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Storytellers spook crowds at Festival of Ghost Stories 50th anniversary

By Elizabeth Schuth · Saturday, Oct. 25,2025 5:28 p.m.

Bloomington Storytellers Guild celebrated its 50th anniversary through ghost stories in Bryan Park.

Bloomington opens applications for pedestrian and bicycle project grants

By Zoe Reed · Friday, Oct. 24,2025 5:27 p.m.

Bloomington is accepting applications for grants funding community walking and biking projects through Nov. 3.

City Council approves city employee raises, postpones Stadium District renaming

By Mia Lehmkuhl · Thursday, Oct. 23,2025 5:13 p.m.

Council members shared concerns about whether pay raises address Bloomington’s cost-of-living.

National Takeback Day: How Bloomington residents can dispose of prescription drugs safely

By Elizabeth Schuth · Thursday, Oct. 23,2025 3:41 p.m.

The DEA’s National Takeback Day will be held Oct. 25 at the Liberty Drive Kroger.

Meet Peaches: A third-generation goat living in luxury

By Alayna Wilkening · Thursday, Oct. 23,2025 8 a.m.

Peaches is proof of restoration at the Goat Conspiracy.

City plans for June 2026 construction start for Hopewell South housing project

By Grace Fridy · Tuesday, Oct. 21,2025 1:02 p.m.

Bloomington is working with Flintlock LAB to develop plans for the Hopewell South neighborhood.

City temporarily closes two Bloomington Rail Trail crossings

By Benjamin LeGrand · Monday, Oct. 20,2025 6:41 p.m.

The trails will be closed for up to 30 days.

Bloomington demonstrators join national ‘No Kings’ protests

By Zoe Reed and Elizabeth Schuth · Sunday, Oct. 19,2025 1:50 p.m.

Bloomington citizens gathered at Courthouse Square, demanding an end to “chaos, corruption, and cruelty.”

Here’s how to get rid of leaf litter around Bloomington this fall

By Ella Curlin · Sunday, Oct. 19,2025 9 a.m.

Bloomington’s fall foliage is predicted to peak in early November.

Woman dies in Bloomington police custody

By Samantha Camire · Saturday, Oct. 18,2025 1:19 p.m.

The woman became unresponsive while in the entrance to the jail.

What’s the state of banned books in Monroe County? What to know

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Friday, Oct. 17,2025 12:46 p.m.

Monroe County Public Library celebrated banned book week, re-emphasizing the need for intellectual freedom.

Mayor Thomson hosts Traveling Town Hall on Bloomington Transit bus

By Grace Fridy · Thursday, Oct. 16,2025 6:40 p.m.

Bloomington residents discussed redistricting, homelessness and other topics with Mayor Kerry Thomson.

Habitat for Humanity to host 15th build with Kelley School, Whirlpool Corporation

By Ella Curlin · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2025 3:39 p.m.

Volunteers will build five homes in southwest Bloomington beginning Thursday.

Gables Bagels opens new Kirkwood Avenue store: Customers react

By Sofía Rodríguez · Sunday, Oct. 12,2025 9:32 p.m.

After three years at one location, the bagel store has expanded to a new spot.

‘People’s safety plan’: How Stride Crisis Center supports Bloomington

By Gabby Rogers · Sunday, Oct. 12,2025 8:53 p.m.

The center is an alternative to 911 for non-violent crises.

‘No trust’: Bloomington City Council adopts 2026 budget despite transparency concerns

By Madelyn Hanes · Sunday, Oct. 12,2025 10:47 a.m.

City council passed the budget in a 7-2 vote.

Urban foresters talk tree controversy at IU Cinema documentary screening

By Ella Curlin · Friday, Oct. 10,2025 12:48 p.m.

Panelists discussed why neighborhood outreach matters.

19-year-old turns himself in following Kirkwood assault

By Samantha Camire · Thursday, Oct. 9,2025 5:33 p.m.

The man is the fourth person arrested in connection with the Sept. 26 assault.

Public Safety employee charged with child porn possession found through messaging app

By Chloe Oden · Thursday, Oct. 9,2025 1:20 p.m.

Stephen E. Walker was arrested Oct. 2.

Bloomington woman sets world record for largest Joker memorabilia collection

By Ian Collier · Tuesday, Oct. 7,2025 7:14 p.m.

Megan Pierce turned her passion for the character into the largest Joker memorabilia collection.

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