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Bloomington community raises $159,000 for Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Walk to End Alzheimer’s has raised 95% of its $168,500 goal.

ACLU sues Attorney General Todd Rokita on Exodus’ behalf against investigation

Exodus filed a complaint through the ACLU alleging the attorney general’s investigation violated its First Amendment rights.

New Point-In-Time report shows decrease in homelessness in Monroe County

The Point-In-Time Count for Monroe County has decreased over the past year; however, this may not be significant.  

Former IU Turning Point members ask court to reconsider ‘All Lives Matter’ mural ruling

A federal judge previously denied Turning Point’s motion for summary judgment.

A drunk driver killed Nate 3 years ago. His family remembers him as he was

Nate Stratton was killed by a drunk driver three years ago today. The story of his life still impacts their lives every day.

Missing Owen County woman last seen near Shalom Community Center in Bloomington

The Indiana State Police are asking the public for help locating Heather E. Blackwell.

Precautionary water boil advisory affects 1,850 Monroe County households

B and B Water Project recommends all customers boil their drinking water. 

Animal shelter, emergency boarding programs strained under increasing need for animal care

More pet owners are surrendering animals due to housing or money constraints. 

City Council unanimously approves new affordable housing PILOT fund

Affordable housing program payments will be transferred to a new fund. 

Bloomington seeks Bee City USA certification

The city council passed the resolution unanimously.

Bloomington, IU communities express grievances with Trump and IU admin during Labor Day protests

Two different groups took to downtown Bloomington for Labor Day rallies Monday.

Changes to Bloomington Transit and IU Campus Bus routes: What to know

Bloomington Transit rolled out fare-free digital bus passes for all IU students.

City Council weighs eliminating DEI training funds amid threats to federal funding

The elimination of DEIB training funds is to comply with federal and state initiatives. 

Bloomington amends salaries, positions for some city departments

The City Council passed two ordinances Wednesday.

How is Bloomington preparing for extreme heat?

2024 was the hottest year on record.

Community members rally against ICE presence in Bloomington

An emergency anti-ICE rally was organized by several local groups.

Unconfirmed ICE sightings in Bloomington spark panic. Here’s what we know:

The IDS cannot confirm any ICE presence in Bloomington as of Thursday.

Not his first rodeo: Bloomington lineman apprentice qualifies for international competition

The ‘incredible, unstoppable titan of terror’ coming to Bloomington: Mayor declares 'Godzilla Day'

Beth Bredlau helped create Bloomington’s first Godzilla Day and festival.

‘It’s just the little things’: Rural Transit driver fosters friendships on the road

Brian Noojin says the best part of his job is getting to know his passengers.