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PHOTOS: Bloomington celebrates Juneteenth

By Briana Pace · Friday, June 19 11:08 p.m.

The event started at 11 a.m. and lasted until 9 p.m.

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Residents divided on Kirkwood closure at Mayor Thomson’s community meeting June 16

By Zoe Reed · Thursday, June 18 6:09 p.m.

Residents talked accessibility, parking and amenities during Thomson’s Kirkwood discussion Tuesday.

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Large storm and tornado hit Monroe County, Bloomington Wednesday

By Zoe Reed · Thursday, June 18 5:42 p.m.

Severe storm brought tornado to Monroe County Wednesday, injuring one person.

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PHOTOS: A 'berry' good time: the 2026 Strawberry Shortcake Festival

By Briana Pace and Trinity Mackenzie · Sunday, June 14 6:49 p.m.

Bloomington community members enjoyed the 41st annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival.

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Monroe County, Bloomington form subcommittee to find new jail site

By Zoe Reed · Friday, June 12 8:20 p.m.

A new subcommittee will evaluate potential jail sites and report a recommendation.

Beau Bayh chosen as Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State

By Emerson Elledge · Saturday, June 6 7:30 p.m.

Bayh will run in the November midterm election.

COLUMN: What to do in Bloomington this summer

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, May 31 5:53 p.m.

Bloomington’s summer scene is more lively than you might think.

SNAP changes pile up in Indiana, leaving vulnerable communities bracing for impact

By Zoe Reed · Tuesday, May 19 11:30 a.m.

Federal and state SNAP changes threaten food access for Indiana’s most vulnerable residents.

Bloomington police arrest suspect in Little 500 weekend shooting

By Chloe Oden · Wednesday, May 6 4:34 p.m.

Lewis May was arrested on May 5.

Brad Meyer to snag District 9 Democratic primary win, will face Houchin

By Natalia Nelson · Wednesday, May 6 12:30 a.m.

District 9 represents Monroe County and is currently held by a Republican.

Trent Deckard projected to win Monroe County Commissioner District 1 primary

By Chloe Oden · Tuesday, May 5 10:18 p.m.

Trent Deckard is projected to win Tuesday’s Democratic primary.

Matt Pierce to hold onto District 61 bid, will defeat primary challenger

By Natalia Nelson · Tuesday, May 5 10:05 p.m.

Tree Martin-Lucas projected winner of Democratic nomination for Monroe County clerk

By Elizabeth Schuth · Tuesday, May 5 10:02 p.m.

Martin-Lucas will run against Republican Julie Hays in the November election.

Incumbent Bob Heaton to win Republican primary for Indiana House District 46

By Grace Fridy · Tuesday, May 5 9:57 p.m.

Heaton will face Democrat Jimmy Pittsford in the November general election.

Incumbent Judith Sharp projected to defeat primary challenger for Monroe County assessor

By Jack Forrest · Tuesday, May 5 9:40 p.m.

Sharp has been county assessor since 1991.

See projected results for the 2026 primary election in Monroe County:

By IDS staff · Tuesday, May 5 9:28 p.m.

The 2026 Indiana primary election took place Tuesday.

Oliphant projected to retain Democratic nomination for Monroe County prosecutor

By Mia Lehmkuhl · Tuesday, May 5 9:25 p.m.

Incumbent Erika Oliphant is projected to win Tuesday’s Democratic Primary.

'Somos awesome': How a bilingual school in Columbus is changing education

By Elizabeth Schuth · Tuesday, May 5 8:48 a.m.

Clifty Creek Elementary School's Legado project started in 2018.

A year after ICE arrests in Bloomington, fear lingers

By Jack Forrest · Monday, May 4 10 a.m.

At least four people were detained in Bloomington for immigration reasons in April 2025.

5 men hospitalized after overdoses at Kilroy’s Sports

By Jonathan Frey · Saturday, May 2 3:31 p.m.

The men ingested a substance they believed to be cocaine before feeling adverse symptoms.

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PHOTOS: Bloomington celebrates Juneteenth

Residents divided on Kirkwood closure at Mayor Thomson’s community meeting June 16

Large storm and tornado hit Monroe County, Bloomington Wednesday

PHOTOS: A 'berry' good time: the 2026 Strawberry Shortcake Festival

Monroe County, Bloomington form subcommittee to find new jail site

Beau Bayh chosen as Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State

COLUMN: What to do in Bloomington this summer

SNAP changes pile up in Indiana, leaving vulnerable communities bracing for impact

Bloomington police arrest suspect in Little 500 weekend shooting

Brad Meyer to snag District 9 Democratic primary win, will face Houchin

Trent Deckard projected to win Monroe County Commissioner District 1 primary

Matt Pierce to hold onto District 61 bid, will defeat primary challenger

Tree Martin-Lucas projected winner of Democratic nomination for Monroe County clerk

Incumbent Bob Heaton to win Republican primary for Indiana House District 46

Incumbent Judith Sharp projected to defeat primary challenger for Monroe County assessor

See projected results for the 2026 primary election in Monroe County:

Oliphant projected to retain Democratic nomination for Monroe County prosecutor

'Somos awesome': How a bilingual school in Columbus is changing education

A year after ICE arrests in Bloomington, fear lingers

5 men hospitalized after overdoses at Kilroy’s Sports

IU arts and sciences executive dean Rick Van Kooten to shift roles Aug. 1

COLUMN: ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ songs ranked from worst to best

Large storm and tornado hit Monroe County, Bloomington Wednesday

Indiana basketball announces exhibition contest against North Carolina in Indianapolis

Residents divided on Kirkwood closure at Mayor Thomson’s community meeting June 16