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

By Elizabeth Schuth · Thursday, Oct. 23,2025 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. 23,2025 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. 23,2025 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. 21,2025 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. 20,2025 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. 19,2025 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. 19,2025 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. 19,2025 9 a.m.

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

Woman dies in Bloomington police custody

By Samantha Camire · Saturday, Oct. 18,2025 1:19 p.m.

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

What’s the state of banned books in Monroe County? What to know

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Friday, Oct. 17,2025 12:46 p.m.

Monroe County Public Library celebrated banned book week, re-emphasizing the need for intellectual freedom.

Mayor Thomson hosts Traveling Town Hall on Bloomington Transit bus

By Grace Fridy · Thursday, Oct. 16,2025 6:40 p.m.

Bloomington residents discussed redistricting, homelessness and other topics with Mayor Kerry Thomson.

Should Indiana mandate how schools accommodate disabled students in safety plans?

By Mia Hilkowitz and Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2025 4:53 p.m.

Sixteen Indiana public school districts shared how they accommodate students in these plans.

Habitat for Humanity to host 15th build with Kelley School, Whirlpool Corporation

By Ella Curlin · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2025 3:39 p.m.

Volunteers will build five homes in southwest Bloomington beginning Thursday.

Indiana utilities fall back on climate goals amid AI data center boom

By Ella Curlin · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2025 3:06 p.m.

AI data centers are popping up across Indiana. To meet the new demand for energy, Indiana’s utilities are turning back to gas and coal.

Filmmakers say free speech ‘worth fighting for’ in documentary critiquing IU admin

By Ian Collier · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2025 12:33 p.m.

“Freedoms Under Assault” debuted at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Behind the scenes of the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

By Trinity Mackenzie · Monday, Oct. 13,2025 10:12 a.m.

Bloomington creative glass center workers and volunteers prepare for the event year-round.

Gables Bagels opens new Kirkwood Avenue store: Customers react

By Sofía Rodríguez · Sunday, Oct. 12,2025 9:32 p.m.

After three years at one location, the bagel store has expanded to a new spot.

‘People’s safety plan’: How Stride Crisis Center supports Bloomington

By Gabby Rogers · Sunday, Oct. 12,2025 8:53 p.m.

The center is an alternative to 911 for non-violent crises.

‘No trust’: Bloomington City Council adopts 2026 budget despite transparency concerns

By Madelyn Hanes · Sunday, Oct. 12,2025 10:47 a.m.

City council passed the budget in a 7-2 vote.

Urban foresters talk tree controversy at IU Cinema documentary screening

By Ella Curlin · Friday, Oct. 10,2025 12:48 p.m.

Panelists discussed why neighborhood outreach matters.

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