, Monroe County Veteran Service Officer Indiana is changing its disabled veteran property tax program from deductions that reduce a home’s assessed value to credits applied directly to the property tax bill. Applications opened July 1, 2026, and the
- [Bloomington shooting suspect arrested in Indianapolis after SUV with children inside was hit by gunfire](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/09/bloomington-shooting-suspect-arrested-in-indianapolis-after-suv-with-children-inside-was-hit-by-gunfire/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 9, 2026 A man accused of firing several rounds into an occupied SUV in Bloomington last month was arrested Wednesday in Indianapolis, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Kafern P. Johnson, 33, was taken into custody at about 5:30 p.m. July 8 near West 84th Street and
- [Bloomington police investigate fatal crash on State Road 45/46 Bypass](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/09/bloomington-police-investigate-fatal-crash-on-state-road-45-46-bypass/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 9, 2026 An 85-year-old Bloomington man died Thursday after the SUV he was driving collided with a box truck on the State Road 45/46 Bypass near the Interstate 69 overpass, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Officers responded about 10:40 a.m. July 9, 2026, to a crash
- [13-year-old girl arrested after pursuit in stolen Ford F-150 in northern Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/08/13-year-old-girl-arrested-after-pursuit-in-stolen-ford-f-150-in-northern-indiana/): Written from press release ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. — July 8, 2026 A 13-year-old girl was taken into custody Tuesday morning after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen Ford F-150 in Elkhart County, according to Indiana State Police. The case comes as full-size pickup trucks, including Ford F-150s, remain frequent targets for thieves because
- [Bloomington man accused of beating unhoused man in vacant apartment during storm](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/08/bloomington-man-accused-of-beating-unhoused-man-in-vacant-apartment-during-storm/): Antwaun Dupree Jordan booking photo Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 8, 2026 An unhoused Bloomington man has been charged after police said he invited another unhoused man to stay in a vacant apartment where he was squatting during severe weather, then held him at knifepoint and beat him so badly that he suffered life-threatening
- [Housing advocates rally at Bloomington City Hall, call for action to save Seminary Pointe](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/06/housing-advocates-rally-at-bloomington-city-hall-call-for-action-to-save-seminary-pointe/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 6, 2026 Housing advocates rallied at Bloomington City Hall on Monday evening, calling on city and county officials to act quickly to preserve Seminary Pointe, a downtown property with low-rent apartments, small businesses and community spaces that advocates say could be lost as part of the convention center hotel
- [Fire Heavily Damages Habitat House on South Bernard Drive in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/05/fire-heavily-damages-habitat-house-on-south-bernard-drive-in-bloomington/): Update: A house fire that displaced a family early Sunday on South Bernard Drive remains under investigation, according to the Bloomington Fire Department. Bloomington Fire Marshal Jeff Yutmeyer said Sunday evening that the fire heavily damaged one house, burning up the side of the structure and spreading into the attic. The fire burned off most
- [Update: Bernard Drive house fire remains under investigation after family displaced](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/05/update-bernard-drive-house-fire-remains-under-investigation-after-family-displaced/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 5, 2026 A house fire that displaced a family early Sunday on South Bernard Drive remains under investigation, according to the Bloomington Fire Department. Bloomington Fire Marshal Jeff Yutmeyer said Sunday evening that the fire heavily damaged one house, burning up the side of the structure and spreading into
- [Man riding e-bike on I-465 struck and killed in hit-and-run crash](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/05/man-riding-e-bike-on-i-465-struck-and-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — July 5, 2026 Indiana State Police are investigating after a man riding an electric bicycle on I-465 was struck and killed Sunday morning in an apparent hit-and-run crash. State police said 911 dispatchers began receiving calls around 6:15 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2026, about a possible body on the
- [Person flown to Indianapolis hospital after fireworks injury at Bloomington church](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/04/person-flown-to-indianapolis-hospital-after-fireworks-injury-at-bloomington-church/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 4, 2026 A person was flown to an Indianapolis hospital after being injured by a mortar shell during a fireworks-related incident at Emmanuel Church in Bloomington, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District. Firefighters responded to a medical emergency at 1503 W. That Road for a fireworks-related injury involving
- [Cops Cycling for Survivors to launch 25th annual ride honoring Indiana’s fallen officers](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/03/cops-cycling-for-survivors-to-launch-25th-annual-ride-honoring-indianas-fallen-officers/): Courtesy photo Written from press release ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. — July 3, 2026 Cops Cycling for Survivors will launch its 25th annual “Ride to Remember” on Monday, July 6, continuing a statewide tradition honoring Indiana law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty and supporting their families. The 13-day ride will cover nearly 1,000
- [Two arrested after stolen Hummer leads to police pursuit near French Lick](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/02/two-arrested-after-stolen-hummer-leads-to-police-pursuit-near-french-lick/): Written from press release FRENCH LICK, Ind. — July 2, 2026 Two French Lick men were arrested Wednesday after Indiana State Police said a stolen vehicle report led to a brief pursuit, a foot chase and the use of a Taser. Orange County Dispatch alerted law enforcement at about 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, that
- [No missing person was found, and DNR said there was not an actual missing person, at Lake Lemon yesterday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/02/no-missing-person-was-found-and-dnr-said-there-was-not-an-actual-missing-person-at-lake-lemon-yesterday/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 2, 2026 A report of a possible missing child at Lake Lemon on Wednesday afternoon prompted a response from conservation officers, divers and other first responders, but Indiana Department of Natural Resources officials later said there was no actual missing person. Emergency responders were called to the Riddle Point
- [Heading Home plans Streets to Stability initiative as Indiana camping ban takes effect](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/01/heading-home-plans-streets-to-stability-initiative-as-indiana-camping-ban-takes-effect/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 1, 2026 As a new Indiana law takes effect prohibiting camping on public property, Heading Home of South Central Indiana says a planned initiative called Streets to Stability will focus on moving unsheltered residents into housing and supportive services — but the effort has not yet secured funding for
- [Man charged after police say he waved stolen handgun near downtown Bloomington gas station](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/29/man-charged-after-police-say-he-waved-stolen-handgun-near-downtown-bloomington-gas-station/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 29, 2026 A 50-year-old man was charged Monday after police said he waved a stolen handgun in the air near downtown Bloomington and later told officers he had tried to fire the weapon. Ryan Joseph Wichman was charged June 29, 2026, in Monroe County with unlawful possession
- [Bloomington woman charged after allegedly breaking into ex-boyfriend’s residence, hiding in attic](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/29/bloomington-woman-charged-after-allegedly-breaking-into-ex-boyfriends-residence-hiding-in-attic/): Written from court document BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington woman was charged Monday after police said she broke into her ex-boyfriend’s residence through a window and hid in the attic when officers arrived. Hannah Claireese Whitehead, 33, of Bloomington, was charged June 29, 2026, in Monroe County with residential entry, a Level 6 felony, and
- [Indiana University doctoral student sues, alleging retaliation over pro-Palestine speech](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/29/indiana-university-doctoral-student-sues-alleging-retaliation-over-pro-palestine-speech/): Written with information from court documents and a press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - June 29, 2026 A Jewish doctoral student at Indiana University Bloomington has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging university officials retaliated against her after she displayed a pro-Palestine Zoom profile picture during a Borns Jewish Studies Program event. Sabina Ali filed
- [Bloomington man charged with child exploitation after ICAC investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/29/bloomington-man-charged-with-child-exploitation-after-icac-investigation/): Written from court document BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man was charged Friday with child exploitation and possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by law enforcement officers affiliated with the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Monroe County. Anthony E. Forrester, 53, of
- [Search continues for missing Greenwood man Tyler Wagaman after last phone ping near Gosport](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/28/search-continues-for-missing-greenwood-man-tyler-wagaman-after-last-phone-ping-near-gosport/): Staff report GREENWOOD, Ind. — Family members and volunteers are continuing to search for Tyler James Wagaman, a Greenwood man who has been missing since mid-June, after his truck was reportedly captured by license-plate cameras in Morgan County and his phone later pinged near Gosport, according to Facebook posts by his brother Brian Wagaman. Wagaman,
- [Bloomington water bills to rise in August after city approves rate increase](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/26/bloomington-water-bills-to-rise-in-august-after-city-approves-rate-increase/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 26, 2026 Bloomington water customers will see higher drinking water bills beginning in August after city officials approved a 2026 rate increase for City of Bloomington Utilities. The updated water rates will take effect in August and appear on September 2026 utility bills, according to a city
- [Bloomington announces temporary road closures for late June, July](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/27/bloomington-announces-temporary-road-closures-for-late-june-july/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 26, 2026 Several Bloomington streets will be temporarily closed in late June and July for infrastructure work and private development projects, according to the city. The closures include portions of College Avenue, Grimes Lane/Patterson Drive and Walnut Street. College Avenue will be closed between Third Street and
- [Monroe County opens disaster relief applications, debris dumpsters after EF-2 tornado](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/26/monroe-county-opens-disaster-relief-applications-debris-dumpsters-after-ef-2-tornado/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Monroe County officials said residents affected by the June 17 tornado may be eligible for state disaster relief assistance, while county-provided dumpsters are now available for storm debris disposal. The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-2 tornado traveled about 15.35 miles through northwestern and northeastern Monroe County
- [Tickets on sale for Southern Indiana Blues Fest at Bill Monroe’s Music Park](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/01/tickets-on-sale-for-southern-indiana-blues-fest-at-bill-monroes-music-park/): MORGANTOWN, Ind. — Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 Southern Indiana Blues Fest, scheduled for Aug. 27-29 at Bill Monroe’s Music Park & Campground in Morgantown. The three-day festival will feature live music, camping, workshops with festival musicians, shuttles between stages, a golf cart parade and other activities at the historic campground at
- [Hummingbird Migration Celebration returns Aug. 1 to Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/07/02/hummingbird-migration-celebration-returns-aug-1-to-mary-gray-bird-sanctuary/): Written from press release CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — Indiana Audubon’s ninth annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration will return Saturday, Aug. 1, to Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary in Connersville. The daylong outdoor festival will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the sanctuary, 3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Road. Admission will be free this year because of a
- [Amplify Bloomington launches free summer program for interns, young professionals](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/25/amplify-bloomington-launches-free-summer-program-for-interns-young-professionals/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 25, 2026 Amplify Bloomington is launching a free summer program aimed at helping interns and young professionals see Bloomington as more than a temporary stop. The program, called Start in Bloomington, is open to college students and young professionals who are interning or working in Bloomington this summer.
- [Shots Fired Into SUV Carrying Four Children on Bloomington’s North Side](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/24/shots-fired-into-suv-carrying-four-children-on-bloomingtons-north-side/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 24, 2026 Bloomington police are investigating after multiple shots were fired into a sport utility vehicle carrying seven people, including four children, on the city’s north side Tuesday evening. According to the Bloomington Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Summit Street at
- [Glen Hansard shares new single ‘High Hope’ ahead of live retrospective release](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/23/glen-hansard-shares-new-single-high-hope-ahead-of-live-retrospective-release/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — Glen Hansard has shared a new single, “High Hope,” from his upcoming album “Don+t Settle - Transmissions West,” set for release Friday, June 26, through Plateau/Secretly Distribution. The song follows previously released singles “Revelate” and “Her Mercy.” Hansard also released a live performance video of “High Hope,” filmed during
- [Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild selling late fiber artist’s yarn collection to support education fund](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/23/bloomington-spinners-and-weavers-guild-selling-late-fiber-artists-yarn-collection-to-support-education-fund/): Written from newsletter BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild is selling part of the yarn collection of the late Kerry Conway at The Fiber Arts Center, with guild proceeds going to the Kerry Conway Education Fund. Conway, who died unexpectedly in April 2024, was a fiber artist and a driving force behind the
- [Ken Nunn Memorial Scholarship accepting applications for $1,500 award](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/23/ken-nunn-memorial-scholarship-accepting-applications-for-1500-award/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — The Ken Nunn Law Office is accepting applications for the Ken Nunn Memorial Scholarship, a $1,500 award for Indiana students pursuing higher education. Applications opened June 16 and will close at 11:59 p.m. Aug. 2. One recipient will receive $1,500 to help pay for tuition, books, supplies or other
- [Mills Pool opens after spring repairs to significant leak](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/23/mills-pool-opens-after-spring-repairs-to-significant-leak/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — Mills Pool is open for the 2026 season after Bloomington Parks and Recreation completed spring repairs to stabilize a significant leak discovered during preseason preparations. The pool, located at 1100 W. 14th St., opened June 19. It is open daily, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The
- [Hinkle-Garton Farmstead to host open day, yard sale June 27](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/24/hinkle-garton-farmstead-to-host-open-day-yard-sale-june-27/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — The Hinkle-Garton Farmstead will host its monthly Museum Open Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at 2920 E. 10th St. in Bloomington. The event, organized by Bloomington Restorations Inc., will include farmhouse tours, live music and a yard sale benefiting the historic property. The yard
- [Martinsville holds first Juneteenth celebration despite doubts, pushback](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/21/martinsville-holds-first-juneteenth-celebration-despite-doubts-pushback/): Staff report MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — June 21, 2026 Martinsville held its first Juneteenth celebration Friday, bringing residents, visitors, speakers, singers and community members together for an evening centered on history, freedom and shared food. The event, organized by Jeannine Lee Ferrer, was held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan County Senior Center, 1369
- [Indiana disaster relief applications open for Monroe County tornado victims](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/19/indiana-disaster-relief-applications-open-for-monroe-county-tornado-victims/): Staff report MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — June 19, 2026 Monroe County homeowners who were uninsured or underinsured when a tornado damaged the northwestern part of the county Wednesday may now apply for assistance through the Indiana State Disaster Relief Fund. The fund provides up to $25,000 to eligible applicants for immediate needs and costs associated
- [Photos: Storm damages homes, blocks roads in northern Monroe County; state forest closed](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/18/photos-storm-damages-homes-blocks-roads-in-northern-monroe-county-state-forest-closed/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 18, 2026 Residents, utility crews and highway workers began clearing widespread storm damage Thursday after destructive winds tore through northwestern Monroe County, damaging homes, uprooting large trees and leaving roads impassable. The storm struck the rural area near Stinesville, Gosport and the Morgan County line late Wednesday, June 17.
- [Significant tornado damages northern Monroe County, closes I-69](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/18/significant-tornado-damages-northern-monroe-county-closes-i-69/): Staff report MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — June 18, 2026 A significant tornado tore through northern Monroe County late Wednesday, downing trees and power lines, damaging property and forcing authorities to close Interstate 69 near mile marker 130. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis reported shortly before 10 p.m. that a significant tornado was moving east
- [Bloomington mayor weighs Kirkwood closure ordinance after council approval](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/16/bloomington-mayor-weighs-kirkwood-closure-ordinance-after-council-approval/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 16, 2026 Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson is considering whether to sign or veto an ordinance that would require Kirkwood Avenue to close to vehicle traffic for more than seven months each year, beginning in 2027. The Bloomington Common Council voted 5-4 on June 10 to approve Ordinance 2026-12, which would require
- [Cicada Cinema plans permanent Bloomington theater, launches $50,000 fundraising campaign](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/16/cicada-cinema-plans-permanent-bloomington-theater-launches-50000-fundraising-campaign/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Cicada Cinema, a volunteer-run nonprofit that has hosted pop-up film screenings around Bloomington for nearly a decade, announced plans to open a permanent independent movie theater on the city’s Near West Side. The new theater, at 615 N. Fairview St., is under construction and is expected to open in late summer 2026,
- [IU Bloomington College dean says he was asked to step away from role; Interim dean named](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/16/iu-bloomington-college-dean-says-he-was-asked-to-step-away-from-role-interim-dean-named/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 16, 2026 Rick Van Kooten, executive dean of Indiana University Bloomington’s College of Arts and Sciences, will step away from the role Aug. 1 and become special advisor to Chancellor David Reingold, according to an IU announcement Tuesday. Caroline Chick Jarrold, associate dean for natural and mathematical sciences and
- [Update: Bloomington Police Investigating Basswood Drive Shooting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/15/update-bloomington-police-investigating-basswood-drive-shooting/): Written from press release Bloomington police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning on the city’s west side that left at least one man injured. Officers responded around 1:15 a.m. June 13, 2026, to the 500 block of South Basswood Drive after multiple callers reported several shots fired and at least one person shot, according
- [Update: Owen County deputy shot during welfare check near Spencer, suspect taken into custody](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/13/update-owen-county-deputy-shot-during-welfare-check-near-spencer-suspect-taken-into-custody/): Written from ISP press release OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — June 13, 2026 An Owen County sheriff’s deputy was shot Friday afternoon during a welfare check near Spencer, according to Indiana State Police. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, in the 4000 block near Texas Pike in Spencer. Indiana State Police said detectives
- [Bloomington police investigating early morning shooting on South Basswood Drive](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/13/bloomington-police-investigating-early-morning-shooting-on-south-basswood-drive/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 13, 2026 Bloomington police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning on South Basswood Drive. Police and ambulance crews were dispatched around 1:16 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, to the 500 block of South Basswood Drive after multiple reports of gunfire, according to emergency dispatch traffic. Police have not released official
- [Owen County deputy stable after being shot; suspect taken into custody after barricade](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/12/owen-county-deputy-stable-after-being-shot-suspect-taken-into-custody-after-barricade/): Staff report OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — June 12, 2026 An Owen County sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Friday after being shot during a welfare check near Texas Pike, according to Indiana State Police. Sgt. Matt Ames, public information officer for the Indiana State Police Putnamville District, said during a media briefing that the deputy was transported
- [Four Indiana University faculty members named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/12/four-indiana-university-faculty-members-named-2026-guggenheim-fellows/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 12, 2026 Four Indiana University faculty members have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows, including two from IU Bloomington and two from IU Indianapolis. The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced its 101st class of fellows in April, selecting 223 artists, scholars and scientists from nearly 5,000 applicants across 55 disciplines. IU
- [Danville man accused of driving school bus while intoxicated arrested after ISP investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/12/danville-man-accused-of-driving-school-bus-while-intoxicated-arrested-after-isp-investigation/): HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — June 12, 2026 A Danville man accused of driving a school bus while intoxicated was arrested Friday following an Indiana State Police investigation, authorities said. Micah McClain, 52, was arrested at his home on a warrant alleging three Level 6 felonies, two Class C misdemeanors and three traffic infractions, according to
- [Facebook users report widespread outage as feeds go blank](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/12/facebook-users-report-widespread-outage-as-feeds-go-blank/): Screenshot of Facebook feed - June 12, 2026 Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 12, 2026 Facebook appeared to experience a widespread service disruption Friday morning, with users in the United States and several other countries reporting blank screens, frozen feeds and difficulty logging into their accounts. The problems began shortly before 9:45 a.m. EDT
- [Bedford man identified after being found dead outside downtown Bloomington business](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/11/bedford-man-identified-after-being-found-dead-outside-downtown-bloomington-business/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 11, 2026 A man found dead Wednesday morning outside a downtown Bloomington business has been identified as 51-year-old Raymond Stewart of Bedford, according to Monroe County Coroner Jeff Hall. Stewart was found shortly before 8:45 a.m. June 10 in front of a business in the 200 block of North
- [Person found dead outside downtown Bloomington business](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/10/person-found-dead-outside-downtown-bloomington-business/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 10, 2026 A man was found dead Wednesday morning outside a business in downtown Bloomington, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Officers and emergency medical personnel responded at approximately 8:45 a.m. to the 200 block of North Walnut Street after a caller reported finding a man who appeared to
- [Driver arrested after early-morning police pursuit through Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/10/driver-arrested-after-early-morning-police-pursuit-through-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 10, 2026 A 20-year-old Bloomington man was arrested Wednesday morning after police said he ran several red lights and led an officer on a pursuit from downtown Bloomington to Bethel Lane. The pursuit began around 5:47 a.m. after a Bloomington Police Department officer saw the driver of a silver
- [Bloomington man arrested after accidentally firing handgun, striking neighbor, police say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/10/bloomington-man-arrested-after-accidentally-firing-handgun-striking-neighbor-police-say/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 10, 2026 A 21-year-old Bloomington man was arrested Tuesday night after police said he accidentally fired a handgun while trying to disassemble it, sending a bullet through an apartment wall and striking a neighbor. Bloomington police were called around 9:25 p.m. Tuesday to the 2900 block of East Discovery
- [Two drivers arrested on OWI charges after colliding in Bloomington, police say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/10/two-drivers-arrested-on-owi-charges-after-colliding-in-bloomington-police-say/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 10, 2026 Two drivers were arrested on operating while intoxicated charges after police said their vehicles collided late Sunday night on Bloomington’s east side. Bloomington police responded at 11:48 p.m. June 8 to a crash at East Covenanter Drive and South College Mall Road, according to a Bloomington Police
- [Spencer Pride names first executive director as organization marks 20 years](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/10/spencer-pride-names-first-executive-director-as-organization-marks-20-years/): Written from press release SPENCER, Ind. — Spencer Pride has appointed Jake Taylor as the organization’s first executive director as the nonprofit marks its 20th anniversary. The appointment, announced June 1 to begin Pride Month, marks a shift for Spencer Pride from an all-volunteer organization to one with professional staff leadership. Taylor is expected to
- [Mills Pool leak delays opening amid Bloomington parks repairs and trail construction](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/09/mills-pool-leak-delays-opening-amid-bloomington-parks-repairs-and-trail-construction/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 9, 2026 Bloomington Parks and Recreation is continuing repairs and construction work at several city parks and facilities, including Mills Pool, Switchyard Park and Lower Cascades Park. The department said several unrelated issues have caused an unusual number of service disruptions at some of Bloomington’s most-used park
- [Experimental music series set for June 27 at Orbit Room](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/22/experimental-music-series-set-for-june-27-at-orbit-room/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Sounds From The Black Hole will present an evening of experimental music June 27 at the Orbit Room, 107 N. College Ave. The show begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $10, and the event is all ages. The June installment of the live experimental music series will feature artists from Chicago, Florida
- [Experimental music event set for June 20 at Redbud Books](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/15/experimental-music-event-set-for-june-20-at-redbud-books/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Sounds From the Black Hole will present an evening of ritual drone and experimental music June 20 at Redbud Books, 403 W. Kirkwood Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with music beginning at 7 p.m. The show is all ages, with a $10 suggested donation. No one will be turned away for
- [More details: Two men charged after bullets tear through Bloomington apartments with children inside, police say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/08/more-details-two-men-charged-after-bullets-tear-through-bloomington-apartments-with-children-inside-police-say/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 8, 2026 Two men have been charged after police say one of them entered a Bloomington apartment and fired shots inside, sending bullets through walls into neighboring apartments where adults and children were present. Shawn M. Wilcox, 26, described in court records as transient, was charged June
- [Two arrested after shots fired inside Bloomington apartment](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/08/two-arrested-after-shots-fired-inside-bloomington-apartment/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Two men were arrested Monday after police said one of them entered a Bloomington apartment last week and fired multiple rounds from a handgun, sending bullets through walls into neighboring apartments occupied by adults and children. Bloomington police officers responded at about 7:10 a.m. June 3, 2026, to
- [Jennings County sheriff indicted on theft, misconduct charges in campaign sign case](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/08/jennings-county-sheriff-indicted-on-theft-misconduct-charges-in-campaign-sign-case/): Written from press release NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Jennings County Sheriff William K. “Kenny” Freeman Jr. has been indicted on theft, official misconduct, obstruction of justice and perjury charges following an Indiana State Police investigation into the alleged theft of campaign signs. Freeman, 60, of North Vernon, was indicted Thursday, June 4, 2026, by a
- [IU launches Grubhub food delivery robots on Bloomington campus](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/05/iu-launches-grubhub-food-delivery-robots-on-bloomington-campus/): Written from press release, and video transcript The autonomous robots will deliver food from campus dining locations to more than 60 sites across IU Bloomington. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University is rolling out a fleet of autonomous Grubhub food delivery robots on the Bloomington campus, giving students, faculty, staff and visitors a new way to
- [Sounds From the Black Hole to present experimental music show at Walkover Record Shop](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/10/sounds-from-the-black-hole-to-present-experimental-music-show-at-walkover-record-shop/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON — Sounds From the Black Hole will present a night of experimental, ambient, drone and tape music June 19 at Walkover Record Shop in downtown Bloomington. The all-ages show begins at 7 p.m. Friday at the record shop, 122 N. Walnut St. A $10 suggested donation will be accepted, but organizers
- [Indiana University cuts ribbon on new Capital Campus in Washington, D.C.](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/04/indiana-university-cuts-ribbon-on-new-capital-campus-in-washington-d-c/): Written from press release WASHINGTON — Indiana University officials and students cut the ribbon Tuesday on the university’s new Capital Campus in Washington, D.C., formally launching a permanent IU presence in the nation’s capital, according an IU press release. The eight-story facility, located at 1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW, is intended to expand student opportunities, raise
- [Bloomington street, parking improvement work to continue in June](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/09/bloomington-street-parking-improvement-work-to-continue-in-june/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The city of Bloomington will continue street and parking infrastructure improvements the week of June 8, with pavement markings scheduled for several city streets. The work includes painted lines, arrows, crosswalks, bike lane symbols, stop bars and other street markings used to guide drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and transit
- [Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser set for July 18 at Bloomington Crew Carwash locations](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/08/big-brothers-big-sisters-fundraiser-set-for-july-18-at-bloomington-crew-carwash-locations/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana will hold its 17th annual Crew for Kids fundraiser July 18 at participating Crew Carwash locations. During the one-day fundraiser, 50% of the cost of each Ultimate or Ultimate 360 wash purchased at participating locations will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters. The
- [Merchants Bank, IU Athletics to host summer autograph series beginning Friday in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/04/merchants-bank-iu-athletics-to-host-summer-autograph-series-beginning-friday-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 4, 2026 Merchants Bank and Indiana University Athletics will host a Summer Signing Series beginning Friday, June 5, giving fans a chance to meet select IU student-athletes at the bank’s new downtown Bloomington branch. The first autograph session will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday
- [Bloomington man arrested in internet crimes against children investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/03/bloomington-man-arrested-in-internet-crimes-against-children-investigation/): Monroe County Sheriff's Office booking photo of Hunter B. Vires Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man was arrested Wednesday after an investigation that began in Tennessee into allegations that he sent sexually explicit images and engaged in sexual conversations with a child, Indiana State Police said. Hunter B. Vires, 24, was
- [Bloomington police say Lauren Spierer case remains active 15 years after disappearance](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/02/bloomington-police-say-lauren-spierer-case-remains-active-15-years-after-disappearance/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Fifteen years after Indiana University student Lauren Spierer disappeared, Bloomington police say the case remains active and detectives continue to investigate new tips. Spierer was last seen about 4:30 a.m. June 3, 2011, near the intersection of North College Avenue and West 11th Street in Bloomington. Wednesday marks
- [Spirit of ’68 announces upcoming Bishop shows, including Oscar Lindsey and James Eichman](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/02/spirit-of-68-announces-upcoming-bishop-shows-including-oscar-lindsey-and-james-eichman/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — June 2, 2026 Spirit of ’68 and Better Distractions have announced a slate of upcoming concerts at The Bishop, including a July 31 show featuring Oscar Lindsey and James Eichman. Oscar Lindsey and James Eichman are scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. July 31 at The Bishop. The show
- [Recent IU graduate dies after downtown Indianapolis shooting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/01/recent-iu-graduate-dies-after-downtown-indianapolis-shooting/): Written from IMPD press release, and fact checked from IU Kelley School website INDIANAPOLIS — A recent Indiana University graduate died Saturday after he was shot near the Indiana Convention Center, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Brett Scrogham was shot about 6:10 p.m. Thursday, May 28, in the 100 block of South Capitol
- [Bloomington Bluegrass Fest set for June 13 at Upland Brewing Co.](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/06/01/bloomington-bluegrass-fest-set-for-june-13-at-upland-brewing-co/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The second annual Bloomington Bluegrass Fest will take place Saturday, June 13, at Upland Brewing Co., 350 W. 11th St. in Bloomington. The event, presented by The Whirlwind Agency, will feature a full day of bluegrass music beginning at 3 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m. The lineup
- [Palou wins third straight IndyCar pole, will start first at Detroit Grand Prix](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/30/palou-wins-third-straight-indycar-pole-will-start-first-at-detroit-grand-prix/): Written from press releases DETROIT — Alex Palou continued his run of qualifying dominance Saturday, winning the pole for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on the streets of downtown Detroit. Palou, the NTT IndyCar Series points leader and three-time defending series champion, earned the NTT P1 Award with a lap of 1
- [Bloomington man accused of dealing fentanyl, meth within 500 feet of Fairview Elementary School](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/29/bloomington-man-accused-of-dealing-fentanyl-meth-within-500-feet-of-fairview-elementary-school/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 29, 2026 A Bloomington man faces multiple felony drug-dealing charges after police said they found fentanyl, methamphetamine and drug-packaging materials during a search of his apartment near Fairview Elementary School. Joshua Robert Richardson, 33, was charged Wednesday in Monroe Circuit Court with dealing in a narcotic drug,
- [Bloomington man accused of public intoxication, neglect after allegedly dropping toddler downtown](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/29/bloomington-man-accused-of-public-intoxication-neglect-after-allegedly-dropping-toddler-downtown/): Written from court records BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man was arrested Tuesday after police said he was intoxicated while carrying his 2-year-old son downtown and was accused by a witness of dropping the child. Stephen William Schroeder, 49, was arrested on preliminary charges of public intoxication, a Class B misdemeanor, and neglect of a
- [Bloomington police seek public’s help identifying man accused of firing handgun at rooftop party](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/28/bloomington-police-seek-publics-help-identifying-man-accused-of-firing-handgun-at-rooftop-party/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 28, 2026 Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of firing a handgun into the air during a large rooftop party Sunday night. Officers with the Bloomington Police Department responded about 10:10 p.m. May 24, 2026, to The Rive Bloomington, 1820 N.
- [Phoebe Bridgers pop-up show sends fans scrambling for wristbands in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/28/phoebe-bridgers-pop-up-show-sends-fans-scrambling-for-wristbands-in-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 28, 2026 A surprise Phoebe Bridgers pop-up show sent fans racing to downtown Bloomington on Thursday after the concert was announced the same morning through flyers and social media, leaving hundreds lined up for wristbands and many others turned away. The show, set for Thursday night at the Buskirk-Chumley
- [Bloomington man arrested after I-65 pursuit, crashes, state police say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/27/bloomington-man-arrested-after-i-65-pursuit-crashes-state-police-say/): Written from press release BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — A Bloomington man was arrested Sunday evening after Indiana State Police said he fled from a trooper on Interstate 65, struck two vehicles and was later taken into custody after a Taser was deployed. Joe Dylan Hacker, 23, of Bloomington, was arrested May 24 following the incident,
- [Monroe County officials say North Park is ‘only viable option’ for new jail site ahead of Tuesday council vote](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/26/monroe-county-officials-say-north-park-is-only-viable-option-for-new-jail-site-ahead-of-tuesday-council-vote/): Vultures sit on top of a giant mound of soil at the North Park site. File Photo - The Bloomingtonian BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Monroe County officials said North Park is the “only viable option” for a new constitutional jail facility after attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union declined any further extensions to a settlement
- [Two arrested after Bloomington police say fentanyl, crack cocaine found during traffic stop](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/26/two-arrested-after-bloomington-police-say-fentanyl-crack-cocaine-found-during-traffic-stop/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 26, 2026 Two Bloomington residents were arrested last week after police said they found fentanyl, crack cocaine and a synthetic marijuana-like substance during a traffic stop on South Walnut Street, according to probable cause affidavits filed in Monroe County court. Kevin Bryant Drummond and Raven Elise Staten
- [Column: Corvette stunt at IMS sparks memories of fast cars, Vietnam and a father on Memorial Day weekend](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/23/column-corvette-stunt-at-ims-sparks-memories-of-fast-cars-vietnam-and-a-father-on-memorial-day-weekend/): Jerry Hogan with his 1957 Chevy truck in mid-1970s in Manteca, California near Modesto, the site of American Graffiti. (Photo by Kathy Dodd) By Jeremy Hogan BLOOMINGTON — May 23, 2026 This probably is not the biggest news out of Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, but for readers who care about cars, horsepower, family garages
- [Bloomington High School South shelter-in-place lifted after student found with BB gun](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/21/bloomington-high-school-south-shelter-in-place-lifted-after-student-found-with-bb-gun/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 21, 2026 Bloomington High School South returned to normal operations Thursday after a shelter-in-place was issued because of a report of a possible threat to the school, according to Monroe County Community School Corporation. Sarah DeWeese, director of strategic communications for MCCSC, said the incident was resolved and involved
- [Bloomington Police Department summaries for May 12-19 include burglaries, assaults, thefts and drug arrests](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/21/bloomington-police-department-summaries-for-may-12-19-include-burglaries-assaults-thefts-and-drug-arrests/): Written from police summaries BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 20, 2026 Bloomington police investigated a series of burglaries, assaults, thefts, extortion reports, drug cases and warrant arrests between May 12 and May 19, 2026, according to Bloomington Police Department daily summaries. Several reports involved burglaries or thefts from homes, businesses and vehicles. On May 16, police
- [MCCSC says financial strategy saved $13.2 million while limiting classroom impact](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/20/mccsc-says-financial-strategy-saved-13-2-million-while-limiting-classroom-impact/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Community School Corporation says it has achieved about $13.2 million in annual savings through a two-year financial strategy aimed at balancing the district’s budget while limiting the impact on classrooms. The MCCSC Board of School Trustees heard the update Tuesday, May 19, during its regular
- [Bryan Park Pool, Switchyard Park spray pad open May 23; Mills Pool delayed by leak](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/20/bryan-park-pool-switchyard-park-spray-pad-open-may-23-mills-pool-delayed-by-leak/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — Bryan Park Pool and the Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad at Switchyard Park will open for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, according to the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. Bryan Park Pool, 1020 S. Woodlawn Ave., will be open daily, weather permitting, from 11
- [Waxahatchee to perform June 20 at Switchyard Park as part of Granfalloon](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/20/waxahatchee-to-perform-june-20-at-switchyard-park-as-part-of-granfalloon/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — Waxahatchee will perform live in Bloomington on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as part of the Granfalloon Concert Series at Switchyard Park. The concert, presented by the IU Arts and Humanities Council, is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St. in Bloomington. Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards will
- [Ellettsville Fire Department announces July 4 fireworks show](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/20/ellettsville-fire-department-announces-july-4-fireworks-show/): ELLETTSVILLE — The Ellettsville Fire Department will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show Saturday, July 4, 2026, as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebration of independence. The fireworks show will be viewed near the Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corp. property, including the cross country course and tennis court areas at Edgewood Schools,
- [Caitlin Clark named Indy 500 grand marshal as IMS urges sellout crowd to arrive early](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/20/caitlin-clark-named-indy-500-grand-marshal-as-ims-urges-sellout-crowd-to-arrive-early/): Written from press releases INDIANAPOLIS — May 20, 2026 Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will serve as grand marshal for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24, as Indianapolis Motor Speedway prepares for a grandstand sellout crowd and urges fans to arrive early. Clark, a Gainbridge brand ambassador, will give the
- [Bloomington man charged in alleged attempted straw purchase of handgun at Rural King](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/20/bloomington-man-charged-in-alleged-attempted-straw-purchase-of-handgun-at-rural-king/): Written from court records BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 20, 2026 An 18-year-old Bloomington man was arrested after police said he attempted to get a plainclothes Bloomington police detective to buy a handgun for him at Rural King. Teddy Kishkil Prince was charged in Monroe County with attempted unlawful straw purchase of a firearm, a Level
- [West Baden assistant police chief arrested on felony charges](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/19/west-baden-assistant-police-chief-arrested-on-felony-charges/): Written from press release ORANGE COUNTY, Ind. — The assistant police chief in West Baden was arrested Tuesday on felony charges following an Indiana State Police investigation, according to a news release from ISP. Thomas Burkhardt, 60, of Dubois, was arrested May 19, 2026, by detectives from the Indiana State Police Special Investigation Division and
- [Indiana Rare Earth Recovery Council to meet Thursday at Fort Harrison State Park Thursday; Meeting Will Be Streamed](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/19/indiana-rare-earth-recovery-council-to-meet-thursday-at-fort-harrison-state-park-thursday-meeting-will-be-streamed/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Rare Earth Recovery Council will meet Thursday, May 21, at Fort Harrison State Park’s Garrison Conference Center, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. at 6002 N. Post Road in Indianapolis. The council was created by Executive Order 25-62, issued
- [City of Bloomington opens applications for green home improvement rebates](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/27/city-of-bloomington-opens-applications-for-green-home-improvement-rebates/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington is accepting applications for its 2026 Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program, a rebate program for homeowners who install solar panels, battery storage and energy-efficiency upgrades. The program offers rebates for solar panels, battery energy storage systems, Level 2 electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps, energy-efficient
- [Waste Reduction District to host free Composting 101 workshop June 6, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/26/waste-reduction-district-to-host-free-composting-101-workshop-june-6-2026/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Waste Reduction District will host a free Composting 101 workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, at the South Walnut Recycling Center. The workshop will be held in the Education Room of the Administration Building at the recycling center. Elisa Pokral, the district’s
- [Faculty groups condemn IU’s closure of biology labs in Myers Hall](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/19/faculty-groups-condemn-ius-closure-of-biology-labs-in-myers-hall/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 19, 2026 Two Indiana University Bloomington faculty groups are criticizing the university’s handling of the closure of biology research spaces in Myers Hall, saying the action disrupted research, endangered academic work and was not required by a formal federal directive. The Indiana University Bloomington chapter of the American Association
- [Bloomington veterans groups seek volunteers for Memorial Day flag placements; Announce service ceremonies](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/19/bloomington-veterans-groups-seek-volunteers-for-memorial-day-flag-placements-announce-service-ceremonies/): Written from flyer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Local veterans organizations are seeking volunteers to help place flags at area cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day and have announced several public service ceremonies for the holiday weekend. Flag placement with the American Legion Family Post 18 will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Rose Hill Cemetery,
- [City closes road leading to W. Club House Drive bridge near Old State Road 37](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/20/city-closes-road-leading-to-w-club-house-drive-bridge-near-old-state-road-37/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington has closed the road leading to Monroe County’s Bridge 317 on West Club House Drive near Old State Road 37, saying the immediate closure is needed for public safety after a recent county inspection. The closure means vehicles may not use the bridge until
- [Wheeler Mission marks 10 years of service in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/20/wheeler-mission-marks-10-years-of-service-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Wheeler Mission marked 10 years of service in Bloomington during a gala Thursday, May 14, at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. The Wheeler Mission-Bloomington Gala brought together more than 220 community leaders, supporters and partners to celebrate the organization’s work serving people experiencing homelessness in Monroe County. Founded in
- [Pantry 279 to receive 40,000-pound food delivery in June](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/21/pantry-279-to-receive-40000-pound-food-delivery-in-june/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Pantry 279 will receive a large-scale food delivery in June as part of a nationwide effort to supply food banks ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The pantry, located at 3610 W. State Road 46 in Bloomington, is scheduled to receive deliveries
- [Photo Gallery: Indy 500 Qualifications Sunday, May 17, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/18/photo-gallery-indy-500-qualifications-sunday-may-17-2026/)
- [Bloomington man accused of killing estranged brother in California murder-suicide, police say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/15/bloomington-man-accused-of-killing-estranged-brother-in-california-murder-suicide-police-say/): Staff report SANTA CLARA, Calif. — May 15, 2026 A Bloomington man traveled more than 2,000 miles to California, secretly rented a house next door to his estranged brother and fatally shot him before setting the rental home on fire and dying by suicide, Santa Clara police said. Santa Clara Police Chief Cory Morgan identified
- [Gallery: Indy 500 Practice Day Two](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/13/gallery-indy-500-practice-day-two/): Photos from the second day of practice for the Indianapolis 500.
