Bloomington

Protesters march to court, supporting demonstrators during hearing

By Safin Khatri and Benjamin LeGrand · Wednesday, March 12 11:35 a.m.

The protest spanned campus and downtown.

Bike lane barriers to be expanded on 3rd Street

By Jack Forrest · Sunday, March 9 10:21 a.m.

Weather permitting, the project is scheduled to take place over IU’s spring break.

Construction to begin on convention center expansion after City Council greenlight

By Gabby Rogers · Friday, March 7 3:40 p.m.

Bloomington business owners, organizations, and officials gathered Wednesday to support the resolution.

‘Life saver’: A night at Bloomington’s winter emergency shelter

By Jack Forrest · Thursday, March 6 4:36 p.m.

Guests say the shelter saved their lives. Volunteers say it’s only a temporary solution.

New Monroe County Republican chair wants to inject new energy in the party. Here’s how:

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, March 5 12:12 p.m.

Cory Grass was elected chair of the party Saturday.

Ramadan Kareem: How Muslims in Bloomington observe Ramadan

By Safin Khatri · Tuesday, March 4 4:50 p.m.

As Ramadan began March 1, Bloomington’s Muslim community observed with fasting, prayer and reflection.

Bowling, axe throwing, pickleball entertainment center to open in May

By Marty Blader · Tuesday, March 4 1:25 p.m.

Hoosier Alley Entertainment will offer bowling, axe throwing, pickleball and more.

Amid hospital closures, rural residents turn to Bloomington for pregnancy healthcare

By Ella Curlin · Sunday, March 2 6:29 p.m.

In Monroe County’s rural neighbors, maternity care deserts increase travel times and limit access to critical pregnancy healthcare.

MCCSC superintendent’s 2-year plan aims to reconstruct declining financial situation

By Gabby Rogers · Saturday, March 1 11:02 a.m.

MCCSC’s superintendent proposed a long-term plan for fiscal health.

Beds, daycare and taxes: What officials discussed at new Monroe County jail meeting

By Jack Forrest · Friday, Feb. 28 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the justice complex predesign phase Thursday.

New Monroe County jail construction could last into 2029

By Jack Forrest · Tuesday, Feb. 25 9:02 p.m.

Construction could start in July 2026.

How the federal funding freeze stranded Bloomington groups combatting homelessness

By Ella Curlin · Monday, Feb. 24 2:42 p.m.

Bloomington anti-poverty group Beacon is navigating uncertainty after two-day federal funding freeze.

City of Bloomington considers plans to sunset climate action and resilience committee

By Tanka Dhakal · Sunday, Feb. 23 1:13 p.m.

After five years of existence, the committee dedicated to climate action could dissolve.

Bloomington’s annexation effort faces yet another legal obstacle

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Feb. 19 10:04 a.m.

The city’s annexation efforts began in 2017.

What would red light and speed cameras mean for traffic safety in Bloomington?

By Safin Khatri · Monday, Feb. 17 12:17 p.m.

As Indiana pilots speed cameras, Bloomington weighs their potential impact on traffic safety.

Bloomington’s newest emissions inventory offers hope and worry on sustainability goals

By Nadia Suben · Monday, Feb. 17 11:37 a.m.

The report tracks community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

New city-county plan outlines transportation needs through 2050

By Jack Forrest · Friday, Feb. 14 6:37 p.m.

The Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee approved it Friday.

Monroe County Council president to Braun on property tax bill: Let’s meet

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Feb. 12 12:06 p.m.

The Senate is now considering a pared-down version of SB 1.

Temporary partial closure of East 7th Street’s bike lane coming later this month

By Maddie Hensley · Tuesday, Feb. 11 4:24 p.m.

A portion of the bike lane will be closed from Feb. 17 to Nov. 21.

How will bird flu affect Monroe County consumers?

By Samantha Camire · Tuesday, Feb. 11 3:16 p.m.

A recent outbreak at Rose Acres Farms impacted 2.8 million birds.

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