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Sunrise Bloomington holds rally to pressure IU Foundation to divest from fossil fuels

By Carter DeJong · Tuesday, Feb. 8,2022 7:51 p.m.

Around 140 students, faculty and members of the community attended the rally.

IU Trustee James Morris retires after decades of service

By Cameron Garber · Thursday, Feb. 3,2022 6:58 p.m.

James Morris has been an IU Trustee on and off since 1996.

Bloomington climate groups pressure IU to divest from fossil fuels, create action plan

By Carter DeJong · Thursday, Feb. 3,2022 5:28 p.m.

Sunrise Bloomington and Students for a New Green World are holding protests this semester.

Last line of defense: Katie Norris offers time, money and support to those without refuge

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Feb. 2,2022 8:48 p.m.

Norris considers herself a reliable resource to those who have nowhere else to turn.

Indiana State Senate to consider bill removing handgun license requirement

By Haley Ryan · Wednesday, Feb. 2,2022 6:54 p.m.

No action has been taken since the bill was sent to the Senate on Jan. 12.

City installs Eagleson Avenue signs, replacing Jordan Avenue

By Sean Gilley · Wednesday, Feb. 2,2022 4:19 p.m.

Street signs from Davis Street to 17th Street now honor the late Eagleson family.

Monroe County Community School Corporation will move school online during winter storm

By Carter DeJong · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2022 9:20 p.m.

MCCSC schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday.

Bloomington is expecting 8 to 12 inches of snow Thursday

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Jan. 31,2022 4:48 p.m.

Bloomington temperatures are expected to fall below freezing this week.

COVID-19 vaccine clinic and testing available Wednesday through Friday

By Carter DeJong · Monday, Jan. 31,2022 2:45 p.m.

The clinic will have the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine and booster shots available.

Bloomington Brewing Co. new owners hope to reinvigorate their local brand

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Monday, Jan. 31,2022 2:37 p.m.

Bloomington Brewing Co. was one of the first craft breweries in Southern Indiana.

IU School of Education works to combat Indiana teacher shortage, 'Great Resignation'

By Lauren McLaughlin · Thursday, Jan. 27,2022 3:44 p.m.

The IU School of Education is trying to get approval for a teacher education minor.

Indiana House votes in favor of controversial education bill, moving it to the Senate

By Carter DeJong · Wednesday, Jan. 26,2022 11:47 p.m.

State representatives voted 60-37 mostly along party lines in favor of the bill.

MCCSC Board of Trustees details COVID protocol updates, highlights vaccination clinic

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2022 10:28 p.m.

The board paused its COVID-19 dashboard until it can produce more accurate results.

MCCSC Board of Trustees fill District 6 vacancy after Jacinda Townsend Gides’ resignation

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2022 8 p.m.

Longtime resident and local parent in Bloomington Ross Grimes will be sworn in Jan. 25.

Indiana state legislators speak out against HB 1134 at College Democrats of Indiana event

By Emma Uber · Monday, Jan. 24,2022 10:57 p.m.

HB 1134 aims to limit the teaching of topics such as race and religion.

Controversial education bill still being considered in Indiana House

By Carter DeJong · Sunday, Jan. 23,2022 4:54 p.m.

The Indiana Senate decided not to move forward with their version of the bill.

Bloomington's Fair of the Arts will return this summer, artists can apply as vendors

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Sunday, Jan. 23,2022 4:12 p.m.

The City has been hosting a Fair of the Arts for over 20 years.

Jennifer Crossley makes history as Monroe County’s first Black woman council member

By Sean Gilley · Thursday, Jan. 20,2022 8:37 p.m.

Crossley set her sights on local criminal justice and homelessness issues for her agenda.

Bloomington City Council struggles to compromise, dissolves seven standing committees

By Sean Gilley · Thursday, Jan. 20,2022 10:38 a.m.

Council members voted to keep the Climate Action and Resilience Committee after immense pushback.

Bloomington shelters for the unhoused struggle to meet increasing demand

By Christina Avery · Wednesday, Jan. 19,2022 12:58 p.m.

Issues with space and staffing constrict the ability of shelters to serve those experiencing homelessness.

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