- [IU Rural Conference set for May 19-20 at French Lick Resort](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/13/iu-rural-conference-set-for-may-19-20-at-french-lick-resort/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 13, 2026 The Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement will host its eighth annual IU Rural Conference May 19-20 at French Lick Resort, bringing together community leaders, state officials, residents, professionals and IU partners to discuss issues affecting rural Indiana. The two-day conference will feature 24 breakout
- [Palou tops opening day of Indianapolis 500 practice at IMS](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/12/palou-tops-opening-day-of-indianapolis-500-practice-at-ims/): INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou opened practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with the fastest lap Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning a late lap of 225.937 mph in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Palou, the reigning Indianapolis 500 winner and NTT IndyCar Series champion, made the lap with less
- [Photo Gallery: White House Honors Indiana Hoosiers After Historic National Championship Season](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/12/photo-gallery-white-house-honors-indiana-hoosiers-after-historic-national-championship-season/): Official White House Photos Shared with The Bloomingtonian. WASHINGTON - May 12, 2026 The Indiana University Hoosiers were honored Monday at the White House after their historic national championship season. President Donald J. Trump delivered remarks on the South Lawn of the White House during an event celebrating the 2025 College Football Champions, the Indiana
- [Trump honors Indiana University football team at White House after national championship season](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/11/trump-honors-indiana-university-football-team-at-white-house-after-national-championship-season/): Photo screengrabbed from White House video stream Written from a transcript of the YouTube video link WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump honored the Indiana University football team Monday at the White House, congratulating the Hoosiers for an undefeated national championship season that transformed the program from a Big Ten underdog into one of college football’s
- [Alex Palou wins pole for Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/09/alex-palou-wins-pole-for-sonsio-grand-prix-at-indianapolis-motor-speedway/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — May 9, 2026 Alex Palou earned the pole position Saturday for the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, turning the fastest lap in the Firestone Fast Six qualifying session. Driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, Palou posted a lap of 1 minute, 9.7487 seconds at 125.886 mph
- [Indiana State Police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Muncie](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/09/indiana-state-police-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-muncie/): Written from press release MUNCIE, Ind. — Indiana State Police are investigating after a Muncie police officer shot a man early Saturday who later crashed and died, police said. The Muncie Police Department requested ISP conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting, according to a Saturday news release from Sgt. Scott Keegan, public information
- [Buskirk-Chumley Theater announces May concerts, film screenings and comedy show](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/14/buskirk-chumley-theater-announces-may-concerts-film-screenings-and-comedy-show/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Buskirk-Chumley Theater has announced several upcoming May events, including the Cosmic Songwriter Festival, a screening of “Mamma Mia!,” an improv comedy performance and a benefit concert for Stone Belt. The Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2026 is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 16 and will feature Clayton Anderson with Liv LaFluv and Cara
- [Bloomington neighborhoods can borrow city’s ‘Front Porch’ trailer for block parties, community events](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/13/bloomington-neighborhoods-can-borrow-citys-front-porch-trailer-for-block-parties-community-events/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington neighborhood groups and nonprofit community partners can borrow the city’s “Front Porch” trailer for block parties and outdoor community gatherings at no cost. The trailer, operated through the city’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department, is stocked with equipment and supplies for neighborhood events, including tables, chairs, coolers,
- [Constellation Stage & Screen announces 2026-27 5th anniversary season in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/10/constellation-stage-screen-announces-2026-27-5th-anniversary-season-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Constellation Stage & Screen has announced its 2026-27 season, marking the Bloomington theater company’s fifth anniversary with four Mainstage shows, two Constellation for Kids productions and a new holiday special event. The season will include thrillers, classic drama, farce, magic and family musicals, with productions scheduled at the
- [Otis Gibbs film about Todd Snider, John Prine to screen May 29 in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/12/otis-gibbs-film-about-todd-snider-john-prine-to-screen-may-29-in-bloomington/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Folk artist and filmmaker Otis Gibbs will bring his new film, “A Love Letter To Handsome John,” to Bloomington for a screening May 29, 2026 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The 54-minute film centers on singer-songwriter Todd Snider and his gratitude for John Prine. Gibbs captured the footage over several years, and the
- [Butler Winery to host Wine & Wildlife fundraiser for WildCare](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/11/butler-winery-to-host-wine-wildlife-fundraiser-for-wildcare/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Butler Winery will host Wine & Wildlife, an all-ages fundraiser for WildCare, on Saturday, June 27, at the winery in Bloomington. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Butler Winery, 6200 E. Robinson Road. It will be held rain or shine. The fundraiser will feature wine
- [Enzo Fittipaldi wins first INDY NXT Friday race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/09/enzo-fittipaldi-wins-first-indy-nxt-friday-race-at-indianapolis-motor-speedway/): Courtesy Photo - INDY NXT by Firestone Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — May 9, 2026 Enzo Fittipaldi drove from 10th on the starting grid to win his first career INDY NXT by Firestone race Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, returning one of racing’s most recognizable names to victory lane at the historic track.
- [Rain postpones Sonsio Grand Prix qualifying to Saturday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/09/rain-postpones-sonsio-grand-prix-qualifying-to-saturday-morning-at-indianapolis-motor-speedway/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — May 9, 2026 Rain and standing water on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course forced INDYCAR officials to postpone qualifying for the Sonsio Grand Prix on Friday, pushing the session to Saturday morning. NTT P1 Award qualifying for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES event is scheduled to begin at
- [ACLU sues Indiana attorney general investigator over alleged threat to prosecute Monroe County man for political speech](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/07/aclu-sues-indiana-attorney-general-investigator-over-alleged-threat-to-prosecute-monroe-county-man-for-political-speech/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 7, 2026 The ACLU of Indiana filed a federal lawsuit Thursday on behalf of a Monroe County man who says an investigator from the Indiana Attorney General’s Office came to his home and warned him he could be indicted for posting “86” on the Facebook pages of elected officials.
- [One arrested in Little 500 weekend shooting; Bloomington police investigate second shooting moments later near Chipotle](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/06/one-arrested-in-little-500-weekend-shooting-bloomington-police-investigate-second-shooting-moments-later-near-chipotle/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 6, 2026 Bloomington police arrested an 18-year-old Bloomington man Tuesday in connection with a shooting near Five Guys on Kirkwood Avenue during Little 500 weekend, but investigators now believe a second shooting happened shortly afterward near Chipotle. The Bloomingtonian caught the second shooting on video: Lewis James May, 18,
- [Lewis James May of Bloomington arrested after Kirkwood Avenue shooting investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/06/lewis-james-may-of-bloomington-arrested-after-kirkwood-avenue-shooting-investigation/): Lewis James May booking photo from MCSO Editor's note: Bloomington police initially said in a press release after the shooting that investigators reviewed cellphone video and surveillance footage from nearby businesses and believed multiple people appeared to draw handguns during a fight near Five Guys on Kirkwood Avenue. Police said at the time that they
- [Trump-backed challengers defeat several Indiana Republican senators after redistricting fight](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/05/trump-backed-challengers-defeat-several-indiana-republican-senators-after-redistricting-fight/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 5, 5026 President Donald Trump’s effort to punish Indiana Republican senators who blocked his congressional redistricting plan succeeded in several state Senate primaries Tuesday, as multiple incumbents lost to Trump-backed challengers. The May 5 Republican primary became a test of Trump’s influence over Indiana’s GOP after the Indiana Senate
- [Cumulative results, 8:21 p.m.: Meyer, Oliphant, Lucas and Deckard continue to lead in updated Monroe County primary results](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/05/cumulative-results-821-p-m-meyer-oliphant-lucas-and-deckard-continue-to-lead-in-updated-monroe-county-primary-results/): Written from cumulative results BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 5, 2026 Updated unofficial Monroe County primary election results released Tuesday night showed Brad A. Meyer continuing to lead the Democratic race for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District, while Erika Oliphant, Tree Martin Lucas, Trent Deckard and Judith A. Sharp maintained leads in contested Monroe County Democratic races.
- [Monroe County polls close; more than 15,000 ballots cast in primary election](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/05/more-than-3400-voters-cast-ballots-by-11-a-m-in-monroe-county-primary-election/): Monroe County polls close; more than 15,000 ballots cast in primary election BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Polls closed at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Monroe County, with more than 15,000 ballots cast in the May 5, 2026, primary election. Monroe County Clerk Nicole Browne said 10,506 voters cast ballots in person on Election Day. Combined with 4,952
- [Bloomington police reports include assaults, thefts, crashes, welfare checks and drug-related calls - April 28-May 3, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/04/bloomington-police-reports-include-assaults-thefts-crashes-welfare-checks-and-drug-related-calls-april-28-may-3-2026/): Written from police summaries from April 28-May 3 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington police responded to a series of reports involving assaults, thefts, crashes, welfare checks, fraud complaints and drug-related investigations between April 28 and May 3, according to Bloomington Police Department daily summaries. Police said several sexual assault reports were taken during the period. An
- [Bloomington hotel prices climb for IU commencement weekend](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/03/bloomington-hotel-prices-climb-for-iu-commencement-weekend/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — May 3, 2026 It probably is not news to anyone who lives in Bloomington that hotel prices climb during Indiana University’s spring commencement weekend. But with some rooms listed for hundreds of dollars a night, the cost raises another question: How many hours does someone have to work just to
- [Southern Indiana Wind Ensemble to present free spring concert Monday, May 4, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/05/03/southern-indiana-wind-ensemble-to-present-free-spring-concert-monday-may-4-2026/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Southern Indiana Wind Ensemble will present its spring concert, “Coming to America,” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Bloomington High School North, 3901 N. Kinser Pike. The concert will be conducted by Stephen W. Pratt and will feature saxophonist Tom Walsh. The program includes “Symphonic Concert March” by Giuseppe Bonelli,
- [***SHE HAS BEEN LOCATED*** Bloomington police ask public for help locating missing 66-year-old woman](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/30/bloomington-police-ask-public-for-help-locating-missing-66-year-old-woman/): ***SHE HAS BEEN LOCATED*** Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 30, 2026 The Bloomington Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman who was last seen Friday morning. Cheryl D. Martin, 66, was last seen during the morning hours of April 24, 2026, at Friend’s Place in the 900
- [Bloomington police seek help identifying person of interest in Kirkwood Avenue shooting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/30/bloomington-police-seek-help-identifying-person-of-interest-in-kirkwood-avenue-shooting/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 30, 2026 The Bloomington Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a male subject seen in surveillance images from the early morning hours of April 26, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue. Police said the person is considered a person of interest in connection with the shooting
- [Beer or gas? Greene County call comes as Indiana gas prices surge](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/30/beer-or-gas-greene-county-call-comes-as-indiana-gas-prices-surge/): Staff report WORTHINGTON, Ind. — April 30, 2026 Beer or gas, that is the question for some Hoosiers as gasoline prices climb toward $5 per gallon across Indiana. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday morning to a report of a woman in a gray car who allegedly did not have money to pay for
- [Two arrested after interstate shooting near I-465, I-69 in Indianapolis](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/29/two-arrested-after-interstate-shooting-near-i-465-i-69-in-indianapolis/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — Two men were arrested after a woman reported being shot at Saturday on Interstate 465 near I-69 on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana State Police said. According to state police, dispatchers received a 911 call at about 1:17 p.m. Saturday, April 25, from a victim who reported that
- [Bloomington economy faces job cuts across major employers; AAUP to hold townhall tonight on IU finances](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/29/bloomington-economy-faces-job-cuts-across-major-employers-aaup-to-hold-townhall-tonight-on-iu-finances/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 29, 2026 Bloomington’s economy is facing renewed pressure as several major local employers move through layoffs, reductions in force or planned staffing cuts, including job cuts announced a few weeks ago at Novo Nordisk, reductions this week at Indiana University and ongoing staffing reductions at the Monroe County Community
- [Monroe County Democrats condemn Kirkwood shooting, racist rhetoric after Little 500 violence](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/29/monroe-county-democrats-condemn-kirkwood-shooting-racist-rhetoric-after-little-500-violence/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 29, 2026 The Monroe County Democratic Party condemned the shooting on Kirkwood Avenue during Little 500 weekend and denounced what party leaders described as racist rhetoric that followed the violence. In a statement released Tuesday, the party said it was “heartbroken and outraged” by the shooting, which happened early
- [Indiana Black Legislative Caucus condemns Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana congressional map](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/29/indiana-black-legislative-caucus-condemns-supreme-court-ruling-on-louisiana-congressional-map/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — April 29, 2026 The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus criticized a U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday that struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, calling the ruling another blow to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The court ruled 6-3 in Louisiana v. Callais that Louisiana’s congressional map relied
- [Reductions in force confirmed at Indiana University; full scope remains unclear](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/28/reductions-in-force-confirmed-at-indiana-university-full-scope-remains-unclear/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - April 28, 2026 We’ve confirmed that reductions in force took place at Indiana University on Monday, including at IU Bloomington and other IU campuses. A RIF, or reduction in force, generally refers to positions being eliminated, rather than routine turnover or individual terminations. Sometimes employees can find work in other
- [Indianapolis man dies after crash closes I-69 near Martinsville](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/26/indianapolis-man-dies-after-crash-closes-i-69-near-martinsville/): Written from press release MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — April 26, 2026 A 20-year-old Indianapolis man died after a two-vehicle crash Saturday night on Interstate 69 south of Martinsville, according to Indiana State Police. Darius L. Williams died from injuries sustained in the crash, which happened on southbound I-69 near the 133-mile marker, police said. Troopers from
- [Indiana State Police pursuit ends with arrest of Indianapolis man near Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/26/indiana-state-police-pursuit-ends-with-arrest-of-indianapolis-man-near-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 26, 2026 An Indianapolis man was arrested Saturday evening after Indiana State Police said he drove more than 130 mph during a pursuit on Interstate 69 near Bloomington. Terrance Carter, 18, of Indianapolis, was arrested on preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement, a Level 6 felony, and
- [UPDATE: Police say five injured by gunfire in Kirkwood shooting during Little 500 weekend](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/26/update-police-say-five-injured-by-gunfire-in-kirkwood-shooting-during-little-500-weekend/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 26, 2026 Police now say five people were injured by gunfire early Sunday during a shooting on Kirkwood Avenue, while several others were hurt as crowds ran from the area during Little 500 weekend. Bloomington police initially reported that up to nine people may have been injured by gunfire
- [Bloomington police investigate Kirkwood shooting that injured multiple people](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/26/bloomington-police-investigate-kirkwood-shooting-that-injured-multiple-people/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 26, 2026 Bloomington police are investigating after multiple people were injured in a shooting early Sunday on Kirkwood Avenue, police said. The shooting happened about 12:25 a.m. April 26, 2026, while Bloomington Police Department officers were stationed in the 400 block of East Kirkwood Avenue monitoring a large crowd
- [Photos: Police disperse large crowd from Kirkwood early Saturday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/25/photos-police-disperse-large-crowd-from-kirkwood-early-saturday/): Bloomington police dispersed a large crowd that gathered on Kirkwood Avenue early Saturday morning after a music performance and party during Little 500 weekend. Police blocked Kirkwood and officers directed people out of the street and onto the sidewalks. As police were clearing the area, someone sprayed pepper spray into the crowd, causing people to
- [Photos: IU Football Spring Game](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/24/photos-iu-football-spring-game/): Indiana held its spring football game Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. The game was played the same night former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza’s selection was shown on the stadium scoreboard during the game. The
- [Bloomington police arrest son after woman critically injured in house fire](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/22/bloomington-police-arrest-son-after-woman-critically-injured-in-house-fire/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 22, 2026 Bloomington police arrested a 37-year-old man on attempted murder, aggravated battery, arson and vehicle theft charges after a woman was found critically injured inside a burning home late Tuesday night near South Rogers and Rockport Road, according to police. Late Tuesday night at about 11:50
- [Photos: House destroyed by fire Wednesday morning on S. Rogers; Fire began late Tuesday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/22/photos-house-destroyed-by-fire-wednesday-morning-on-s-rogers-fire-began-late-tuesday/): Firefighters and other first responders respond to a residence at the intersection of S. Rogers, and Rockport Road. When firefighters arrived late Tuesday night there were flames shooting out of the house. Within a few minutes, firefighters had the fire mostly under control, but gas could be heard spewing, and the side remained on fire
- [Bloomington police investigating serious crash at Curry Pike and West Third after Subaru struck, pushed into gas pump](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/21/bloomington-police-investigating-serious-crash-at-curry-pike-and-west-third-after-subaru-struck-pushed-into-gas-pump/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - April 21, 2026 The Bloomington Police Department is still investigating a two car collision that occurred Friday night around 9:58 p.m. and wasn’t cleaned up until early Saturday morning. The crash involved a Hyundai and a Subaru, police said the Hyundai was traveling southbound on Curry Pike when it struck
- [Bloomington man charged in alleged peeping incidents near downtown, court records say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/21/bloomington-man-charged-in-alleged-peeping-incidents-near-downtown-court-records-say/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 21, 2026 A Bloomington man has been charged with felony voyeurism after police said he was identified as the person who repeatedly entered a backyard and looked through a bedroom window at a residence over multiple nights in April. According to probable cause affidavits filed in Monroe
- [State acquires 122 acres to expand Yellowwood State Forest in Brown County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/21/state-acquires-122-acres-to-expand-yellowwood-state-forest-in-brown-county/): Written from press release BROWN COUNTY, Ind. — April 21, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday the acquisition of 122.4 acres of land that will be added to Yellowwood State Forest, expanding protected public land in south-central Indiana. The newly acquired property is in northwestern Brown County and
- [Traffic stop on I-70 in Putnam County yields nearly 400 pounds of suspected cocaine](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/21/traffic-stop-on-i-70-in-putnam-county-yields-nearly-400-pounds-of-suspected-cocaine/): Courtesy photo Written from press release CLOVERDALE, Ind. — An Indiana State Police trooper seized nearly 400 pounds of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop Monday morning on Interstate 70 in Putnam County, according to state police. Police said a criminal interdiction trooper stopped a commercial motor vehicle traveling eastbound on I-70 near the 37-mile
- [City says private owner had right to replace mural next to Peoples Park](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/20/city-says-private-owner-had-right-to-replace-mural-next-to-peoples-park/): Editor's note: Bicycle Garage on 507 E Kirkwood Ave in Bloomington has moved to 1112 S Morton St. Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 20, 2026 The City of Bloomington on Monday said the recent removal and replacement of the Black Lives Matter mural adjacent to Peoples Park took place on privately owned property and
- [Jewish Theatre Bloomington to stage José Rivera’s ‘Your Name Means Dream’](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/20/jewish-theatre-bloomington-to-stage-jose-riveras-your-name-means-dream/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — Jewish Theatre Bloomington will explore artificial intelligence and the human condition this spring with its production of “Your Name Means Dream” by Obie Award-winning playwright José Rivera. The production is scheduled for May 7, 9, 14 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee May 17 at 3 p.m.
- [Owsley Stanley Foundation releases ‘Concordance: 150 Years of Charles Ives’](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/20/owsley-stanley-foundation-releases-concordance-150-years-of-charles-ives/): SAN FRANCISCO — The Owsley Stanley Foundation announced the release of “Concordance: 150 Years of Charles Ives,” a new installment in its Bear’s Sonic Journals series that connects the legacy of avant-garde composer Charles Ives with the Grateful Dead orbit of bassist Phil Lesh and sound engineer Owsley Stanley. The release came out Friday, April
- [Bloomington Symphony Orchestra to perform Beethoven’s Ninth at IU Musical Arts Center](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/20/bloomington-symphony-orchestra-to-perform-beethovens-ninth-at-iu-musical-arts-center/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 20, 2026 The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony for the first time in its history next month at Indiana University’s Musical Arts Center. The concert, titled “Resounding Joy: Beethoven 9 at the MAC,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the
- [Bloomington Parks to mark Arbor Day with tree planting at Rogers Family Park](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/20/bloomington-parks-to-mark-arbor-day-with-tree-planting-at-rogers-family-park/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 20, 2024 Bloomington Parks and Recreation will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 24, with a ceremony and community tree planting at Rogers Family Park on the city’s southeast side. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at Rogers Family Park, 2000 E. Winslow Road,
- [Monroe County commissioners say ACLU imposed jail land-approval condition as council pushes back](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/15/monroe-county-commissioners-say-aclu-imposed-jail-land-approval-condition-as-council-pushes-back/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 15, 2026 Monroe County officials are disputing how to move forward on replacing the aging county jail after a new federal court filing tied any further extension of the county’s long-running settlement with the ACLU to County Council approval of a purchase agreement for a specific property. In a
- [Bloomington ends Flock contract, says city will seek alternatives after review](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/15/bloomington-ends-flock-contract-says-city-will-seek-alternatives-after-review/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 15, 2026 The City of Bloomington has ended its relationship with Flock Safety, with Mayor Kerry Thomson announcing Thursday that the city’s contract for the company’s license plate reader services expired March 5 and was not renewed after what officials described as a months-long evaluation. According to
- [Monroe County council approves Seminary Pointe land transfer on 6-0-1 vote, as tenants and advocates warn Bloomington is losing what was left of old Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/15/monroe-county-council-approves-seminary-pointe-land-transfer-on-6-0-1-vote-as-tenants-and-advocates-warn-bloomington-is-losing-what-was-left-of-old-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 15, 2026 Monroe County’s plan to transfer the Seminary Pointe block and surrounding downtown property to the Capital Improvement Board cleared its final county hurdle Tuesday night, with the County Council voting 6-0-1 to approve the move, while Council President Jennifer Crossley abstained after voicing concern about what could
- [Indiana Recovery Alliance to host community walk and cleanup in Bloomington on April 15](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/14/indiana-recovery-alliance-to-host-community-walk-and-cleanup-in-bloomington-on-april-15/): Courtesy image Written from flyer and e-mail BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 15, 2026 Indiana Recovery Alliance is set to host a community walk and community cleanup in Bloomington on Wednesday, April 15, according to an event flyer. The event is scheduled to begin at noon at 1710 W. Third St. From there, participants will walk
- [Tonight: 9th District candidates to debate science and environment issues](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/14/tonight-9th-district-candidates-to-debate-science-and-environment-issues/): BLOOMINGTON — Voters in Indiana’s 9th Congressional District will have a chance Tuesday evening to hear from five candidates during a public forum focused on science, technology and environmental policy, though the event comes at the same time as a high-stakes Monroe County Council meeting over the proposed new jail site. The Candidate Forum on
- [Court filing extends Monroe County jail settlement deadline to May 29, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/14/court-filing-extends-monroe-county-jail-settlement-deadline-to-may-29-2026/): Update: "This is an agreement proposed by the ACLU, must be approved by ACLU, the Sheriff and the BoC," said Angie Purdie in a note to the Bloomingtonian. Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 14, 2026 A new federal court filing says Monroe County officials are still trying to determine how to move forward on
- [Motorcyclist clocked at 95 mph, allegedly topped 130 before Lake County crash on I-80, police say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/14/motorcyclist-clocked-at-95-mph-allegedly-topped-130-before-lake-county-crash-on-i-80-police-say/): Written from press release LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — April 14, 2026 A 21-year-old Hammond man was seriously injured Friday after allegedly fleeing from an Indiana State Police trooper at speeds topping 130 mph before crashing into a pickup truck on Interstate 80 in Lake County, police said. According to Indiana State Police, the incident began
- [Berne police vehicle strikes unconscious person in roadway while responding to call, ISP says](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/14/berne-police-vehicle-strikes-unconscious-person-in-roadway-while-responding-to-call-isp-says/): Written from press release BERNE, Ind. — April 14, 2026 A Berne police officer responding to a report of a suspicious person struck an unconscious individual lying partially in the roadway late Saturday night, according to Indiana State Police. The crash happened just after 10:45 p.m. Saturday, April 11, on Hendricks Street near Wind Ridge
- [Hoosier Hills Career Center to host annual student-run plant sale April 30-May 2](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/14/hoosier-hills-career-center-to-host-annual-student-run-plant-sale-april-30-may-2/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 14, 2026 Hoosier Hills Career Center’s Agriculture Department and FFA Chapter will hold their annual student-run plant sale April 30 through May 2, offering a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers and house plants to the public. The sale will take place at the greenhouse next to
- [Affidavit details murder allegations against Braydon Blake in deadly Jan. 18 fire](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/13/affidavit-details-murder-allegations-against-braydon-blake-in-deadly-jan-18-fire/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - April 13, 2026 A Monroe County man accused in a January house fire that killed two women and critically injured two others now faces allegations in a case that later claimed a third life, according to a probable cause affidavit and an update from the Monroe County coroner. The Bloomingtonian
- [City councilmembers to propose resolution backing justice center within Bloomington city limits](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/13/city-councilmembers-to-propose-resolution-backing-justice-center-within-bloomington-city-limits/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - April 13, 2026 Bloomington, Ind. — Two Bloomington City Council members plan to introduce a resolution later this month urging that any new county criminal justice building be located inside Bloomington city limits and near social services and public transit. Councilmembers Sydney Zulich and Courtney Daily said in a press
- [Update: Suspect in deadly East Anderson Road fire arrested after release from hospital went unreported](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/11/update-suspect-in-deadly-east-anderson-road-fire-arrested-after-release-from-hospital-went-unreported/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - April 11, 2026 Braydon Blake, a 28-year-old man charged in connection with the Jan. 18 house fire on East Anderson Road that left three people dead has been arrested after authorities said he was released from an Indianapolis hospital without notice to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Because of his
- [Man arrested in Monroe County triple killing, arson case after January fire on East Anderson Road](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/11/man-arrested-in-monroe-county-triple-killing-arson-case-after-january-fire-on-east-anderson-road/): Monroe County Jail Booking photo Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - April 11, 2026 A 28-year-old man has been formally arrested in connection with a January fire on East Anderson Road that left three people dead and another gravely injured, according to jail records and information provided to The Bloomingtonian. Braydon Blake was taken into custody
- [Monroe County sheriff sues over new Indiana law requiring compliance with ICE detainers](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/09/monroe-county-sheriff-sues-over-new-indiana-law-requiring-compliance-with-ice-detainers/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 9, 2026 Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté has filed a federal lawsuit challenging part of a new Indiana law that would require local law enforcement to hold people based solely on immigration detainer requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The suit, filed Wednesday in the U.S.
