Bloomington

Big changes downtown: What to know about the convention center expansion

Construction is expected to be completed by 2027.

A friend's fowl: Meet Sumi, the emotional support chicken

Friend's Place case manager and team leader Erica Alvey raised Sumi.

Bloomington gets $50k grant to protect ash trees

Bloomington received $50,000 to manage emerald ash borer damage and restore its urban canopy.

Podcast: Indiana legislative session ends, Cignetti’s contract updated

Democratic candidates for Bloomington's State House seat participate in public forum

Candidates discussed environmental protections, school choice, Indiana's Republican supermajority and more.

Bloomington City Council passes Flock limits resolution, delays considering housing ordinance

The council unanimously passed its Flock resolution and postponed further consideration of an affordable housing ordinance Wednesday.

Monroe County under flood watch until Thursday afternoon. Here's how to stay safe

Monroe County could get up to seven inches of cumulative rainfall this week.

How Bloomington organizations are using Downtown Outreach grants

Bloomington opened 2026 Downtown Outreach grant applications.

Podcast: IU spends $1.3 million on snow removal

Bloomington man arrested, facing preliminary charges after fatal crash

The crash occurred Feb. 25 southwest of Bloomington.

A tornado destroyed her home last year. Bloomington's recent twister displaced her again

After the tornado damaged some Economy Inn apartments, she became homeless.

IU Health files lawsuit against healthcare tech company following 2024 data breach

A 2024 cyberattack against Change Healthcare impacted numerous healthcare providers, including IU Health.

Monroe County prosecutor candidates debate marijuana policy, ICE enforcement

Erika Oliphant and Benjamin Arrington are running in the race.

Former Bloomington Nissan manager charged with possession of child pornography

Christopher Perantoni was arrested Feb. 24 and pleaded not guilty.

Rep. Erin Houchin touts over $1 million to 10th Street safety improvements

Rep. Erin Houchin visited IU on Thursday.

Baked! of Bloomington prepares for reopening after burst pipe last December

Baked! of Bloomington prepares to reopen after temporary closure last December.

Bloomington car accident kills 1 person, injures 3

One 74-year-old Bloomington woman was pronounced dead on the scene of the accident.

Board of Public Works approves Kirkwood outdoor dining plan, will stay open to vehicles

The Board of Public Works approved reopening of Kirkwood in its annual review of the Outdoor Dining Program.

MCCSC weighs options for old Herald-Times building, gives quarterly financial report

The board discussed the former Herald-Times building and provided a quarterly financial report Tuesday.

What to know about Bloomington's $50K Flock contract, city council response

The city has not decided whether to retain its contract with Flock.