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New Point-In-Time report shows decrease in homelessness in Monroe County

The Point-In-Time Count for Monroe County has decreased over the past year; however, this may not be significant.  

Former IU Turning Point members ask court to reconsider ‘All Lives Matter’ mural ruling

A federal judge previously denied Turning Point’s motion for summary judgment.

A drunk driver killed Nate 3 years ago. His family remembers him as he was

Nate Stratton was killed by a drunk driver three years ago today. The story of his life still impacts their lives every day.

Missing Owen County woman last seen near Shalom Community Center in Bloomington

The Indiana State Police are asking the public for help locating Heather E. Blackwell.

Bloomington Transit pushes forward on climate goals with new electric buses

Bloomington Transit has phased in 16 new vehicles since 2024.

Precautionary water boil advisory affects 1,850 Monroe County households

B and B Water Project recommends all customers boil their drinking water. 

Meet the new Bloomington sweet shop selling TikTok-inspired desserts

La Dulce Chocolate opened Aug. 22, replacing the former Mr. Tokyo storefront.

Episode 26: IU faculty could face mandatory relocation under new policy

Plus IU is ranked as the third-worst college and the worst public college in the country for free speech.

Unemployment for college students up in August. How are students affected?

The half percent increase from July comes amid economic instability and AI technology advancements.

Animal shelter, emergency boarding programs strained under increasing need for animal care

More pet owners are surrendering animals due to housing or money constraints. 

Novo Nordisk cuts 9,000 jobs, company says Bloomington impact undetermined

The Danish pharmaceutical company announced plans to cut 9,000 positions worldwide.

‘There is absolutely no justification’: Exodus responds to AG claim it interfered with ICE

Indianapolis-based nonprofit Exodus Refugee Immigration is the subject of the investigation.

Rep. Dave Hall declines to comment on redistricting at visit with IU College GOP

Rep. Hall visited IU College Republicans but dodged questions about redistricting.

Bloomington City Council to host community housing discussion amid ‘crisis’

The City of Bloomington will field public input on local housing experiences.

MCPL to close earlier on weekdays due to state property tax overhaul

The downtown branch of the Monroe County Public Library will close two hours earlier on weekdays beginning in November.

Episode 25: Labor Day protests held in Bloomington against IU admin and Trump

Plus, the Bloomington Animal Shelter raises money for increased medical bills.

Weekly News Rundown Episode 24

City Council unanimously approves new affordable housing PILOT fund

Affordable housing program payments will be transferred to a new fund. 

BPD investigating weekend report of man with firearm in front of Upstairs Pub

The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Saturday. 

Bloomington Animal Shelter raises money for emergency vet bills, medical care

From Sept. 1 until Sept. 21, donations will be matched for the shelter’s strained medical fund.