- [Bloomington Police Summaries: Domestic violence, sexual assault arrest among cases from April 5-8](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/09/bloomington-police-summaries-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-arrest-among-cases-from-april-5-8/): Written from summaries Bloomington, Ind. - April 9, 2026 Bloomington police responded to a range of incidents between April 5 and April 8, including domestic violence arrests, a sexual assault arrest, several thefts and crashes, and multiple welfare checks involving mental health concerns, according to daily police summaries. One of the most serious incidents began
- [FBI joins search for missing Owen County teen last seen March 31](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/09/fbi-joins-search-for-missing-owen-county-teen-last-seen-march-31/): Written from press release CUNOT, Ind. — April 9, 2026 The FBI has joined the Owen County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police in the search for a missing 17-year-old girl last seen last week in Owen County. Lexie M. Mitchell was last seen around noon March 31 at her home in Cunot, according to
- [Waxahatchee, Kathleen Edwards to play Granfalloon concert at Switchyard Park](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/08/waxahatchee-kathleen-edwards-to-play-granfalloon-concert-at-switchyard-park/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 8, 2026 Waxahatchee, the musical project of singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield, will perform June 20 at Switchyard Park as part of the Granfalloon Concert Series, organizers announced Wednesday. The show, presented by the IU Arts + Humanities Council, is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers
- [AAUP criticizes IU, Trump administration after Chinese scholar’s sentencing](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/08/aaup-criticizes-iu-trump-administration-after-chinese-scholars-sentencing/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 8, 2026 The Indiana University Bloomington chapter of the American Association of University Professors on Tuesday accused Indiana University of aiding what it called the Trump administration’s persecution of Chinese scholars, following the sentencing of an IU researcher on federal smuggling charges. In a press release issued Tuesday, the
- [Woman arrested after six-hour barricade on Bloomington’s south side](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/07/woman-arrested-after-six-hour-barricade-on-bloomingtons-south-side/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - April 7, 2026 Bloomington police arrested a 37-year-old woman Monday night after officers said she barricaded herself inside a home on the city’s south side and refused to surrender for about six hours. Police were called at about 4:30 p.m. Monday to a residence in the 2000 block of South
- [League of Women Voters to host virtual 9th District candidate forum April 11](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/06/league-of-women-voters-to-host-virtual-9th-district-candidate-forum-april-11/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — The League of Women Voters will host a virtual candidate forum Saturday, April 11, featuring candidates running for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The online forum is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. Organizers said pre-registration is required for those who
- [Police pursue Jeep west of Bloomington late Saturday night](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/05/police-pursue-jeep-west-of-bloomington-late-saturday-night/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— April 5, 2026 Police pursued a Jeep late Saturday night after the driver allegedly refused to stop during a traffic stop, according to scanner dispatches. The pursuit began around 11:14 p.m. Saturday, April 5, near Vernal Pike and 11th Street, after police attempted to stop the vehicle for a broken taillight
- [Monroe County jail site fight intensifies as April 7 deadline nears](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/04/monroe-county-jail-site-fight-intensifies-as-april-7-deadline-nears/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 4, 2026 A Monroe County resident living near the proposed North Park jail site is raising concerns as county officials head toward an April 7 deadline in the long-running effort to build a new jail. "...my neighborhood is next to the north park site and we are strongly against
- [ISP investigating death of Monroe County jail inmate Antonio M. Davis](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/03/isp-investigating-death-of-monroe-county-jail-inmate-antonio-m-davis/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 3, 2026 Indiana State Police detectives are investigating the death of a 48-year-old inmate at the Monroe County Correctional Center after jail staff found him unresponsive early Friday, according to a news release from the ISP. Police said Antonio M. Davis was found unresponsive in his bed at about
- [Video: Monroe County Clerk Candidates Forum in Bloomington | Branham, Davis and Martin-Lucas](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/02/video-monroe-county-clerk-candidates-forum-in-bloomington-branham-davis-and-martin-lucas/): The League of Women Voters hosted a public candidate forum for Monroe County clerk on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Tri-North Middle School in Bloomington, Indiana. Candidates Tanner Dale Branham, Joe Davis and Tree Martin-Lucas discussed elections, voter access, ethics, transparency, vote centers, office management and other issues facing the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. The
- [Video: Ben Arrington, Erika Oliphant Face Off at Monroe County Prosecutor Candidate Forum in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/02/video-ben-arrington-erika-oliphant-face-off-at-monroe-county-prosecutor-candidate-forum-in-bloomington/): Monroe County prosecuting attorney candidates Benjamin Tyron Arrington and Erika Oliphant took part in a public candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on March 30, 2026, at Tri-North Middle School in Bloomington. The event gave voters a chance to hear the candidates discuss criminal justice policy, trial priorities, domestic violence, ethics, transparency,
- [Video: Independent assessor hopeful Jeneé Trimble brings property tax claims to Bloomington town hall](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/02/video-independent-assessor-hopeful-jenee-trimble-brings-property-tax-claims-to-bloomington-town-hall/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— April 2, 2026 Jeneé Trimble, a former Monroe County assessor’s office employee who describes herself as a whistleblower, held a town hall last Thursday, March 27, 2026, at Buffalo Wild Wings as she works to gather enough signatures to appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate for Monroe County
- [Owen County authorities seek public’s help locating missing 17-year-old](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/02/owen-county-authorities-seek-publics-help-locating-missing-17-year-old/): Courtesy photo Written from press release SPENCER, Ind. — April 2, 2026 The Owen County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile last seen Tuesday in the Cunot area. Lexie M. Mitchell, 17, was reported missing after investigators learned she may have left the
- [Photos: Indiana University football NFL pro day](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/01/photos-indiana-university-football-nfl-pro-day/)
- [Search resumes for missing 11-year-old on East Fork White River in Columbus](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/01/search-resumes-for-missing-11-year-old-on-east-fork-white-river-in-columbus/): Written from press release COLUMBUS, Ind. — April 1, 2026 Indiana Conservation Officers resumed their search Wednesday morning for an 11-year-old girl who went missing Tuesday evening on the East Fork of the White River at Mill Race Park, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. First responders were called to the park at
- [Novo Nordisk confirms Bloomington layoffs; city says support resources will be offered](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/01/novo-nordisk-confirms-bloomington-layoffs-city-says-support-resources-will-be-offered/): Written from info sent to The Bloomingtonian BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — April 1, 2026 Novo Nordisk confirmed Tuesday that approximately 400 positions will be cut at its Bloomington site, while city officials said they are working with local partners to help affected workers find support and new job opportunities. In a statement provided to The Bloomingtonian,
- [More than 400 layoffs planned at Novo Nordisk Bloomington site](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/30/more-than-400-layoffs-planned-at-novo-nordisk-bloomington-site/): Updated with statement from Novo Nordisk Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — March 30, 2026 Novo Nordisk is preparing to lay off more than 400 employees at its Bloomington facility, according to information obtained by The Bloomingtonian from a source who requested anonymity and employee discussions that surfaced publicly online. The cuts are expected to affect
- [Photos: Indiana Football Spring Practice - March 31, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/04/01/photos-indiana-football-spring-practice-march-31-2026/)
- [Press release: Six City Council Members Issue Statement on Hopewell South Planned Unit Development](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/30/press-release-six-city-council-members-issue-statement-on-hopewell-south-planned-unit-development/): The following was sent to The Bloomingtonian. We redacted Flaherty's phone number because it seems to be his personal number, but the rest is here: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact the Councilmember Matt Flaherty (redacted phone number) or matt.flaherty@bloomington.in.gov. A Majority of Bloomington City Council Members Call for Compromise to Deliver Better
- [Open Letter to the Bloomington Community from Councilmember Stosberg](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/30/open-letter-to-the-bloomington-community-from-councilmember-stosberg/): The Following was shared with The Bloomingtonian: "To: Bloomington CommunityFrom: Hopi Stosberg, City Council District 3 RepresentativeDate: March 30, 2026Over the last few days I have been contacted by community members regarding my support fordelaying a vote on the Hopewell Planned Unit Development Ordinance for another week. Theconversations I have had about this demonstrate that
- [Six injured in single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday morning on I-69 in Monroe County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/29/six-injured-in-single-vehicle-rollover-crash-sunday-morning-on-i-69-in-monroe-county/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - March 29, 2026 Six people, including four children, were injured Sunday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 69 in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched at 7:41 a.m. March 29 to a crash with injuries near mile marker 107.5 in the northbound
- [Woman found dead during Monroe County house fire Saturday afternoon](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/29/woman-found-dead-during-monroe-county-house-fire-saturday-afternoon/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - March 29, 2026 A woman was found dead Saturday afternoon after a house fire was reported on Strain Ridge Road in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch received a 911 call at 2:51 p.m. March 28 reporting a structure fire in the
- [Photos: No Kings protest in Bloomington, Indiana draws large crowd downtown Saturday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/28/no-kings-protest-bloomington-indiana-march-28-2026-photos/): The Bloomingtonian’s photo gallery from the No Kings protest in Bloomington, Indiana, shows demonstrators gathered at the Monroe County Courthouse and in downtown Bloomington on March 28, 2026. Protesters carried anti-Trump signs, marched through downtown streets, and joined a rally criticizing authoritarianism, MAGA politics, and threats to democracy. The Bloomington No Kings protest drew a
- [Suspect arrested after deputies pursue stolen beer truck into Posey County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/28/suspect-arrested-after-deputies-pursue-stolen-beer-truck-into-posey-county/): Courtesy Photo EVANSVILLE, Ind. — March 28, 2026 A 41-year-old Evansville man was arrested Friday after Vanderburgh County deputies said he led officers on a pursuit in a stolen beer truck, struck a sheriff’s patrol vehicle, and crashed in a field in Posey County. According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received information at
- [Four-vehicle crash closes northbound I-69 between Bloomington and Martinsville Thursday evening](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/27/four-vehicle-crash-closes-northbound-i-69-between-bloomington-and-martinsville-thursday-evening/): Staff report Martinsville, Ind. - March 27, 2026 A four-vehicle crash shut down northbound Interstate 69 between Bloomington and Martinsville for more than two hours Thursday evening, backing up traffic for miles and sending one person to an Indianapolis hospital. According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Kevin Getz, the crash happened near the 134 mile
- [Boutique hotel deal sparks online backlash amid Bloomington housing crisis](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/26/boutique-hotel-deal-sparks-online-backlash-amid-bloomington-housing-crisis/): Photos posted to Facebook by the Bloomington Office of the Mayor Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - March 26, 2026 In more news from the K-shaped economy. Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson’s announcement of a planned 170-room boutique hotel in the city’s Trades District drew a wave of criticism on Facebook, where many commenters said the project
- [Photos: INDOT tree cutting underway along Pete Ellis Drive after agreement with Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/24/photos-indot-tree-cutting-underway-along-pete-ellis-drive-after-agreement-with-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - March 24, 2026 Stumps from what appeared to be seven cut trees lined Pete Ellis Drive on Tuesday, after the City of Bloomington said an agreement with INDOT had reduced the number of mature oaks slated for removal along the corridor to seven. According to a city news release issued
- [Bloomington police launch Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/23/bloomington-police-launch-blue-envelope-program-for-drivers-with-autism/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 23, 2026 The Bloomington Police Department is offering free blue envelopes and window clings as part of a voluntary program designed to help improve communication between law enforcement and drivers with autism during traffic stops and other roadside interactions. According to Bloomington police, the Blue Envelope Program
- [Photos: Thunderstorm Rolls Into Bloomington Sunday Evening](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/22/photos-thunderstorm-rolls-into-bloomington-sunday-evening/)
- [Abandoned house burns Friday near Curry Pike and Vernal Pike near Ellettsville](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/21/abandoned-house-burns-friday-near-curry-pike-and-vernal-pike-near-ellettsville/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON — Firefighters responded Friday evening to a blaze at an abandoned house near North Curry Pike and West Vernal Pike, according to the Ellettsville Fire Department. The Ellettsville Fire Department said crews were dispatched at about 6 p.m. March 20 along with the Monroe Fire Protection District for a reported building fire
- [Indiana University to take national championship trophies across Indiana on statewide tour](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/20/indiana-university-to-take-national-championship-trophies-across-indiana-on-statewide-tour/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University Athletics will take IU football’s national championship trophies on a statewide spring tour beginning March 24, giving Hoosier fans a chance to see the hardware from the program’s historic 16-0 season up close. The university announced Friday that the tour will make stops around Indiana through April
- [Two people with Indiana University ties killed in Miami Beach crash](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/20/two-people-with-indiana-university-ties-killed-in-miami-beach-crash/): Staff report MIAMI — March 20, 2026 Two people connected to Indiana University were killed Thursday night after a driver allegedly struck them in Miami Beach, according to Indianapolis television reports. The victims were identified as Sarisa Kongduang, a current IU student, and Greatgomon Laowatdhanasapya, a 2024 IU graduate. Indiana University confirmed both had ties
- [IU football coach Curt Cignetti named honorary pace car driver for 2026 Indy 500](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/17/iu-football-coach-curt-cignetti-named-honorary-pace-car-driver-for-2026-indy-500/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University head football coach Curt Cignetti will serve as the honorary pace car driver for the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24, Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Tuesday night. Cignetti was selected in recognition of IU football’s undefeated national championship season, capping a rapid rise for the Hoosiers
- [NYC band partygirl to play Bloomington stop Wednesday at Blockhouse](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/17/nyc-band-partygirl-to-play-bloomington-stop-wednesday-at-blockhouse/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — New York band partygirl is scheduled to play Bloomington on Wednesday, March 18, as part of its March tour, with a show at Blockhouse Bar alongside local acts Swan Wash and High Dooms. Public event listings show the concert at Blockhouse, 205 S. College Ave., with a $10 cover and start time
- [Yoder criticizes Braun’s Turning Point USA announcement as partisan use of state power](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/17/yoder-criticizes-brauns-turning-point-usa-announcement-as-partisan-use-of-state-power/): Written from press releases BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 17, 2026 State Senate Democratic Leader Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington, last Thursday criticized Gov. Mike Braun’s new partnership announcement with Turning Point USA, saying it “blurs the line between public service and politics” and gives special treatment to a national ideological organization. Braun’s office announced March 12 that
- [Dan Davis, missing Illinois man with Bloomington ties, found dead after months-long search](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/17/dan-davis-missing-illinois-man-with-bloomington-ties-found-dead-after-months-long-search/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 17, 2026 Dan Davis, the missing Illinois man whose disappearance drew attention in Bloomington because of his local ties, has been found dead, according to NBC News and other Chicago-area reports. He was 59. Davis’ remains were found March 9 on the border of Alsip and Blue Island, Illinois,
- [City opens 2026 arts project grant applications for Bloomington artists and organizations](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/20/city-opens-2026-arts-project-grant-applications-for-bloomington-artists-and-organizations/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington has opened applications for its 2026 Arts Project Grants, offering awards of up to $4,000 for public-facing arts projects and programming in Bloomington and Monroe County Community School Corporation schools, according to a news release. The grant program is administered by the Bloomington Arts
- [Bloomington robotics team I.C.E. Robotics advances to world championship after state title](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/18/bloomington-robotics-team-i-c-e-robotics-advances-to-world-championship-after-state-title/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington-based FIRST Tech Challenge Team 11329, I.C.E. Robotics, will advance to the FIRST World Championship in Houston after captaining the winning alliance at the Indiana FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship on March 14. The state tournament was held at Nicoson Hall on the University of Indianapolis campus, according
- [Indiana DNR creates permanent permit aimed at boosting invasive carp harvest](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/19/indiana-dnr-creates-permanent-permit-aimed-at-boosting-invasive-carp-harvest/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has established a permanent invasive carp harvest permit intended to expand large-scale removal of the fish from public waters, create commercial opportunities and help protect native ecosystems, according to a news release. The new rule, 312 IAC 9-10-28, took effect in December 2025
- [League of Women Voters to host Monroe County clerk, prosecutor candidate forum March 30](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/17/league-of-women-voters-to-host-monroe-county-clerk-prosecutor-candidate-forum-march-30/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The League of Women Voters will host a public candidate forum March 30 featuring candidates for Monroe County clerk and Monroe County prosecuting attorney, according to a news release. The forum is scheduled for Monday, March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tri-North Middle School Presentation
- [Body of missing driver recovered after truck swept off flooded Martin County road](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/17/body-of-missing-driver-recovered-after-truck-swept-off-flooded-martin-county-road/): Written from press release MARTIN COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the body of an 82-year-old Fortville man after his truck was swept off a flooded roadway near Shoals, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. DNR identified the man as James Petty, 82, of Fortville. Authorities said Petty had been missing
- [Bloomingfoods to mark Earth Day, Fair Trade Day with 2026 EarthFest events and giveaways](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/18/bloomingfoods-to-mark-earth-day-fair-trade-day-with-2026-earthfest-events-and-giveaways/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 17, 2026 Bloomingfoods Co-op Market will celebrate Earth Day and Fair Trade Day with a series of promotions, workshops and community events during its 2026 EarthFest, running from Wednesday, April 22, through Saturday, May 9, according to a news release. The Bloomington-based cooperative said the event is
- [Progressive Indiana Network updates 2026 virtual Democratic primary debate schedule](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/17/progressive-indiana-network-updates-2026-virtual-democratic-primary-debate-schedule/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 17, 2026 Progressive Indiana Network has updated its 2026 virtual Democratic primary debate schedule, moving its 6th Congressional District debate to April 23 and adding a new debate in Indiana House District 13 on April 16, according to an announcement from the Bloomington-based outlet. The 6th Congressional
- [Two rescued after truck becomes stranded in Pike County floodwater](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/17/two-rescued-after-truck-becomes-stranded-in-pike-county-floodwater/): Written from press release. Photos courtesy DNR PIKE COUNTY, Ind. — March 17, 2026 Indiana Conservation Officers rescued two people Monday after they drove into floodwater and became stranded in Pike County, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Pike County Dispatch received a call for help at 12:25 p.m. from a person who
- [Brooklyn NY Electronic Music Festival announces March 28 return with multi-stage lineup](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/17/brooklyn-ny-electronic-music-festival-announces-march-28-return-with-multi-stage-lineup/): Written from press release BROOKLYN, N.Y. — March 17, 2026 The Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival will return March 28 for its 18th anniversary with a day-to-dawn lineup spread across five spaces at 314 Scholes, organizers announced. The independently curated nightlife and arts festival will run from 1 p.m. until dawn, featuring seven lineups across multiple
- [Strike at major JBS beef plant highlights erosion of worker protections in America](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/16/strike-at-major-jbs-beef-plant-highlights-erosion-of-worker-protections-in-america/): Staff report GREELEY, Colo. — March 16, 2026 Workers at one of the nation’s largest beef plants walked off the job Monday in Greeley, Colorado, after months of failed contract talks, turning a dispute over wages, safety gear, and alleged labor law violations into one of the most significant meatpacking strikes in decades. About 3,800
- [Lotus announces 2026 Blossoms season with performances, workshops and community events](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/16/lotus-announces-2026-blossoms-season-with-performances-workshops-and-community-events/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 16, 2026 The Lotus Education & Arts Foundation is gearing up for its 2026 Lotus Blossoms season, a four-week spring series of performances, workshops and cultural events designed to bring global music and arts experiences to south-central Indiana. According to a recent announcement from Lotus, the annual Blossoms
- [Kirkwood wins inaugural Arlington IndyCar race, takes series points lead](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/16/kirkwood-wins-inaugural-arlington-indycar-race-takes-series-points-lead/): Written from press releases ARLINGTON, Texas — March 16, 2026 Kyle Kirkwood won the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on Sunday, outdueling reigning series champion Alex Palou and taking the NTT INDYCAR SERIES points lead after a Honda-dominated afternoon on the new Texas street circuit. Driving the No. 27 Andretti Global Honda, Kirkwood
- [IU athletic director Scott Dolson named 2026 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/16/iu-athletic-director-scott-dolson-named-2026-nacda-athletics-director-of-the-year/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 16, 2026 Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson has been named a 2026 Athletics Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, becoming the first IU athletic director to receive the honor. Dolson was recognized in the Division
- [Concerned Scientists @ IU to host April 14 candidate forum focused on science policy](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/16/concerned-scientists-iu-to-host-april-14-candidate-forum-focused-on-science-policy/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 16, 2026 Concerned Scientists @ IU will host a candidate forum focused on science, technology and environmental policy on Tuesday, April 14, at the Downtown Branch of the Monroe County Public Library. The 2026 CSIU Candidate Forum is scheduled for 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. in the library’s main auditorium
- [Photos: Live power line burns through tree after storm at Bloomington apartment complex on Longview Avenue](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/11/live-power-line-burns-through-tree-bloomington-longview-apartment-complex/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 11, 2026 Members of the Bloomington Fire Department responded to an apartment complex on Longview Avenue on Wednesday, where a live power line burned through a tree that had fallen during severe weather. Firefighters were seen carrying a ladder and standing by as they waited for the electric company to handle
- [Southern Indiana flooding turns deadly as 3 die and 1 remains missing](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/10/southern-indiana-flooding-turns-deadly-as-3-die-and-1-remains-missing/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 10, 2026 Recent rainstorms and flooding turned deadly across southern Indiana, with at least three people confirmed dead and another man still missing in incidents south of Monroe County, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The flooding, which struck parts of the region over several days, led
- [Photos: Work continues on the convention center expansion](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/10/bloomington-convention-center-expansion-downtown-bloomington-indiana/): Bloomington Convention Center expansion, Bloomington Indiana convention center, downtown Bloomington construction, Monroe County Convention Center, Bloomington convention center project, Bloomington Indiana development, convention center expansion Bloomington, Bloomington construction news, Monroe County development, downtown Bloomington redevelopment Workers continue construction on the Bloomington Convention Center expansion in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, on March 9, 2026. The Monroe County
- [Trump-backed INDYCAR race to turn National Mall into high-speed street circuit in Washington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/09/freedom-250-grand-prix-washington-dc-indycar-national-mall/): Written from press release WASHINGTON — A Trump-backed INDYCAR race will roar through the heart of the nation’s capital this summer, with race organizers on Monday unveiling a street course that would send open-wheel cars past the National Mall, the Smithsonian museums and within view of the U.S. Capitol. The event, called the Freedom 250
- [Person found dead after truck overturns on I-69 near 100 mile marker](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/08/person-found-dead-after-truck-overturns-on-i-69-near-100-mile-marker/): Update. This was posted to the Bloomington District ISP Facebook page 11 minutes ago: "Troopers from the Bloomington District have initiated a fatal crash investigation in the early Sunday morning hours involving a Crane man. Troopers, with assistance from the Greene County Sheriff's Department, Greene County EMS, firefighters, and the Greene County Coroner's Office, responded
- [Film: ‘Dead City Punx’ documentary to premiere in Los Angeles, no Bloomington screening announced](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/06/film-dead-city-punx-documentary-to-premiere-in-los-angeles-no-bloomington-screening-announced/): Movie trailer Written from announcement Los Angeles, California - March 6, 2026 A new documentary about the Los Angeles punk band Dead City Punx is headed for its world premiere next month, and while there is no Bloomington screening on the calendar, it is the kind of project likely to catch the attention of local
- [Monroe County sheriff says deputies will enforce Indiana law criminalizing sleeping on public property](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/06/monroe-county-sheriff-says-deputies-will-enforce-indiana-law-criminalizing-sleeping-on-public-property/): It will be against the law to sleep in public places starting July 1, 2026. Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 6, 2026 The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says it will enforce Indiana’s new law banning camping and sleeping on public property when it takes effect July 1, even as critics have denounced the measure
- [Video: Public comment over license-plate reader surveillance, Resolution 2026-04 at Bloomington City Council meeting - March 4, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/05/video-public-comment-over-license-plate-reader-surveillance-resolution-2026-04-at-bloomington-city-council-meeting-march-4-2026/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - March 5, 2026 Bloomington residents spoke during public comment at the Bloomington City Council meeting on March 4, 2026, raising civil liberties, privacy, and government transparency concerns about the City of Bloomington’s use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras operated by Flock Safety. A major focus of the discussion
- [Buskirk-Chumley Theater announces Paula Poundstone show, Cosmic Songwriter Festival presales now open](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/04/buskirk-chumley-theater-announces-paula-poundstone-show-cosmic-songwriter-festival-presales-now-open/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — March 4, 2026 The Buskirk-Chumley Theater announced two new events Wednesday, with tickets now available through local presales for comedian Paula Poundstone and the Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2026. Poundstone is scheduled to perform Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. A local presale began Wednesday with the
- [Music Tigers Jaw’s “BREEZER” Offers Soft-Light Escape as War and Political Fantasy Swallow the News](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/04/music-tigers-jaws-breezer-offers-soft-light-escape-as-war-and-political-fantasy-swallow-the-news/): Staff Bloomington, Indiana - March 4, 2026 As everything feels like it’s fraying at the edges—an expanding U.S. military campaign against Iran and politicians selling religious fantasy while most people are stuck grinding day to day—Tigers Jaw counter with the opposite gesture: slow scenes bathed in soft light, and an inward-facing escape that feels less
- [Photos: Bloomington firefighters respond to a duplex fire](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/02/photos-bloomington-firefighters-respond-to-a-duplex-fire/): Bloomington firefighters responded to a duplex fire just before noon Monday on South Westminster Way. The Bloomington Fire Department was dispatched at 11:57 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, to a reported fire at a duplex on S. Westminster Way in Bloomington. Occupants evacuated the structure, and firefighters extinguished the fire within minutes of arriving. Flames
- [Driver jailed on preliminary OWI, reckless homicide charges in fatal Rockport Road crash, according to MCSO press release, and jail app](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/01/driver-jailed-on-preliminary-owi-reckless-homicide-charges-in-fatal-rockport-road-crash-according-to-mcso-press-release-and-jail-app/): Bloomingtonian Staff Report Bloomington, Ind. - March 1, 2026 A Bloomington man was jailed Sunday on preliminary felony charges after investigators say he crossed the center line and caused a three-vehicle crash that killed a 74-year-old woman and seriously injured a child last week on South Rockport Road. The Monroe County Major Crash Investigation Team
- [Palou opens 2026 INDYCAR season with dominant St. Petersburg victory](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/01/palou-opens-2026-indycar-season-with-dominant-st-petersburg-victory/): Written from press releases and box scores ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — March 1, 2026 Alex Palou began his bid for a fourth straight NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship the same way he ended 2025 — in control. Palou, the reigning series champion, drove the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a commanding win Sunday
- [The Scene: Bloomington police respond to reported assault on Kirkwood as Saturday-night crowds pack downtown; Etc.](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/03/01/the-scene-bloomington-police-respond-to-reported-assault-on-kirkwood-as-saturday-night-crowds-pack-downtown-etc/): By Jeremy Hogan Bloomington, Ind. - March 1, 2026 In a typical Saturday night, on an atypical day, the Bloomington Police Department responded to an assault in the 400 block of East Kirkwood just before midnight. It was the kind of scene scanner traffic doesn’t really describe … the bars were absolutely slammed, there was
- [Christopher Perantoni charged with 10 felony counts of possession of child pornography in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/27/christopher-perantoni-charged-with-10-felony-counts-of-possession-of-child-pornography-in-bloomington/): Bloomingtonian Staff Report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — February 27, 2026 A Bloomington man was arrested Feb. 24 after Bloomington Police detectives say they found a large amount of child sexual abuse material on a USB storage device during a search of his home, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Monroe Circuit Court. Christopher J.
- [IU student charged with child exploitation after investigation that began with out-of-state tip](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/27/iu-student-charged-with-child-exploitation-after-investigation-that-began-with-out-of-state-tip/): Bloomingtonian Staff Report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — February 27, 2026 An Indiana University Bloomington student has been charged with multiple felony counts of child exploitation following an investigation that began last spring after an out-of-state law enforcement agency forwarded information to Indiana University Police, according to court records. Ashwin Vishwanath Veerappan, 20, of Bloomington, faces three
- [Coroner identifies Theadora Wellman, 74, as victim in deadly Rockport Road crash](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/26/coroner-identifies-theadora-wellman-74-as-victim-in-deadly-rockport-road-crash/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — February 26, 2026 The Monroe County Coroner has identified the woman who was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday evening on South Rockport Road. Theadora Wellman, 74, of Bloomington, was pronounced dead at the scene after the crash near S. Rockport Road and W. Stansifer Court, according to Monroe County
- [Bloomington woman, 74, killed in three-vehicle crash on S. Rockport Road; child seriously injured](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/26/bloomington-woman-74-killed-in-three-vehicle-crash-on-s-rockport-road-child-seriously-injured/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON,Ind. — February 26, 2026 A 74-year-old Bloomington woman was killed and three other people, including a child, were injured in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday evening on South Rockport Road, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called at about 6:16 p.m. Feb. 25, 2026, to a report of a traffic
- [Multiple-vehicle crash reported at S. Rockport Road and S. Acorn Drive](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/25/multiple-vehicle-crash-reported-at-s-rockport-road-and-s-acorn-drive/): This story was updated at 9:39 p.m. with information from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Staff report Bloomington, Indiana - February 25, 2026 MONROE COUNTY — First responders from the Monroe Fire Protection District, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and local EMS agencies were called to a multiple-vehicle crash around 6:19 p.m. Wednesday near the
- [Bloomington man arrested Tuesday on allegation of possessing child sex abuse material](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/24/bloomington-man-arrested-tuesday-on-allegation-of-possessing-child-sex-abuse-material/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — February 24, 2026 Bloomington police say a Bloomington man was taken to jail Tuesday after investigators serving a search warrant found what they described as multiple images of child sex abuse material on a media storage device. In a statement released after an inquiry from The Bloomingtonian on Tuesday, the
- [Indiana House advances SB 27 to create Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority, paving way for potential Bears stadium in The Region](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/24/indiana-house-advances-sb-27-to-create-northwest-indiana-stadium-authority-paving-way-for-potential-bears-stadium-in-the-region/): Written from press releases Indianapolis, Ind. - February 24, 2026 Senate Bill 27 — legislation aimed at creating a financing and governance framework for a potential Chicago Bears stadium in Northwest Indiana — passed the Indiana House on Tuesday, Feb. 24, by a 95-4 vote, sending the measure back to the Senate after House amendments
- [Earth Connection Film Festival Brings International Short Films and Earth Day Hope to IU Cinema](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/24/earth-connection-film-festival-brings-international-short-films-and-earth-day-hope-to-iu-cinema/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. - February 24, 2026 The Earth Connection Film Festival will bring a full day of international, award-winning short films to IU Cinema around Earth Day, Earth Day, April 22, 2026, at IU Cinemaoffering Bloomington audiences stories focused on responsibility, interdependence and hope amid growing fatigue and polarization over environmental
- [Young, bipartisan senators push bill to speed FAA approval process for electric air taxis and other next-gen aircraft](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/21/young-bipartisan-senators-push-bill-to-speed-faa-approval-process-for-electric-air-taxis-and-other-next-gen-aircraft/): Written from press release WASHINGTON — Sen. Todd Young and a bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill Wednesday aimed at speeding up how the Federal Aviation Administration approves a new wave of aircraft — including electric air taxis and other emerging “next-generation” vehicles — without changing safety standards. The proposal, called the Aviation Innovation
- [Cleanup Continues Friday After Tornado Thursday Night](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/20/cleanup-continues-friday-after-tornado-thursday-night/): Bloomingtonian Staff Report Bloomington, Indiana — February 20, 2026 Monroe County emergency management officials on Friday continued assessing damage from severe thunderstorms and a likely tornado that hit western Monroe County the evening of Feb. 19, and announced an initial debris-disposal site for residents cleaning up storm damage. The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency said
- [UPDATE: I-69 chase that started just south of Bloomington ends in standoff; truck fire later went out](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/17/update-i-69-chase-that-started-just-south-of-bloomington-ends-in-standoff-truck-fire-later-went-out/): UPDATE: 89-mile I-69 pursuit that started south of Bloomington ends in Gibson County; two arrestedIndiana State Police say an 89-mile pursuit that began just south of Bloomington Tuesday morning ended in Gibson County with two people arrested after a trooper stopped a speeding pickup on I-69.According to ISP, Senior Trooper Jeremy Cox was patrolling I-69
- [Beech Grove officer Brian Elliott killed, another wounded; statewide Blue Alert issued for suspect](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/16/beech-grove-officer-brian-elliott-killed-another-wounded-statewide-blue-alert-issued-for-suspect/): Kenneth Johnson, wanted “for the involvement of injury to a law enforcement officer,” according to the Indiana State Police - Photo provided by ISP Staff report Beach Grove, Ind. - February 16, 2026 A Beech Grove police officer was killed and another officer was injured Monday evening after officers responded to a disturbance call on
- [Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines wins Broyles Award as nation’s top assistant coach](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/13/indiana-defensive-coordinator-bryant-haines-wins-broyles-award-as-nations-top-assistant-coach/): HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Indiana defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Bryant Haines was named the winner of the Broyles Award, honoring college football’s top assistant coach, at a ceremony Thursday night at Oaklawn in Hot Springs. Haines’ selection adds another marquee honor to Indiana’s 2025 season, which ended with the program’s first national championship and
- [Bloomington Convention Center skybridge takes shape over South College Avenue](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/12/bloomington-convention-center-skybridge-takes-shape-over-south-college-avenue/): BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — FEBRUARY 12: The Bloomington Convention Center “skybridge” is going up over South College Avenue, linking the existing facility to the expansion as crews worked at height Thursday. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian) 🚧 Traffic/sidewalk impacts:Phase 2 (Skybridge install): S. College is closed/limited south of 3rd St., with traffic control in place through
- [IU economics lecturer arrested on child solicitation charge after Florida undercover probe, police say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/13/iu-economics-lecturer-arrested-on-child-solicitation-charge-after-florida-undercover-probe-police-say/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - February 12, 2026 A senior lecturer in Indiana University’s Department of Economics was arrested Thursday morning on a Level 5 felony child solicitation charge following an undercover investigation that began in Florida, Bloomington police said. According to Bloomington Police Capt. Ryan Pedigo, a Bloomington Police Department detective was contacted Jan.
- [IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from Milano Cortina 2026 over helmet tribute dispute](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/12/ioc-bans-ukrainian-skeleton-racer-vladyslav-heraskevych-from-milano-cortina-2026-over-helmet-tribute-dispute/): CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was barred from competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to stop using a helmet featuring images of Ukrainian athletes killed since Russia’s invasion, the International Olympic Committee said. The IOC said the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation’s jury ruled Heraskevych’s
- [More Indiana college degree programs in jeopardy](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/11/more-indiana-college-degree-programs-in-jeopardy/): By: Casey Smith - February 10, 2026 6:15 am Indiana lawmakers on Monday revisited a controversial provision in Senate Bill 199 that would require state officials to scrutinize and potentially eliminate certain low-wage college degree programs offered at Indiana’s public institutions. A vote is expected on the bill Wednesday. The Commission for Higher Education would be
- [Bloomington man charged with pointing shotgun during protest; police cite surveillance video and witnesses](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/11/bloomington-man-charged-with-pointing-shotgun-during-protest-police-cite-surveillance-video-and-witnesses/): A photo shows a person armed with a shotgun near a protest march at the corner of Kirkwood and Walnut. Courtesy Photo by Lisa Wilson Staff report BLOOMINGTON — February 11, 2026 Bloomington police say surveillance video and multiple witnesses support felony charges against a man accused of pointing a loaded shotgun at a vehicle
- [Bauer says House blocked amendment aimed at affirming marriage rights amid SB 76 debate](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/11/bauer-says-house-blocked-amendment-aimed-at-affirming-marriage-rights-amid-sb-76-debate/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - January 10, 2026 State Rep. Maureen Bauer, D-South Bend, said House Republicans blocked an amendment she offered Tuesday to Senate Bill 76 that would have stated no governmental body may “deny, restrict or interfere” with the right to marry based on race, color, ethnicity or national origin. The
- [Indiana Supreme Court denies Bloomington bid to revive annexation appeal in Areas 1A and 1B](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/11/indiana-supreme-court-denies-bloomington-bid-to-revive-annexation-appeal-in-areas-1a-and-1b/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - February 10, 2026 The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday denied the City of Bloomington’s petition to transfer jurisdiction in the annexation dispute involving western land parcels designated as Areas 1A and 1B, leaving the Indiana Court of Appeals decision intact. In a one-page order dated Feb. 10, 2026, the court
- [Indiana House rejects several SB 76 amendments as lawmakers debate immigration enforcement bill](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/11/indiana-house-rejects-several-sb-76-amendments-as-lawmakers-debate-immigration-enforcement-bill/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — February 10, 2026 Indiana House Democrats said Tuesday that Republicans rejected multiple proposed changes to Senate Bill 76, a wide-ranging immigration enforcement measure that would require state and local agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, said he offered a series of amendments on Feb. 10 to
- [Ohio man faces federal child-exploitation charges in death of Indiana teen Hailey Buzbee](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/10/ohio-man-faces-federal-child-exploitation-charges-in-death-of-indiana-teen-hailey-buzbee/): Trigger Warning - Contains Disturbing Details Written from press release and court documents COLUMBUS, Ohio — February 10, 2026 A Columbus man arrested last month in connection with the disappearance and death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee of Indiana is now facing federal child-exploitation charges, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Tuesday. U.S. Attorney Dominick S.
- [ISP trooper seriously injured after being struck by police vehicle during Lake County pursuit](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/10/isp-trooper-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-police-vehicle-during-lake-county-pursuit/): Written from press release LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — February 10, 2026 An Indiana State Police trooper was seriously injured early Monday morning after being struck by another police vehicle while approaching a stopped suspect vehicle following a pursuit, police said. Trooper Jace Haddon was assisting the Lake County Sheriff’s Department around 3:30 a.m. Monday, Feb.
- [IU Athletics to commission bronze statue honoring Bob Knight at Assembly Hall](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/09/iu-athletics-to-commission-bronze-statue-honoring-bob-knight-at-assembly-hall/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — February 9, 2026 Indiana University athletics announced Monday plans to commission and install a permanent bronze statue honoring the late Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach Bob Knight. The statue will be displayed in the south lobby of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, alongside the 1976 national championship statues, IU said
- [Commentary: SB 76 is a $10,000 threat to force locals into ICE’s pipeline — in a state that won’t even raise the wage floor](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/09/commentary-sb-76-is-a-10000-threat-to-force-locals-into-ices-pipeline-in-a-state-that-wont-even-raise-the-wage-floor/): SB 076, is due for second reading in the House today at 1:30. Bloomington, Indiana - February 9, 2026 Indiana’s SB 76 is being sold as “training,” “support,” and “uniform standards” for law enforcement. Read what it actually does, and it’s simpler than the spin: it’s a bill designed to force local officials and institutions
- [Obituary: Charles Daniel “Carp” Combs, 73](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/28/obituary-charles-daniel-carp-combs-73/): The memorial service for Dan Combs has been moved to One World at Woolery Mill, Space C, at 2250 W. Sunstone Drive, same time February 15th at 1pm - 4pm. according to an event invitation shared by organizers. The following obituary was shared with the Bloomingtonian by the family Charles Daniel “Carp” Combs, 73, of
- [Video: Former Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez Helps Launch “Amplify Bloomington” at The Mill](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/10/video-former-bloomington-mayor-john-fernandez-helps-launch-amplify-bloomington-at-the-mill/): Former Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez spoke during a reception at The Mill marking the launch of Amplify Bloomington—a rebrand and expansion from Dimension Mill into a broader civic alliance for economic development. In his remarks, Fernandez reflected on Bloomington’s startup journey, argued that “success creates responsibility,” and outlined a three-part focus: supporting startups to scale,
- [Video: Gina McCarthy & Janet McCabe on Climate Action: Why Local Governments Matter (IU Talk Feb. 5, 2026)](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/09/video-gina-mccarthy-janet-mccabe-on-climate-action-why-local-governments-matter-iu-talk-feb-5-2026/): Former White House National Climate Advisor and former U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy joined former U.S. EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe at Indiana University for a wide-ranging conversation on climate policy, public health, and what action looks like when federal leadership stalls. McCabe emphasized why state and local leadership matters—mayors and local officials are the
- [IU Health cardiologist urges quick action on heart attack symptoms during American Heart Month](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/08/iu-health-cardiologist-urges-quick-action-on-heart-attack-symptoms-during-american-heart-month/): Written from information provided by IU Health BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — February 7, 2026 As part of American Heart Month, an IU Health Bloomington cardiologist is encouraging people to learn both the common and lesser-known warning signs of a heart attack — and to seek emergency care immediately if they suspect one. “Time is muscle,” said
- [MCCSC superintendent cites financial gains, warns of $30M-plus funding hit in State of the Schools address](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/07/mccsc-superintendent-cites-financial-gains-warns-of-30m-plus-funding-hit-in-state-of-the-schools-address/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Monroe County Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Markay Winston said the district is in a stronger financial position than a year ago, while also warning that new state legislation is projected to reduce MCCSC funding by more than $30 million through 2031, according to an MCCSC press release.
- [Third victim dies weeks after suspected arson fire on East Anderson Road](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/06/third-victim-dies-weeks-after-suspected-arson-fire-on-east-anderson-road/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - Febrary 6, 2026 A third person has died following a suspected arson house fire that broke out Jan. 18 in Monroe County, authorities said. Paula Anderson, 53, of Bloomington, died Feb. 4 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis from injuries she suffered in the fire, Monroe County Coroner Jeff Hall said
- [Sycamore Land Trust’s Barnebey Woods approved as state-dedicated nature preserve in Owen County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/06/sycamore-land-trusts-barnebey-woods-approved-as-state-dedicated-nature-preserve-in-owen-county/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana Natural Resources Commission has approved Sycamore Land Trust’s Barnebey Woods in Owen County for dedication as a state-dedicated nature preserve, giving the property added legal recognition and permanent protection under Indiana law. Under the approval, 141.5 acres of the Barnebey Woods property will be dedicated as
- [Indiana DNR sets spring Tree Stewards workshops in New Albany and South Bend](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/06/indiana-dnr-sets-spring-tree-stewards-workshops-in-new-albany-and-south-bend/): Written from press release The Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Community and Urban Forestry program will host two Tree Stewards workshops this spring, offering hands-on training in urban tree care and community forestry advocacy. The first workshop is scheduled for March 30–31, 2026 in New Albany, running 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at
- [City hosting Feb. 12 public event on Hopewell, small-scale development approach](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/05/city-hosting-feb-12-public-event-on-hopewell-small-scale-development-approach/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — February 5, 2026 The City of Bloomington will host a free public learning event Feb. 12 focused on the Hopewell development and what city officials describe as a new approach to neighborhood growth aimed at creating more attainable housing near downtown. The event, “Cultivating Neighborhoods & the Small-Scale Development
- [FBI offers $50,000 reward in search for missing Tucson woman, Nancy Guthrie](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/05/fbi-offers-50000-reward-in-search-for-missing-tucson-woman-nancy-guthrie/): Written from press release - February 5, 2026 The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance, according to the FBI National Press Office. Guthrie was last seen at her residence in the Catalina
- [CDFI Friendly Bloomington, A4CB launch $50K loan program for city entrepreneurs](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/05/cdfi-friendly-bloomington-a4cb-launch-50k-loan-program-for-city-entrepreneurs/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON — February 5, 2026 CDFI Friendly Bloomington (CFB) announced two new lending partnerships aimed at expanding financing for small businesses and community development projects across a 13-county region. CFB said it is partnering with Allies for Community Business (A4CB), a Midwest-based Community Development Financial Institution, on a $50,000 loan program
- [IU: Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton dies](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/04/iu-former-u-s-rep-lee-hamilton-dies/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — February 4, 2026 Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, 94, a longtime Indiana congressman and Indiana University alumnus who later returned to IU as a scholar and instructor, has died, the university said Wednesday. Indiana University President Pamela Whitten confirmed Hamilton’s death in a university statement released Feb. 4,
- [Events: Indy Swap Meet returns Feb. 7, 2026 at Arsenal Tech, continuing bicycle tradition dating to 1973](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/03/events-indy-swap-meet-returns-feb-7-2026-at-arsenal-tech-continuing-bicycle-tradition-dating-to-1973/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — Central Indiana Cycling will host the annual Indy Swap Meet on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at Arsenal Tech High School, continuing a winter bicycling tradition that organizers say dates back to 1973. The swap meet will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Moon Hall at Arsenal Tech
- [Events: Hinterland Music Fest Near DesMoines, IA, to sell single-day 2026 tickets Feb. 6, adds Oklou and Wisp to lineup](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/03/events-hinterland-music-fest-near-desmoines-ia-to-sell-single-day-2026-tickets-feb-6-adds-oklou-and-wisp-to-lineup/): Des Moines — Hinterland Music Festival announced Monday that single-day tickets for its 2026 event will go on sale Friday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. CT, as the festival also added two artists to its summer lineup. The four-day festival is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 2, in St. Charles, about 30
- [Events: Gina McCarthy to speak at IU Maurer Law School Thursday in public climate forum](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/03/events-gina-mccarthy-to-speak-at-iu-maurer-law-school-thursday-in-public-climate-forum/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — February 3, 2026 Former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator and White House climate advisor Gina McCarthy is scheduled to speak Thursday evening at Indiana University as part of a public forum hosted by campus science and environmental groups. The event, titled “Advocating for the Environment as if our Future Depended upon it:
- [65-year-old Bloomington driver pepper-sprayed near protest recounts his version of encounter with armed man Friday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/03/65-year-old-bloomington-driver-pepper-sprayed-near-protest-recounts-his-version-of-encounter-with-armed-man-friday/): Protesters cross the street at Walnut and Kirkwood Friday, while a person, right, stands in the crosswalk with a shot gun. (Courtesy Photo by Lisa Wilson) Staff report Bloomington, Indiana - February 3, 2026 Bloomington resident Paul Lukey, 65, told The Bloomingtonian on Monday night that on Friday he approached the intersection of Kirkwood Avenue
- [Ellettsville man arrested after police say he allegedly pointed shotgun, pepper-sprayed people during anti-ICE, anti-Flock protest in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/02/02/ellettsville-man-arrested-after-police-say-he-allegedly-pointed-shotgun-pepper-sprayed-people-during-anti-ice-anti-flock-protest-in-bloomington/): Protesters, one armed with a shotgun, secure an intersection as protesters cross the street during a protest march Friday, January 30, 2026. Courtesday photo by Lisa Wilson Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - February 2, 2026 What we know about the arrest 42-year-old Ryan D. Hughes has been arrested after Bloomington Police Department say he allegedly
- [Senate unanimously passes resolution honoring IU’s undefeated national champion football season](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/30/senate-unanimously-passes-resolution-honoring-ius-undefeated-national-champion-football-season/): Written from press release and resolution WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Friday unanimously approved a resolution honoring the national champion Indiana University football team after the Hoosiers completed an undefeated 16-0 season and won the College Football Playoff title, according to a joint statement from Todd Young and Jim Banks. The measure, introduced by
- [Hundreds rally outside Bloomington City Hall, call for end to ICE cooperation and removal of Flock cameras](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/30/hundreds-rally-outside-bloomington-city-hall-call-for-end-to-ice-cooperation-and-removal-of-flock-cameras/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — January 30, 2026 Hundreds of people gathered around noon Friday outside Bloomington City Hall before marching through downtown, protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity nationwide and urging Bloomington officials to terminate the city’s contract with Flock Safety and remove its network of license-plate reader cameras. Speakers described the rally
- [‘Success Sequence’ bill requiring marriage-before-children instruction advances from Indiana Senate](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/29/success-sequence-bill-requiring-marriage-before-children-instruction-advances-from-indiana-senate/): Supporters say the proposal, which adds three new requirements to existing “good citizenship” instruction, will help young Hoosier avoid poverty. By: Casey Smith - January 29, 2026 1:17 pm An education proposal to expand Indiana’s required “good citizenship” instruction to include high school completion, full-time employment and marriage passed the Senate on Thursday but drew
- [DeLaney amendment to undo IU trustee power shift fails in House panel](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/29/delaney-amendment-to-undo-iu-trustee-power-shift-fails-in-house-panel/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. — January 29, 2026 A Democratic lawmaker’s bid to roll back last year’s late-session changes to Indiana University governance was voted down Thursday as House Republicans rejected an amendment that would have restored alumni-elected seats on the IU Board of Trustees and strengthened faculty’s role in university policymaking. State Rep. Ed
- [Indiana hospitals warn of cuts, closures without lawmaker intervention](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/29/indiana-hospitals-warn-of-cuts-closures-without-lawmaker-intervention/): By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz - January 28, 2026 6:45 am Greene County General Hospital CEO Brenda Reetz speaks during a virtual news conference about Indiana hospital finances on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (Screenshot) Hoosier hospitals say they’re increasingly struggling to stay open as expenses rise faster than revenue, according to a new analysis. “Margins remain
- [Indiana Senate backs bill restricting transgender school restroom use](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/29/indiana-senate-backs-bill-restricting-transgender-school-restroom-use/): By: Tom Davies - January 28, 2026 7:00 am Republican Indiana senators on Tuesday approved a bill aimed at prohibiting transgender students at public K-12 schools and state universities from using restrooms or locker rooms that match their gender identity. Provisions of Senate Bill 182 would require those schools and universities to designate multiple-person restrooms,
- [Trump posts support for 2 more Republican challengers over Indiana redistricting votes](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/29/trump-posts-support-for-2-more-republican-challengers-over-indiana-redistricting-votes/): By: Tom Davies - January 28, 2026 12:18 pm President Donald Trump made a new round of endorsements seeking to oust Republican state senators who opposed his push for Indiana congressional redistricting. Social media posts Tuesday night from Trump threw his support behind primary challengers to Sens. Greg Goode of Terre Haute and Spencer Deery
- [Indiana National Guard ‘military police’ bill passes House](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/29/indiana-national-guard-military-police-bill-passes-house/): Democrats reject military force in communities at governor’s behest. By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz - January 29, 2026 7:00 am Following 90 minutes of intense debate, a bill empowering Indiana’s governor to deploy a “military police force” of Indiana National Guard members throughout the state advanced Wednesday from the House on a 67-29 vote. It now
- [Marcus Ericsson leans into “bounce-back” mindset, searches for feel and confidence ahead of 2026 IndyCar season](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/28/marcus-ericsson-leans-into-bounce-back-mindset-searches-for-feel-and-confidence-ahead-of-2026-indycar-season/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — January 28, 2026 Marcus Ericsson walked into NTT INDYCAR SERIES Content Days on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, sounding like a driver who’s spent the winter taking inventory — of his performance, his mindset, and the small details that add up when the margins are razor-thin. Ericsson, the 2022 Indianapolis 500
- [CBP virtual recruitment event posted at IU as DHS faces scrutiny over Minnesota shootings and overseas backlash](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/28/cbp-virtual-recruitment-event-posted-at-iu-as-dhs-faces-scrutiny-over-minnesota-shootings-and-overseas-backlash/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — January 28, 2026 The United States Border Patrol has scheduled an online recruiting event that is being promoted through Indiana University’s Hire IU calendar, inviting students and the public to register for a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Virtual Career Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, from 11 a.m.
