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BPD officer seen unmasked inside resident’s home, defying county mandate

By Mary Claire Molloy · Wednesday, Jan. 27,2021 4:48 p.m.

Police have previously said the mask mandate does not always apply to them.

MCCSC board honors Monroe County leader Keith Klein, who died Monday

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Jan. 27,2021 12:06 a.m.

Klein was a MCCSC board member, Ivy Tech adjunct professor and WTIU program director.

New homeless shelter opens by Switchyard Park, has already accommodated dozens

By Haley Ryan · Tuesday, Jan. 26,2021 8:16 p.m.

Pets are allowed inside, and couples can stay together.

Lane closures along State Road 37 could complicate students’ return to campus

By David Wolfe Bender · Tuesday, Jan. 26,2021 6:19 p.m.

Travel will be restricted to one lane for a section of State Road 37.

Local food trucks struggle with event cancellations, fewer clients during COVID-19 pandemic

By Raul Moreno · Sunday, Jan. 24,2021 4:10 p.m.

Bloomington food trucks have experienced financial uncertainty in the pandemic.

Indiana legislators propose bills protecting businesses from being sued for COVID-19 risks

By Haley Ryan · Sunday, Jan. 24,2021 3:34 p.m.

The bill could prevent businesses from being held responsible for COVID-19 exposure.

Holcomb promises COVID-19 relief, improved teacher pay in State of the State address

By Lizzie Kaboski · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 11:54 p.m.

The governor discussed effects of the pandemic.

Hoosier Hills Food bank distributes record amounts of food in 2020

By Haley Ryan · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 9:48 p.m.

The organization distributed more than 7 million pounds of food in 2020.

Monroe County Courthouse honors local lives lost to COVID-19

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 9:34 p.m.

A bell was rung 108 times for each Monroe County resident that died.

150 gather to protest Bloomington’s treatment of homeless community, march to mayor’s house

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 9:25 a.m.

Trevor Richardson, a man experiencing homelessness, said it’s important to hold Mayor John Hamilton accountable.

City of Bloomington reflects on legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in virtual celebration

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Jan. 18,2021 11:36 p.m.

The celebration featured distinguished speakers and performances from IU students.

Bloomington man experiencing homelessness leads demonstration to mayor’s house

By Madison Smalstig · Monday, Jan. 18,2021 4:01 p.m.

Mayor Hamilton said he would meet with the man if he called his office.

Indiana state legislative activity pausing, Statehouse temporarily closing ahead of inauguration

By Raul Moreno · Sunday, Jan. 17,2021 3:49 p.m.

Gov. Holcomb said the decision was made with an abundance of caution.

New initiatives help Bloomington residents manage waste

By Wei Wang · Sunday, Jan. 17,2021 1:37 p.m.

Much of Bloomington's compostable and recyclable waste is not disposed of properly.

Nearly 100 people join meeting to express anger hours before sweep of Seminary Park

By David Wolfe Bender · Friday, Jan. 15,2021 6:23 p.m.

The meeting came hours before the Bloomington Police Department removed tents from the park.

City employees, Bloomington police dismantle Seminary Park homeless camp Thursday night

By Phyllis Cha · Friday, Jan. 15,2021 2:55 a.m.

A Bloomington Homeless Coalition board member said he’s afraid people will freeze to death.

Portion of Jordan Avenue closed until Feb. 19

By Lauren McLaughlin · Thursday, Jan. 14,2021 10:16 p.m.

North Jordan Avenue, from about 10th Street to Third Street, will be closed off.

Police move items from Seminary Park encampment out of right of way, eviction date still unclear

By Lizzie Kaboski and Emma Williams · Thursday, Jan. 14,2021 8:54 p.m.

City officials asked people experiencing homelessness to leave the park by Jan. 11.

Black Voices: It’s already January and the new semester is upon us

By ILLUSTRATION BY DONYÁ COLLINS · Thursday, Jan. 14,2021 4:44 p.m.

Ready for the spring semester? Yeah neither are we.

Indiana residents age 70 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

By Lizzie Kaboski · Wednesday, Jan. 13,2021 9:30 p.m.

Indiana predicted 455,000 residents will receive the vaccine by the end of January.

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