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Say aloha to Ellettsville’s award-winning Hawaiian restaurant

By Madelyn Hanes · Friday, Nov. 7,2025 11:46 a.m.

The snack shop was named small business winner of the year.

City council moves to ‘kill’ Stadium District resolution

By Natalia Nelson · Thursday, Nov. 6,2025 12:32 p.m.

The Bloomington City Council convened on Wednesday.

Charlotte Zietlow, longtime Monroe County public servant, dies at 91

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2025 5:37 p.m.

Zietlow’s political career dates back to John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.

Why is the First United Methodist lot empty 12 years after post office demolition?

By Will Tallackson · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2025 5:05 p.m.

First United Methodist Church plans to keep the lot open for community and ministry.

‘Nobody’s helping.’: Violence rattles Bloomington’s homeless community

By Emerson Elledge and Natalia Nelson · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2025 12:08 p.m.

Recent violence against homeless people has led to unease among the community and advocates.

‘Hold the line’: Bloomington donates to local food banks amid SNAP loss

By Ian Collier · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2025 9:01 p.m.

The City of Bloomington made a $46,000 donation to Hoosier Hills Food Bank to counter the loss of SNAP benefits.

What to know about possible zoning changes in Bloomington’s Hopewell development

By Grace Fridy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2025 12:21 p.m.

Possible zoning changes could impact housing costs in the city’s Hopewell development.

IU students concerned about safety at crosswalks near campus

By Sofía Rodríguez · Monday, Nov. 3,2025 10:04 p.m.

The City of Bloomington implemented new safety features at 17th Street and Eagleson Avenue.

UPDATE: Nearly 700 in Bloomington impacted by power outage Monday

By Dalton James · Monday, Nov. 3,2025 3:43 p.m.

The outage was first reported at 2:35 p.m.

Sycamore Land Trust restores 2 wetlands north of Bloomington

By Ella Curlin · Monday, Nov. 3,2025 3:06 p.m.

Wetland habitats reduce flooding, improve water quality and promote biodiversity.

Inside the last-minute scramble at Bloomington’s Spirit Halloween

By Samantha Camire · Monday, Nov. 3,2025 12:01 p.m.

Two reporters visited Spirit Halloween on Oct. 31 and interviewed last-minute shoppers.

PODCAST: Special session for redistricting in Indiana begins this week

By Annabel Prokopy and Jonathan Soco · Monday, Nov. 3,2025 9:17 a.m.

Plus the Monroe County Council votes against fund the purchase of a new jail site.

Tentative MCCSC collective bargaining agreement leaves teacher salary rates untouched

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Saturday, Nov. 1,2025 5:31 p.m.

MCCSC’s collective bargaining agreement is set to be ratified Nov. 18.

County Council votes against funding North Park purchase for new jail

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2025 9:41 p.m.

Councilmembers raised concerns about the cost and location of the jail.

City hosts input meeting for College and Walnut corridor study

By Grace Fridy · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2025 6:14 p.m.

The city gathered input on proposals for the College and Walnut corridor.

3 ways to support the homeless community in Bloomington this winter

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2025 5:41 p.m.

As the weather gets colder, here’s a guide to local organizations fighting homelessness.

SNAP benefits won’t be distributed next month. How will it impact Monroe County?

By Ian Collier · Wednesday, Oct. 29,2025 10:38 a.m.

Monroe County food banks are bracing for additional traffic as SNAP benefits are paused.

Local legislators react to Indiana governor’s special redistricting session

By Samantha Camire · Monday, Oct. 27,2025 10:47 p.m.

A Bloomington lawmaker decried the special session as “desperation.”

‘Sheer, naked power grab’: Rep. Matt Pierce talks redistricting at town hall

By Molly Gregory · Monday, Oct. 27,2025 10:25 p.m.

Rep. Matt Pierce discussed the details of Gov. Mike Braun’s special session.

Hear a loud boom Saturday morning? It was probably a meteor

By Andrew Miller · Monday, Oct. 27,2025 2:20 p.m.

Video, social media and astronomical reports point to a sonic boom caused by a meteor.

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