- [Indiana Democrats’ Statehouse roundup: utilities, property taxes, public lands, DCS safeguards, and Guard/ICE accountability](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/28/indiana-democrats-statehouse-roundup-utilities-property-taxes-public-lands-dcs-safeguards-and-guard-ice-accountability/): Written from press releases BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — January 28, 2025 A cluster of Indiana Democratic press releases this week touched on issues with direct relevance for Bloomington and Monroe County residents — from electric and gas bill affordability to property-tax transparency, child-welfare oversight, public-lands planning, and debates over expanded enforcement powers at the state and
- [Rahal to IndyCar Critics of Proposed D.C. Freedom 250 Indy Car Race: “Get a life”](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/27/rahal-to-indycar-critics-of-proposed-d-c-freedom-250-indy-car-race-get-a-life/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - January 27, 2026 Graham Rahal didn’t mince words about the idea of INDYCAR racing on the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations, calling it a “massive opportunity” for the series — and blasting fans who say they’d boycott the event. Asked during NTT
- [Pato O’Ward on INDYCAR’s new officiating plan: “We just want it to be fair”](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/27/pato-oward-on-indycars-new-officiating-plan-we-just-want-it-to-be-fair/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - January 27, 2026 Asked Tuesday about INDYCAR’s new “independent officiating” structure — including an FIA-appointed seat on the new board — Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward said the underlying problem is avoiding conflicts of interest when the series owner also fields a race team, adding, “We just want things to
- [Bloomington delays sanitation pickup again; revised schedule begins Jan. 28](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/26/bloomington-delays-sanitation-pickup-again-revised-schedule-begins-jan-28/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — January 26, 2026 City of Bloomington sanitation services will be delayed an additional day due to ongoing impacts from Winter Storm Fern and “dangerously low windchill temperatures,” city officials said Monday. In a news release issued Jan. 26, the city said sanitation services will resume Wednesday, Jan. 28,
- [Bloomington digs out after Winter Storm Fern drops a foot of snow, roads slowly reopen Sunday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/26/bloomington-digs-out-after-winter-storm-fern-drops-a-foot-of-snow-roads-slowly-reopen-sunday/): BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — Jan. 25, 2026: After Winter Storm Fern dropped about a foot of snow across Bloomington, Sunday — sidewalks began getting cleared, streets reopening a little at a time, and people starting to stir again before even colder air moved in. These images are from around town in the storm’s aftermath. (Photo by
- [Monroe County issues travel warning; courts, county offices to close Monday as storm and extreme cold continue](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/25/monroe-county-issues-travel-warning-courts-county-offices-to-close-monday-as-storm-and-extreme-cold-continue/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — January 25, 2026 Monroe County officials raised the county’s travel status to a “Warning” on Sunday, directing residents to refrain from travel except for essential purposes as heavy snow and dangerous cold grip south-central Indiana. County leaders also announced that Monroe County courts and county government offices will be closed
- [Hundreds Brave the Cold as IU Football Celebrates CFP Title at Memorial Stadium, Mellencamp Joins for “Hurts So Good”](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/24/hundreds-brave-the-cold-as-iu-football-celebrates-cfp-title-at-memorial-stadium-mellencamp-joins-for-hurts-so-good/): BLOOMINGTON — Hundreds of Hoosiers fans bundled up and showed up to Memorial Stadium on Saturday for Indiana’s College Football Playoff national championship celebration. The stadium wasn’t full, but there were solid pockets of crimson on both the east and west sides — IU flags in the stands, big flags ripping across the field, and
- [MCCSC schools locked down after reported threat; police checking buildings](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/22/mccsc-schools-locked-down-after-reported-threat-police-checking-buildings/): Update "Dear MCCSC Community, This afternoon, we were made aware of a non-specific threat to student safety. Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately initiated our school corporation safety plan and placed all buildings on lockdown shortly after 1:00 p.m. as we initiated all safety protocols and procedures in coordination with local authorities. During
- [Downtown Bloomington crowds celebrate IU title; police report small fires, minor damage, one arrest](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/20/downtown-bloomington-crowds-celebrate-iu-title-police-report-small-fires-minor-damage-one-arrest/): Video by Lisa Wilson for The Bloomingtonian Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — January 20, 2026 Thousands of Indiana University fans flooded the downtown Bloomington area near Kirkwood Avenue and Dunn Street late Monday night to celebrate the Hoosiers’ national championship victory, creating heavy congestion, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Capt. Ryan Pedigo said officers,
- [Gallery: Indiana Football National Champions](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/20/gallery-indiana-football-national-champions/)
- [Indiana looks to complete their fairytale season with a National Title](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/19/indiana-looks-to-complete-their-fairytale-season-with-a-national-title/): We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s CFP National Championship coverage sponsors for making our coverage in Bloomington and in Miami possible. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Pizza X, Quarrymen Coffee Roasting Co., Ferguson Law, IU Credit Union, The Ken Nunn Law Office, MSI Security and Investigations, The Laundry Co., Anthony’s Lawncare, TRISTAR, Inc., Better Than Mama’s
- [Two dead, three injured in East Anderson Road house fire; investigation ongoing](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/18/two-dead-three-injured-in-east-anderson-road-house-fire-investigation-ongoing/): Courtesy photo Written from press releases BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - January 18, 2026 Two people were killed and three others were injured early Sunday after a vehicle crashed into the attached garage, which was actively on fire when responders arrived at a home in the 3800 block of East Anderson Road, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
- [Hoosiers Practice in Miami Ahead of CFP National Championship Game](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/17/hoosiers-practice-in-miami-ahead-of-cfp-national-championship-game/): Miami, Florida The Indiana Hoosiers held a practice in Miami on Friday, Jan. 17, 2026, as Indiana finalized preparations for the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Miami Hurricanes. (Photos by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian) We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s CFP National Championship coverage sponsors for making our coverage in Bloomington and in Miami
- [Gallery: Indiana Hoosiers Football during Media Day before CFP Championship in Miami](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/17/gallery-indiana-hoosiers-football-during-media-day-before-cfp-championship-in-miami/)
- [Indiana University Football Team Arrives in Miami for CFP Title Game](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/16/indiana-university-football-team-arrives-in-miami-for-cfp-title-game/): MIAMI — The Indiana University football team arrives at Miami International Airport on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. As players stepped off the plane ahead of Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship, head coach Curt Cignetti briefly spoke with reporters before the program turned its focus to final preparations for the title game against the
- [Bloomington adds free CFP title-game watch party after MLK Day program; police plan road closures, extra staffing amid cold forecast](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/16/bloomington-adds-free-cfp-title-game-watch-party-after-mlk-day-program-police-plan-road-closures-extra-staffing-amid-cold-forecast/): We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s CFP National Championship coverage sponsors for making our coverage in Bloomington and in Miami possible. Pizza X, Quarrymen Coffee Roasting Co., Ferguson Law, IU Credit Union, The Ken Nunn Law Office, MSI Security and Investigations, The Laundry Co., Anthony’s Lawncare, TRISTAR, Inc., and Stride Center. --- Staff report BLOOMINGTON,
- [Thousands Head to Assembly Hall for IU Rally Towels Ahead of Miami National Championship](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/15/thousands-head-to-assembly-hall-for-iu-rally-towels-ahead-of-miami-national-championship/): Thousands of Indiana University football fans lined up at Assembly Hall to get two IU football rally towels and spirit posters before the Hoosiers head to Miami to play the Miami Hurricanes on Monday night in the College Football Playoff National Championship. (Photos by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian) --- We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s National
- [Showalter Fountain Fish Removed Ahead of IU Football's National Championship Game](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/15/showalter-fountain-fish-removed-ahead-of-iu-footballs-national-championship-game/): In anticipation of the Indiana University football team winning a national championship, the fish at Showalter Fountain were removed before the Hoosiers head to Miami to play the Miami Hurricanes on Monday night in the College Football Playoff National Championship. After past championships, the fish have been stolen by fans celebrating. This is the first
- [Hoosiers put on a show at Peach Bowl, defeating Oregon and advancing to Title Game](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/15/hoosiers-put-on-a-show-at-peach-bowl-defeating-oregon-and-advancing-to-title-game/): Editor's note: We're a few days late getting this posted, we mostly run this site alone, so we got behind. We actually caught the flu at the Rose Bowl, and were still somewhat sick when we covered the Peach Bowl. Catching up this week has been difficult. We head to Miami in the morning to
- [Ken Nunn Law Office shares message of thanks following loss of founder Ken Nunn](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/15/ken-nunn-law-office-shares-message-of-thanks-following-loss-of-founder-ken-nunn/): Written from e-mail message sent to the Bloomingtonian on January 8, 2026 Editor’s note: The following community message was submitted to The Bloomingtonian by Britnie Waddelow on behalf of attorney Vicky Nunn and the attorneys and staff of Ken Nunn Law Office. BLOOMINGTON — Ken Nunn Law Office is thanking community members, colleagues and clients
- [As IU heads to CFP title game in Miami, Indiana AG warns fans to watch for ticket scams amid record prices](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/15/as-iu-heads-to-cfp-title-game-in-miami-indiana-ag-warns-fans-to-watch-for-ticket-scams-amid-record-prices/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — January 15, 2026 With Indiana football headed to the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 19, state officials are urging Hoosier fans scrambling for last-minute tickets to be cautious as prices soar and scammers target buyers. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said his office is seeing heightened risk
- [Braun trumpets first-year success in State of the State speech; addresses affordability](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/15/braun-trumpets-first-year-success-in-state-of-the-state-speech-addresses-affordability/): By: Niki Kelly - January 14, 2026 9:48 pm Gov. Mike Braun delivered a State of the State speech Wednesday night that was heavy on achievements, light on new goals and with a few football callouts. “With our strong business environment, it’s not surprising that another organization has noticed that Indiana is open for business:
- [Democrats say Braun ‘catching up’ on affordability, argue GOP supermajority created crisis](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/15/democrats-say-braun-catching-up-on-affordability-argue-gop-supermajority-created-crisis/): Written from press releases INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — January 15, 2026 Indiana Democrats offered a sharply critical response to Gov. Mike Braun’s 2026 State of the State address, saying the governor’s new emphasis on “affordability” mirrors long-standing Democratic priorities but comes after years of Republican control at the Statehouse that they argue helped fuel rising costs
- [State GOP bill would criminalize street camping; Bloomington already tightened park rules — but its all-Democrat council rejected a similar sidewalk ban](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/15/state-gop-bill-would-criminalize-street-camping-bloomington-already-tightened-park-rules-but-its-all-democrat-council-rejected-a-similar-sidewalk-ban/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - January 15, 2026 Indiana Senate Republicans have introduced a wide-ranging housing and public-space bill that would make it a misdemeanor to camp or sleep on state or local government property, while also restricting how cities can choose to enforce — or de-emphasize enforcement of — public camping and sidewalk obstruction
- [No shortage of suggestions heard to improve electric service affordability measure](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/14/no-shortage-of-suggestions-heard-to-improve-electric-service-affordability-measure/): By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz - January 14, 2026 7:00 am Ambitious electric service affordability legislation faced dozens of recommendations for improvement Tuesday — from lawmakers and lobbyists alike — across a two-hour hearing. House Bill 1002, a House Republican priority proposal, would reshape utility providers’ low-income customer assistance programs, block service shut-offs to such customers
- [Indiana House Republicans roll out 2026 agenda focused on housing, energy, deregulation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/14/indiana-house-republicans-roll-out-2026-agenda-focused-on-housing-energy-deregulation/): GOP supermajority prioritizes housing, utilities and government streamlining By: Casey Smith - January 9, 2026 6:30 am Indiana House Republicans on Thursday announced a four-bill legislative agenda for the 2026 session focusing on housing affordability, utility costs and deregulation. House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, framed the tightly focused priorities as a continued effort to address
- [Senate committee advances Indiana anti-doxing bill tied to redistricting threats](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/14/senate-committee-advances-indiana-anti-doxing-bill-tied-to-redistricting-threats/): By: Casey Smith - January 13, 2026 1:00 pm Efforts to criminalize doxing in Indiana moved forward Tuesday after a Senate committee approved legislation targeting the malicious and “intentional” online disclosure of personal information. The proposal was filed amid ongoing concerns about threats and harassment tied to recent redistricting fights and now heads to the
- [‘Paid protester’ lobbying bill advances to Senate floor with ‘substantial’ edits expected](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/14/paid-protester-lobbying-bill-advances-to-senate-floor-with-substantial-edits-expected/): Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana. By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz - January 13, 2026 7:00 am Legislation requiring paid political influencers to report to Indiana lobbying regulators heads to the Senate floor after a Monday committee vote, despite major concerns from regulators and First Amendment advocates — and the author’s
- [IU to hand out rally towels Thursday; Assembly Hall set for national championship watch party Monday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/14/iu-to-hand-out-rally-towels-thursday-assembly-hall-set-for-national-championship-watch-party-monday/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — January 14, 2026 Indiana football fans will have two chances this week to pick up a rally towel and gather ahead of Monday’s national championship game, according to information released by Indiana Football. A rally towel distribution is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Fans
- [Soul Coughing’s Mike Doughty brings solo tour to Bloomington’s Bishop on March 30](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/14/soul-coughings-mike-doughty-brings-solo-tour-to-bloomingtons-bishop-on-march-30/): Photo Credit: Clay Patrick McBride BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Mike Doughty, the singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of Soul Coughing and a member of Ghost of Vroom, will bring his newly announced solo tour to Bloomington this spring with a stop at The Bishop. Doughty is scheduled to perform Monday, March 30, 2026, at The
- [Bloomington MLK Birthday Celebration moves earlier on Jan. 19 to accommodate IU title game viewing](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/13/bloomington-mlk-birthday-celebration-moves-earlier-on-jan-19-to-accommodate-iu-title-game-viewing/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington’s resident-led Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission has changed the start time for its annual commemoration on Monday, Jan. 19, shifting the program to earlier in the evening to accommodate community members who also plan to watch Indiana University in the College Football Playoff National
- [Press releasse: MCCSC to host Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House on February 10, 2026](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/13/press-releasse-mccsc-to-host-pre-k-and-kindergarten-open-house-on-february-10-2026/): The following was sent to the Bloomingtonian: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 13, 2026MCCSC to host Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House BLOOMINGTON, IN — Parents and guardians with children turning 4 or 5 years old by August 1, 2026 are invited to the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House. The event will be
- [Press release: Interactive Cult Classic “The Room” Returns to Bloomington Feb. 20 at Waldron Arts Center](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/13/press-release-interactive-cult-classic-the-room-returns-to-bloomington-feb-20-at-waldron-arts-center/): The following was sent to the Bloomingtonian: Scotchka Entertainment Presents THE ROOM STARRING TOMMY WISEAU Friday, February 20 at 7:30pm | John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium The Annual Interactive Screening of the Cult Classic Returns to Bloomington with a New Presenter! Bloomington, IN – “Oh Hai, Bloomington!” The once-in-a-generation CAMP CLASSIC returns to BTown on
- [Remembering Carp Combs - By Steve Higgs](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/13/remembering-carp-combs-by-steve-higgs/): Photo by Steve Higgs By Steve Higgs Bloomington, Ind. - January 13, 2026 Dan Combs had a way with words.While I met him in the mid 70s as Jim Combs’ “little brother Danny,” I had no idea whohe was when I read a letter to the editor he wrote in 1985. No environmentalist, Danwas not
- [Bloomington temporarily dubs Miller-Showers retention pond “D’Angelo’s Pond” amid Hoosiers title-game buzz](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/13/bloomington-temporarily-dubs-miller-showers-retention-pond-dangelos-pond-amid-hoosiers-title-game-buzz/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — January 13, 2026 The City of Bloomington is leaning into Hoosier fever — and a streak of local whimsy — by giving the retention pond at Miller-Showers Park a temporary, honorary nickname: “D’Angelo’s Pond.” City officials said the informal name will be recognized through the end of the week, after
- [Commentary: On Walnut and Kirkwood, Bloomington wrestles with a Minneapolis killing — and a country that won’t agree on what it saw](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/12/commentary-on-walnut-and-kirkwood-bloomington-wrestles-with-a-minneapolis-killing-and-a-country-that-wont-agree-on-what-it-saw/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - January 12, 2026 A large group of protesters returned to the Monroe County Courthouse on Sunday, gathering at the corner of Walnut Street and Kirkwood Avenue to speak out against ICE and to demand accountability for the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. It’s been the site of multiple
- [ISP investigating double fatality in Linton; officials say no ongoing threat](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/12/isp-investigating-double-fatality-in-linton-officials-say-no-ongoing-threat/): Written from Facebook post LINTON, Ind. - January 12, 2026 Indiana State Police detectives from the Bloomington District are investigating after two people were found dead from gunshot wounds at a Linton residence late Sunday, according to a statement posted on Facebook Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. State police said the investigation began at about 9:14
- [Support Free Iran rally draws crowd, competing chants at Monroe County Courthouse](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/12/support-free-iran-rally-draws-crowd-competing-chants-at-monroe-county-courthouse/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - January 12, 2026 A group of demonstrators gathered at the Monroe County Courthouse on Sunday afternoon for a “Support Free Iran” rally, waving Iranian flags and calling for change as reports of deadly unrest and communications shutdowns continue to emerge from inside Iran. The event was advertised on a flyer
- [Brownsburg Fire Territory Ambulance Crashes in Icy Conditions Sunday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/11/brownsburg-fire-territory-ambulance-crashes-in-icy-conditions-sunday/): Courtesy Photos - Brownsburg Fire Territory Written from Press Release Brownsburg, Ind. - January 11, 2026 A Brownsburg Fire Territory ambulance lost control on ice struck a guard rail and flipped over into a creek early Sunday morning in Hendricks County, Indiana. Brownsburg Fire Territory put a press release on their Facebook page about the
- [Gallery: Indiana Football Wins Peach Bowl in Atlanta](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/10/gallery-indiana-football-wins-peach-bowl-in-atlanta/): ATLANTA — Indiana University fans brought the noise inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 9, 2026, as the Hoosiers faced Oregon in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Indiana delivered a highlight-filled rout, punctuated by D’Angelo Ponds’ pick-six and a relentless offense led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, with Kaelon Black and Elijah Sarratt finding the end zone. The
- [Gallery: Hoosiers Flock to Atlanta for Peach Bowl](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/09/gallery-hoosiers-flock-to-atlanta-for-peach-bowl/): A sea of crimson surrounded Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta ahead of the Peach Bowl, as Indiana University fans poured in before the Hoosiers take on Oregon on Friday, January 9, 2026. Photos by Jeremy Hogan / The Bloomingtonian --- Thanks to our Peach Bowl Coverage Sponsors:PizzaX, Quarrymen Coffee Roasting Co., Ferguson Law, IU Credit
- [Photos: Protesters gather at IU Sample Gates after federal officer fatally shoots Renee Good in Minneapolis](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/09/photos-protesters-gather-at-iu-sample-gates-after-federal-officer-fatally-shoots-renee-good-in-minneapolis/): Protesters rallied Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Indiana University’s Sample Gates in Bloomington to condemn the shooting death of Renee Good, who was killed earlier this week in Minneapolis by a federal officer. The demonstration drew participants calling for accountability and justice in response to the fatal encounter. (Courtesy photo provided to The Bloomingtonian)
- [Photos: IU Marching Hundred Performs at Pep Rally Before Peach Bowl in Atlanta](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/08/photos-iu-marching-hundred-performs-at-pep-rally-before-peach-bowl-in-atlanta/)
- [Peach Bowl Preview - Indiana University vs Oregon Football](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/08/peach-bowl-preview-indiana-university-vs-oregon-football/): We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s Peach Bowl coverage sponsors for making our coverage here and in Atlanta possible: PizzaX, Quarrymen Coffee Roasting Co., Ferguson Law, IU Credit Union, The Ken Nunn Law Office, TRISTAR, Inc., MSI Security and Investigations, Dave and Buster’s, The Laundry Co., RH Marlin Excavating. LLC, Anthony’s Lawncare, and Stride Center.
- [Indiana’s Curt Cignetti wins 2025 Dodd Trophy as Hoosiers chase CFP title](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/08/indianas-curt-cignetti-wins-2025-dodd-trophy-as-hoosiers-chase-cfp-title/): Written from press release ATLANTA — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has been named the winner of the 2025 Dodd Trophy Presented by PNC Bank, an award that honors college football’s top head coach for success on the field while emphasizing scholarship, leadership and integrity, Peach Bowl, Inc. officials announced Thursday. Cignetti becomes the 50th recipient
- [Hoosiers preach “underdog” edge, physicality and focus ahead of Peach Bowl rematch with Oregon](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/08/hoosiers-preach-underdog-edge-physicality-and-focus-ahead-of-peach-bowl-rematch-with-oregon/): Written from transcripts ATLANTA — January 8, 2026 In the final round of media availability before Indiana’s College Football Playoff semifinal rematch with Oregon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Hoosier players and coaches repeatedly returned to the same themes: stay hungry, stay physical, and keep the focus narrow—one opponent, one game, one moment. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza said
- [Gallery: Indiana Football Players Arrive in Atlanta for Peach Bowl](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/08/gallery-indiana-football-players-arrive-in-atlanta-for-peach-bowl/): Atlanta, Georgia - January 8, 2026 Indiana football arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 and headed straight to Mercedes-Benz Stadium as preparations ramped up for the Peach Bowl rematch with Oregon. This photo gallery captures IU players Aiden Fisher, Pat Coogan, D’Angelo Ponds and quarterback Fernando Mendoza speaking with reporters after the team’s
- [Schwarber to represent Indiana as honorary captain for Peach Bowl CFP semifinal](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/07/schwarber-to-represent-indiana-as-honorary-captain-for-peach-bowl-cfp-semifinal/): Written from press release ATLANTA — January 7, 2026 Indiana fans will see a familiar Hoosier on the biggest stage Friday night: former IU baseball standout and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has been named Indiana’s honorary captain for the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, bowl officials announced Wednesday. Schwarber will
- [Bloomfield school bus crash leaves several students with minor injuries in Greene County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/07/bloomfield-school-bus-crash-leaves-several-students-with-minor-injuries-in-greene-county/): Written from press release BLOOMFIELD, Ind. — January 7, 2026 Several juveniles suffered minor injuries after a Bloomfield School District school bus ran off the road and came to rest on its side Wednesday morning in Greene County, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called about 7:23 a.m. to East Mineral-Koleen Road near
- [Photo Gallery: Hoosier Fans Pack Assembly Hall for Rally Towels, Posters Ahead of Peach Bowl Rematch vs. Oregon](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/07/photo-gallery-hoosier-fans-pack-assembly-hall-for-rally-towels-posters-ahead-of-peach-bowl-rematch-vs-oregon/): Bloomington, Ind. - January 7, 2026 Bloomington photographer Benedict Jones captured the Hoosier faithful as fans flocked to Assembly Hall on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 to pick up rally towels and spirit posters ahead of Indiana’s Peach Bowl matchup against Oregon in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday. The game marks the second meeting between the Hoosiers
- [Bloomington mourns Dan “Carp” Combs as memories pour in of teacher, trustee, and fierce advocate](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/06/bloomington-mourns-dan-carp-combs-as-memories-pour-in-of-teacher-trustee-and-fierce-advocate/): Photo by Steve Higgs Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — January 6, 2026 Dan Combs — the longtime Perry Township trustee, former Bloomington High School South teacher, and unmistakable civic voice known to many as “Carp” — died Tuesday morning. The Bloomingtonian confirmed Combs’ death with his son, Levi Combs, who said an obituary will be
- [The Devil Is in the Damages: Appeals Court Says Satanic Temple Lacks Standing in Indiana Case](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/06/the-devil-is-in-the-damages-appeals-court-says-satanic-temple-lacks-standing-in-indiana-case/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — January 6, 2026 A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by The Satanic Temple seeking to block enforcement of parts of Indiana’s 2022 abortion law that restrict the use of telehealth for medication abortions, ruling the group lacked legal standing to sue. In a unanimous decision
- [Rep. Mayfield proposal would rename SR 45 near Assembly Hall for Bobby Knight](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/06/rep-mayfield-proposal-would-rename-sr-45-near-assembly-hall-for-bobby-knight/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. — January 6, 2026 A proposal to rename a stretch of State Road 45 near Indiana University’s Assembly Hall for late men’s basketball coach Bob Knight advanced this week after clearing a House committee. State Rep. Peggy Mayfield, R-Martinsville, presented House Concurrent Resolution 4 to the House Roads and
- [Peach Bowl rally towels are being given away today at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/06/peach-bowl-rally-towels-are-being-given-away-today-at-simon-skjodt-assembly-hall/): Indiana football fans: Peach Bowl rally towels are being given away today at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (South Lobby)When: Tuesday, Jan. 6 — 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (or until supplies run out)Limit: Up to two rally towels per person A limited number of Indiana Football Peach Bowl spirit posters
- [ISP: 309 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $7 million seized during I-70 truck inspection in Putnam County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/04/isp-309-pounds-of-cocaine-worth-an-estimated-7-million-seized-during-i-70-truck-inspection-in-putnam-county/): Image provided by Indiana State Police PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. — January 4, 2025 Indiana State Police say troopers found 309 pounds of suspected cocaine during a routine Department of Transportation compliance inspection of a semi tractor-trailer Saturday afternoon on Interstate 70 in Putnam County. According to a news release from the Indiana State Police Putnamville
- ["Emergency protest" in Bloomington Sunday over U.S. action in Venezuela](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/04/emergency-protest-in-bloomington-sunday-over-u-s-action-in-venezuela/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON — January 4, 2025 A coalition of Bloomington residents plans to rally Sunday afternoon outside the Monroe County Courthouse to protest the Trump administration’s military operation in Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The event, billed as an emergency protest titled “Hands off Venezuela,” is scheduled
- [Hoosier fans in Bloomington cheer IU to a Rose Bowl victory](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/02/hoosier-fans-in-bloomington-cheer-iu-to-a-rose-bowl-victory/): Photos by Benedict Jones for The Bloomingtonian
- [Indiana Hoosiers embarrass Alabama and claim historic Rose Bowl victory](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/02/indiana-hoosiers-embarrass-alabama-and-claim-historic-rose-bowl-victory/): We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s Rose Bowl coverage sponsors for making our coverage here and in Pasadena possible. PizzaX, Quarrymen Coffee Roasting Co., Ferguson Law, IU Credit Union, The Ken Nunn Law Office, Liell & McNeil Attorneys, P.C., Shine Insurance, First Financial Bank, TRISTAR, Inc., Malibu Grill, Phat Daddy’s BBQ, MSI Security, and Stride
- [Gallery: Indiana University Football vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl](https://bloomingtonian.com/2026/01/01/gallery-indiana-university-football-vs-alabama-in-the-rose-bowl/): PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 1, 2025: Fans walk in the rain before Indiana University plays against Alabama during the Rose Bowl, on January 1, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian) We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s Rose Bowl coverage sponsors for making our coverage here and in Pasadena possible. PizzaX, Quarrymen Coffee
- [The Bloomingtonian thanks Rose Bowl sponsors for Indiana University football coverage](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/31/48078/): We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s Rose Bowl coverage sponsors for making our coverage here and in Pasadena possible. PizzaX, Quarrymen Coffee Roasting Co., Ferguson Law, IU Credit Union, The Ken Nunn Law Office, Liell & McNeil Attorneys, P.C., Shine Insurance, First Financial Bank, TRISTAR, Inc., Malibu Grill, Phat Daddy’s BBQ, MSI Security, and Stride
- [Photos: Indiana University Football Practice Los Angeles, December 30, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/30/photos-indiana-university-football-practice-los-angeles-december-30-2025/)
- [Video links: Indiana University Media Day Before Rose Bowl; Los Angeles, Dec. 30, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/30/video-links-indiana-university-media-day-before-rose-bowl-los-angeles-dec-30-2025/): Aiden Fisher - Media Press Day - Los Angeles December 30, 2025 Fernando Mendoza - Media Press Day - Los Angeles December 30, 2025 Curt Cignetti - Media Press Day - Los Angeles December 30, 2025 Elijah Sarratt - Media Press Day - Los Angeles December 30, 2025 Isaiah Jones - Media Press Day -
- [Photos: Alabama Football Practice Los Angeles, December 30, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/30/photos-alabama-football-practice-los-angeles-december-30-2025/)
- [Year in Photos: Indiana University Football 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/30/year-in-photos-indiana-university-football-2025/): Photos by Jeremy Hogan These are a few of the Bloomingtonian's best Indiana University football photos from the 2025 season through the Big 10 Championship. The Bloomingtonian is in Los Angeles this week to cover the Rose Bowl. We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s Rose Bowl coverage sponsors for making our coverage here and in
- [Monroe County Man Charged After Christmas Day Chase Sends Stolen Car Onto Airport Tarmac](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/29/monroe-county-man-charged-after-christmas-day-chase-sends-stolen-car-onto-airport-tarmac/): Glen A. Hinshaw Booking photo - Monroe County Sheriff's Office Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 29, 2025 A suspect accused of leading law enforcement on a Christmas Day pursuit that drove onto the Monroe County Airport tarmac and damaged airport property has now been formally charged, according to an update released Monday
- [10 Pounds of Marijuana Found During I-70 Assist; ISP Arrest Highlights Weed Still Illegal in Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/29/10-pounds-of-marijuana-found-during-i-70-assist-isp-arrest-highlights-weed-still-illegal-in-indiana/): Staff report PUTNAMVILLE, Ind. — December 29, 2025 A routine traffic assist on Interstate 70 in Clay County that led to the seizure of nearly 10 pounds of marijuana and felony dealing charges is the latest reminder that marijuana reclassified as schedule 3 remains illegal in Indiana — even as federal officials seemingly move toward
- [Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle on I-65 in Southern Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/29/pedestrian-killed-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-on-i-65-in-southern-indiana/): Written from press release AUSTIN, Ind. — An Indiana man was killed late Sunday after being struck by two vehicles while walking in the southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Scott County, state police said. The incident began just after 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, when the driver of a southbound bobtail Volvo semi-tractor called
- [NWS investigates possible tornado after storm damages downtown Linton businesses](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/29/nws-investigates-possible-tornado-after-storm-damages-downtown-linton-businesses/): Staff report Linton, Indiana - December 29, 2025 The National Weather Service is investigating whether a tornado moved through Linton during severe weather Sunday night, Dec. 28, after the agency issued an alert for rotating clouds in Greene County. Linton photographer Shadley Cox shared several photos with The Bloomingtonian from downtown Linton on Monday morning,
- [Preview of the Rose Bowl](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/28/preview-of-the-rose-bowl/): By Skip Daley, South Central Indiana News The ‘Granddaddy of them all’, the 112th playing of the Rose Bowl will feature the #1 seeded Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) and 18-time national champions, #9 seed Alabama (11-3). Kickoff is set for 4pm on Thursday, January 1st. The game will be televised on ESPN. The Rose Bowl is
- [Video Links: Indiana University Football Press Conferences - December 27-28, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/28/video-links-indiana-university-football-press-conferences-december-27-28-2025/): Here are links to the press conferences for the offense and defense of the Indiana University football team on December 27 and 28, 2025, ahead of the Rose Bowl. We’d like to thank The Bloomingtonian’s Rose Bowl coverage sponsors for making our coverage here and in Pasadena possible. PizzaX, Quarrymen Coffee Roasting Co., Ferguson Law,
- [Gallery: Indiana University Football Practice - December 28, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/28/gallery-indiana-university-football-practice-december-28-2025/): The Indiana University Hoosiers practiced Sunday ahead of next week's Rose Bowl game against Alabama on New Year's Day in Southern California.
- [Stolen SUV chase leads onto Monroe County Airport tarmac; suspect sought](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/26/stolen-suv-chase-leads-onto-monroe-county-airport-tarmac-suspect-sought/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 26, 2025 Monroe County sheriff’s deputies pursued a stolen Chevrolet Equinox onto the grounds of the Monroe County Airport on Christmas Day before losing sight of the vehicle in Greene County and later finding it abandoned, authorities said. Deputies spotted the black Equinox — reported stolen to
- [Christmas pursuit ends in crash in Lawrence County after trooper reports being rammed](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/25/christmas-pursuit-ends-in-crash-in-lawrence-county-after-trooper-reports-being-rammed/): Judah, Indiana - December 25, 2025: A vehicle is crashed after a Indiana State Police pursuit that ended near the Monroe County Lawrence County line on Christmas. (Courtesy Photo by Thomas Frost) Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 25, 2025 A suspected impaired driver led Indiana State Police on a Christmas evening pursuit from Monroe
- [Driver of stolen car leads police on Christmas pursuit](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/25/driver-of-stolen-car-leads-police-on-christmas-pursuit/): Staff report GREENE COUNTY, Ind. — December 25, 2025 A driver in a stolen black Chevrolet Equinox led law enforcement on a pursuit that began in Bloomington on Christmas day and stretched across two counties before officers later located the vehicle behind a residence in Greene County, according to police radio traffic monitored by The
- [2025 Bloomingtonian Year in Photos - Part 1](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/25/2025-bloomingtonian-year-in-photos-part-1/): Photos by Jeremy Hogan - The Bloomingtonian Bloomington, Indiana - December 25, 2025 These are some of the best images made by The Bloomingtonian’s Jeremy Hogan in 2025, but they are far from the full picture. Reviewing the year’s work was overwhelming at times — a reminder of how quickly the months moved, and how
- [Ken Nunn dies; family confirms](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/24/reports-circulate-online-about-attorney-ken-nunn-law-office-has-not-confirmed/): Update: Ken Nunn Law posted the following on its Facebook page Thursday: "It is with great sadness that we announce that our founder and leader, Ken Nunn, passed away on the morning of December 24th. He is survived by his daughter, Vicky Nunn; his son, David Nunn; and his two grandchildren – Katie Nunn and
- [FBI director says Chinese researcher charged with smuggling E. coli; IU affiliation unclear](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/20/fbi-director-says-chinese-researcher-charged-with-smuggling-e-coli-iu-affiliation-unclear/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 20, 2025 FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that a Chinese national on a J-1 visa has been charged with smuggling Escherichia coli (E. coli) into the United States and making false statements about the materials, but Indiana University’s connection to the case could not be independently confirmed by
- [ELF Dispatch to hold “extra toy day” Saturday at Monroe County Fairgrounds](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/19/elf-dispatch-to-hold-extra-toy-day-saturday-at-monroe-county-fairgrounds/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 19, 2025 Families who still need holiday gifts for their children can attend an “extra toy day” distribution event Saturday at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, organizers said. The event, part of Pantry 279’s ELF Dispatch children’s gifting program, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the fairgrounds’ 4-H Building,
- [Two dead after head-on crash in Ellettsville Thursday night](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/19/two-dead-after-head-on-crash-in-ellettsville-thursday-night/): **update 7:50 am** Traffic back open Written from Facebook post ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. — December 19, 2025 Two people were killed and three others injured in a head-on crash Thursday night on State Road 46, police said. The crash happened about 8:57 p.m. on West State Road 46 near North Cypress Lane, according to the Ellettsville
- [Icy roads trigger multiple crashes, close SR 46 at Chaffin Chapel](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/19/icy-roads-trigger-multiple-crashes-close-sr-46-at-chaffin-chapel/): December 19, 2025 Several crashes prompted a temporary closure Friday morning at the intersection of State Road 46 and Chaffin Chapel Road in Monroe County, authorities said in an e-mail to media sent at 7:17 a.m. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jeff Brown said there were four to five crashes in the area
- [Ken Nunn donates 40 bicycles, helmets to Boys and Girls Club kids in annual holiday giveaway](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/18/ken-nunn-donates-40-bicycles-helmets-to-boys-and-girls-club-kids-in-annual-holiday-giveaway/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 — Forty bicycles and helmets were given to children Thursday night at the Crestmont Boys & Girls Club, donated by Bloomington attorney Ken Nunn with help from retired Bloomington firefighter Lee Chapman. Children from the Bloomington and Ellettsville Boys & Girls Clubs were selected to receive the gifts.
- [IU to distribute free Rose Bowl rally towels Friday at Memorial Stadium](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/18/iu-to-distribute-free-rose-bowl-rally-towels-friday-at-memorial-stadium/): Written from email announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana football fans will have a chance Friday to pick up free Rose Bowl rally towels at Memorial Stadium. The pickup is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19 on the east concourse at Memorial Stadium, with fans instructed to enter by Hep’s Rock. Distribution will run from 2:30 p.m.
