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One of the Little Free Pantries in Bloomington. The pantries, located around the city, have seen recent vandalism.

Little Free Pantry Bloomington deals with vandalism incidents

Jul 20, 2021 12:15 pm

The organization is considering relocating one of their pantries to avoid further damage.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. The Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold meeting for public input on the new Transportation Improvement Project document tonight

Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold meeting for public input tonight

Jul 19, 2021 11:51 am

Attendees can give input for the new Transportation Improvement Project document.

The John Waldron Center is located at 122 S Walnut St. The City of Bloomington is seeking candidates for management of the center, according to a press release Wednesday.

City of Bloomington seeking proposals for Waldron Art Center management

Jul 15, 2021 4:52 pm

Proposals are due by noon Aug.13.

The University Lutheran Church is located at 607 East 7th Street. The church will receive a $2,500 grant through a partnership between the Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. and the Lilly Scholars Network.

Monroe County organizations receive grants through Lilly Scholars Network, ICI

Jul 12, 2021 2:29 pm

Centerstone Bloomington and the University Lutheran Church will receive the grants.

The Bloomington Police Department and Bloomington Fire Department are conducting training for the rest of this week around the area of 14th Street and Walnut Street.

Bloomington police, fire departments conducting training downtown this week

Jul 8, 2021 2:38 pm

Residents may see smoke or hear strange noises from the training.

A protester holds up a sign July 6 in front of the Charlotte Zietlow Justice Center. Vauhxx Booker, a human rights advocate who is Black, reflected on a July 2020 incident at Lake Monroe on the one year anniversary of the encounter.

It's been a year since Vauhxx Booker's Lake Monroe encounter. Where is his case now?

Jul 4, 2021 4:20 pm

No formal trial has yet been scheduled.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. The City of Bloomington is asking residents to use the number 812-349-3400 this weekend for any after-hours emergencies related to areas such as water, sewers and streets.

City announces temporary new number for 24-hour emergency phone line

Jun 26, 2021 4:33 pm

Residents should use 812-349-3400 for water emergencies this weekend.

The City of Bloomington Fire Department sits with its doors open on August 28, 2020 on E 4th St. The BFD downtown station will be temporarily relocating to 226 South College Avenue after flood waters damaged Station One this past weekend.

Bloomington Fire Department to relocate to old law offices after flooding at Station One

Jun 24, 2021 4:20 pm

Downtown BFD command staff will be temporarily relocating to 226 S. College Ave.

A sign sits outside United Way on March 30 on South College Avenue. United Way of Monroe County received a COVID-19 relief grant from Indiana United Ways worth $615,960.

Monroe County to receive additional COVID-19 relief funding through Indiana United Ways

Jun 24, 2021 3:41 pm

The grant from Indiana United Ways is worth $615,960.

The Monroe County History Center is located on East Sixth Street. The center won a 2021 American Association for State and Local History Award of Excellence for its “Votes for Women: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Monroe County” exhibit.

Monroe County History Center wins 2021 AASLH Award of Excellence

Jun 24, 2021 3:39 pm

The center won the award for its women’s suffrage movement exhibit.

Cars sit in the street after being damaged by flood waters Friday night on Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington residents can schedule pickup of items related to flooding last weekend from the Sanitation Division of the City of Bloomington’s Public Works Department.

Bloomington Sanitation Division announces plan for pickup of flood-related items

Jun 24, 2021 3:30 pm

The service is only for those served by the City of Bloomington’s Sanitation Division.

Cook Medical has partnered with Recycle Force and Big Boys Moving to host an electronics recycling event June 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cook Medical hosts annual e-recycling event Saturday

Jun 23, 2021 6:36 pm

The event will take place at the Profile Park facility from 9 a.m to 2 p.m.

Cars sit in the street after being damaged by flood waters Friday night early on Kirkwood Ave. A 31-year-old man was found dead Sunday after Friday night's flooding, according to Bloomington Police Department.

Missing Bloomington man found dead Sunday after flooding

Jun 21, 2021 1:37 pm

Colten Booe was missing after the flash flooding Friday night, according to BPD.

The Bloomington Housing Authority will open the waitlist for the Housing Choice Voucher Program at noon June 22, according to their website.

Bloomington Housing Authority will open Housing Choice Voucher on June 22

Jun 21, 2021 10:39 am

Eligible low-income individuals can apply for a voucher on the BHA website.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Non-essential City of Bloomington employees will not be required to show up to work Monday in recognition of Juneteenth.

City of Bloomington closes offices Monday in recognition of Juneteenth

Jun 20, 2021 7:05 pm

Non-essential city employees will not be expected to show up for work.

Debris cluttered outside of Chipotle on Kirkwood Avenue after Friday night's flood. Multiple Bloomington residents found themselves stuck in town during the storm.

Bloomington Residents share their experiences in flooding Friday night

Jun 19, 2021 5:35 pm

An Uber Driver said he saw people wading through waist deep water on Kirkwood.

Picnic tables lie on Kirkwood Ave in Bloomington after being displaced by floodwaters Friday night. Bloomington Fire Department Deputy Chief Jayme Washel spoke with the Indiana Daily Student about flood safety Saturday.

How do you stay safe in a flood? The Bloomington Fire Department gives us some tips.

Jun 19, 2021 3:45 pm

Deputy Chief Washel said to avoid attempting to drive or walk through rising water.

Cars sit in the street after being damaged by flood waters Friday night early on Kirkwood Ave. Emergency responders reported 17 water rescues, according to a release from the City of Bloomington on Saturday.

Kirkwood Avenue flooded after thunderstorm Friday night

Jun 19, 2021 11:54 am

There were 17 water rescues by emergency responders, according to the city.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. The Bloomington City Council reaffirmed the city’s support for the LGBTQ+ community in a meeting Wednesday.

Bloomington City Council disburses local organizations funding, opts out of Indiana opioid settlement

Jun 17, 2021 8:59 pm

The council reaffirmed the city’s commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Bloomington-based social services that have been impacted by the pandemic can apply for federal funds through the City of Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development Department, according to a press release from the City of Bloomington.

Bloomington social service organizations affected by pandemic can apply for federal funding

Jun 16, 2021 2:08 pm

The application is due at 4:00 p.m. July 2.