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‘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.

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

By Molly Gregory · Sunday, Oct. 26,2025 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. 25,2025 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. 24,2025 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. 23,2025 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. 23,2025 5:13 p.m.

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

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