- [Local Sponsors Wanted: $500 Spots Available for The Bloomingtonian’s Rose Bowl Coverage](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/18/local-sponsors-wanted-500-spots-available-for-the-bloomingtonians-rose-bowl-coverage/): December 18, 2025 We’re looking for 5–9 additional local sponsors at $500 each to support The Bloomingtonian’s on-location coverage of Indiana football’s College Football Playoff run, beginning with the Rose Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. PizzaX is already on board, and we’re filling the remaining sponsor slots now. This is a rare, high-attention moment:
- [Update: Two injured in head-on crash on Bloomington’s North Walnut Street Tuesday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/17/update-two-injured-in-head-on-crash-on-bloomingtons-north-walnut-street-tuesday/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - December 17, 2025 Two people were injured in a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon on Bloomington’s north side, after a southbound car crossed the center line, police said. Bloomington police were called about 3:30 p.m. to the 2700 block of North Walnut Street for a collision involving a 2019 white Chevrolet
- [Teen injured after 9mm pistol discharges at Bloomington apartment Tuesday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/17/teen-injured-after-9mm-pistol-discharges-at-bloomington-apartment-tuesday/): Staff report Bloomington, Indiana - December 17, 2025 A 15-year-old boy was injured Tuesday after a 9mm Glock pistol discharged and struck him in the thigh at an apartment on Bloomington’s south side, police said. The shooting occurred in the 500 block of Basswood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, according to Bloomington police. Investigators
- [Court records: Facebook gun-sale meetup at Bean Blossom Dollar General led to robbery, shooting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/17/court-records-facebook-gun-sale-meetup-at-bean-blossom-dollar-general-led-to-robbery-shooting/): Trey A. Boyd booking photo - Courtesy of Brown County Jail Staff report NASHVILLE, Ind. - December 17, 2025 A private party handgun sale at the Dollar General in Bean Blossom, Indiana, turned into a robbery after investigators say the prospective buyer, Trey A. Boyd, allegedly ran off with the firearm, prompting a confrontation behind
- [Crash closes North Walnut Street for more than an hour Tuesday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/16/crash-closes-north-walnut-street-for-more-than-an-hour-tuesday/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON — December 16, 2025 North Walnut Street north of the Speedway and south of the Blue Ridge housing development was closed for more than an hour Tuesday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash that left a white SUV and a blue sedan with heavy front-end damage. The collision was reported around 3:29 p.m.,
- [Community members gather at IU Sample Gates for Hanukkah menorah lighting, send message of solidarity to Australia](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/16/community-members-gather-at-iu-sample-gates-for-hanukkah-menorah-lighting-send-message-of-solidarity-to-australia/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 16, 2025 Dozens of people bundled in winter coats gathered in 24-degree weather at Indiana University’s Sample Gates on Monday evening for a public Hanukkah menorah lighting, an event that had been postponed from Sunday because of freezing temperatures. Rabbi Levi Cunin led the ceremony shortly after 5:30 p.m.,
- [Bloomington sanitation services delayed one day Monday because of extreme cold](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/15/bloomington-sanitation-services-delayed-one-day-monday-because-of-extreme-cold/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Dec. 14, 2025) — Bloomington’s trash and recycling pickup will run one day late this week as the city moves to a modified sanitation schedule ahead of expected extreme cold temperatures, city officials said Sunday. Under the change, residents whose normal collection day is Monday will have their trash
- [Photos: Indiana brings the Heisman home](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/13/photos-indiana-brings-the-heisman-home/): New York, New York | Dec. 13, 2025: Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy in New York City. (Photos: Garrett Ewald/IU Photos for The Bloomingtonian) #Heisman#HeismanTrophy#Heismandoza#FernandoMendoza#IndianaFootball#Hoosiers#IUFB#IndianaUniversity#NCAAfootball#CollegeFootball#NYC#Bloomingtonian#TheBloomingtonian#IUSports#BigTenFootball#HEISMENDOZA
- [Two shot Saturday at Dollar General in Bean Blossom; Two suspects arrested](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/13/two-shot-saturday-at-dollar-general-in-bean-blossom/): Staff report BEANBLOSSOM, Ind. - December 13, 2025 Two people were shot Saturday afternoon at the Dollar General in Bean Blossom, Ind., and two suspects were taken into custody, according to Brown County Sheriff’s Office. In a statement posted to the agency’s Facebook page, the sheriff’s office said officers and emergency personnel were dispatched to
- [HeisMendoza! - Fernando Mendoza becomes Indiana University's first Heisman Trophy winner](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/13/heismendoza-fernando-mendoza-becomes-indiana-universitys-first-heisman-trophy-winner/): Staff report NEW YORK CITY — December 13, 2025 Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player from Indiana University to capture college football’s top individual award. Mendoza finished with 2,362 points in balloting tabulated by Deloitte & Touche LLP, easily outdistancing runner-up Diego Pavia of Vanderbilt
- [Woman accused of threatening to blow up dispatch center on her birthday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/12/woman-accused-of-threatening-to-blow-up-dispatch-center-on-her-birthday/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - December 12, 2025 A 49-year-old Bloomington woman allegedly threatened to attack the Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center on her birthday, telling police she planned to shoot an explosive device into the facility, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Police said the threat was reported at about 1:05
- [Press release: Indiana Rare Earth Recovery Council to meet Dec. 16 at Statehouse ](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/12/press-release-indiana-rare-earth-recovery-council-to-meet-dec-16-at-statehouse/)
- [Marion County homicide suspect arrested in Greene County traffic stop](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/12/marion-county-homicide-suspect-arrested-in-greene-county-traffic-stop/): Written from press release BLOOMFIELD, IND. - December 12, 2025 A suspect in a Marion County homicide investigation was taken into custody Thursday after authorities tracked his vehicle into Greene County using Flock camera data, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said it received information Dec. 11 indicating the suspect was
- [Indiana Senate rejects Trump-backed redistricting 31–19 after threats, Turning Point pressure on Republicans](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/11/indiana-senate-rejects-trump-backed-redistricting-31-19-after-threats-turning-point-pressure-on-republicans/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS – December 11, 2025 Indiana Democrats hailed Thursday’s defeat of a Trump-backed mid-cycle congressional redistricting plan in the State Senate as a victory for voters over outside pressure and intimidation, and said it is time for lawmakers to pivot to the state’s affordability crisis. The Senate voted 31–19 to reject House Bill
- [MCCSC: No ICE Raids at Broadview Adult Learning Center as FBI Confirms Four Arrests in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/09/mccsc-no-ice-raids-at-broadview-adult-learning-center-as-fbi-confirms-four-arrests-in-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – December 9, 2025 Rumors of an immigration raid at Broadview Learning Center circulated on social media Monday as the FBI carried out operations in Bloomington, but school officials say no Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity occurred on Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) property. On Monday, December 8, 2025,
- [FBI arrests four in Bloomington on firearms and drug smuggling offenses, according to spokesperson](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/08/heavily-armed-fbi-team-raids-bloomington-apartment-detains-resident-monday-morning/): Update, the FBI released the following statement, "“This morning in Bloomington, FBI Indianapolis conducted court authorized activity at several locations, resulting in four arrests on firearms and drug-related offenses. No additional information is available at this time.” Staff report BLOOMINGTON, IND - December 8, 2025 BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – A heavily armed group in tactical gear
- [Gallery: Garrett Ewald's photos as Indiana University wins B1G football championship](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/07/gallery-garrett-ewalds-photos-as-indiana-university-wins-b1g-football-championship/)
- [Indiana University football wins Big 10 Championship game against Ohio State](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/07/indiana-university-football-wins-big-10-championship-game-against-ohio-state/): by Nick Jenkinson, Sports Director with South Central Indiana News Network The #2 Indiana Hoosiers knocked off the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes 13-10 Saturday Night in the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis before a record crowd of 68.214. The Hoosiers are 13-0 and continue to make history, and will
- [Gallery: Indiana University football vs Ohio State in Big10 Championship](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/06/gallery-indiana-university-football-vs-ohio-state-in-big10-championship/)
- [Bicyclist in Critical Condition After Collision With Car Northwest of Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/05/bicyclist-in-critical-condition-after-collision-with-car-northwest-of-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 5, 2025 A 19-year-old Indiana University student riding a bicycle was critically injured Friday afternoon when he was struck by a car on North Bottom Road near West Maple Grove Road, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Around 3:47 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a serious
- [Indiana House approves redistricting bill, sending issue to state Senate](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/05/indiana-house-approves-redistricting-bill-sending-issue-to-state-senate/): By: Tom Davies and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz - December 5, 2025 1:52 pm Indiana House Republicans voted Friday to go along with President Donald Trump’s demand for redrawing the state’s congressional maps. The House action sends the congressional redistricting issue to the state Senate, where its future is in real doubt. The Senate’s Republican leader
- [Monroe County gives unhoused residents, advocates another week to move as city prepares separate camp closure Monday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/05/monroe-county-gives-unhoused-residents-advocates-another-week-to-move-as-city-prepares-separate-camp-closure-monday/): Written from press releases BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 5, 2025 Monroe County commissioners have given unhoused residents at a South Rogers Street encampment — and the volunteers helping them relocate — another week to move, delaying enforcement of a county camping ban until Dec. 15, even as the City of Bloomington prepares to close a
- [Advocates Confront Monroe County Commissioners Over Winter Homeless Camp Evictions](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/04/advocates-confront-monroe-county-commissioners-over-winter-homeless-camp-evictions/): Video: Advocates for unhoused people in Bloomington interrupted Thursday’s Monroe County Board of Commissioners meeting, begging officials to delay clearing at least two homeless encampments just as temperatures are forecast to drop well below freezing. Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 4, 2025 A group of advocates for unhoused people disrupted Thursday’s Monroe County Board
- [Mellencamp filmed on Kirkwood for ‘60 Minutes’ segment as No. 1 vs. No. 2 IU–Ohio State football showdown nears](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/03/mellencamp-filmed-on-kirkwood-for-60-minutes-segment-as-no-1-vs-no-2-iu-ohio-state-football-showdown-nears/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 3, 2025 As snow piled in slushy ridges along Kirkwood Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, John Mellencamp walked past the restaurants with a small film crew at his side and a TV camera rolling. The Bloomington resident, musician and visual artist was being filmed for a segment of CBS’s “60
- [Perspective: Starbucks strike continues this week, while some are out in the economic cold, others are just fine](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/03/perspective-starbucks-strike-continues-this-week-while-some-are-out-in-the-economic-cold-others-are-just-fine/): "Seven-hundred tons of metal a dayNow sir, you tell me the world's changedOnce I made you rich enoughRich enough to forget my name," Bruce Springsteen, Youngstown By Bloomingtonian Staff Bloomington, Indiana - December 3, 2025 Out on Indiana Avenue this week, the scene was pretty simple. On one side of the glass, baristas wrapped in
- [Bloomington schedules controlled deer hunts at Griffy Lake to protect forest, native plants](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/03/bloomington-schedules-controlled-deer-hunts-at-griffy-lake-to-protect-forest-native-plants/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 3, 2025 Griffy Lake Nature Preserve will be closed to the public over two November weekends for controlled deer hunts that city officials say are necessary to protect forest health and plant diversity — a practice that has drawn criticism from some residents in past years. The
- [Man Shot During Suspected Road Rage Incident on I-465 Ramp](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/03/man-shot-during-suspected-road-rage-incident-on-i-465-ramp/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — December 3, 2025 A man was shot during an apparent road rage incident on Indianapolis’ south side last week while traveling on an Interstate 465 ramp, according to the Indiana State Police. Just before midnight on Nov. 25, 2025, troopers were dispatched to the ramp from westbound I-465 to
- [Indiana House Republicans Block Democratic Plan Tying HB 1032 to Cost-of-Living Relief for Hoosiers](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/03/indiana-house-republicans-block-democratic-plan-tying-hb-1032-to-cost-of-living-relief-for-hoosiers/): Video: INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 1, 2025: Indiana State Sen. Fady Qaddoura, D-Indianapolis, speaks during a “Rally Against Redistricting” at the Indiana Statehouse, where voting-rights advocates and members of groups including the ACLU of Indiana, Indivisible Central Indiana, and Common Cause Indiana urged lawmakers to reject House Republicans’ proposed mid-cycle congressional maps. The rally took
- [Body found in wooded area northwest of Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/02/body-found-in-wooded-area-northwest-of-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — December 2, 2025 The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person believed to be deceased was found in a wooded area northwest of Bloomington Tuesday afternoon. Around 1:34 p.m., deputies were dispatched to woods near Union Valley Road and West Maple Grove Road for a report
- [Indiana Capital Chronicle - Map unveiled as Indiana House gets down to redistricting business](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/01/indiana-capital-chronicle-map-unveiled-as-indiana-house-gets-down-to-redistricting-business/): By: Tom Davies and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz - Indiana Capital Chronicle - December 1, 2025 6:03 pm Millions of Hoosiers would have different representation in the U.S. House under a proposed redrawing of Indiana’s congressional maps that aims to produce a 9-0 GOP delegation. Indiana House Republicans released their redistricting plan Monday, just hours before
- [Indiana Capital Chronicle - Indiana Democrat files bill to ban mid-census redistricting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/01/indiana-capital-chronicle-indiana-democrat-files-bill-to-ban-mid-census-redistricting/): By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz - Indiana Capital Chronicle -- December 1, 2025 3:13 pm An Indiana Democrat on Monday filed a bill to ban early redistricting as Republicans heed President Donald Trump’s call for a 9-0 sweep of the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Sen. Fady Qaddoura, D-Indianapolis, knows his bill
- [Bloomington police seek owner of urn left on resident’s porch](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/12/01/bloomington-police-seek-owner-of-urn-left-on-residents-porch/): Staff report Bloomington, Indiana - December 1, 2025 Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help identifying the owner of an urn that was left on a resident’s front porch several weeks ago and has yet to be claimed. According to the Bloomington Police Department, a resident called officers after discovering the urn on their
- [Gallery: Snow Covers Bloomington Saturday Night](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/29/gallery-snow-covers-bloomington-saturday-night/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 29, 2025 After a couple of days of forecasts and radar watching, Bloomington’s second snow of the fall season swept into the city Saturday night in a sudden burst, briefly turning streets white in a matter of minutes. Indiana Department of Transportation workers could be heard talking over the radio outside
- [Starbucks baristas picket Indiana Avenue store as national strike expands](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/28/starbucks-baristas-picket-indiana-avenue-store-as-national-strike-expands/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 28, 2025 Starbucks workers and supporters picketed outside the company’s Indiana Avenue store across from Indiana University on Friday morning as the shop joined a growing national unfair labor practice strike. Several people on the line said they work as baristas at the store, which was closed during the
- [OpEd: What’s Next for the Jail: When the Budget Becomes the Blueprint](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/27/oped-whats-next-for-the-jail-when-the-budget-becomes-the-blueprint/): By David G. Henry, Monroe County Councilmember at-Large As the old law goes, Murphy was an optimist. Whatever can go wrong usually does. The General Assembly’s tax rewrite hit just as Monroe County was ready to commit a quarter-billion dollars to a new jail. The financing vanished overnight. Some still blame the legislature—as if the
- [Pekin man fatally shot on Thanksgiving morning; one arrested](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/27/pekin-man-fatally-shot-on-thanksgiving-morning-one-arrested/): Written from press release PEKIN, Ind. — November 27, 2025 A 26-year-old Pekin man was killed in a Thanksgiving morning shooting that has led to the arrest of another Pekin resident on a preliminary reckless homicide charge, according to Indiana State Police. Around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report
- [Rose Hill Cemetery to Host 2025 Wreaths Across America Ceremony](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/26/rose-hill-cemetery-to-host-2025-wreaths-across-america-ceremony/): Bloomington, Ind. — November 26, 2025 Rose Hill Cemetery will once again take part in the nationwide Wreaths Across America program, joining more than 4,900 locations across the country in honoring veterans on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. The event is part of the national nonprofit Wreaths Across America’s yearlong mission to “Remember, Honor, Teach” —
- [New Curt Cignetti Bobblehead to Benefit Riley Children’s Hospital](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/26/new-curt-cignetti-bobblehead-to-benefit-riley-childrens-hospital/): Written from press release MILWAUKEE – A new bobblehead of Indiana University head football coach Curt Cignetti is hitting the market, and the coach is turning it into a fundraiser for kids. On Tuesday, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced a second Cignetti bobblehead after the first version sold out in record
- [ISP investigates officer involved shooting in Franklin](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/26/isp-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-franklin/): Written from press release FRANKLIN, Ind. — November 26, 2025 Indiana State Police are investigating after officers shot and killed a wanted man Tuesday afternoon in Franklin. According to Indiana State Police, the shooting happened just after 1:30 p.m. Nov. 25 in the 1200 block of Mitsubishi Parkway, where Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Violent Crimes
- [Downtown Library Updates Weekday Hours](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/25/downtown-library-updates-weekday-hours/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 25, 2025 The Monroe County Public Library has updated hours at its Downtown location effective today, November 24, bringing its schedule in line with all MCPL branches. The Downtown Library is open: Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Friday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday: 12–6 p.m. Library officials said Friday–Sunday hours and Bookmobile stop
- [Teen dies in off-road vehicle crash near Clay-Putnum county line](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/25/teen-dies-in-off-road-vehicle-crash-near-clay-putnum-county-line/): Written from press release CLAY COUNTY, Ind. — November 25, 2025 A 15-year-old boy was killed Sunday afternoon in an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident near the Clay-Putnam county line, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Indiana Conservation Officers said Clay County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 911 call at 3:51 p.m. reporting that the
- [Indiana Democrats blast GOP plan to reconvene for redistricting in December](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/25/indiana-democrats-blast-gop-plan-to-reconvene-for-redistricting-in-december/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS – Nov. 25, 2025 – Indiana House and Senate leaders’ decision to reconvene early in December to take up congressional redistricting drew sharp criticism Tuesday from Democratic lawmakers, who accused Republicans of prioritizing partisan power over the needs of struggling Hoosiers. House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray
- [Firewood Cutting for Home Use Opens at McCormick’s Creek State Park](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/25/firewood-cutting-for-home-use-opens-at-mccormicks-creek-state-park/): Written from press release SPENCER, Ind. — November 25, 2025 Hoosiers looking to stock up on firewood this winter can cut and haul their own from downed trees at McCormick’s Creek State Park starting next week, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced Monday. From Dec. 1 through March 20, 2026, the public is allowed
- [Roadside Worker Airlifted After Serious I-65 Crash in Hobart](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/25/roadside-worker-airlifted-after-serious-i-65-crash-in-hobart/): Written from press release HOBART, Ind. — November 25, 2025 A roadside worker was airlifted to a Chicago hospital Monday afternoon after being struck during a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Hobart, according to the Indiana State Police. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on I-65 southbound near the 255.9 mile-marker, about a mile
- [Four men arrested in Monroe County in multi-state ATM theft investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/24/four-men-arrested-in-monroe-county-in-multi-state-atm-theft-investigation/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — November 24, 2025 Four men were arrested early Sunday after Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies stopped two vehicles that investigators say were tied to multiple ATM thefts in Illinois and Michigan. According to a news release from Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté’s office, deputies were alerted on November 23 by the
- [Monroe County agencies to boost holiday traffic enforcement as part of ‘Safe Family Travel’ campaign](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/24/monroe-county-agencies-to-boost-holiday-traffic-enforcement-as-part-of-safe-family-travel-campaign/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — November 24, 2025 Local law enforcement agencies in Monroe County will increase traffic enforcement over the holiday season as part of a statewide effort to reduce crashes and save lives. The Monroe County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) announced Monday that officers will step up patrols from November 26 through the
- [No. 2 Indiana turns the page to Purdue as Cignetti insists: ‘We are 100% focused on Purdue and nothing else’](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/24/no-2-indiana-turns-the-page-to-purdue-as-cignetti-insists-we-are-100-focused-on-purdue-and-nothing-else/): Written from transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 24, 2025 Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti made one message clear Monday afternoon: whatever awaits his team in Indianapolis or beyond, it won’t matter if the Hoosiers don’t take care of business Friday night at Purdue. “We are 100% focused on Purdue and nothing else,” Cignetti said at
- [Cardinal Spirits releases 10-year Barrel No. 1, Bloomington’s oldest whiskey](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/22/cardinal-spirits-releases-10-year-barrel-no-1-bloomingtons-oldest-whiskey/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 22, 2025 Cardinal Spirits on Friday released Barrel No. 1, a 10-year-old single barrel straight single malt whiskey that the distillery says is the oldest whiskey ever produced in Bloomington. Barrel No. 1 was the first whiskey barrel Cardinal Spirits filled after opening for business, according to the distillery.
- [City of Bloomington Releases Midterm Homelessness, Housing Report](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/20/city-of-bloomington-releases-midterm-homelessness-housing-report/): Editor’s note: The details, figures, and claims in this story are drawn directly from the City of Bloomington’s “Homelessness Response & Housing Investment” report released Nov. 20, 2025. The Bloomingtonian has not independently verified the report’s data or outcomes and is presenting the city’s account as part of its coverage of the administration’s mid-term update.
- [Indiana State Rep. Porter Calls for Details After Indiana Drops MDwise From Medicaid Plans While Owing $313 Million](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/20/indiana-state-rep-porter-calls-for-details-after-indiana-drops-mdwise-from-medicaid-plans-while-owing-313-million/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - November 20, 2025 State Rep. Gregory W. Porter is demanding more transparency from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration after the agency abruptly ended its Medicaid managed-care contract with MDwise — even as the state reportedly still owes the nonprofit insurer about $313 million. In a Thursday statement, Porter,
- [OpEd: Bloomington Looks Like It's Booming. The Numbers Tell a Different Story](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/20/oped-bloomington-looks-like-its-booming-the-numbers-tell-a-different-story/): By Pete Yonkman, President Cook Group and Cook Medical, in collaboration with ChatGPT* Walk around downtown Bloomington on any given weekend and it’s easy to believe our community is in the middle of a remarkable growth spurt. New hotels line the streets. Dozens of modern apartment buildings have gone up in the last decade. Restaurants
- [FIRE criticizes IU over fraternity event ban, says restrictions punish “innocent groups”](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/19/fire-criticizes-iu-over-fraternity-event-ban-says-restrictions-punish-innocent-groups/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 19, 2025 A national free speech group is urging Indiana University Bloomington to roll back sweeping restrictions on fraternity events that currently bar 27 Interfraternity Council chapters from hosting most social activities following a series of hazing allegations. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, which is
- [MCCSC Projects More Than $30 Million Funding Loss Under SEA 1 as District Pushes Toward Financial Balance](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/19/mccsc-projects-more-than-30-million-funding-loss-under-sea-1-as-district-pushes-toward-financial-balance/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Community School Corporation could lose more than $30 million in funding over the next five years under Senate Enrolled Act 1, even as district leaders work to stabilize the school system’s finances. At its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18, the MCCSC Board of School Trustees
- [Today is Utility Scam Awareness Day](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/19/today-is-utility-scam-awareness-day/): Written from press release PLAINFIELD, Ind. — November 19, 2025 Duke Energy and the Better Business Bureau are marking the 10th annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday by urging Indiana customers to slow down, verify who they’re talking to and report suspicious contacts before losing money to scammers. So far in 2025, Duke Energy
- [Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla is warning Hoosiers about letter scam](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/19/indiana-state-comptroller-elise-nieshalla-is-warning-hoosiers-about-letter-scam/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — November 19, 2025 Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla is warning Hoosiers about misleading letters that appear to come from her office but are actually from an unknown entity attempting to deceive individuals and businesses. The mailings use official-looking logos and urge recipients to take “immediate action,” according to a
- [Indiana social workers group criticizes IU over removal of lecturer from diversity class](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/18/indiana-social-workers-group-criticizes-iu-over-removal-of-lecturer-from-diversity-class/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — November 18, 2025 The Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers said it has “grave concerns” about Indiana University’s decision to remove lecturer Jessica Adams from a graduate-level diversity course at the IU Bloomington School of Social Work, according to a statement released Tuesday. Adams was removed from teaching
- [Indiana State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Sullivan, Indiana Tuesday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/18/indiana-state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-sullivan-indiana-tuesday/): Written from press release SULLIVAN, Ind. — November 18, 2025 Indiana State Police are investigating after a Sullivan County officer shot and wounded a man who allegedly charged at officers with a knife during a reported domestic incident early Tuesday morning. According to the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post, officers with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s
- [Orange County Man Arrested After Pedestrian Struck in State Road 150 Hit-and-Run](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/17/orange-county-man-arrested-after-pedestrian-struck-in-state-road-150-hit-and-run/): Staff report PAOLI, Ind. — An Orange County man has been arrested after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Sunday afternoon on State Road 150 in rural Orange County, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched around 1:26 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, on a report of
- [Trump attacks Indiana Republicans over redistricting as Democrats credit Hoosier backlash](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/16/trump-attacks-indiana-republicans-over-redistricting-as-democrats-credit-hoosier-backlash/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — November 16, 2025 United States President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform Sunday, November 16, 2025, to attack Indiana Republicans who declined to move forward with mid-cycle congressional redistricting, while Democratic leaders last week said Hoosier voters stopped the effort and called for a return to bread-and-butter issues. Trump wrote:
- [Photos: Indiana football vs Wisconsin](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/15/photos-indiana-football-vs-wisconsin/)
- [Second Free Screening of Freedoms Under Assault Set for Saturday at Buskirk-Chumley Theater](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/13/second-free-screening-of-freedoms-under-assault-set-for-saturday-at-buskirk-chumley-theater/): Staff report Bloomington, Indiana – November 13, 2025 A second free public screening of Freedoms Under Assault, a documentary examining political and administrative pressures on Indiana University, will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in downtown Bloomington. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1100000246 The first screening was at
- [Photos: Veterans Day at Burton Woolery American Legion Post 18 in Bloomington, Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/11/photos-veterans-day-at-burton-woolery-american-legion-post-18-in-bloomington-indiana/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Veterans, family members and supporters gathered Tuesday morning at Burton Woolery American Legion Post 18 for a Veterans Day ceremony honoring service members from World War I through the present-day Global War on Terror. The program, which began at 10:30 a.m., opened with remarks from Post 18 Commander Raymond Krebbs,
- [Six injured in head-on-crash Sunday near Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/10/six-injured-in-head-on-crash-sunday-near-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 10, 2025 Six people were taken to the hospital after a head-on crash on East Smithville Road Sunday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the 600 block of E. Smithville Road at 3:17 p.m. on November 9 for a report of a traffic
- [Bridges “super slick” as deputies, troopers work multiple slide-offs Monday morning](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/10/bridges-super-slick-as-deputies-troopers-work-multiple-slide-offs-monday-morning/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – November 10, 2025 - 9:27 a.m. Law enforcement officers and highway crews are responding to multiple slide-offs and spinouts on area highways Monday morning as snow and freezing conditions make bridges and overpasses especially hazardous. Shortly after 9 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies reported at least one slide-off involving a truck pulling
- [Photos: Indiana University football vs Penn State](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/08/photos-indiana-university-football-vs-penn-state/)
- [AAUP, students allege misuse of SEA 202 and “over-compliance” at IU; case of lecturer removed from class spotlights due-process concerns](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/07/aaup-students-allege-misuse-of-sea-202-and-over-compliance-at-iu-case-of-lecturer-removed-from-class-spotlights-due-process-concerns/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nov. 7, 2025 — Indiana University faculty, students and community allies gathered Friday by the Herman B Wells statue to denounce what they called a growing chill on academic freedom at IU and to urge administrators to reject the “Trump Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” The IU chapter of the
- [Three boats destroyed in fire at Fourwinds Marina; no injuries reported](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/three-boats-destroyed-in-fire-at-fourwinds-marina-no-injuries-reported/): Courtesy photos - Monroe Fire Protection District Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nov. 5, 2025 — Three boats were destroyed and a fourth was damaged Wednesday morning when a fire broke out at the Fourwinds boat docks on Lake Monroe, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District. Crews were dispatched just before 8 a.m. and
- [Reports on social media say longtime activist Charlotte Zietlow has died at 91](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/reports-on-social-media-say-longtime-activist-charlotte-zietlow-has-died-at-91/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nov. 5, 2025 — Longtime political activist Charlotte Zietlow, whose name appears on the Monroe County Justice Building, has reportedly died at age 91, according to posts on social media late Wednesday afternoon. As of publication, The Bloomingtonian has not independently verified her death; details, and a primary source to
- [Beshear deploys Guard to food banks, criticizes Trump over SNAP halt; no immediate SNAP response from Indiana Gov. Braun](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/beshear-deploys-guard-to-food-banks-criticizes-trump-over-snap-halt-no-immediate-snap-response-from-indiana-gov-braun/): Staff report FRANKFORT, Ky. — November 5, 2025 Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday he has authorized Kentucky National Guard personnel to assist food banks statewide and directed $5 million in state aid to Feeding Kentucky’s network, arguing that President Donald Trump’s administration forced a hunger crisis by halting November SNAP payments during the ongoing federal
- [Kentucky Gov. Beshear details response to deadly UPS crash; airport reopens with limits](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/kentucky-gov-beshear-details-response-to-deadly-ups-crash-airport-reopens-with-limits/): Staff report from transcribed press conference and FAA info LOUISVILLE, Ky. — November 5, 2025 Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday outlined the state’s response to the fiery crash of UPS Flight 2976 near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, declaring a state of emergency and praising a multi-agency surge that knocked down a jet-fuel inferno
- [Armed homeowner kills cleaner who arrived at wrong house in Whitestown, Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/armed-homeowner-kills-cleaner-who-arrived-at-wrong-house-in-whitestown-indiana/): Staff report WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Nov. 5, 2025 — A woman was shot and killed Wednesday morning after a cleaning crew mistakenly went to the wrong home in a Whitestown subdivision, according to the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department. Officers responded at 6:49 a.m. to a 9-1-1 report of a “possible” residential entry in progress at
- [A Sea of Voices: Sing for Joy! Concert — Free Community Event on November 12, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/a-sea-of-voices-sing-for-joy-concert-free-community-event-on-november-12-2025/): A Sea of Voices: Sing for Joy! Concert — Free Community Event Bloomington, mark your calendars! 🎶When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of BloomingtonCost: Free and open to all “SING FOR JOY!” brings together community voices for an uplifting evening of music under the theme “A Sea of Voices.” Family-friendly, no
- [IBLC, House Democrats vow to fight mid-decade redistricting as lawmakers plan early December session](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/iblc-house-democrats-vow-to-fight-mid-decade-redistricting-as-lawmakers-plan-early-december-session/): Written from press releases INDIANAPOLIS — November 5, 2025 Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus and House Democratic leaders said Monday they will oppose any move to redraw congressional districts when lawmakers convene early for the 2026 session Dec. 1–12, arguing the Statehouse should instead tackle rising costs facing Hoosier families. House Speaker Todd
- [18th Annual Beth Shalom Holiday Bazaar and Art Fair - Sunday, November 23, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/18th-annual-beth-shalom-holiday-bazaar-and-art-fair-sunday-november-23-2025/): 18th Annual Beth Shalom Holiday Bazaar and Art Fair Sunday November 23rd, 10am-3pm Congregation Beth Shalom, 3750 East 3rd St., Bloomington, IN 47401 Event Info: Clothing, Jewelry, Judaica , Paintings, Photography, Pottery, Quilts, Woodworking, And More! Home-Baked Sweets, Challahs & Breads, Gift Shop, Chanukah goodies, and Special Guest - “Planted Bloomington” Food Truck. Participating Artists/Makers: Katya Alexeeva,
- [Public defender rules for poor Hoosiers often unwritten and vary by judicial officer, report finds](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/public-defender-rules-for-poor-hoosiers-often-unwritten-and-vary-by-judicial-officer-report-finds/): By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle - November 5, 2025 Indiana’s trial courts use largely individually set, unwritten methodologies to decide who’s poor enough for publicly funded legal defense, the state has found. About two-thirds of Hoosier judicial officers — judges, magistrates, commissioners and referees — reported policies at their trial courts are set by
- [Indiana Rep. DeLaney urges township trustees to use reserves for food aid as SNAP faces shortfall during shutdown](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/indiana-rep-delaney-urges-township-trustees-to-use-reserves-for-food-aid-as-snap-faces-shortfall-during-shutdown/): INDIANAPOLIS — Nov. 4, 2025 — State Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, called on Indiana’s roughly 1,000 township trustees to tap reserve funds to help feed SNAP-eligible households as the federal government shutdown enters a second month and threatens full, on-time food assistance. In a news release Tuesday, DeLaney said a recent federal court order directing
- [Indiana ranked No. 2 in first College Football Playoff rankings](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/05/indiana-ranked-no-2-in-first-college-football-playoff-rankings/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nov. 4, 2025 — Indiana was slotted No. 2 in the College Football Playoff committee’s first rankings of the season, the program’s highest position in the CFP era, IU Athletics announced Tuesday night. The Hoosiers (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) have now appeared in seven straight CFP polls, all
- [Police: Man accused of pointing gun during road-rage incident on I-69](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/03/police-man-accused-of-pointing-gun-during-road-rage-incident-on-i-69/): Written from Court Document BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nov. 3, 2025 — A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly pointing a handgun at people in another vehicle during a road-rage encounter before being stopped on northbound I-69, according to a probable cause affidavit. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office wrote that around Oct. 25, a caller reported
- [Police: Bloomington man arrested on meth, cocaine dealing charges](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/03/police-bloomington-man-arrested-on-meth-cocaine-dealing-charges-after-hotel-stop/): Written from court document BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A 48-year-old Bloomington man was arrested last Wednesday after a series of controlled buys and a hotel stop led detectives to seize a handgun and suspected narcotics, according to a probable cause affidavit filed Thursday in Monroe Circuit Court. Antonio Marquise Davis, of the 100 block of South
- [Tours draw crowd to historic Batman-Waldron House ahead of Dec. 1 online auction](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/02/tours-draw-crowd-to-historic-batman-waldron-house-ahead-of-dec-1-online-auction/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Community members and real estate professionals filed through the Victorian-era Batman-Waldron House at 403 W. Kirkwood Ave. on Halloween, getting a rare look inside the limestone landmark—long home to The Garret Antique Shop—before the property is sold at auction. The 1895 Queen Anne–style residence includes multiple floors, a basement and a large
- [Photos and Video: Mock ‘Rule of Law’ Funeral March Saturday in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/02/photos-and-video-mock-rule-of-law-funeral-march-saturday-in-bloomington/): BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 1, 2025: Marchers followed a funeral band as pallbearers carried a casket labeled “Rule of Law” and “Due Process,” then stopped outside the Winter Farmers’ Market at Switchyard Park, during a Mock Rule of Law Funeral, where a community member read a brief history of the rule of law in America.
- [Gallery: Indiana University vs Maryland Football](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/11/01/gallery-indiana-university-vs-maryland-football/): View The Bloomingtonian’s live photo coverage of the Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers football game on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana. Images are by longtime IU sports photographer Garrett Ewald, a familiar face at Indiana University athletics. Check back for updates throughout the Big Ten matchup following the 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff.
