Bloomington

City council moves to ‘kill’ Stadium District resolution

By Natalia Nelson · Thursday, Nov. 6 12:32 p.m.

The Bloomington City Council convened on Wednesday.

Charlotte Zietlow, longtime Monroe County public servant, dies at 91

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Nov. 5 5:37 p.m.

Zietlow’s political career dates back to John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.

Why is the First United Methodist lot empty 12 years after post office demolition?

By Will Tallackson · Wednesday, Nov. 5 5:05 p.m.

First United Methodist Church plans to keep the lot open for community and ministry.

‘Nobody’s helping.’: Violence rattles Bloomington’s homeless community

By Emerson Elledge and Natalia Nelson · Wednesday, Nov. 5 12:08 p.m.

Recent violence against homeless people has led to unease among the community and advocates.

‘Hold the line’: Bloomington donates to local food banks amid SNAP loss

By Ian Collier · Tuesday, Nov. 4 9:01 p.m.

The City of Bloomington made a $46,000 donation to Hoosier Hills Food Bank to counter the loss of SNAP benefits.

What to know about possible zoning changes in Bloomington’s Hopewell development

By Grace Fridy · Tuesday, Nov. 4 12:21 p.m.

Possible zoning changes could impact housing costs in the city’s Hopewell development.

UPDATE: Nearly 700 in Bloomington impacted by power outage Monday

By Dalton James · Monday, Nov. 3 3:43 p.m.

The outage was first reported at 2:35 p.m.

Tentative MCCSC collective bargaining agreement leaves teacher salary rates untouched

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Saturday, Nov. 1 5:31 p.m.

MCCSC’s collective bargaining agreement is set to be ratified Nov. 18.

County Council votes against funding North Park purchase for new jail

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Oct. 29 9:41 p.m.

Councilmembers raised concerns about the cost and location of the jail.

City hosts input meeting for College and Walnut corridor study

By Grace Fridy · Wednesday, Oct. 29 6:14 p.m.

The city gathered input on proposals for the College and Walnut corridor.

3 ways to support the homeless community in Bloomington this winter

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Oct. 29 5:41 p.m.

As the weather gets colder, here’s a guide to local organizations fighting homelessness.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office fields new Major Crash Investigation team

By Molly Gregory · Sunday, Oct. 26 11:09 a.m.

There were over 3,700 crashes in Monroe County in 2024.

Storytellers spook crowds at Festival of Ghost Stories 50th anniversary

By Elizabeth Schuth · Saturday, Oct. 25 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1:50 p.m.

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

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