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

By Ella Curlin · Sunday, Oct. 19 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 7:14 p.m.

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

Suspect arrested in Sept. 26 Bloomington shooting death

By Molly Gregory · Tuesday, Oct. 7 4:08 p.m.

Stephen Dixon II was charged with murder.

5 things to do this October in and near Bloomington

By Kendall Geller · Tuesday, Oct. 7 10:11 a.m.

Fall-themed events to attend on and off campus throughout the month of October.

Bloomington celebrates Fire Station 3 reopening after $4 million renovation

By Will Tallackson · Tuesday, Oct. 7 9:57 a.m.

Fire Station 3 reopened Monday after 10 months of renovations to modernize the building were completed.

Monroe County childcare affected by state cuts to voucher rates, paused waitlist

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Monday, Oct. 6 6:19 p.m.

Indiana lowered childcare providers’ reimbursement rates and paused CCDF waitlist progression until next year.

Cottage Grove residents work to designate area as conservation district

By Grace Fridy · Sunday, Oct. 5 12:21 p.m.

Community members in the Cottage Grove neighborhood are mobilizing to prevent possible demolition.

Indiana Solar for All cultivates community as it finishes 50th solar installation

By Ella Curlin · Saturday, Oct. 4 9:13 p.m.

The Trail View neighborhood celebrated alongside organizers for ISFA’s 50th installation.

A councilmember says 'Stadium District' not a salute to IU. Some residents disagree

By Gabby Rogers · Thursday, Oct. 2 12:15 p.m.

Concern from residents of the proposed district led to its postponement.

First Christian Church fire put out in downtown Bloomington, no injuries reported

By Benjamin LeGrand and Dalton James · Wednesday, Oct. 1 4:30 p.m.

The Bloomington Fire Department received the call just after 3 p.m.

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