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Your local guide to the 2024 solar eclipse

What is an eclipse?

Bloomington will see a total solar eclipse April 8, 2024.

16-year-old juvenile accused of attempted murder in Bloomington after a shooting

Monroe County filed four felonies against the Bloomington 16-year-old.

The story of Republican gubernatorial candidate Jamie Reitenour

Reitenour’s story and campaign link to her priorities in faith and family.

Where to park in Bloomington during the total eclipse

This guide will tell you where, when and how to park in Bloomington on the day of the eclipse.

Don’t know what to do around Solar Eclipse Day? Here are some events in Bloomington

Several events will be held in and around the city April 8.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal from Indiana parents who lost custody of transgender teen

The court rejected the parents' appeal Monday. The parents lost custody, according to the state, because of the teens eating disorder.

Plan Commission forwards Summit District petition with positive recommendation

The commission held three hearings on the petition before Tuesday’s meeting.

Indiana to witness rare dual emergence of cicada broods

Both broods of cicadas can be observed during mid-May to late June.

What polling reveals about Indiana’s politics going into election season

A recent Emerson College poll shows Mike Braun ahead in the Republican gubernatorial primary.

Indiana population grows 0.4% in 2023, Monroe County shrinks 0.2%

The state’s total population increased to 6.86 million people.

Republican Jim Banks’ Senate run to focus on security and defense

The U.S. Representative aims to represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate.

Democrat Marc Carmichael offers progressive approach in campaign for U.S. Senate

Carmichael announced he would run to represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate in June 2023.

Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoes bill defining antisemitism

Holcomb vetoed House Bill 1002 after changes removed antisemitism examples.

MCCSC board holds 48-second meeting to buy out superintendent with no replacement in sight

The state public access counselor criticized the meeting for lack of clarity and explanation.

UPDATE: Monroe County under tornado warning until 9:30 p.m. Thursday

It is one of 39 Indiana counties under a tornado watch.

Monroe County under severe thunderstorm watch

The watch is in effect until 4 p.m. Thursday.

Gov. Holcomb signs Senate Bill 202, increasing legislative oversight on higher education

The bill is designed to foster “intellectual diversity” among higher education.

IU campuses to participate in state-wide tornado drill Tuesday

It will occur at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time.

Human remains found near Monroe County Airport

Detectives do not suspect foul play in the death.