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County Council votes against funding North Park purchase for new jail

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Oct. 29 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 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 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 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 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 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 2:20 p.m.

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

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office fields new Major Crash Investigation team

By Molly Gregory · Sunday, Oct. 26 11:09 a.m.

There were over 3,700 crashes in Monroe County in 2024.

Storytellers spook crowds at Festival of Ghost Stories 50th anniversary

By Elizabeth Schuth · Saturday, Oct. 25 5:28 p.m.

Bloomington Storytellers Guild celebrated its 50th anniversary through ghost stories in Bryan Park.

Bloomington opens applications for pedestrian and bicycle project grants

By Zoe Reed · Friday, Oct. 24 5:27 p.m.

Bloomington is accepting applications for grants funding community walking and biking projects through Nov. 3.

Autopsy still pending for woman who died in BPD custody, police cite natural causes

By Samantha Camire · Thursday, Oct. 23 10:04 p.m.

The woman became unresponsive while in the entrance to the jail.

City Council approves city employee raises, postpones Stadium District renaming

By Mia Lehmkuhl · Thursday, Oct. 23 5:13 p.m.

Council members shared concerns about whether pay raises address Bloomington’s cost-of-living.

National Takeback Day: How Bloomington residents can dispose of prescription drugs safely

By Elizabeth Schuth · Thursday, Oct. 23 3:41 p.m.

The DEA’s National Takeback Day will be held Oct. 25 at the Liberty Drive Kroger.

Kirkwood Avenue businesses adjust as vehicle traffic returns downtown

By Will Tallackson · Thursday, Oct. 23 9:58 a.m.

Business reactions to Kirkwood’s seasonal shift from pedestrian to vehicle traffic vary.

Meet Peaches: A third-generation goat living in luxury

By Alayna Wilkening · Thursday, Oct. 23 8 a.m.

Peaches is proof of restoration at the Goat Conspiracy.

City plans for June 2026 construction start for Hopewell South housing project

By Grace Fridy · Tuesday, Oct. 21 1:02 p.m.

Bloomington is working with Flintlock LAB to develop plans for the Hopewell South neighborhood.

City temporarily closes two Bloomington Rail Trail crossings

By Benjamin LeGrand · Monday, Oct. 20 6:41 p.m.

The trails will be closed for up to 30 days.

Ellettsville Town Council approves annexations, fee increases and 2026 budget

By Madelyn Hanes · Sunday, Oct. 19 9:28 p.m.

The meeting was held on Friday morning.

Bloomington demonstrators join national ‘No Kings’ protests

By Zoe Reed and Elizabeth Schuth · Sunday, Oct. 19 1:50 p.m.

Bloomington citizens gathered at Courthouse Square, demanding an end to “chaos, corruption, and cruelty.”

Here’s how to get rid of leaf litter around Bloomington this fall

By Ella Curlin · Sunday, Oct. 19 9 a.m.

Bloomington’s fall foliage is predicted to peak in early November.

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