- [IU Bloomington Chancellor refutes censorship claims in new letter](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/31/iu-bloomington-chancellor-refutes-censorship-claims-in-new-letter/): Bloomington, Ind. - October 31, 2025 In a letter published in the Indiana Daily Student, Chancellor David Reingold says the pause of IDS print editions was a budget decision—not retaliation—and that IU “has never attempted to censor editorial content.” He adds the IDS remains editorially independent and acknowledges poor timing/communication fueled a false perception. Reingold
- [Update: Next of kin located for woman who died at Martinsville hotel](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/30/morgan-county-coroner-seeks-family-of-woman-who-died-at-martinsville-hotel/): Update: Next of kin has been located. ---- This is from information shared with the Bloomingtonian today MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — October 30, 2025 The Morgan County Coroner’s Office is asking the public’s help to locate relatives of Christina Georgianna Lyons, 62, who died Oct. 29, 2025, at the Holiday Inn in Martinsville. The coroner’s office
- [Police seek tips after two critically endangered tortoises stolen from Indianapolis Zoo](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/27/police-seek-tips-after-two-critically-endangered-tortoises-stolen-from-indianapolis-zoo/): Update: Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — The Capitol Police Section of the Indiana State Police is asking for the public’s help to find two tortoises stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo earlier this month. Investigators said the theft occurred sometime between 10 a.m. Oct. 11 and 10 a.m. Oct. 12. The missing animals are an
- [DHS says 223 immigrants — including 146 truck drivers — arrested in Indiana highway sweeps tied to Chicago’s ‘Operation Midway Blitz’](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/31/dhs-says-223-immigrants-including-146-truck-drivers-arrested-in-indiana-highway-sweeps-tied-to-chicagos-operation-midway-blitz/): Staff report GARY, Ind. — Oct. 30, 2025 — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that federal agents working with the Indiana State Police arrested 223 immigrants on northwest Indiana highways near the Illinois state line, including 146 truck drivers, as part of the Chicago-centered immigration surge known as Operation Midway Blitz. https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/10/30/secretary-noem-highlights-more-140-illegal-alien-truck-drivers-arrested-during At
- [Photos: Inaugural Trunk-Or-Treat in Walmart Parking Lot](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/30/photos-inaugural-trunk-or-treat-in-walmart-parking-lot/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Oct. 30, 2025 Families turned out Thursday evening for Walmart & DJShawnD’s inaugural Trunk-A-Treat in the parking lot of the west-side Walmart on State Road 45. The free, three-hour event ran from 5–8 p.m. in front of the Lawn & Garden entrance and featured decorated vehicle “trunks” handing out candy, music and
- [SNAP benefits to halt Nov. 1 as shutdown drags on; Indiana GOP budget panel rejects stopgap aid](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/29/snap-benefits-to-halt-nov-1-as-shutdown-drags-on-indiana-gop-budget-panel-rejects-stopgap-aid/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Federal food benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 because of the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week, a lapse that threatens assistance for more than 41 million Americans and hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers. Indiana counted 586,403 SNAP recipients as recently as May
- [Pierce says GOP may try to fast-track redistricting in Nov. 3 special session, warns of outside pressure and legal risks](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/29/pierce-says-gop-may-try-to-fast-track-redistricting-in-nov-3-special-session-warns-of-outside-pressure-and-legal-risks/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 28, 2025 State Rep. Matt Pierce told constituents Monday that Republican leaders could try to push congressional map changes through the General Assembly in a single day when lawmakers convene a special session Nov. 3, while acknowledging GOP senators may still be short of votes. Speaking during a pre-scheduled town hall
- [Nov. 1, 2025 SNAP (aka Food Stamps) Payments Canceled as Federal Shutdown Continues](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/27/nov-1-2025-snap-aka-food-stamps-payments-canceled-as-federal-shutdown-continues/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - October 27, 2025 The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, a move that could disrupt food aid for more than 41 million Americans. A USDA memo and notices
- [Indiana Democrats pushback against Braun’s mid-decade redistricting special session; GiaQuinta, Pryor, Hamilton, Miller, Andrade and DeLaney urge Hoosiers to speak out](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/27/indiana-democrats-pushback-against-brauns-mid-decade-redistricting-special-session-giaquinta-pryor-hamilton-miller-andrade-and-delaney-urge-hoosiers-to-speak-out/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — October 27, 2025 Indiana House Democratic leaders on Monday blasted Gov. Mike Braun’s proclamation calling lawmakers into a Nov. 3 special session to redraw the state’s nine congressional districts, calling the move unprecedented mid-decade map-making that voters do not want and urging Hoosiers to contact their legislators. House Democratic Leader Phil
- [Monroe County Sheriff: Traffic stop on stolen plate leads to gun, drug charges for Oaktown man](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/27/monroe-county-sheriff-traffic-stop-on-stolen-plate-leads-to-gun-drug-charges-for-oaktown-man/): Courtesy Photo - Monroe County Sheriff's Office Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office traffic stop early Saturday led to the arrest of a 24-year-old Oaktown man after deputies said they found two firearms and multiple types of drugs in a pickup bearing a stolen license plate, according to a
- [UPDATE: Speedway firefighter injured in wrong-way I-69 crash has successful surgery, faces months of recovery](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/27/update-speedway-firefighter-injured-in-wrong-way-i-69-crash-has-successful-surgery-faces-months-of-recovery/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 27, 2025 Speedway Fire Department Private Solomon Dillard-Rynard, 29, who was seriously injured in a head-on crash on I-69 north of Bloomington early Saturday, underwent successful surgery and is expected to make a full recovery, the department said in a Facebook post. The post said Dillard-Rynard’s leg “was set
- [Sanders, accepting Debs Award in Terre Haute, urges renewed labor solidarity and warns of “grotesque” inequality](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/27/sanders-accepting-debs-award-in-terre-haute-urges-renewed-labor-solidarity-and-warns-of-grotesque-inequality/): Video by Robert Deppert - for The Bloomingtonian Written from video transcript TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Oct. 25, 2025 — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders accepted the Eugene V. Debs Award on Saturday and used his remarks to call for a revival of working-class solidarity, condemn what he called “grotesque” levels of wealth inequality, and warn
- [Braun calls Nov. 3 special session on redistricting as shutdown halts SNAP, Congress idles](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/27/braun-calls-nov-3-special-session-on-redistricting-as-shutdown-halts-snap-congress-idles/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — October 27, 2025 Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Monday called lawmakers into a Nov. 3 special session to redraw the state’s congressional map and address tax-code conformity, a move coming while the federal government remains shut down, Congress is largely out except for brief pro forma meetings, and the U.S. Department
- [Head-on crash on I-69 kills Nashville man; northbound lanes closed for hours](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/25/head-on-crash-on-i-69-kills-nashville-man-northbound-lanes-closed-for-hours/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A wrong-way driver was killed and another motorist was seriously injured in a head-on crash early Saturday on Interstate 69 north of Bloomington, Indiana State Police said. Johnathon S. Clark, 33, of Nashville, Indiana, died from injuries after driving a 2016 Jeep Wrangler southbound in the northbound lanes near the
- [Gallery: Indiana University Football VS UCLA](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/25/gallery-indiana-university-football-vs-ucla/)
- [Second Frat House Placed on Cease and Desist for Hazing, Three Injured](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/24/second-frat-house-placed-on-cease-and-desist-for-hazing-three-injured/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Oct. 24, 2025) — Indiana University placed Alpha Epsilon Pi on cease-and-desist status Friday after reports of multiple hazing incidents that left at least three people injured, making it the second IU fraternity this week to face a shutdown amid hazing allegations. The Indiana University Police Department said the reported incidents
- [Two injured after fuel tanker overturns near Greene–Lawrence county line; State Road 54 closed for hours](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/24/two-injured-after-fuel-tanker-overturns-near-greene-lawrence-county-line-state-road-54-closed-for-hours/): Courtesy photos Staff report GREENE COUNTY, Ind. — October 24, 2024 Two people were injured Thursday, Oct. 23, when a fuel tanker rolled over and leaked a substantial amount of fuel near the Greene/Lawrence county line on State Road 54, according to the Eastern Greene Fire Territory. Emergency responders arrived to find both occupants entrapped
- [Indiana University opens free GenAI 101 to 805,000 alumni worldwide](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/24/indiana-university-opens-free-genai-101-to-805000-alumni-worldwide/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Oct. 22, 2025 — Indiana University is opening its free GenAI 101 course to more than 805,000 alumni worldwide, extending an introductory program in generative artificial intelligence beyond students, faculty and staff, the university announced. The self-paced virtual course launched in August and has drawn more than 40,000
- [Press release: Sycamore Land Trust Constructs Two New Wetlands in Monroe County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/24/press-release-sycamore-land-trust-constructs-two-new-wetlands-in-monroe-county/): The following press release was sent to the Bloomingtonian: SYCAMORE LAND TRUST CONSTRUCTS TWO NEW WETLANDS IN MONROE COUNTY Project funded through federal conservation programs and community support BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Oct. 24, 2025 — Sycamore Land Trust, a nonprofit conservation organization protecting 11,727 acres in southern Indiana, has completed construction of two new wetlands
- [Orange County sheriff: No, there isn’t a tiger on the loose](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/24/orange-county-sheriff-no-there-isnt-a-tiger-on-the-loose/): Staff report ORANGE COUNTY, Ind. — The Orange County Indiana Sheriff’s Department says reports of a loose tiger prowling the county are false. The agency said in a Facebook post Friday it has received “several calls” about a roaming big cat but believes the rumor stems from an AI-generated post made as a joke. Deputies
- [Cardinal Spirits dumps first-ever whiskey barrel, Bloomington’s oldest, ahead of Nov. 21 release](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/24/cardinal-spirits-dumps-first-ever-whiskey-barrel-bloomingtons-oldest-ahead-of-nov-21-release/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 24, 2025 The Bloomingtonian on Wednesday photographed Cardinal Spirits dumping “Barrel No. 1,” a 10-year, single-barrel straight single malt whiskey that the distillery says is the oldest whiskey ever made in the city. The first barrel Cardinal Spirits filled after opening on April 8, 2015, was lifted by forklift
- [Photos: Long lines waiting to see Tucker Carlson at Indiana University this week](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/23/photos-long-lines-waiting-to-see-tucker-carlson-at-indiana-university-this-week/)
- [Fire damages tool storage area at Baker's Junction Haunted Train](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/23/fire-damages-tool-storage-area-at-bakers-junction-haunted-train/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 23, 2025 Firefighters from the Monroe Fire Protection District responded late Wednesday to a fire at the Baker's Junction Haunted Train in the 7800 block of South Fairfax Road. Firefighters spent several hours on scene before clearing in the early hours of Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. No injuries were
- [IU orders Phi Kappa Psi to halt activities after reported hazing; IUPD opens criminal investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/22/iu-orders-phi-kappa-psi-to-halt-activities-after-reported-hazing-iupd-opens-criminal-investigation/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 22, 2025 Indiana University has issued a cease-and-desist order to the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity after a reported hazing incident that led to at least two hospitalizations, according to an Indiana University Police Department crime notice. The order suspends all chapter activities while the university conducts an investigation. The
- [Police: Woman who died after Seminary Park arrest had warrants on three misdemeanor counts](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/20/police-woman-who-died-after-seminary-park-arrest-had-one-warrant-on-three-misdemeanor-counts/): Written from press releases BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Oct. 20, 2025) — A 64-year-old woman arrested Friday in Seminary Park who died shortly after arriving at the Monroe County Jail, had a valid Monroe County arrest warrant for two counts of criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor) and one count of public nudity (Class A misdemeanor), the Bloomington
- [A note to readers: With growth comes real costs—here’s how you can help](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/19/a-note-to-readers-with-growth-comes-real-costs-heres-how-you-can-help/): The Bloomingtonian has had a remarkable run lately—nearly 15 million views on Facebook in the last 90 days and multiple stories since July 1, 2025 that reached far beyond Bloomington. That reach proves there’s a hunger for independent, on-the-ground reporting. It also creates a very practical problem. The traffic to our website consumes computing power,
- [Gallery: No Kings! Protest in Bloomington, Indiana - October 18, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/18/gallery-no-kings-protest-in-bloomington-indiana-october-18-2025/)
- [Gallery: Indiana University Football vs Michigan State](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/18/gallery-indiana-university-football-vs-michigan-state/)
- [DNR: Avian flu confirmed in wild birds in Greene and Jefferson counties](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/18/dnr-avian-flu-confirmed-in-wild-birds-in-greene-and-jefferson-counties/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — Oct. 17, 2025 — Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in multiple wild birds in Indiana, the Department of Natural Resources announced Friday. State wildlife officials said a blue-winged teal in Greene County tested positive for HPAI through surveillance conducted with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife
- [Parade, Protests, and a Muted Pep Rally Mark IU Homecoming Amid IDS Censorship Uproar](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/17/parade-protests-and-a-muted-pep-rally-mark-iu-homecoming-amid-ids-censorship-uproar/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 17, 2025 Indiana University’s Wizard-of-Oz-themed Homecoming Parade wound through Bloomington near campus Friday evening, terminating at Seventh Street and Woodlawn Avenue, before crowds drifted down to Dunn Meadow for a muted pep rally, which featured the Marching Hundred, and a speaker hyping up the football team, which is number
- [Retrospective Exhibition Honors Bloomington Artist Robert Harman’s Legacy](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/16/retrospective-exhibition-honors-late-bloomington-artist-robert-harmans-legacy/): Editor's note: We had an error in the previous headline. Harman is very much alive. Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The life and work of the late Robert Harman, one of Bloomington’s most admired contemporary artists, will be celebrated in a new retrospective opening this fall. Titled “Robert Harman: A Retrospective,” the exhibition
- [Woman Dies in Custody After Arrest at Seminary Park, Police Say](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/17/woman-dies-in-custody-after-arrest-at-seminary-park-police-say/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 17, 2025 A 64-year-old woman died Friday after being arrested at Seminary Park on an active warrant and transported to the Monroe County Jail, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Police said that around 11:25 a.m. on October 17, officers saw the woman in Seminary Park and
- [Indiana, Coach Curt Cignetti Agree to $92.8 Million Deal Through 2033](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/16/indiana-coach-curt-cignetti-agree-to-92-8-million-deal-through-2033/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 16, 2025 Indiana University announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement with head football coach Curt Cignetti on a new eight-year contract extension worth approximately $92.8 million, keeping him in Bloomington through November 2033. The deal carries an average annual compensation of roughly $11.6 million. IU
- [Indiana DNR Urges Public to Help Stop Poaching, Offers Rewards for Tips](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/16/indiana-dnr-urges-public-to-help-stop-poaching-offers-rewards-for-tips/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking Hoosiers to help fight wildlife poaching by reporting illegal hunting and fishing activity through the Turn In a Poacher (TIP) program. The DNR’s Division of Law Enforcement said Tuesday that poaching continues to threaten Indiana’s fish and wildlife populations and
- [Rep. Matt Pierce to Hold Town Hall on GOP Redistricting Proposal Oct. 27 in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/16/rep-matt-pierce-to-hold-town-hall-on-gop-redistricting-proposal-oct-27-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — State Rep. Matt Pierce (D-Bloomington) will host a public town hall on Monday, Oct. 27, to discuss the Republican-led effort to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps mid-decade and hear from constituents about their top concerns heading into the 2026 legislative session. The event will take place from 6:30 to
- [Brad Meyer to Lead ‘Ghosting Us’ Rally in Salem on Sunday, Targeting Houchin’s Record](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/16/brad-meyer-to-lead-ghosting-us-rally-in-salem-on-sunday-targeting-houchins-record/): Written from press release SALEM, Ind. — Democratic congressional candidate Brad Meyer will host a rally in Salem on Sunday, October 19, framed as a community “Ghost Hunt” to highlight what he calls U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin’s absence and lack of representation for southern Indiana families. The event, titled “Ghosting Us,” will take place from
- [IU Cinema Marks 15 Years With Yearlong Celebration of Film and Community](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/16/iu-cinema-marks-15-years-with-yearlong-celebration-of-film-and-community/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Cinema is celebrating 15 years of “movie magic” with a yearlong slate of special programming, filmmaker visits, and events that highlight the venue’s role as a nationally recognized hub for film culture. From now through summer 2026, the Cinema will commemorate its anniversary with guest appearances
- [Mark Cuban, FIRE, and Faculty Condemn Indiana University Over Student Newspaper Censorship](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/16/mark-cuban-fire-and-faculty-condemn-indiana-university-over-student-newspaper-censorship/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Prominent Indiana University alumni, national free speech advocates, and faculty organizations are condemning IU administrators after the university abruptly ended the Indiana Daily Student’s print edition and fired its student media director following a dispute over editorial independence. Student Editors Speak Out In an interview with The Bloomingtonian, Indiana Daily
- [Indiana University Fires Student Media Director After Refusal to Censor Student Newspaper](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/14/indiana-university-fires-student-media-director-after-refusal-to-censor-student-newspaper/): Screenshot of the front of the Indiana Daily Student's online edition Update, FIRE Program Officer Dominic Coletti issued the following statement, "“IU's allegedly retaliatory firing of student media director Jim Rodenbush is patently unconstitutional. The university has become one of the worst offenders when it comes to the First Amendment, and this most recent attack
- [Video and witness statement provide new context to Kirkwood altercation before arrest of Bobby Ballard](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/13/homeless-man-beaten-again-by-crowd-after-allegedly-punching-juvenile-on-kirkwood-avenue-saturday/): Updated story Video and witness statement provide new context to Kirkwood altercation before arrest of Bobby Ballard BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 15, 2025 — Newly reviewed video footage and an accompanying witness statement provide additional context to a Saturday night altercation involving Robert “Bobby” Ballard, a well-known unhoused man who was later arrested for public
- [Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in Leg on Bloomington’s West Side](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/13/man-accidentally-shoots-himself-in-leg-on-bloomingtons-west-side/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 12, 2025 — A 55-year-old man was injured Sunday night after accidentally shooting himself in the leg when a revolver discharged inside an apartment on Bloomington’s west side, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Police said officers were called to the 3300 block of West Spruce Drive around 9:30
- [Woman Dies After Parking Garage Crash at Graduate Hotel](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/13/woman-dies-after-parking-garage-crash-at-graduate-hotel/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 12, 2025 — An 80-year-old woman died after a crash in the parking garage of the Graduate Hotel in downtown Bloomington, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Police said officers were called to the scene around 11:40 a.m. Sunday after an 84-year-old man from Fairfax, Virginia, lost control of
- [Gallery: Indiana University Football Beats Oregon 30-20](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/11/gallery-indiana-university-football-beats-oregon-30-20/): Indiana hands No. 2 Oregon first home loss since 2022 with 30–20 upset Staff report Eugene Oregon - October 11, 1025 Indiana University football made history Saturday afternoon, toppling No. 2 Oregon 30–20 at Autzen Stadium to earn its first-ever road victory over a top-10 opponent. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the Hoosiers (6–0, 3–0 Big
- [Bloomington Security Officer Charged with Felony Battery After Striking Homeless Man in Peoples Park](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/10/bloomington-security-officer-charged-with-felony-battery-after-striking-homeless-man-in-peoples-park/): Written from court document BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 10, 2025 A security officer, working alone, and employed by a company contracted by the City of Bloomington to patrol public properties — including Switchyard Park, Seminary Park, and other city-owned spaces — has been charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony, after
- [Homeless Memorial Vigil Honors Lives Lost, Calls for Compassion and Change](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/10/homeless-memorial-vigil-honors-lives-lost-calls-for-compassion-and-change/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 9, 2025 — Community members gathered on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn Thursday night for the annual Homeless Memorial Vigil, standing together in remembrance of those who died this year after experiencing homelessness in Bloomington. The event, hosted by Beacon, Inc., featured local leaders and faith representatives who spoke
- [Yoder Rallies Democrats to “Just Say No” to Redistricting Push During JD Vance Visit](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/10/yoder-rallies-democrats-to-just-say-no-to-redistricting-push-during-jd-vance-visit/): Written from live video transcript: INDIANAPOLIS — October 10, 2025 State Sen. Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington, urged Hoosiers to “just say no” to a proposed mid-decade redistricting effort during a rally Friday at the Indiana Statehouse, calling Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit “a power grab for Donald Trump” and a betrayal of working Hoosiers. Yoder, who
- [Second Credit Card Skimmer Found at Bloomingfoods East Location](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/09/second-credit-card-skimmer-found-at-bloomingfoods-east-location/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 9, 2025 Bloomingfoods Co-op Market has issued another customer data security notice after a second credit card skimming device was found attached to a payment terminal at its East Store, the co-op announced Thursday. According to Bloomingfoods, a staff member discovered the skimming device on Register 2 around 3:40
- [Firefighters Quickly Contain Early-Morning Apartment Fire in Monroe County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/09/firefighters-quickly-contain-early-morning-apartment-fire-in-monroe-county/): Written from Ellettsville Fire Department and Monroe Fire Protection District Facebook posts: ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. (October 9, 2025) — Firefighters from multiple agencies quickly extinguished an early-morning apartment fire Thursday that began on a balcony in the Sudbury Court area, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District. Just before 6 a.m., crews from the Monroe Fire
- [Ellettsville Man Arrested on Child Solicitation and Sexual Misconduct Charges](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/09/ellettsville-man-arrested-on-child-solicitation-and-sexual-misconduct-charges/): ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. (October 9, 2025) — Ellettsville Police arrested a 21-year-old Ellettsville man last week on felony charges of sexual misconduct with a minor and child solicitation, following a digital forensics investigation. According to a news release from the Ellettsville Police Department, Saif Hussain was taken into custody on October 3, 2025, and booked into
- [Pulaski Day Celebration to Bring Polish Heritage, Music, and Food to Downtown Bloomington This Weekend](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/08/pulaski-day-celebration-to-bring-polish-heritage-music-and-food-to-downtown-bloomington-this-weekend/): Written from announcementBloomington, Ind. — Kirkwood Avenue will come alive with music, food, and community spirit this Saturday, October 11, as Bloomington celebrates General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Day and Polish American Heritage Month.The public event runs from 3 to 8 p.m. on the 500 block of East Kirkwood Avenue, between Indiana Avenue and Dunn Street.
- [Local Clay Potters’ Guild to Hold 27th Annual Holiday Show October 31–November 1](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/08/local-clay-potters-guild-to-hold-27th-annual-holiday-show-october-31-november-1/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. — October 2, 2025 — The Local Clay Potters’ Guild will host its 27th Annual Holiday Show at the Monroe Convention Center, showcasing the work of regional ceramic artists and a special guest from Michigan. The show opens Friday, October 31, from 4 to 9 p.m., and continues Saturday,
- [25th Annual Jill Behrman 5K to Celebrate Life, Resilience, and Community on November 1](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/08/25th-annual-jill-behrman-5k-to-celebrate-life-resilience-and-community-on-november-1/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. — October 6, 2025 — Indiana University Recreational Sports will host the 25th annual Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, November 1, marking a quarter-century of honoring the memory of the late IU student and Bloomington native. What began in 2000 as a student-led effort to remember Behrman has
- [Jewish Theatre Bloomington to Stage Arthur Miller’s The Price in November](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/08/jewish-theatre-bloomington-to-stage-arthur-millers-the-price-in-november/): Written from press realease Bloomington, Ind. — October 6, 2025 — Jewish Theatre Bloomington will celebrate its 20th anniversary season with a production of Arthur Miller’s acclaimed drama The Price, running November 6–16 at the Waldron Arts Center’s Rose Firebay Theatre. Directed by Dale McFadden, professor emeritus in Indiana University’s Department of Theatre, Drama, and
- [Podcasters Who Covered Delphi Murders to Speak at Bloomington Book Festival](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/08/podcasters-who-covered-delphi-murders-to-speak-at-bloomington-book-festival/): Written from press release Bloomington, Ind. — October 7, 2025 — The hosts of The Murder Sheet podcast, Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee, will visit Bloomington later this month to discuss their new true-crime book Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland as part of the Bloomington
- [Indiana State Police Warn of Ongoing Phone Scams; Do Not Trust Caller ID Information](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/08/indiana-state-police-warn-of-ongoing-phone-scams-do-not-trust-caller-id-information/): Written from press release Greencastle, Ind. — October 8, 2025 — The Indiana State Police Putnamville District is warning Hoosiers about a phone scam in which individuals threaten victims and demand money in the form of gift cards. Troopers have received reports from citizens who were told that if they didn’t comply, the caller would
- [Press release: The Ken Nunn Law Office Launches Third $1,000 Scholarship for Indiana College Students](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/08/press-release-the-ken-nunn-law-office-launches-third-1000-scholarship-for-indiana-college-students/): The following press release was sent to the Bloomingtonian: Bloomington, IN – The Ken Nunn Law Office is excited to announce a scholarship opportunity available to college students planning to attend a university in Indiana. This initiative aims to support the educational aspirations of young students and ease the financial burden of higher education. This
- [Press release: "FBI Indianapolis Releases 'Summer Heat' Results; Part of Nationwide Initiative to Crush Violent Crime"](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/08/press-release-fbi-indianapolis-releases-summer-heat-results-part-of-nationwide-initiative-to-crush-violent-crime/): The following press release was sent to The Bloomingtonian by the FBI: For Immediate ReleaseOctober 8, 2025 FBI Indianapolis Releases ‘Summer Heat’ ResultsPart of Nationwide Initiative to Crush Violent Crime Indianapolis – The FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office made numerous arrests over the past three monthsas part of the “Summer Heat” operation, the FBI’s nationwide effort
- [Four Arrested in Kirkwood Avenue Assault That Left Homeless Man Injured; Community Raises Nearly $9,500 for Victim’s Dental Care](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/07/four-arrested-in-kirkwood-avenue-assault-that-left-homeless-man-injured-community-raises-nearly-9500-for-victims-dental-care/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - October 7, 2025 Bloomington police have arrested four suspects — including a juvenile — in connection with the September 26 assault on East Kirkwood Avenue that left a 60-year-old unhoused man with serious facial injuries and three missing teeth. The latest arrest came when Blake Mathew Bell, 19, of Nashville,
- [Bloomington Police Arrest Suspect in September 26 Murder](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/07/bloomington-police-arrest-suspect-in-september-26-murder/): Booking photo Stephen P. Dixon II, 26, of Bloomington Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 7, 2025 Police have arrested a 26-year-old Bloomington man accused of fatally shooting a transient man late last month on the city’s near west side, authorities announced Tuesday. According to a Bloomington Police Department news release, officers responded
- [Surveillance Footage and Witnesses Helped Bloomington Police ID Suspects in Deadly Shooting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/07/surveillance-footage-and-witnesses-helped-bloomington-police-id-suspects-in-deadly-shooting/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. – October 7, 2025 Surveillance video and witness statements played a crucial role in helping Bloomington Police identify and arrest two suspects connected to the Sept. 26 shooting death of a man on West Howe Street. According to probable cause affidavits filed in Monroe Circuit Court, Stephen Dixon II, 26, has
- [Unsealed Court Order Reveals Details of FBI Search of IU Professor's Homes](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/07/unsealed-court-order-reveals-details-of-fbi-search-of-iu-professors-homes/): Written from court documents and local reporting BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 7, 2025 Newly unsealed federal court records reveal the FBI raid that led to the March firing of Indiana University cybersecurity professor XiaoFeng Wang and his wife stemmed from an ongoing investigation into potential misuse of federal research grants. According to an October 3
- [Pilot Survives Small Plane Crash Near Orange-Lawrence County Line](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/06/pilot-survives-small-plane-crash-near-orange-lawrence-county-line/): Photo Courtesy of the Indiana State Police Written from press release PAOLI, Ind. — A pilot was rescued early Sunday morning after a single-engine plane crashed in a heavily wooded area near the Orange-Lawrence County line, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The crash was reported around 9:38 p.m. Saturday, when the Federal Aviation
- [Bloomington Opens 2025 Local-Motion Grant Program to Support Walking and Biking Projects](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/06/bloomington-opens-2025-local-motion-grant-program-to-support-walking-and-biking-projects/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington announced Friday that applications are now open for its 2025 Local-Motion Grant Program, which funds community initiatives aimed at improving pedestrian and bicycle mobility across the city. The program offers grants of up to $2,400 per project to support local efforts that encourage walking,
- [Sen. Todd Young, Bipartisan Group Urge EPA to Support American Farmers, Prioritize Domestic Biofuels](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/06/sen-todd-young-bipartisan-group-urge-epa-to-support-american-farmers-prioritize-domestic-biofuels/): Written from press release WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan coalition of senators and representatives this week urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize rules that prioritize domestic feedstocks and protect U.S. farmers and renewable fuel producers from foreign competition. In a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the lawmakers
- [Beau Bayh Announces Campaign for Indiana Secretary of State, Vows to “Clean Up Corruption”](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/06/beau-bayh-announces-campaign-for-indiana-secretary-of-state-vows-to-clean-up-corruption/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — Beau Bayh, a Democrat and former U.S. Marine Corps captain, announced Monday that he is launching a campaign for Indiana Secretary of State, pledging to challenge incumbent Republican Diego Morales and overhaul what he calls a “broken and corrupt” office. “Our Secretary of State’s Office is completely broken and
- [Opinion: Do Umbrellas Cause Rain? Tylenol, Pregnancy, and Political Overreach](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/06/opinion-do-umbrellas-cause-rain-tylenol-pregnancy-and-political-overreach/): By Tim Peck, MD, an Emergency Physician and U.S. Congressional candidate for Indiana’s 9th District; Carrie Rouse, MD, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician; and Kelsey Pape, MD, an OB/GYN in her final year of Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship. They treat some of Indiana’s most vulnerable patients. Do Umbrellas Cause Rain? Tylenol, Pregnancy, and Political Overreach
- [Kroger Invests Nearly $4 Million in Bloomington Stores, Donates to Local Food Bank](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/06/kroger-invests-nearly-4-million-in-bloomington-stores-donates-to-local-food-bank/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Kroger marked the completion of nearly $4 million in remodeling projects at two Bloomington locations Wednesday, underscoring the grocer’s long-standing ties to the community and its ongoing commitment to local hunger relief efforts. The company hosted ribbon-cutting ceremonies at its stores at 4025 S. Old State Road 37
- [Federal Agents Shoot Woman in Chicago as Trump Deploys National Guard to Democratic Cities](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/05/federal-agents-shoot-woman-in-chicago-as-trump-deploys-national-guard-to-democratic-cities/): CHICAGO — October 5, 2025 — A woman was shot and wounded by federal agents in Chicago on Saturday, just hours before President Donald Trump announced the federalization of the Illinois National Guard as part of a sweeping move to deploy troops in Democratic-led cities. According to a criminal complaint filed Sunday in U.S. District
- [Pilot Survives Overnight After Plane Crash in Southern Indiana Woods](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/05/pilot-survives-overnight-after-plane-crash-in-southern-indiana-woods/): Photo Courtesy of the Indiana State Police Written from press release ORANGE COUNTY, Ind. — October 5, 2025 A pilot was rescued early Sunday morning after his single-engine plane crashed overnight in a heavily wooded area near the Orange–Lawrence County line, according to the Indiana State Police. At around 10 p.m. Saturday, the FAA and
- [Gallery: Spencer Pride Festival Features International Drag Performer, 140 Vendors in Downtown Celebration](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/05/gallery-spencer-pride-festival-features-international-drag-performer-140-vendors-in-downtown-celebration/): Staff report SPENCER, Ind. — The 2025 Spencer Pride Festival returned to downtown Spencer on Saturday, Oct. 4, drawing hundreds to the courthouse square for one of Indiana’s largest rural LGBTQ+ celebrations. The annual event, organized by Spencer Pride Inc., featured more than 140 vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Highlights included two drag shows,
- [IU Graduate’s Documentary Explores AI Support for Dementia Care in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/iu-graduates-documentary-explores-ai-support-for-dementia-care-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A new documentary by an Indiana University graduate will premiere this weekend, highlighting how artificial intelligence is being used to support Bloomington residents living with dementia. The film, Remembering the Future with IRIS, was created by Jack Bassett, a May 2025 graduate of IU’s Media School master’s program
- [Fire damages historic First Christian Church in downtown Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/fire-damages-historic-first-christian-church-in-downtown-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 1, 2025 — A fire that sent thick black smoke billowing upward into the sky over downtown Bloomington Wednesday afternoon damaged the historic First Christian Church on Kirkwood Avenue. Deputy Fire Chief Max Litwin of the Bloomington Fire Department said firefighters were dispatched at 3:06 p.m. to the church,
- [Indiana native killed in WWII to be buried in Fairland after 80 years](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/indiana-native-killed-in-wwii-to-be-buried-in-fairland-after-80-years/): Photo of U.S. Navy Ensign Delbert LaRue “Snuffy” Martin Written from press release FAIRLAND, Ind. — October 1, 2025 Nearly 80 years after his fighter plane was shot down in the Pacific, U.S. Navy Ensign Delbert LaRue “Snuffy” Martin of Shelby County will finally be laid to rest at home. Martin, a Hellcat pilot assigned
- [Fourth Annual Bloomington Paint Out set for Oct. 4 at Bryan Park](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/fourth-annual-bloomington-paint-out-set-for-oct-4-at-bryan-park/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — October 1, 2025 The Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington and local art groups will host the Fourth Annual Bloomington Paint Out on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Woodlawn Pavilion in Bryan Park. The free event, which runs rain or shine, invites artists of all ages and skill levels to
- [Students invited to explore opportunities at College and Career Pathway Fair](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/students-invited-to-explore-opportunities-at-college-and-career-pathway-fair/): Written from e-mail message BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Area students and families are invited to the College and Career Pathway Fair on Monday, Oct. 27, at the Hoosier Hills Career Center in Bloomington. The event, scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 3070 N. Prow Road, will allow students to explore educational and career opportunities, speak
- [Brad Meyer to host ‘Ghosting Us’ rally Oct. 19 in Salem](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/brad-meyer-to-host-ghosting-us-rally-oct-19-in-salem/): Written from press release SALEM, Ind. — Brad Meyer, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Indiana’s 9th District, will host a campaign rally Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Salem. The event, themed the “Ghosting Us” rally, is designed as a community “ghost hunt” to highlight what Meyer calls incumbent Rep. Erin
- [Indiana finishes ninth at Windon Memorial Classic; Chill Jr. ties for sixth](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/indiana-finishes-ninth-at-windon-memorial-classic-chill-jr-ties-for-sixth/): Written from press release LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Indiana men’s golf team shot 12-under par to finish ninth at the Windon Memorial Classic, held Sept. 29-30 at Knollwood Country Club. The Hoosiers posted a three-round team score of 852 (275-286-291), led by sophomore Bradley Chill Jr., who tied for sixth individually. Chill carded rounds
- [Cook Medical to Host Job Fair at Park 48 in Bloomington on Oct. 23](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/cook-medical-to-host-job-fair-at-park-48-in-bloomington-on-oct-23/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Cook Medical will hold a job fair Thursday, Oct. 23, at its Park 48 facility in Bloomington, offering open interviews and on-the-spot job offers for qualified candidates. The event will run from 1 to 6 p.m. at 750 Daniels Way. The company is seeking to hire manufacturing assemblers, and
- [Constellation to Stage You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown in November](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/constellation-to-stage-youre-a-good-man-charlie-brown-in-november/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Constellation Stage & Screen will bring the Peanuts gang to life this fall with You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, running Nov. 1–16 at the Waldron Arts Center. The production celebrates the 75th anniversary of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved comic strip, offering audiences an hour of music, humor,
- [Ribbon Cutting Launches Indiana Uplands Microelectronics Training Hub at WestGate@Crane](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/ribbon-cutting-launches-indiana-uplands-microelectronics-training-hub-at-westgatecrane/): Written from press release CRANE, Ind. — Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) and Reliable MicroSystems (Rel-Micro) marked a milestone in workforce development Monday with the ribbon cutting of the Indiana Uplands Microelectronics (ME) Training Hub at WestGate@Crane Technology Park. The new hub, which features state-of-the-art classrooms and lab facilities, is designed to prepare students for careers
- [Kilroy’s Staff Completes SAFE Bar Network Training to Boost Nightlife Safety](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/kilroys-staff-completes-safe-bar-network-training-to-boost-nightlife-safety/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Two of Bloomington’s most popular nightlife venues, Kilroy’s Sports and Kilroy’s on Kirkwood, have renewed their membership in the SAFE Bar Network after completing bystander intervention training this week. All employees from both bars took part in the sessions on Sept. 28 and 29, which were designed to
- [Sierra Club Criticizes Trump’s “Coal Day 2.0,” Calls on Indiana Utilities to Embrace Renewables](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/sierra-club-criticizes-trumps-coal-day-2-0-calls-on-indiana-utilities-to-embrace-renewables/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — Environmental advocates are warning of higher costs and worsening health impacts after the Trump administration on Monday unveiled its “Coal Day 2.0” agenda, which opens 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal mining leases and rolls back safeguards against air and water pollution. The Sierra Club blasted the
- [Perry Township publishes 67-page oral history on tornado relief efforts](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/perry-township-publishes-67-page-oral-history-on-tornado-relief-efforts/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Perry Township Trustee’s Office has released a 67-page oral history and debrief of its emergency relief operations following the May 16, 2025 tornado, making the document available for public download at perrytownship.info, Trustee Dan Combs announced Monday. Township officials say the publication is the first post-event debrief
- [Inaugural Bloomington Healthy Aging Expo set for Oct. 9](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/10/01/inaugural-bloomington-healthy-aging-expo-set-for-oct-9/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Bloomington Senior Advocates will host the first Bloomington Healthy Aging Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1375 N. Wellness Way. The free, public event is designed to connect older adults and their families with resources that support healthy, active and
- [Indiana University Faculty and Students Organize Forum for Science Advocacy on Wednesday, October 1, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/30/press-release-indiana-university-faculty-and-students-organize-forum-for-science-advocacy/): The following was shared with the Booomingtonian: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Sept. 29, 2025) — Indiana University faculty, staff and students are organizing a campus-community forum this week in response to what they see as increasingly hostile actions toward scientific research by federal and state administrations. The forum, titled “Stand Up for Science,” will take place at
- [Homeless Man Assaulted Near Upstairs Pub Amid Violent Friday Night in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/28/homeless-man-assaulted-near-upstairs-pub-amid-violent-friday-night-in-bloomington/): Update: A GoFundMe has been started for Bobby, and the organizer will coordinate with Beacon to ensure the funds are properly managed and that Bobby receives the dental care and other help he needs. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bobby-get-dental-surgery-after-assault Video of interview with Bobby about his attack, and his injuries Editor’s note: A spokesperson for the City of Bloomington
- [Police: No suspects yet in fatal Bloomington shooting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/30/police-no-suspects-yet-in-fatal-bloomington-shooting/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 30, 2025 Police said Monday they have no suspects and have made no arrests in the shooting death of a 29-year-old Bloomington man Friday night, but the investigation remains ongoing. The Bloomington Police Department is asking anyone with information about the case to come forward. On Sunday, Monroe County
- [Two men arrested after fight on Kirkwood Avenue leaves man injured](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/30/two-men-arrested-after-fight-on-kirkwood-avenue-leaves-man-injured/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - September 30, 2025 Bloomington police arrested two men this week in connection with a late-night fight on East Kirkwood Avenue that left another man with serious dental injuries. According to Bloomington Police Department reports, officers were dispatched around 11:35 p.m. Sept. 26 to the 400 block of East Kirkwood Avenue
- [Coroner identifies victim in Bloomington shooting; Sister launches fundraiser for funeral](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/29/coroner-identifies-victim-in-bloomington-shooting/): This story has been updated Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 29, 2025 The Monroe County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in a shooting Friday night near the intersection of West Howe and South Morton streets as 29-year-old Shawn Allen Sullivan of Bloomington. Coroner Jeff Hall said Monday that the cause and manner
- [Man killed in Friday night shooting near downtown Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/27/man-killed-in-friday-night-shooting-near-downtown-bloomington/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — September 27, 2025 A 29-year-old man was shot and killed Friday night following a disturbance near the intersection of West Howe and South Morton streets in Bloomington, according to police. Bloomington Police officers, Bloomington Fire Department personnel, and IU Health Ambulance crews were called to the scene around 9:40 p.m.
- [Police investigate shooting in 400 block of South Madison Friday night](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/27/police-investigate-shooting-in-400-block-of-south-madison-friday-night/): Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — September 27, 2025 Police and emergency responders were called to the 400 block of South Madison Street Friday night after reports of gunfire. Bloomington Police officers, Bloomington Fire Department personnel, and IU Health Bloomington crews arrived around 9:40 p.m. and found a man on the
- [Amazon Music to Livestream All Things Go 2025 Featuring Noah Kahan, Kesha, Wallows and More](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/26/amazon-music-to-livestream-all-things-go-2025-featuring-noah-kahan-kesha-wallows-and-more/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Amazon Music will stream the 2025 edition of the All Things Go Music Festival, bringing performances by Noah Kahan, Kesha, Wallows, and more to fans worldwide. The three-day festival runs September 26-28 from Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md., and will be broadcast exclusively on Prime Video and
- [Analysis: Rokita bans DEI in state legal contracts, calls for “merit-based” counsel](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/26/analysis-rokita-bans-dei-in-state-legal-contracts-calls-for-merit-based-counsel/): Staff Report | The Bloomingtonian | Sept. 25, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS — Attorney General Todd Rokita unveiled a new policy Thursday banning Indiana state contracts with law firms that use diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, saying the move will ensure that only firms “committed to merit-based excellence” represent the state. The rules, effective in October,
- [Lillian Young launches campaign for Indiana House with Bloomington town hall on trans rights](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/26/lillian-young-launches-campaign-for-indiana-house-with-bloomington-town-hall-on-trans-rights/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Sept. 24, 2025 — Lilliana Young, an LGBTQ activist and secretary of the Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission, announced her candidacy for Indiana House District 61 this week, setting up a Democratic primary challenge against longtime incumbent Rep. Matt Pierce. Young, who identifies politically between Progressive and Socialist,
- [Rokita warns Indianapolis council against blocking sheriff’s ICE cooperation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/26/rokita-warns-indianapolis-council-against-blocking-sheriffs-ice-cooperation/): From press release INDIANAPOLIS — Sept. 24, 2025 — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning the Indianapolis-Marion City-County Council that any move to cut the Marion County Sheriff’s Office budget in order to limit cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would violate state law. In a letter sent this week, Rokita said
- [Press release: Young Tours Corn Island Shipyard in Southwest Indiana as Support Builds for SHIPS for America Act](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/26/press-release-young-tours-corn-island-shipyard-in-southwest-indiana-as-support-builds-for-ships-for-america-act/): From press release INDIANAPOLIS – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) toured Corn Island Shipyard in Spencer County on Monday to learn more about its operations, Hoosier workforce, and the manufacturing of custom barges. Earlier this year, Young and Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America
- [BloomingArts Theatre Company announces fall programs for young performers](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/26/bloomingarts-theatre-company-announces-fall-programs-for-young-performers/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Sept. 29, 2025 — BloomingArts Theatre Company is rolling out two fall offerings designed to help young singers, dancers, and actors sharpen their skills and prepare for the next stage in their artistic journeys. The company will host The Two-Day Tune Up on Nov. 22–23 at Indiana University’s Lee Norvelle Theatre and
- [Exhibition honors T.C. Steele’s legacy 100 years after his death](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/26/exhibition-honors-t-c-steeles-legacy-100-years-after-his-death/): NASHVILLE, Ind. — Sept. 26, 2025 — Nearly a century after his death, the life and work of Hoosier impressionist T.C. Steele will be celebrated with a new exhibition opening Saturday at the T.C. Steele State Historic Site. The exhibition, which runs through fall 2026, marks the 100th anniversary of Steele’s passing and features nearly
- [“We Set Him Up”: How a July 4 pepper spray fight spiraled into an alleged Ellettsville violent ambush](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/25/we-set-him-up-how-a-july-4-pepper-spray-fight-spiraled-into-an-alleged-ellettsville-violent-ambush/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 25, 2025 Police say in court records that an alleged ambush at an Ellettsville ballfield this summer was not only planned in Snapchat messages but also practically solved by them. Four suspects — Shelby Renee Givens, 18, of Bloomington; Jacob Michael Gadd, 19, of Bloomfield; Jaevaun Hopkins, 17, of
- [Lotus World Music & Arts Festival kicks off tonight, runs through Sunday](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/25/lotus-world-music-arts-festival-kicks-off-tonight-runs-through-sunday/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 25, 2025 The Lotus World Music & Arts Festival opens tonight in downtown Bloomington, launching four days of global music, visual arts, and community celebration that runs through Sunday. The festival begins with an opening concert at 7 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater featuring the Krista Detor Band and
- [Sheriff’s Office, Bloomington Police CIRT Team Respond to Mental Health Crisis on S. Bernard Drive](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/24/sheriffs-office-bloomington-police-cirt-team-respond-to-mental-health-crisis-on-s-bernard-drive/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 24, 2025 Monroe County sheriff’s deputies and the Bloomington Police Department’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) took a man into custody Wednesday evening after a standoff that lasted several hours on the city’s south side. According to a news release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched
- [Community rallies to help beloved Bloomington artist Joel Washington avoid eviction](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/24/community-rallies-to-help-beloved-bloomington-artist-joel-washington-avoid-eviction/): Image from GoFundMe fundraiser for Joel Washington Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 24, 2025 Friends, neighbors, and admirers of longtime Bloomington artist and Indiana University employee Joel Washington are stepping forward to help him stay in his home after a year of health struggles left him unable to work. A GoFundMe campaign launched by
- [Raydia Food Group to Close; Bloomington Troyer Facility Affected](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/24/raydia-food-group-to-close-bloomington-troyer-facility-affected/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Troyer’s in Bloomington will close as part of the shutdown of Raydia Food Group, the parent company of Troyer and Stanz Foodservice, according to an ABC57 report and information shared with The Bloomingtonian by a reader. ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana, reported this week that Raydia informed employees operations will
- [Former IU Trustee Vivian Winston warns university is losing top faculty, Criticizes secrecy under Whitten’s leadership](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/24/former-iu-trustee-vivian-winston-warns-university-is-losing-top-faculty-criticizes-secrecy-under-whittens-leadership/): Written from video transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 24, 2025 Former Indiana University trustee Vivian Winston delivered a sweeping critique of IU President Pamela Whitten and the university’s governing board Wednesday, warning that secrecy, disregard for faculty, and harsh new policies are driving away IU’s best professors and making it harder to recruit new talent.
