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Bloomington tattoo artists, piercers continue to practice during pandemic

By Christina Avery · Thursday, Feb. 25,2021 5:57 p.m.

Tattoo shops are already sterile due to the nature of the practice, artists say.

Bloomington official: Sheltering unhoused people isn’t part of city's ‘core service area’

By David Wolfe Bender · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 11:55 p.m.

The ordinance was drafted after the city dismantled a camp multiple times since December.

COVID-19 cases decline in Indiana, restrictions extended for 30 days due to March Madness

By Lizzie Kaboski · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 10:14 p.m.

Indiana’s positivity rate is 4.1%, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday.

Bloomington Chamber of Commerce opposes ordinance on homeless camp protections

By Caroline Anders and Raul Moreno · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 5:20 p.m.

One anonymous member of the Chamber wrote that the city should “Eliminate the nuisance!!”

Monroe County’s COVID-19 status turns blue after decrease in positive test results

By Lauren McLaughlin · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 1:35 p.m.

The county has a yellow advisory level until it stays blue for two weeks.

MCCSC Board discusses COVID-19 data reporting change, new mobile classroom at meeting

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 11:08 a.m.

The mobile lab classroom is an RV with state of the art STEAM resources.

Indiana bill that would expand voucher program, reduce public school funding passed through House

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Feb. 23,2021 8:28 p.m.

Households making about two times Indiana’s median income could receive vouchers through this bill.

Meet filmmaker, Bloomington entrepreneur Kira Domonique

By C. Ovelton · Tuesday, Feb. 23,2021 6:58 p.m.

Domonique’s goal is to heal others through her work.

Indiana extends COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those 60 and older

By Mary Claire Molloy · Tuesday, Feb. 23,2021 12:51 p.m.

Nearly 460,000 Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

UPDATE: 4 Bloomington water main breaks repaired, 2 more occured since Monday

By Lizzie Kaboski · Monday, Feb. 22,2021 5:07 p.m.

Residential and downtown areas have lost water service due to the main break.

Stride Coalition launches website offering substance use disorder resources

By Julianna Wigsmoen · Sunday, Feb. 21,2021 6:13 p.m.

The Stride Coalition includes 57 partner organizations.

Flooding possible in Bloomington starting this weekend

By Christina Avery · Sunday, Feb. 21,2021 5:58 p.m.

Above-freezing temperatures are expected to melt heavy snowfall.

Indiana minimum wage workers share experiences, push for wage increase

By Emma Williams · Sunday, Feb. 21,2021 3:39 p.m.

Service workers share their experiences working for minimum wage.

Water pipe breaks in Bloomington causing road closures

By Lizzie Kaboski · Saturday, Feb. 20,2021 6:57 p.m.

The intersection of Walnut and Fourth Street will be closed Saturday evening for repair.

Suspect in Bloomington homicide investigation arrested for vehicle theft in South Carolina

By Emma Williams · Friday, Feb. 19,2021 5:09 p.m.

The suspect left Bloomington and was located in South Carolina.

Light snow, below-zero wind chills possible in Bloomington through Saturday

By Christina Avery · Thursday, Feb. 18,2021 8:22 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued a weather advisory for Thursday.

Hive restaurant brings MrBeast Burger to town

By Hunter Haines · Thursday, Feb. 18,2021 5:16 p.m.

The YouTuber-backed ghost kitchen will operate as a delivery-only restaurant through Hive.

Bloomington City Council approves rezoning plan for new apartment complex near College Mall

By David Wolfe Bender · Thursday, Feb. 18,2021 12:03 a.m.

Council members discussed whether the proposed apartments will be marketed to IU students.

Insomnia Cookies to open in Bloomington in February

By Raul Moreno · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2021 4:23 p.m.

The shop will open on East Kirkwood Avenue and offer delivery.

Indiana Senate bill could let local businesses challenge COVID-19 shutdowns

By Christina Avery · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2021 4:15 p.m.

The bill is meant to improve collaboration between health officials and mayors.

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