- [Sierra Club: Indiana Utilities Falling Behind on Clean Energy Transition](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/22/sierra-club-indiana-utilities-falling-behind-on-clean-energy-transition/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — Sept. 22, 2025 — Indiana’s major electric utilities are backsliding on promises to move toward renewable energy, with none improving their scores in the Sierra Club’s latest Dirty Truth About Utility Climate Pledges report. The report, released Monday, graded 75 utilities nationwide on their plans to retire coal by
- [Bicyclist Injured After Collision With Off-Duty Officer in Washington County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/22/bicyclist-injured-after-collision-with-off-duty-officer-in-washington-county/): Written from press release CANTON, Ind. — Sept. 22, 2025 — A 60-year-old bicyclist was airlifted to a Louisville hospital after being struck by an off-duty Salem police officer in Washington County on Sunday, according to the Indiana State Police. The crash happened around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Old State Road 56 and
- [Cignetti Prepares Hoosiers for Tough Road Test at Iowa](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/22/cignetti-prepares-hoosiers-for-tough-road-test-at-iowa/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Sept. 22, 2025 — Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti said Monday that while he was pleased with aspects of his team’s blowout win over Illinois, the Hoosiers must quickly refocus ahead of what he called a “more difficult challenge” at Iowa this weekend. “Iowa, it’s a tough place
- [Two Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Rural Sullivan County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/22/two-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-in-rural-sullivan-county/): Written from press release If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or in crisis, call or text 988 (U.S.) or visit 988lifeline.org for confidential support. SHELBURN, Ind. — Sept. 22, 2025 — Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal shooting near Shelburn that left a husband and wife dead early Monday morning.
- [Gallery: Indiana University Football vs Illinois on September 20, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/20/gallery-indiana-university-football-vs-illinois-on-september-20-2025/)
- [Jeansonne earns breakthrough victory at Indianapolis as Porsche Carrera Cup season sees seventh different winner](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/20/jeansonne-earns-breakthrough-victory-at-indianapolis-as-porsche-carrera-cup-season-sees-seventh-different-winner/): Porsche Carrera Cup race start at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — September 20, 2025 — Aaron Jeansonne broke through for his first career Porsche Carrera Cup North America victory Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, becoming the seventh different overall winner in a record-setting 2025 season. The Kellymoss driver converted a
- [Gallery: IU vs Indiana State game by Kathryn Coers Rossman](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/19/gallery-iu-vs-indiana-state-game-by-kathryn-coers-rossman/)
- [Gallery: IMSA Battle on the Bricks Brings High-Speed Action to Indianapolis Motor Speedway](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/19/gallery-imsa-battle-on-the-bricks-brings-high-speed-action-to-indianapolis-motor-speedway/)
- [Press release: "Attorney General Todd Rokita exposes public posts from educators glorifying Charlie Kirk’s assassination"](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/19/press-release-attorney-general-todd-rokita-exposes-public-posts-from-educators-glorifying-charlie-kirks-assassination/): The following press release landed in the Bloomingtonian's e-mail this morning at 6 a.m. and is being reposted for Bloomingtonian readers: "Attorney General Todd Rokita exposes public posts from educators glorifying Charlie Kirk’s assassination Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office is actively reviewing public submissions regarding posts made by educators and administrators that glorified the tragic
- [Events: Bloomington Yacht Club Hosts Free Family Sailing Open House at Lake Lemon, Sept. 21](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/18/events-bloomington-yacht-club-hosts-free-family-sailing-open-house-at-lake-lemon-sept-21/): Courtesy Photo Ahoy, All! The Bloomington Yacht Club is having an Open House on Sunday, September 21st from 1-4 p.m. at Lake Lemon where the secrets of sailing will be introduced. This free family-friendly event offers sailing demonstrations, a tour of the BYC facilities, hands-on rigging and knot tying, activities for all ages, snacks, drinks, and more. Please come and
- [Buttigieg meets with local Democrats in Bloomington, speaks in Indianapolis on redistricting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/18/buttigieg-meets-with-local-democrats-in-bloomington-speaks-in-indianapolis-on-redistricting/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg met with local Democrats Thursday at the newly opened Monroe County Democratic Party headquarters in Bloomington. Video of his remarks: Buttigieg, who served as mayor of South Bend before joining President Joe Biden’s cabinet, spoke briefly to party members and
- [Community Dance to Benefit Amethyst House Set for Sept. 20 in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/18/community-dance-to-benefit-amethyst-house-set-for-sept-20-in-bloomington/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Amethyst House will host a Community Dance on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Harmony School, 909 E. Second Street, offering an evening of food, music, and fellowship in partnership with the Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with a community cookout
- [Explainer: NLRB Sues New York Over Labor Law; And How Winning by Waiting is a Union Busting Tactic](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/18/explainer-nlrb-sues-new-york-over-labor-law-and-how-winning-by-waiting-is-a-union-busting-tactic/): Staff report WASHINGTON — The National Labor Relations Board has filed suit against the State of New York, saying a newly signed labor law improperly intrudes on federal authority and risks upending decades of national labor law. https://www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-story/nlrb-files-lawsuit-against-the-state-of-new-york-to-protect-agencys-0 The lawsuit, filed Sept. 12 by Acting General Counsel William B. Cowen, challenges S.8034A, a measure signed
- [Funny Times marks 40th year with new podcast hosted by editor Mia Beach](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/17/funny-times-marks-40th-year-with-new-podcast-hosted-by-editor-mia-beach/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Funny Times, the Bloomington-based independent cartoon and humor publication with a cult following, will launch a 10-episode podcast this fall to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The series, titled The Funny Times Podcast, debuts Oct. 3, 2025, on major streaming platforms and will be hosted by editor and local
- [Press release: Rep. Porter Blasts $15.8 Million State Funding for ‘Speedway Slammer’ Detention Center](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/17/press-release-rep-porter-blasts-15-8-million-state-funding-for-speedway-slammer-detention-center/): The following was sent to the Bloomingtonian: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 PORTER CRITICIZES USE OF STATE FUNDS FOR THE ‘SPEEDWAY SLAMMER’ INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Sept. 17, the State Budget Committee (SBC) allocated close to $15.8 million for the preparation of the so-called “Speedway Slammer.” The state will cover the cost with the
- [Halliday Brothers to Present Free Film ‘Refractions: Dark Side of the Moon Revisited’ at MCPL](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/17/halliday-brothers-to-present-free-film-refractions-dark-side-of-the-moon-revisited-at-mcpl/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A reimagined take on one of rock’s most iconic albums will be showcased later this month at the Monroe County Public Library. On Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m., brothers Jason and Jim Halliday will present Refractions: Dark Side of the Moon Revisited, a 45-minute film that pairs
- [Media Campaign Launches to Raise Awareness of Bloomington’s Stride Center](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/17/media-campaign-launches-to-raise-awareness-of-bloomingtons-stride-center/): Editor's note: Stride Center is a Bloomingtonian advertiser FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Media Campaign Launches to Raise Awareness of Bloomington’s Stride Center Connecting Residents to 24/7 Crisis Support Just Got Easier Bloomington, Indiana – A media campaign launching today aims to ensure every Monroe County resident knows to call the Stride Center
- [Local Music: The Cowboys Return With Captain Easy’s Downfall, Blending Punk Energy and Power Pop Hooks](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/17/local-music-the-cowboys-return-with-captain-easys-downfall-blending-punk-energy-and-power-pop-hooks/): By Jeremy Hogan - The Bloomingtonian BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A bit of punk grit, early ’80s power pop sparkle, and the kind of guitar riffs that stick in your head long after the needle lifts — that’s what listeners can expect from The Cowboys’ new album, Captain Easy’s Downfall, out Friday, Sept. 19. The record
- [Indiana to Host Inaugural National Civility Summit in Carmel](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/16/indiana-to-host-inaugural-national-civility-summit-in-carmel/): Written from press release CARMEL, Ind. — Amid deepening national divides, Indiana will take the spotlight later this month as host of the first-ever National Civility Summit, a two-day gathering focused on rebuilding trust and promoting respectful dialogue. The event, organized by Project Civility and presented by Merchants Bank, will be held Sept. 26–27 in
- [Indiana Science Advocacy Group Criticizes EPA Proposal to Rescind Greenhouse Gas Finding](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/16/indiana-science-advocacy-group-criticizes-epa-proposal-to-rescind-greenhouse-gas-finding/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Concerned Scientists @ IU (CSIU) submitted a detailed public comment opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s Aug. 1, 2025 proposal to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding, the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. CSIU—together with its affiliated student group, Advocates for Science @
- [Locally Owned Nonprofit Launches Sapphic Social Club in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/16/locally-owned-nonprofit-launches-sapphic-social-club-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A locally owned nonprofit dedicated to creating safe, supportive spaces for women in Bloomington will launch next week with a community fundraiser at Lake Monroe. Sacred Revolution Ascension Center, a Black woman-owned holistic wellness nonprofit, is introducing the B-Town Sapphic Circle, an initiative designed to foster connections, mentorship,
- [IU Dance Marathon to Celebrate 20th Annual Gala Honoring Ashley Louise Crouse](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/16/iu-dance-marathon-to-celebrate-20th-annual-gala-honoring-ashley-louise-crouse/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Dance Marathon (IUDM) will celebrate its 20th annual Gala on Friday, Sept. 19, honoring the legacy of Ashley Louise Crouse, a former student leader whose memory continues to inspire the organization’s mission. Crouse, who served as vice president of communications on IUDM’s executive council, died in
- [Monroe County College Fair Set for Sept. 18 at Switchyard Park](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/16/monroe-county-college-fair-set-for-sept-18-at-switchyard-park/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) will host the Monroe County College Fair on Thursday, Sept. 18, giving local students and families a chance to connect with representatives from more than 20 colleges and universities. The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the
- [Indiana to Host Cream & Crimson Scrimmage Oct. 3 at Assembly Hall](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/16/indiana-to-host-cream-crimson-scrimmage-oct-3-at-assembly-hall/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana men’s basketball fans will get their first look at the Hoosiers under new head coach Darian DeVries during the Cream & Crimson Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 3, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The intrasquad exhibition, presented by Smithville, tips off at 7 p.m. ET and is open
- [Constellation’s Rocky Horror Screenings Return to BCT for 50th Anniversary](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/16/constellations-rocky-horror-screenings-return-to-bct-for-50th-anniversary/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Constellation Stage & Screen will once again bring a cult-classic film celebration to downtown on Saturday, Oct. 25, with two interactive screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. This year’s screenings mark a pair of milestones: the 50th anniversary of the 1975 musical comedy
- [Vigil at Indiana University honors Charlie Kirk under heavy security Sunday night](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/15/vigil-at-indiana-university-honors-charlie-kirk-under-heavy-security-sunday-night/): Editor’s note: The only reason we have coverage from inside is thanks to a subscriber—wearing a cowboy hat and an American flag shirt—who went in and vouched for The Bloomingtonian as a local news source. I’m terrible with names, though he did tell me his. Thank you. Some heroes wear American flag covered shirts and
- [Gallery: Monroe County Fall Festival Parade Brings Community Together in Ellettsville](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/13/gallery-monroe-county-fall-festival-parade-brings-community-together-in-ellettsville/): Scenes from the 2025 Monroe County Fall Festival Parade in Ellettsville, Indiana, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. (Photos by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
- [Gallery: Hoosiers Roll Over Sycamores 73-0 in Friday Night Matchup](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/12/gallery-hoosiers-roll-over-sycamores-in-friday-night-matchup/): Written from box score BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 12, 2025 Indiana overwhelmed Indiana State 73-0 on Friday night at Memorial Stadium behind a nearly flawless performance from quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza completed 19 of 20 passes for 270 yards and five touchdowns before giving way to Alberto Mendoza, who added two more scoring throws. Omar
- [New Music Store ‘Things With Strings and More’ to Host Grand Opening Oct. 4 in College Mall](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/12/new-music-store-things-with-strings-and-more-to-host-grand-opening-oct-4-in-college-mall/): Courtesy Photos BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 12, 2025 A new business for music lovers has opened its doors inside College Mall. Things With Strings and More, located at 2894 E. 3rd St., will celebrate its grand opening with live performances and special deals for the community on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to
- [Police standoff on Kingsley Drive ends with woman’s arrest](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/12/police-standoff-on-kingsley-drive-ends-with-womans-arrest/): Written from police statement, and on the scene observations BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 12, 2025 A woman was taken into custody Wednesday night after a standoff with Bloomington police that followed a domestic battery complaint on the city’s north side. Police said they were called to the 3100 block of North Kingsley Drive around 4:45
- [Bloomington Animal Shelter Fundraiser Tops $22,000 With Donations Matched Through Sept. 21](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/12/bloomington-animal-shelter-fundraiser-tops-22000-with-donations-matched-through-sept-21/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 12, 2025 Bloomington Animal Care and Control has raised more than $22,000 so far in a community fundraiser that will provide urgent medical care for shelter animals, according to shelter staff. Thanks to two anonymous donors, every contribution made before Sept. 21 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $40,000
- [Bloomington firefighters mark 24th anniversary of 9/11 at Ivy Tech memorial](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/11/bloomington-firefighters-mark-24th-anniversary-of-9-11-at-ivy-tech-memorial/)
- [Gallery: IU Football Feature Photos by Kathryn Coers Rossman - Week 2](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/11/gallery-iu-football-feature-photos-by-kathryn-coers-rossman-week-2/): All photos by Kathryn Coers Rossman
- [MCCSC Earns USDA Gold Award for Summer Meal Program](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/mccsc-earns-usda-gold-award-for-summer-meal-program/): MCCSC Department of Child Nutrition staff serve lunch at Templeton Elementary School - Courtesy Photo Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Community School Corporation has been recognized with a Gold “Turnip the Beet Award” from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its summer food program, making it the only school corporation
- [Report: Indiana University Among Lowest-Rated Campuses for Free Speech in 2026 Rankings](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/report-indiana-university-among-lowest-rated-campuses-for-free-speech-in-2026-rankings/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 9, 2025 Indiana University has landed near the bottom of the 2026 College Free Speech Rankings, released Tuesday by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and College Pulse. The annual report, billed as the largest nationwide survey of campus expression, polled more than 68,000 students across 257 colleges and
- [Report: Trump’s Executive Orders Threaten Independence of Libraries and Cultural Institutions](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/report-trumps-executive-orders-threaten-independence-of-libraries-and-cultural-institutions/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A new report from EveryLibrary, a national political action committee for libraries, warns that a wave of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump during the first 100 days of his second administration could reshape America’s cultural institutions in ways that threaten their independence. The report, titled Culture
- [Storytelling by Firelight Returns to the Southern Indiana Woods](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/storytelling-by-firelight-returns-to-the-southern-indiana-woods/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Five bonfires, five storytellers and one autumn night in the woods will set the stage for the return of Tale Blazing, a seasonal arts event combining performance and community. The event, subtitled MIRACULUM, will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Hundredth Hill
- [Spaah Day Spa Marks 30 Years in Bloomington, Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/spaah-day-spa-marks-30-years-in-bloomington-indiana/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Spaah, a locally owned day spa that has become a fixture in Bloomington’s wellness community, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. Founded in 1995 by Donna Lafferty and her husband, Fred Luehring, Spaah opened on S. Walnut Street offering only hot tub soaks and massage therapy. Over
- [Needmore Coffee Roasters Opens New Specialty Roasting Facility with Community Event](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/needmore-coffee-roasters-opens-new-specialty-roasting-facility-with-community-event/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Needmore Coffee Roasters will open the doors of its new dedicated roasting facility later this month, inviting the community to explore the craft behind its specialty coffee. The open house is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1310 S. Monon Drive. Guests
- [Tribute Concert to Honor Beloved Band Director Janis Stockhouse](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/tribute-concert-to-honor-beloved-band-director-janis-stockhouse/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Former students and colleagues will come together this fall to celebrate the life and legacy of Janis Stockhouse, a longtime Bloomington High School North band director who inspired generations of young musicians. The Janis Stockhouse Tribute Concert is set for Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. in
- [Grammy-Nominated Folk Artist John McCutcheon to Perform in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/grammy-nominated-folk-artist-john-mccutcheon-to-perform-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Grammy-nominated folk musician and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon will perform Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bloomington. Known for his mastery of instruments ranging from hammered dulcimer and banjo to piano, harmonica and guitar, McCutcheon has been hailed by the late Johnny Cash as “the most
- [Press release: City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males to Host Annual Youth Summit](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/press-release-city-of-bloomington-commission-on-the-status-of-black-males-to-host-annual-youth-summit/): The following was sent to the Bloomingtonian FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 4, 2025 City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males to Host Annual Youth Summit Bloomington, Ind. — The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males announces its upcoming Youth Leadership Summit, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- [Artists to Compete in Great Outdoor Art Contest at T.C. Steele Site](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/09/artists-to-compete-in-great-outdoor-art-contest-at-t-c-steele-site/): Written from press release NASHVILLE, Ind. — Indiana’s oldest plein air painting competition will return to Brown County this weekend as artists gather for the 37th annual Great Outdoor Art Contest at the T.C. Steele State Historic Site. The event, set for Saturday, Sept. 13, gives visitors a chance to watch artists at work across
- [Cignetti: Hoosiers improving, but ‘far from clean’ ahead of Indiana State matchup](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/08/cignetti-hoosiers-improving-but-far-from-clean-ahead-of-indiana-state-matchup/): Written from transcript BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 8, 2025 Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti said Monday the Hoosiers took a “step forward” in their 56-9 win over Kennesaw State but cautioned his team remains “far from clean” heading into Friday night’s in-state showdown with Indiana State. “Defensively we gave up nine plays of 15
- [Rokita launches investigation of refugee nonprofit; Exodus pushes back](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/08/rokita-launches-investigation-of-refugee-nonprofit-exodus-pushes-back/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 8, 2025 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita on Monday announced that his office has issued a civil investigative demand to Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc., accusing the nonprofit of potentially interfering with federal immigration enforcement and raising concerns about labor trafficking in Monroe County. Rokita said the action continues an
- [Democrat Porter presses Indiana GOP lawmakers to share details from White House meeting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/08/democrat-porter-presses-indiana-gop-lawmakers-to-share-details-from-white-house-meeting/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — September 8, 2025 State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) is urging Indiana Republicans to disclose what they learned during their late August trip to Washington, D.C., where about 50 GOP members of the General Assembly met with Trump administration officials and legislative leaders. In a statement Monday, Porter challenged
- [Indiana Soybean Farmers Confront Global Market Shifts and Brazilian Competition](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/08/indiana-soybean-farmers-confront-global-market-shifts-and-brazilian-competition/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - September 8, 2025 Monroe County soybean farmers are increasingly squeezed by shifting global trade dynamics—in part driven by U.S.–China tariffs—while sustainable soybean production in Brazil intensifies competition. Global Shifts Drive Market Pressure China’s prolonged pullback from U.S. soy has left Indiana farmers with fewer export opportunities and softer prices. Purdue
- [Perdue Farms to Cut 293 Jobs at Washington, Indiana Turkey Plant; Declining Demand, Trade Strains Cited](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/08/perdue-farms-to-cut-293-jobs-at-washington-indiana-turkey-plant-declining-demand-trade-strains-cited/): Staff report Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the Washington plant processes chickens. It processes turkeys. The article has been corrected. WASHINGTON, Ind. — September 8, 2025 Perdue Farms’ decision to eliminate its second shift and lay off nearly 300 workers at its Washington, Indiana, turkey-processing plant next month comes
- [Historic warbirds soar at Monroe County Airport during Aviation Weekend](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/07/historic-warbirds-soar-at-monroe-county-airport-during-aviation-weekend/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 7, 2025 Three vintage warbirds drew history buffs and aviation fans to the Monroe County Airport on Sunday, offering a rare chance to see and hear the aircraft that trained a generation of American pilots during World War II. The event was part of Aviation Weekend, a three-day community
- [Photo Gallery: Hoosiers Roll Past Kennesaw State 56-9 at Memorial Stadium](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/06/photo-gallery-indiana-hoosiers-vs-kennesaw-state-football/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 6, 2025 Indiana dominated on both sides of the ball Saturday, routing Kennesaw State 56-9 before 43,801 fans at Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns, including three to wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, who finished with nine catches for 97 yards. The Hoosiers piled up 593
- [Ranchapalooza to Celebrate Grand Opening of The Colonel’s Music Store Saturday, September 6, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/05/ranchapalooza-to-celebrate-grand-opening-of-the-colonels-music-store-saturday-september-6-2025/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A new music shop is celebrating its recent opening in Bloomington with an all-day festival this weekend. The Colonel’s Guitar Ranch & Music Store, located at 118 S. Rogers St., will host its grand opening celebration, “Ranchapalooza,” on Saturday, Sept. 6, from noon to 8 p.m. The event will feature
- [Bloomington man accused of firing gun into ceiling, facing multiple felony charges](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/05/bloomington-man-accused-of-firing-gun-into-ceiling-facing-multiple-felony-charges/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 5, 2025 A Bloomington man is facing several felony charges after deputies say he fired a handgun into the ceiling of his home during an argument and later admitted to discarding two firearms on the property. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Monroe Circuit Court,
- [Bloomington woman charged in string of package thefts, drug possession](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/05/bloomington-woman-charged-in-string-of-package-thefts-drug-possession/): Written court and police records BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington woman has been charged with multiple counts of theft and drug possession after police say she was found with numerous stolen packages during a traffic stop late last month. Tiffany Nichole Flynn, 40, was arrested Aug. 30 after Bloomington Police pulled over a silver Hyundai
- [Bloomington man arrested after police chase through city streets](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/05/bloomington-man-arrested-after-police-chase-through-city-streets/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 5, 2025 A Bloomington man was arrested this week after leading Indiana State Police on a vehicle and foot chase through city streets before being found hiding under a porch, according to court records. Shamole Demetrius Davis, 28, was charged with resisting law enforcement, a Level 6
- [Gallery: Workers Rally in Bloomington on Labor Day as Part of Nationwide “Workers Over Billionaires” Actions](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/04/gallery-workers-rally-in-bloomington-on-labor-day-as-part-of-nationwide-workers-over-billionaires-actions/)
- [MCCSC Highlights Academic Opportunities, Evidence-Based Student Support](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/03/mccsc-highlights-academic-opportunities-evidence-based-student-support/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) detailed its wide range of academic programs and student support initiatives during a recent school board meeting, underscoring opportunities that span from early learning to advanced college preparation. At the Aug. 26 Board of School Trustees meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum,
- [Indiana AG Leads 22-State Push to Eliminate DEI in Federal Contracting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/03/indiana-ag-leads-22-state-push-to-eliminate-dei-in-federal-contracting/): INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is spearheading a coalition of 22 states in a bid to support the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule that would rescind longstanding affirmative action requirements for federal contractors. In a joint letter sent this week, the coalition argues that the current affirmative action mandates violate the Fifth
- [Bloomington Launches Interactive Community Map to Improve Public Access to City Information](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/03/bloomington-launches-interactive-community-map-to-improve-public-access-to-city-information/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington has unveiled a new online tool designed to give residents, businesses, and visitors easier access to local information about neighborhoods, amenities, and city services. The Bloomington Community Map, launched by the city’s Information & Technology Services Department, allows users to explore a wide range
- [Governor Signs Law to Streamline Child Care Licensing in Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/03/governor-signs-law-to-streamline-child-care-licensing-in-indiana/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Braun held a ceremonial signing last week for legislation aimed at expanding access to child care by simplifying licensing requirements across the state. House Enrolled Act 1253, co-authored by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), reduces regulatory hurdles for school-based and multi-site child care providers. Under the law,
- [Women’s Republican Club of Monroe County to Hold First Meeting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/03/womens-republican-club-of-monroe-county-to-hold-first-meeting/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Republican Party is moving forward with plans to establish the Women’s Republican Club of Monroe County, according to an announcement this week from party vice-chair Noelle Conyer. The club’s first meeting will include adopting bylaws, completing an application for state approval, and electing officers. Conyer said
- [Friends of the Library Hosting Big Fall Book Sale Sept. 19–22 at Downtown Library](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/03/friends-of-the-library-hosting-big-fall-book-sale-sept-19-22-at-downtown-library/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Friends of the Library will hold its Big Fall Book Sale Sept. 19–22 at the Downtown Library, offering thousands of books and other items at bargain prices. The four-day sale, held twice a year in Meeting Room 1B/C, begins with an early-bird preview for Friends members on Thursday,
- [Documentary on Art Deco Icon Tamara de Lempicka to Screen at IU Cinema Sept. 7](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/03/documentary-on-art-deco-icon-tamara-de-lempicka-to-screen-at-iu-cinema-sept-7/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Cinema will host a special screening of The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. The feature documentary, directed and produced by Julie Rubio and co-produced by Blake Wellen, traces the extraordinary life of Tamara
- [Blood Drive at Ivy Tech on September 3rd and 4th](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/03/blood-drive-at-ivy-tech-on-september-3rd-and-4th/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The American Red Cross will host a community blood drive at Ivy Tech’s Lamkin Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 from noon to 6 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers are encouraging donors to roll up their sleeves to help save lives. Each
- [Photo Gallery: Kathryn Coers Rossman captures game day scenes on the field as IU faces Old Dominion](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/02/photo-gallery-kathryn-coers-rossman-captures-game-day-scenes-on-the-field-as-iu-faces-old-dominion/): Bloomington-based fine art, fashion and documentary photographer Kathryn Coers Rossman is contributing a new photo series to The Bloomingtonian that highlights the atmosphere on the field during Indiana University football games at Memorial Stadium. Her photographs from Saturday’s game against Old Dominion included images of IU cheerleaders, the Marching Hundred, IU President Pamela Whitten on
- [Deputies search for suspect after assault reported on Karst Farm Greenway Trail](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/09/02/deputies-search-for-suspect-after-assault-reported-on-karst-farm-greenway-trail/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 1, 2025 — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of assaulting a woman Friday on the Karst Farm Greenway Trail near Grandview Elementary School, the MCSO said in a press release. The victim told deputies the suspect is a white male in his mid to late
- [Fire Contained to Single Unit at Kinser Flats; Residents Voice Concerns](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/31/fire-contained-to-single-unit-at-kinser-flats-residents-voice-concerns/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Firefighters and police responded Sunday morning to a fire at the Kinser Flats apartment complex at 1610 North Kinser Pike, where residents said the blaze was the second in recent years linked to the same tenant. The fire was serious enough that crews hooked up a large hose to a
- [IU Football vs. Old Dominion: Photo Gallery — Aug. 30, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/30/iu-football-vs-old-dominion-photo-gallery-aug-30-2025/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana opened the 2025 season with a 27-14 win over Old Dominion on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, fueled by special teams and a dominant ground game. Jonathan Brady delivered the highlight of the day with a 91-yard punt return touchdown late in the first quarter to tie the game after
- [Federal Judge Strikes Down Loogootee Ordinance, Orders City to Permit PrideFest on Public Square](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/29/federal-judge-strikes-down-loogootee-ordinance-orders-city-to-permit-pridefest-on-public-square/): Staff report LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — August 29, 2025 The Loogootee PrideFest will return to the city’s Public Square this year after a federal judge struck down a city ordinance restricting special events, ruling it violated the First Amendment. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana granted a permanent injunction Thursday, barring the
- [Video: Monroe County Council Reviews $224.5M Jail and Justice Center Proposal; Funding in Question](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/29/video-monroe-county-council-reviews-224-5m-jail-and-justice-center-proposal-funding-in-question/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Aug. 29, 2025) — Monroe County officials took part in an in-depth presentation Friday on the schematic design for a proposed $224.5 million jail and justice center, but the project faces significant funding challenges following new state limits on local borrowing. Architects DLZ Indiana and construction managers Weddle Bros., Garmong, and
- [Photos: Pontoon Boat Falls Off Trailer, Leaks Fuel on Liberty Drive in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/29/photos-pontoon-boat-falls-off-trailer-leaks-fuel-on-liberty-drive-in-bloomington/): Photos by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 29, 2025 A pontoon boat fell off a trailer Friday morning, coming to rest on Liberty Drive and part of a sidewalk. Firefighters responded to the scene. The boat was leaking fuel. A lane of traffic turning from West Third Street onto Liberty was closed while
- [Indiana AG Rokita leads 23-state push for “sex-specific” bathrooms, echoing North Carolina’s culture war battles](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/29/indiana-ag-rokita-leads-23-state-push-for-sex-specific-bathrooms-echoing-north-carolinas-culture-war-battles/): Written from press release Indianapolis, Ind. — August 29, 2025 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced that he is leading a 23-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold South Carolina’s law requiring schools to maintain “sex-specific” bathrooms and locker rooms. The South Carolina law reads, "“No person shall enter a restroom or changing
- [Bloomington Speedway Gears Up for High-Octane Welcome Week Racing Event](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/28/bloomington-speedway-gears-up-for-high-octane-welcome-week-racing-event/): Written from a flyer posted downtown BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (August 2025) — Bloomington Speedway is hosting a night of dirt-track action this coming Friday, August 29, in honor of Indiana University’s Welcome Week. The “Rescheduled Indiana Midget Week” event promises a blend of speed and spectacle, featuring USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets, Ford Performance Racing
- [Firefighters respond to semi-truck fire on southbound Ind. 37 near I-69 split](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/27/firefighters-respond-to-semi-truck-fire-on-southbound-ind-37-near-i-69-split/): Courtesy photos - Monroe Fire Protection District Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 27, 2025 The Monroe Fire Protection District reported that crews extinguished a semi-truck fire on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, on State Road 37 southbound, just south of the I-69 interchange. Engine 22 and additional units responded to the blaze and brought it
- [Bloomington Symphony Opens 56th Season Celebrating Community Friendships](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/27/bloomington-symphony-opens-56th-season-celebrating-community-friendships/): Courtesy photo Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 27, 2025 The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is dedicating its 56th season to the theme of friendship, celebrating connections with community members, local organizations and fellow artists. The season, titled Between Friends, began Aug. 24 with a free jazz-infused concert at Switchyard Park. The performance, dubbed
- [Greene Co., Prosecutor Declines Charges in Martinsville Police K-9 Death](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/27/greene-co-prosecutor-declines-charges-in-martinsville-police-k-9-death/): Written from press release BLOOMFIELD, Ind. — August 27, 2025 No charges will be filed in connection with the death of a Martinsville Police Department K-9 after a state police investigation, authorities announced Monday. The case involved Patrol Officer Michelle Weaver and the death of K-9 Sunny, according to a news release from the Indiana
- [MCCSC Projects $8.1 Million in Savings Amid Funding Challenges](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/27/mccsc-projects-8-1-million-in-savings-amid-funding-challenges/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) is projecting $8.1 million in annual savings as part of its two-year Strategy to Achieve Financial Balance and Sustain Excellence, according to an update presented at the Board of School Trustees meeting Tuesday night. The district began implementing the strategy six
- [Ellettsville Proposes Full-Time Fire, EMS Support for Bean Blossom Township](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/27/ellettsville-proposes-full-time-fire-ems-support-for-bean-blossom-township/): Written from press release ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. — August 27, 2025 The Town of Ellettsville has submitted a proposal to provide full-time fire and emergency medical services to Bean Blossom Township beginning in 2026, offering a plan that town officials say will strengthen public safety without immediate costs to township residents. The proposal, developed with the
- [UFCW 700 Members Approve New Contract With Kroger](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/27/ufcw-700-members-approve-new-contract-with-kroger/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — After rejecting two earlier proposals this summer, members of UFCW Local 700 have voted to approve a new three-year contract with Kroger covering more than 8,000 grocery workers at 68 stores across central Indiana. Union officials announced Wednesday that 56 percent of members voted in favor of the agreement,
- [Police investigating gunfire incident near 4th and Dunn](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/27/police-investigating-gunfire-incident-near-4th-and-dunn/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — August 27, 2025 Bloomington police are investigating after a gunshot was fired during a disturbance near Kirkwood and Dunn Street early Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the area around 3:10 a.m. after reports of a gunshot. Witnesses told police a verbal argument broke out between several people before a
- [‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Rally Planned for Labor Day in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/25/workers-over-billionaires-rally-planned-for-labor-day-in-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 25, 2025 A “Workers Over Billionaires” rally is set for Labor Day in downtown Bloomington as part of a nationwide campaign calling for economic and political reforms that prioritize working people over wealthy elites. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, outside the
- [Monroe County Jail to Be Fogged for Mold Remediation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/27/monroe-county-jail-to-be-fogged-for-mold-remediation/): Written from press release: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Aug. 27, 2025) — Sheriff Ruben Marte commended staff and local officials Wednesday for their cooperation in addressing minor mold findings at the Monroe County Jail through what he called an “innovative” remediation plan. Environmental testing conducted by VET Environmental Engineering found only trace amounts of mold spores in
- [Indiana State Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in I-465 Shooting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/26/indiana-state-police-seek-publics-help-identifying-suspect-in-i-465-shooting/): Photo Courtesy of the Indiana State Police Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a motorcyclist accused of firing multiple shots at another vehicle last week on Interstate 465. The incident happened around 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, on I-465 northbound near the I-69 interchange.
- [League of Women Voters to Host Voter Registration Training in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/25/league-of-women-voters-to-host-voter-registration-training-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County will offer a public voter registration training session Sept. 13 at the Monroe County Public Library. The training, scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 1B at the library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., will cover how to register Indiana
- [Indiana Opens Season Against Old Dominion; Cignetti Stresses Preparation and Urgency](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/25/indiana-opens-season-against-old-dominion-cignetti-stresses-preparation-and-urgency/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University football coach Curt Cignetti said Monday that his team must bring “a total gear shift” in intensity as the Hoosiers prepare for their season opener against Old Dominion on Saturday. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Cignetti praised Old Dominion as a dangerous opponent, citing close
- [Bloomington Animal Shelter Launches $20K Matching Fundraiser for Emergency Animal Care](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/25/bloomington-animal-shelter-launches-20k-matching-fundraiser-for-emergency-animal-care/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington Animal Shelter has announced a special fundraiser to support emergency medical care for animals in need, with every donation doubled through a matching campaign. The campaign, called Double the Love, will run from Sept. 1 to Sept. 21 and aims to raise money for the shelter’s medical fund,
- [Monroe County updates Justice Center mold investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/25/monroe-county-updates-justice-center-mold-investigation/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 25, 2025 The Monroe County Board of Commissioners said Monday that additional testing has confirmed mold levels at the Charlotte Zietlow Justice Center remain within acceptable limits following last week’s closure of the building for remediation. The Justice Center was shut down Aug. 19 after mold treatment
- [Teen charged after man shot during argument near IU campus](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/25/teen-charged-after-man-shot-during-argument-near-iu-campus/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 25, 2025 A 18-year-old Indianapolis woman has been charged in connection with a shooting that left a man with a serious leg wound during an early morning altercation near Indiana University’s campus. According to a probable cause affidavit filed Monday in Monroe Circuit Court, Chaice Lavonne Strickland, of Indianapolis,
- [12 Arrested in Bloomington Drug Investigation; Large Quantities of Meth, Cocaine, Heroin Seized](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/25/12-arrested-in-bloomington-drug-investigation-large-quantities-of-meth-cocaine-heroin-seized/): Image from the Indiana State Police District 33 Facebook Page Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 25, 2025 A joint investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section has led to the arrests of a dozen people after search warrants were served Friday at two Bloomington residences.
- [Bloomington man charged with dealing cocaine after traffic stop](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/25/bloomington-man-charged-with-dealing-cocaine-after-traffic-stop/): Written from court records BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 25, 2025 A Bloomington man is facing felony drug charges after Indiana State Police said a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of cocaine, suspected heroin, and marijuana in a vehicle traveling through Monroe County. According to a probable cause affidavit filed Aug. 21 in Monroe
- [Police confirm fatality in train collision with man and bicycle Friday evening](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/23/police-confirm-fatality-in-train-collision-with-man-and-bicycle-friday-evening/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 23, 2025 A man was killed Friday evening after being struck by a train on a bridge over Interstate 69, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Police said officers responded around 5:15 p.m. to the bridge between the Bloomfield Road and Third Street overpasses. Responding officers found the man
- [Suspect detained after early-morning shooting near IU campus](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/23/suspect-detained-after-early-morning-shooting-near-iu-campus/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An 18-year-old woman was taken into custody early Saturday morning after a shooting near the Indiana University campus left one person injured, according to police. Indiana University Police Department dispatchers began receiving calls around 2:30 a.m. about a domestic-related incident near 10th Street and Walnut Grove. Responding officers found a person who
- [Emergency crews respond after person struck by train in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/emergency-crews-respond-after-person-struck-by-train-in-bloomington/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 22, 2025 Emergency crews responded Friday evening after a person was reported struck by a freight train on Bloomington’s west side. A train was stopped on the tracks between West Third Street and Liberty Drive around 5:30 p.m. after reports of a possible pedestrian being hit by an Indiana
- [Buskirk-Chumley Theater announces fall lineup, including Janis Ian event and BloominGrass festival](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/buskirk-chumley-theater-announces-fall-lineup-including-janis-ian-event-and-bloomingrass-festival/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Buskirk-Chumley Theater has unveiled a packed fall schedule that includes a special evening with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Janis Ian, the annual BloominGrass bluegrass festival, and a wide range of concerts, films, and live performances. Ian will appear at the theater Oct. 23 for a free event featuring a screening of
- [Rokita, Braun tighten rules on state contractors, target DEI programs](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/rokita-braun-tighten-rules-on-state-contractors-target-dei-programs/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Gov. Mike Braun announced Thursday that state contractors must now certify they are not engaged in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices deemed discriminatory under state or federal law. The updated requirement applies to all contracts signed on or after July 1. Rokita, who is
- [Smithville to host annual Labor Day celebration with car show, live music](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/smithville-to-host-annual-labor-day-celebration-with-car-show-live-music/): Staff report SMITHVILLE, Ind. — Smithville’s biggest community tradition returns Sept. 1 as the Smithville Area Association hosts its annual Labor Day celebration at the Smithville Community Park. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7555 S. Strain Ridge Road, has been a staple for more than 30 years. Proceeds support
- [IU Asian Culture Center kicks off fall with open house, cultural events](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/iu-asian-culture-center-kicks-off-fall-with-open-house-cultural-events/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University’s Asian Culture Center will welcome students back to campus Friday with its annual open house and information fair, launching a semester packed with cultural programming and student engagement opportunities. The reception runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the ACC, 807 E. 10th St., and will feature food,
- [Porter criticizes Indiana student aid cuts, warns of deepening college access crisis](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/porter-criticizes-indiana-student-aid-cuts-warns-of-deepening-college-access-crisis/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) on Thursday raised alarm over what he called a “student aid crisis” in Indiana after new reports showed the state’s college-going rate has dropped to 51.7%. The decline follows major changes to state financial aid, including an average reduction of nearly $500 per individual award
- [IU Athletics, Merchants Bank announce $50M partnership, Memorial Stadium field renamed](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/iu-athletics-merchants-bank-announce-50m-partnership-memorial-stadium-field-renamed/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Athletics and Merchants Bank announced Thursday a $50 million partnership that includes naming rights to the playing surface at Memorial Stadium and expanded financial support for student-athletes. Under the 20-year agreement, the field will now be known as Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Fans will see the
- [IMSA’s Battle on the Bricks returns to Indianapolis in September](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/imsas-battle-on-the-bricks-returns-to-indianapolis-in-september/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — The roar of endurance racing will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in just one month when the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks hits the track Sept. 19–21. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will bring prototypes and GT cars back to the Racing Capital of the World for a six-hour race
- [Retired IU professors sue trustees, seek injunction over faculty governance ban](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/retired-iu-professors-sue-trustees-seek-injunction-over-faculty-governance-ban/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 22, 2025 Three retired Indiana University professors have filed a lawsuit against the university’s Board of Trustees, arguing that new restrictions barring emeritus faculty from participating in faculty governance are unlawful and unconstitutional. The lawsuit, filed Aug. 20 in Monroe Circuit Court, challenges both a provision in Indiana’s 2025
- [Bloomington man accused of threatening mass shooting at strip club](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/bloomington-man-accused-of-threatening-mass-shooting-at-strip-club/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 22, 2025 A Bloomington man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he displayed a handgun inside Night Moves, threatened a mass shooting, and resisted arrest in a violent struggle with officers last week. According to a probable cause affidavit, Bloomington police were called to Night Moves, 3160
- [Bloomington man accused of firing gun at stranger on B-Line Trail](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/22/bloomington-man-accused-of-firing-gun-at-stranger-on-b-line-trail/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A 44-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he fired a handgun at a stranger during a late-night encounter on the B-Line Trail last week. According to a probable cause affidavit, Randy Lee Francis was arrested Aug. 14 after officers responded to reports of gunfire near the trail’s Camden
- [Lt. Gov. Beckwith tells builders state must cut red tape, protect small towns, and expand housing opportunities](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/21/lt-gov-beckwith-tells-builders-state-must-cut-red-tape-protect-small-towns-and-expand-housing-opportunities/): Video Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 21, 2025 Lt. Gov. Mike Beckwith told members of the Building Association of South Central Indiana on Thursday that Indiana must reduce regulatory burdens, preserve farmland and small-town character. Speaking at a luncheon hosted in partnership with the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Uplands Realtor
- [Americans for Prosperity-Indiana Hosts ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Celebration with Rep. Houchin](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/20/americans-for-prosperity-indiana-hosts-one-big-beautiful-bill-celebration-with-rep-houchin/): Written from press release: Photos Courtesy of AFP-IN INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 18, 2025) — Americans for Prosperity-Indiana held a luncheon last week with U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin to celebrate passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a measure supporters say will expand economic opportunities across Indiana. The event, billed as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Celebration,”
- [Op-Ed: Universal Pre‑K: The Smartest Investment America Isn’t Making…Yet – By Dr. Tim Peck](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/20/op-ed-universal-pre‑k-the-smartest-investment-america-isnt-makingyet-by-dr-tim-peck/): Dr. Tim Peck - Courtesy photo This OP-Ed was shared with the Bloomingtonian August 20, 2025 By Dr. Tim Peck With school underway in Indiana, it's time to focus on how we give every child a strong start—and why doing so is one of the smartest investments we can make as a country. Universal pre-K
- [Mold forces closure of Monroe County Justice Center offices](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/20/mold-forces-closure-of-monroe-county-justice-center-offices/): Written from press release: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 20, 2025 Mold remediation work forced the closure of key Monroe County offices Tuesday, including the prosecutor’s office and courtrooms inside the Charlotte Zietlow Justice Center. County officials said mold was discovered in recent days on the second and third floors of the building, with some staff
- [CanopyBloomington announces fall tree plantings, block party, and film series](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/19/canopybloomington-announces-fall-tree-plantings-block-party-and-film-series/): Written from press release: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — CanopyBloomington, the city’s urban forestry nonprofit, is expanding its fall programming with neighborhood tree plantings, a community block party, a new book club, and a collaborative film series at Indiana University Cinema. Now in its fifth year, CanopyBloomington has already planted more than 150 trees across Bloomington in
- [Indiana University closes School of Education’s Advocacy and Belonging Office amid new state, federal mandates](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/19/indiana-university-closes-school-of-educations-advocacy-and-belonging-office-amid-new-state-federal-mandates/): Written from announcement e-mail: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University’s School of Education has permanently closed its Advocacy and Belonging Office — formerly known as the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — as part of the university’s efforts to comply with recent state and federal directives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming. The closure,
- [Clown World: Indiana Woman Arrested After Calling Trump a ‘Nazi’ and Threatening to ‘Disembowel’ Him on Facebook](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/19/clown-world-indiana-woman-arrested-after-calling-trump-a-nazi-and-threatening-to-disembowel-him-on-facebook/): Written from press release: WASHINGTON — August 19, 2025 A Lafayette, Indiana, woman has been arrested during a protest near the White House after allegedly posting a series of imaginative and extremely inadvisable Facebook threats against the 47th President Donald J. Trump, federal prosecutors announced Monday. https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/indiana-woman-charged-making-death-threats-facebook-against-president-trump Nathalie Rose Jones, 50, was taken into custody
- [Local law enforcement works with Feds to arrest 11 undocumented immigrants in Jackson County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/19/local-law-enforcement-works-with-feds-to-arrest-11-undocumented-immigrants-in-jackson-county/): Written from press release JACKSON COUNTY, Ind. — Federal and local authorities arrested 11 undocumented immigrants in Jackson County during a coordinated law enforcement operation Monday, the FBI announced. The operation, led by the FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations, the Seymour Police Department,
- [Monroe County closes Justice Building, government offices until Thursday while mold is remediated](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/19/monroe-county-closes-justice-building-government-offices-through-wednesday/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Several Monroe County government buildings, including the Justice Building at 7th and College, were closed Tuesday and will remain shut until Thursday, according to an alert issued by the county. The closure affects the Justice Building along with the Fiscus, Curry and Johnson Hardware buildings. Normal operations are expected to
- [Body of missing man recovered Tuesday morning from Monroe Lake](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/19/body-of-missing-man-recovered-from-monroe-lake/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 19, 2025 Indiana Conservation Officers recovered the body of a 27-year-old man Tuesday morning after several days of searching at Monroe Lake. The victim, identified as Keynner Lugo, was last seen Sunday afternoon attempting to swim to shore from a boat in the Allen’s Creek area of the lake.
- [Events: FAR Center for Contemporary Arts announces fall programming lineup](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/19/events-far-center-for-contemporary-arts-announces-fall-programming-lineup/): Written from announcement: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts has announced a slate of fall programming, including exhibitions, workshops, and a call for artists, as the new semester begins. The current exhibition, Groups Collective by Jon Tonks and Roman Franc, features large-format film portraits of community groups around Bloomington. The show runs
- [Search still underway for missing man at Monroe Lake Monday afternoon](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/18/search-still-underway-for-missing-man-at-monroe-lake-monday-afternoon/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 18, 2025 Authorities are searching Monroe Lake for a 27-year-old man who disappeared while swimming from a boat, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The DNR said Keynner Lugo was attempting to swim to shore in the Allen’s Creek area around 1:10 p.m. Sunday when he began
- [Indiana Landmarks Honors Gayle Cook’s Legacy as a Preservation Visionary](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/18/indiana-landmarks-honors-gayle-cooks-legacy-as-a-preservation-visionary/): Courtesy photo The following statement was sent to the Bloomingtonian: “We are deeply saddened by Gayle Cook’s passing. She was an enthusiastic and generous advocate for preservation,” says Brad Ward, president of Indiana Landmarks. “Beyond the sheer number of properties they’ve restored around the state, Gayle and her family have elevated preservation in a very
- [Indiana University Suspends Palestine Solidarity Committee Pending Investigation](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/17/indiana-university-suspends-palestine-solidarity-committee-pending-investigation/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — August 17, 2025 Indiana University has suspended all activities of the Palestine Solidarity Committee pending the outcome of a conduct investigation, according to a letter from the Office of Student Conduct. The university said it received reports alleging the student organization engaged in behavior during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic
- [Bloomington mother, grandmother charged in death of 3-year-old](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/18/bloomington-mother-grandmother-charged-in-death-of-3-year-old/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - August 18, 2025 A Bloomington mother and grandmother have been charged with multiple counts of neglect after a 3-year-old girl died following what investigators described as prolonged medical neglect inside a home. According to Monroe County court records, 27-year-old Keera L. Braun and 50-year-old Millissa D. Hicks were arrested after
- [Editorial: Indiana University's Crackdown on PSC—McCarthyism, Moscow, Lhasa, and a Bloomington Irony](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/17/editorial-indiana-universitys-crackdown-on-psc-mccarthyism-moscow-lhasa-and-a-bloomington-irony/): Bloomington, Ind. - August 17, 2025 Indiana University has suspended the Palestine Solidarity Committee, frozen all activity, demanded its membership roster, and banned unsupervised gatherings. It’s practically a how‑to manual of authoritarian suppression. This isn’t just reminiscent of 1950s McCarthyism, where political witch-hunts used membership lists to destroy livelihoods. It also echoes Russia’s “foreign agent”
- [Cook Group Cofounder and Preservationist Gayle Cook Dies at 91](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/17/cook-group-cofounder-and-preservationist-gayle-cook-dies-at-91/): Courtesy photo - Cook Group Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Aug. 17, 2025) — Gayle Karch Cook, business leader, historic preservationist and cofounder of Cook Group, died Sunday at the age of 91. Cook and her husband, Bill, started Cook Incorporated in 1963 in the spare bedroom of their Bloomington apartment, making three simple
- [Storm Damages Fourwinds Docks, Traps Camper at Hardin Ridge](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/17/storm-damages-fourwinds-docks-traps-camper-at-hardin-ridge/): Courtesy photos provided to the Bloomingtonian Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 17, 2025 Scanner traffic early Sunday morning indicated severe storm damage at Lake Monroe, with first responders reporting collapsed docks at Fourwinds Resort and a camper trapped at Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. Just after 12:30 a.m., dispatchers began receiving multiple calls of storm
- [Two Bloomington Women Arrested in Death of 3-Year-Old](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/14/two-bloomington-women-arrested-in-death-of-3-year-old/): Written from press release: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Two Bloomington women have been arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. Deputies were called to the 4000 block of North Thomas Road on Aug. 8 for a welfare check and found the child unconscious and not breathing.
- [Events: Friends of Lake Monroe to Host Annual Celebration Sept. 14](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/14/events-friends-of-lake-monroe-to-host-annual-celebration-sept-14/): Written from press release: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Friends of Lake Monroe will host its fourth annual Lake Monroe Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 14, at The Fields Clubhouse, 1333 S. Fenbrook Lane. The event, scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., will feature live music from King Bee and the Stingers, appetizers from One World Enterprises,
- [Bloomington Arts Commission Opens 2025 Arts Operations Grant Applications](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/14/bloomington-arts-commission-opens-2025-arts-operations-grant-applications/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in partnership with the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA), has opened applications for its 2025 Arts Operations Grants, offering funding to local 501(c)3 arts organizations with a Bloomington-focused mission. A total of $180,000 is allocated for BAC’s three 2025 grant cycles, funded through
- [Events: Bloomington 2025 Pridefest Announces its Return ](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/14/events-bloomington-2025-pridefest-announces-its-return/): The following announcement was shared with the Bloomingtonian: Bloomington, IN will celebrate its 2025 Pridefest on August 23 in downtown Kirkwood. The Pridefest kicks off at 2:00p and has activities going throughout the day, until 11:00p. Now in its eleventh year, Bloomington Pridefest invites thousands of people in Bloomington and surrounding areas to celebrate and
- [IU Professor Disputes SEA 202 Sanction, Cites Harassment and Surveillance Concerns](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/14/iu-professor-disputes-sea-202-sanction-cites-harassment-and-surveillance-concerns/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - August 14, 2025 Indiana University Germanic Studies professor Ben Robinson is challenging a written warning issued by the College of Arts and Sciences under Indiana’s new classroom speech law, SEA 202, saying the process was unfair and based on what he describes as an “invented” standard for disciplining faculty. The
- [Press release: "Indiana House Democrats and Texas House Democrats Stand Up to Unprecedented Redistricting"](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/13/press-release-indiana-house-democrats-and-texas-house-democrats-stand-up-to-unprecedented-redistricting/): The following press release was sent to the Bloomingtonian on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by the Indiana House Democrats: "CHICAGO, Ill. - Today, Indiana House Democrats and the Texas House Democrats met together in Chicago in a show of solidarity against plans to conduct an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting in both their states. “The position we
- [West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Monroe County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/west-nile-virus-detected-in-mosquitoes-in-monroe-county/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Health Department has confirmed that mosquitoes in the county have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to a release issued Monday. The positive result came from one pool of mosquitoes — up to 100 insects collected together — as part of the county’s General
- [New downtown Spencer mural honors trans advocate Vicci Laine, celebrates rural LGBTQ+ pride](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/new-downtown-spencer-mural-honors-trans-advocate-vicci-laine-celebrates-rural-lgbtq-pride/): Courtesy photo - Spencer Pride Staff report SPENCER, Ind. — A new mural honoring the life and legacy of Vicci Laine — a trans advocate, drag performer, and early supporter of the Spencer Pride Festival — will soon bring bold color and visibility to downtown Spencer. The artwork, created by nationally recognized Indiana muralist KODA,
- [Events: World-renowned aerialist Dreya Weber to perform ‘HEXEN’ in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/events-world-renowned-aerialist-dreya-weber-to-perform-hexen-in-bloomington/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Internationally acclaimed aerialist, actress, and choreographer Dreya Weber will return to her hometown roots later this month with three performances of HEXEN, her one-woman aerial show, at Constellation Playhouse. The performances will take place Aug. 27, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
- [Op-Ed: Indiana’s Voter Suppression Playbook — and How We Beat It - By Dr. Tim Peck](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/op-ed-indianas-voter-suppression-playbook-and-how-we-beat-it-by-dr-tim-peck/): This OP-Ed was shared with the Bloomingtonian August 12, 2025 By Dr. Tim Peck Last week, Vice President JD Vance sat down with Governor Braun to push a special legislative session that would allow the Republican supermajority in Indianapolis to re-draw Indiana’s congressional maps early—only five years after the last redistricting—purely to cement partisan power.
- [United Way’s Blue Jean Ball returns Sept. 18 with live music, BBQ, and fundraising for local families](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/united-ways-blue-jean-ball-returns-sept-18-with-live-music-bbq-and-fundraising-for-local-families/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The United Way of South Central Indiana will host its 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball on Thursday, Sept. 18, bringing together live country music, food, and community fundraising at Whippoorwill Hill. The event runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature Nashville recording artist Jennifer Mlott, known
- [Rep. Carbaugh honors Batman producer Michael Uslan and philanthropist Nancy Uslan with Sagamore of the Wabash](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/rep-carbaugh-honors-batman-producer-michael-uslan-and-philanthropist-nancy-uslan-with-sagamore-of-the-wabash/): Courtesy photo Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) recently presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to Michael and Nancy Uslan in recognition of their decades of service, philanthropy, and contributions to the arts. Michael Uslan, a triple graduate of Indiana University, created and taught the world’s first accredited
- [Troopers find fleeing suspect hiding 20 feet up in tree in Northern Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/troopers-find-fleeing-suspect-hiding-20-feet-up-in-tree-in-northern-indiana/): Written from press release KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. — A man accused of threatening someone with an axe, stealing a truck, and ramming another vehicle was found hiding 20 feet up a tree after a late-night search in rural Kosciusko County, according to the Indiana State Police. The incident began Saturday, Aug. 9, when troopers from
- [City of Bloomington proposes water rate increase for plant upgrades, new service center](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/city-of-bloomington-proposes-water-rate-increase-for-plant-upgrades-new-service-center/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington announced Monday that it is proposing a water rate increase to fund major infrastructure improvements, according to a press release from the city. City officials said the proposal is intended to ensure long-term safety and reliability of the water system, with priorities including upgrades to the
- [Jim Irsay Collection Guitar Exhibition to Conclude Year-Long Run at IU Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/jim-irsay-collection-guitar-exhibition-to-conclude-year-long-run-at-iu-bloomington/): Photo courtesy of The Jim Irsay Collection BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 11, 2025 — After a year of showcasing some of the world’s most iconic instruments, the Amped at IU exhibition — a collaboration between Indiana University Collections and The Jim Irsay Collection — will close with a special event on Sept. 13. The one-day
- [Music: Upcoming Shows at The Bishop/Spotify Playlist - Fall 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/12/music-upcoming-shows-at-the-bishop-spotify-playlist/): Ted Leo - Courtesy Photo Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Spirit of ’68 has announced several upcoming concerts at The Bishop in downtown Bloomington. Dummy with Good Flying Birds and Tile — Sept. 7 Nihilistic Easyrider with On Being an Angel — Sept. 17 Ted Leo with Brenda’s Friend — Sept. 20 (Tickets on
- [Drunk Maryland Man Driving 130 MPH Leads Police on Chase from South of Bloomington to Martinsville; Ghost Gun Found in Car](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/11/drunk-maryland-man-driving-130-mph-leads-police-on-chase-from-south-of-bloomington-to-martinsville-ghost-gun-found-in-car/): Staff report MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — August 11, 2025 A Maryland man is facing multiple charges after Indiana State Police say he led troopers on a high-speed chase at more than 130 mph while drunk and in possession of a ghost gun, nearly causing a crash before being stopped with tire deflation devices. According to court
- [Video: Owen County Sheriff Press Conference on Aug. 9 Double Homicide Investigation in Owen County](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/10/video-owen-county-sheriff-press-conference-on-aug-9-double-homicide-investigation-in-owen-county/): Staff report SPENCER, Ind. — August 10, 2025 Owen County Sheriff Ryan White held a press conference Saturday evening to provide details on a double homicide that left two men dead in the northern part of the county. White said deputies were called around 3:42 p.m. Aug. 9 to a report of a shooting. When
- [Bedford man killed in head-on crash on State Road 45](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/09/bedford-man-killed-in-head-on-crash-on-state-road-45/): Staff report BLOOMFIELD, Ind. — August 9, 2025 A Bedford man died Friday afternoon in a head-on collision on State Road 45 in Greene County, authorities said. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office said William Brand, 41, was traveling north near mile marker 27 when his 2010 Chrysler Town and Country collided head-on with a 2021
- [Gallery: Gallery: Semi-Truck Overturns on I-69 On-Ramp in Bloomington, Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/08/gallery-gallery-semi-truck-overturns-on-i-69-on-ramp-in-bloomington-indiana/)
- [Bloomington man charged with dealing drugs in woman's overdose death](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/08/bloomington-man-charged-with-dealing-drugs-in-womans-overdose-death/): Booking photo - Seth G. Svenson Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man has been charged with dealing a controlled substance resulting in death after police say he sold fentanyl-laced drugs to a woman who was found dead in her apartment in June. According to a probable cause affidavit filed Thursday in Monroe Circuit
- [Juvenile Seriously Injured in Rollover Crash on W. Popcorn Road](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/08/juvenile-seriously-injured-in-rollover-crash-on-w-popcorn-road/): Written from press release SPRINGVILLE, Ind. — August 8, 2025 A juvenile was seriously injured Thursday night after a vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times in southwestern Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the 2200 block of W. Popcorn Road at 8:22 p.m. on Aug. 7.
- [Monroe County Quietly Removed from Federal Sanctuary Jurisdictions List; No Explanation Given](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/06/monroe-county-quietly-removed-from-federal-sanctuary-jurisdictions-list-no-explanation-given/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 6, 2025 Monroe County has been quietly removed from the U.S. Department of Justice’s list of sanctuary jurisdictions, according to an updated list released Tuesday. The change came without explanation from federal officials. The latest DOJ release, dated August 5, 2025, outlines jurisdictions that the federal government claims “impede
- [Pro-democracy groups plan sit-in Thursday at Indiana Statehouse to protest redistricting push by Vance](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/06/pro-democracy-groups-plan-sit-in-thursday-at-indiana-statehouse-to-protest-redistricting-push-by-vance/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — August 6, 2025 A coalition of pro-democracy organizations is planning a daylong sit-in at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday to protest efforts by Republican leaders to redraw the state’s congressional maps years ahead of schedule. The protest, titled “Statehouse Sit-In: No Cheaters in Democracy,” is scheduled to begin at 8
- [Bloomington Woman Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle at Busy Intersection](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/06/bloomington-woman-killed-after-being-struck-by-vehicle-at-busy-intersection/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A 76-year-old Bloomington woman was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at the intersection of West Third Street and South Liberty Drive, according to the Bloomington Police Department. Officers responded to the scene around 4:05 p.m. on August 5, where members
- [‘Speedway Slammer’ ICE Detention Facility Coming to Indiana Under New DHS Partnership](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/05/speedway-slammer-ice-detention-facility-coming-to-indiana-under-new-dhs-partnership/): Written from press release Kokomo, Ind. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday a new partnership with the State of Indiana to expand immigration detention space by 1,000 beds at the Miami Correctional Facility, as part of a national effort to increase federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Dubbed the “Speedway
- [Honda Eyes Manufacturer’s Title at Portland as Palou Nears Fourth INDYCAR Championship](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/05/honda-eyes-manufacturers-title-at-portland-as-palou-nears-fourth-indycar-championship/): Indianapolis, Ind. — August 5, 2025 Honda could clinch its seventh NTT INDYCAR SERIES manufacturer’s championship — and first since 2021 — this weekend at the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland, wrapping up what has been a dominant 2025 campaign. The race is set for Sunday, Aug. 10, at noon Pacific (3 p.m. Eastern) and
- [Op-Ed: The Plastic Pipeline: How the Big Beautiful Bill Is Clogging Our Arteries](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/04/op-ed-the-plastic-pipeline-how-the-big-beautiful-bill-is-clogging-our-arteries/): By Dr. Tim Peck You’ve probably heard about how the “Big Beautiful Bill” slashes Medicaid, cuts reimbursements to doctors, and tightens Medicare budgets. But that’s not the only way it’s hurting our health. The bill is economic engineering designed to boost fossil fuels—offering a 20% capital gains tax for the wealthy, removing key permitting restrictions
- [Ind. State Rep Campbell Urges ICE to Release Detained Purdue Student](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/04/ind-state-rep-campbell-urges-ice-to-release-detained-purdue-student/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — August 4, 2025 — State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) is calling for the immediate release of a Purdue University student detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week. Yeonsoo Go, a South Korean national studying pharmacy at Purdue, was arrested by ICE agents on Thursday, July
- [Press release: IU Athletics Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/04/press-release-iu-athletics-announces-2025-hall-of-fame-class/): The following was sent to the Bloomingtonian by IU Athletics, and is being reposted for the Bloomington community:
- [Music: IU Alums and African American Choral Ensemble Unite for Anthem of Community and Unity](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/04/music-iu-alums-and-african-american-choral-ensemble-unite-for-anthem-of-community-and-unity/): Courtesy photo Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 4, 2025 In a collaboration that bridges generations, genres, and communities, Bloomington-based band Apollo Selene has teamed up with the Indiana University African American Choral Ensemble (AACE) for a new single titled “People With People.” The song, set to be released August 22, 2025, is
- [Music: Combo Daguerre at The Bishop (Bloomington, IN) August 9, 2025](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/04/music-combo-daguerre-at-the-bishop-bloomington-in-august-9-2025/): Written from event announcement Combo Daguerre at The Bishop (Bloomington, IN)Saturday, August 910PMWith special guest: Matixando Brooklyn-based Combo Daguerre brings their hypnotic blend of French chanson, psychedelic rock, boleros, cumbia, and surrealist flair to Bloomington. Led by Paris-born Olivier Conan (Chicha Libre, Barbès Records), the band features a powerhouse lineup from across the Latin music
- [Press release: Mills Pool Closed for the Season; Bryan Park Pool Open Weekends through Labor Day](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/04/press-release-mills-pool-closed-for-the-season-bryan-park-pool-open-weekends-through-labor-day/): The following was shared with the Bloomingtonian: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2025 Mills Pool Closed for the Season; Bryan Park Pool Open Weekends through Labor Day Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad Open through Sept. 30 Bloomington, Ind.–Mills Pool, located at 1100 W. 14th St., is closed for the 2025 season. Bryan Park Pool,
- [Man Charged with Assaulting Officers, Making Violent Threats During Arrest in Downtown Bloomington, Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/04/man-charged-with-assaulting-officers-making-violent-threats-during-arrest-in-downtown-bloomington-indiana/): Written from court documents BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly kicking a police officer, spitting on several others, and making violent threats during an arrest Sunday, according to court documents. Mohamed I. Koliso, 33, was arrested on August 3, 2025, near the Monroe County Public Library after Bloomington Police
- [Urban Forestry Experts to Gather in Bloomington for 2025 Indiana Community & Urban Forestry Symposium, December 9-10](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/08/04/urban-forestry-experts-to-gather-in-bloomington-for-2025-indiana-community-urban-forestry-symposium-december-9-10/): Written from announcement BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Urban forestry professionals, municipal staff, arborists, and community volunteers from across Indiana will gather December 9–10, 2025, at Switchyard Pavilion for the annual Indiana Community & Urban Forestry Symposium, hosted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Indiana Community Forestry Council (IN-CFC). The two-day event will
- [Fox Corporation Acquires One-Third Stake in Penske Entertainment, Expanding INDYCAR Partnership](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/31/fox-corporation-acquires-one-third-stake-in-penske-entertainment-expanding-indycar-partnership/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS (July 31, 2025) — Fox Corporation has acquired a one-third ownership stake in Penske Entertainment, the parent company of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, signaling a major expansion in its motorsports footprint. The strategic investment includes a multi-year extension of INDYCAR’s media rights agreement with FOX
- [EEOC Sues Boss Man Tacos for Sexual Harassment of Female Employees, Including Teens](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/30/eeoc-sues-boss-man-tacos-for-sexual-harassment-of-female-employees-including-teens/): Written from press release HIGHLAND, Ind. — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a federal lawsuit against Bossman Tacos, LLC, alleging the restaurant allowed male kitchen staff to repeatedly sexually harass female servers—including teenage employees—at its Highland, Indiana location. The lawsuit, announced Tuesday, claims that since at least November 2021, the restaurant's
- [Bloomington Man Charged with Strangulation, Domestic Battery in Second Violent Incident](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/30/bloomington-man-charged-with-strangulation-domestic-battery-in-second-violent-incident/): Written from court records Bloomington, Ind. — July 30, 2025 — A Bloomington man already facing felony charges for a brutal assault on a man in the street is now facing additional charges after allegedly attacking his mother and her boyfriend in a separate incident. Michael Devin Skie Hartman, 28, has been charged with strangulation
- [Police Seek Suspect Accused of Assaulting Dancers at Bloomington Strip Club](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/30/police-seek-suspect-accused-of-assaulting-dancers-at-bloomington-strip-club/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. — July 30, 2025 — Police are searching for a man accused of assaulting three dancers during separate incidents early Tuesday morning at Night Moves, a strip club located in Bloomington. According to Bloomington Police Department Captain Ryan Pedigo, officers responded around 1:20 a.m. on July 29 after a member of
- [Video: We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out — Bloomington Mayor on Homeless Crisis & Drug Raids](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/30/video-we-cant-arrest-our-way-out-bloomington-mayor-on-homeless-crisis-drug-raids/): Hit the YouTube subscribe button if you want to see more videos like this. I need at least 1,000 subscribers to monetize kind of content sustainable on YouTube. Bloomington, Ind. - July 30, 2025 Mayor Kerry Thomson addressed Bloomington’s growing homelessness crisis during a press conference at City Hall, stating: We cannot arrest our way
- [EPA launches emission deregulation proposal from Indiana trucking facility](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/29/epa-launches-emission-deregulation-proposal-from-indiana-trucking-facility/): Officials said the changes wouldn’t impact air quality — a claim one former EPA leader disputed. Photo Courtesy of the EPA By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz and Jacob Fischler - July 29, 2025 - Indiana Capital Chronicle The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday released a proposal to scrap the 15-year-old regulation that empowers the agency
- [Federal Judge Dismisses Professors’ Lawsuit Challenging Indiana's "Intellectual Diversity" Law](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/28/federal-judge-dismisses-professors-lawsuit-challenging-indianas-intellectual-diversity-law/): Written from court documents, and after an inquiry to the Indiana ACLU: INDIANAPOLIS — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by four tenured professors from Indiana University and Purdue University challenging Indiana’s controversial Senate Enrolled Act 202, a law requiring universities to evaluate faculty on their promotion of "free inquiry," "free expression," and
- [Credit Card Skimmer Found at Bloomingfoods East Store: Customers Urged to Monitor Accounts](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/28/credit-card-skimmer-found-at-bloomingfoods-east-store-customers-urged-to-monitor-accounts/): Written from press release: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 28, 2025 — Bloomingfoods Co-op Market has alerted customers to a potential data security incident after discovering a credit card skimming device on one of its payment terminals at the East Store. The device was found on Saturday, July 12, and removed immediately, according to a press
- [Man Jumps on SUV, Brutally Attacks Driver in Roadside Assault Near Bloomington, Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/28/man-jumps-on-suv-brutally-attacks-driver-in-roadside-assault-near-bloomington-indiana/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 28, 2025 — A 28-year-old Bloomington man allegedly jumped onto a moving SUV, smashed its windshield, and then brutally assaulted the driver in the middle of a southside roadway, Sunday night, according to police. Officers responded to reports of two men fighting in the roadway near South
- [Cook Medical Launches Interventional MRI Division, Introduces New Approach to Precision Procedures](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/28/cook-medical-launches-interventional-mri-division-introduces-new-approach-to-precision-procedures/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 28, 2025 — Cook Medical has announced the launch of a new Interventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (iMRI) division, a major step forward in its efforts to revolutionize complex medical procedures using advanced imaging and device integration. Cook says the new division is focused on developing a specialized
- [Simtra BioPharma Expands U.S. Operations with Major Bloomington Property Purchase; Former GE Factory Property](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/25/simtra-biopharma-expands-u-s-operations-with-major-bloomington-property-purchase-former-ge-factory-property/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 25, 2025 — Simtra BioPharma Solutions announced Friday it has acquired a 65-acre property on Bloomington’s west side — formerly part of the General Electric (GE) plant — to significantly expand its U.S. manufacturing capacity for injectable medicines, including cutting-edge cancer therapies. The contract development and manufacturing
- [Mayor Thomson Issues Statement Following Targeted Police Operation at Seminary Park](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/25/mayor-thomson-issues-statement-following-targeted-police-operation-at-seminary-park/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson on Friday addressed the community following a police operation targeting illegal drug activity in Seminary Park. According to Thomson, the action was the result of a planned investigation by Bloomington Police into reports of criminal behavior in the area. The operation, conducted Thursday, focused
- [Eight Arrested During Targeted Drug Operation Near Seminary Park Thursday in Bloomington, Indiana](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/25/eight-arrested-during-targeted-drug-operation-near-seminary-park-thursday-in-bloomington-indiana/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 25, 2025 Bloomington Police arrested eight people Thursday during a targeted operation near Seminary Park as part of an ongoing investigation into drug activity in the area, according to the Bloomington Police Department. The BPD said detectives have spent several weeks identifying people allegedly involved in selling
- [Gallery: Old NAPA building torn down Wednesday for New Convention Center](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/24/gallery-old-napa-building-torn-down-wednesday-for-new-convention-center/): Staff report Bloomington, Ind. - July 24, 2025 The former NAPA Auto Parts building at the corner of South Walnut and Third Street was torn down Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025, in the development of Bloomington’s new convention center. Project Manager Andrew Scere called the demolition a success, noting that it "hit all cylinders from
- [Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Homelessness; Bloomington’s Harm Reduction Programs and Housing Initiatives Could Face Federal Pressure](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/25/trump-signs-executive-order-targeting-homelessness-bloomingtons-harm-reduction-programs-and-housing-initiatives-could-face-federal-pressure/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 24, 2025 President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping executive order Thursday aimed at cracking down on what he calls "crime and disorder" in American cities—an order that may have serious implications for Bloomington’s unhoused residents and the city’s progressive approach to homelessness. "By removing vagrant criminals from our
- [Exhibit: Photographer Kathryn Coers Rossman Debuts Punk-Infused Solo Exhibition “National Anthem: Punk Patriotism!” in Bloomington](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/24/exhibit-photographer-kathryn-coers-rossman-debuts-punk-infused-solo-exhibition-national-anthem-punk-patriotism-in-bloomington/): The following was shared with the Bloomingtonian: Photographer Kathryn Coers Rossman Debuts Provocative Solo Exhibition National Anthem:Punk Patriotism! BLOOMINGTON, IN – Opening August 1 at Backspace Gallery, National Anthem: Punk Patriotism! is aprovocative solo exhibition by photographer Kathryn Coers Rossman that reinvigorates Americana for amodern audience. Originally published in Polyester Magazine, National Anthem: Punk Patriotism!
- [Kroger Central Division Reaffirms Commitment to Workers as Contract Talks Continue](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/24/kroger-central-division-reaffirms-commitment-to-workers-as-contract-talks-continue/): Written from press release INDIANAPOLIS — July 24, 2025 Kroger Central Division says it remains committed to reaching a new contract with grocery workers represented by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700 following the union’s rejection of a tentative agreement earlier this month. The company confirmed in a press release Thursday that it
- [Heat Advisory Issued for Central and Southern Indiana Through Friday Evening](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/24/heat-advisory-issued-for-central-and-southern-indiana-through-friday-evening/): Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 24, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of central, south central, and southeast Indiana, warning of dangerous heat index values reaching up to 108 degrees. The advisory went into effect at 7:53 p.m. Thursday and will remain in place until 8:00 p.m. Friday,
- [Man Dies After Running Into Traffic on Indiana Toll Road, Struck by Semi](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/24/man-dies-after-running-into-traffic-on-indiana-toll-road-struck-by-semi/): Written from press release PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — July 24, 2025 A 36-year-old Missouri man died Thursday afternoon after running into traffic on the Indiana Toll Road and being struck by a semi-truck, according to the Indiana State Police. At approximately 12:42 p.m., troopers responded to reports of a man running in and out of
- [Kroger Workers in Central Indiana Reject Second Contract Offer; Union Continues Talks](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/24/kroger-workers-in-central-indiana-reject-second-contract-offer-union-continues-talks/): Staff report INDIANAPOLIS — July 24, 2025 Workers at Kroger stores across Central Indiana, including Bloomington, have rejected a second tentative contract agreement negotiated between the company and United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700. The union confirmed Thursday that its members voted down the proposed agreement, which follows an earlier rejection and strike
- [Judge Finds Amazon Violated Labor Law at Multiple Facilities but Upholds Some Key Policies](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/24/judge-finds-amazon-violated-labor-law-at-multiple-facilities-but-upholds-some-key-policies/): Written from court documents WASHINGTON — July 24, 2025 An administrative law judge for the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Amazon.com Services LLC violated federal labor law in multiple instances by restricting union-related activities and threatening or calling police on workers engaged in organizing efforts at warehouses in New York, Missouri, and Illinois.
- [Possible Quorum of Monroe County Waste Reduction District Executive Committee at Upcoming Meeting](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/24/possible-quorum-of-monroe-county-waste-reduction-district-executive-committee-at-upcoming-meeting/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A virtual meeting scheduled for July 29 between the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County and the Rocky Mountain Institute may include a quorum of the district’s Executive Committee, triggering public notice requirements under Indiana’s Open Door Law. The meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be
- [Events: Drag Show Blending Anime and Fantasy Set for July 26 at Waldron Arts Center](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/23/events-drag-show-blending-anime-and-fantasy-set-for-july-26-at-waldron-arts-center/): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (July 23, 2025) — A drag show titled “Anime Lesbians, with Swords, who are also Vampires” will be performed Saturday, July 26, at the John Waldron Arts Center’s Firebay Theatre in Bloomington. The show is part of the “World of Fantasy” drag series produced by Bloomington-based drag artists Oriana Peron and Verna Vendetta.
- [Bobblehead Commemorates Return of IU Mascot ‘Hoosier the Bison’](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/23/bobblehead-commemorates-return-of-iu-mascot-hoosier-the-bison/): Written from press release BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — July 23, 2025 — After nearly six decades on the sidelines, Indiana University’s mascot is making a comeback — and now fans can celebrate the return of Hoosier the Bison with an officially licensed bobblehead. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum on Wednesday unveiled the first-ever
- [Press release: Young, Paul Reintroduce Legislation to Audit the Federal Reserve  ](https://bloomingtonian.com/2025/07/23/press-release-young-paul-reintr