Community Arts

PRESS RELEASE: City’s GIS Team Receives 2026 Excellence in GIS Award

By Press release · Tuesday, May 19 2:28 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team has been awarded the Indiana Geographic Information Council’s (IGIC) 2026 Excellence in GIS – Large Community award for its Bloomington Housing Dashboard.

PRESS RELEASE: 2026 Norman Corwin Award Honors Susan Albert Loewenberg

Tuesday, May 19 12:58 p.m.

The Norman Corwin Award Committee, in conjunction with the National Audio Theatre Festivals, is proud to announce that Susan Albert Loewenberg has been named the recipient of the 2026 Norman Corwin Award for Excellence in Audio Theatre.

COLUMN: The All-American Rejects’ 'Sandbox' reminisces 2000s pop-punk

By Hope Bernard · Tuesday, May 19 12:55 p.m.

The band retained the same angsty style 14 years after their previous album.

SNAP changes pile up in Indiana, leaving vulnerable communities bracing for impact

By Zoe Reed · Tuesday, May 19 11:30 a.m.

Federal and state SNAP changes threaten food access for Indiana’s most vulnerable residents.

PRESS RELEASE: VolunteerBloomington! Weekly Features May 25 - May 31, 2026

By Press release · Tuesday, May 19 10:50 a.m.

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about local volunteer opportunities. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies.

Indiana football lands commitment from 3-star receiver Branden Sharpe

By Conor Banks · Monday, May 18 6:07 p.m.

Sharpe is the Hoosiers’ first receiver commit of the 2027 cycle.

COLUMN: 'Is God Is' could be my favorite film of the summer

By Steven Leatherwood · Monday, May 18 3:26 p.m.

The film showcases an incredible hero’s journey based on an American play.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Offers Incentives for Homeowners Investing in Solar and Energy Efficiency

By Press release · Monday, May 18 2:22 p.m.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program (BGHIP), a rebate program that supports Bloomington homeowners who install clean energy and energy-efficiency upgrades.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Offers Incentives for Homeowners Investing in Solar and Energy Efficiency

By Press release · Monday, May 18 2:11 p.m.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program (BGHIP), a rebate program that supports Bloomington homeowners who install clean energy and energy-efficiency upgrades.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Closes Road Leading to Monroe County’s W. Club House Drive Bridge Near Old SR 37 Effective Immediately

By Press release · Monday, May 18 2:06 p.m.

In response to a County inspection of Bridge 317 on W. Club House Drive at Old State Road 37 recently shared with the City, and in the interest of public safety, the City of Bloomington is closing the road leading to the County’s bridge effective immediately. The closure means no vehicles may use the County’s bridge until further notice.

Indiana rowing finishes 7th at Big Ten Championships

By Sean McAvoy · Sunday, May 17 9:26 p.m.

Three boats made grand finals for the Hoosiers.

Indiana track and field starts its postseason at Big Ten Outdoor Championship

By Leonardo Vesperini · Sunday, May 17 7:07 p.m.

Indiana finished in 13th and 16th overall for men and women, respectively.

Indiana baseball closes difficult season with series win over Illinois

By Will Kwiatkowski · Sunday, May 17 4:03 p.m.

Indiana finished the season 23-31 while missing the Big Ten tournament.

Pair of 2027 recruits commit to Indiana football

By Conor Banks · Sunday, May 17 2 p.m.

The Hoosiers now have six 2027 commits.

Indiana softball beats Northern Kentucky, loses to Virginia in Knoxville Regional elimination games

By Joe Elms · Sunday, May 17 10:33 a.m.

The Hoosiers were eliminated from the 2026 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament Saturday night.

Indiana Public Media lays off 18 employees amid state, federal funding cuts

By Zoe Reed · Saturday, May 16 1:48 p.m.

Bloomington’s public radio and TV station is cutting staff after losing millions in funding.

Indiana softball loses to Virginia in extras in Knoxville Regional

By Joe Elms · Saturday, May 16 12:37 a.m.

The Cavaliers walked off the Hoosiers in extra innings.

Indiana baseball mounts comeback, falters in 10th inning against Illinois

By Leonardo Vesperini · Friday, May 15 10:37 p.m.

In the second to last game of its season, Indiana baseball took the contest to extra innings but lost 9-7.

Indiana men’s soccer adds three players from transfer portal, headlined by Stephane Njike

By Sean McAvoy · Friday, May 15 3:41 p.m.

Njike earned first-team All-Big Ten honors last season.

PRESS RELEASE: City Accepting Applications for Neighborhood Traffic Calming Projects

By Press release · Friday, May 15 12:06 p.m.

The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for the 2026 Resident-Led Traffic Calming Program (bton.in/yf6f3), an initiative designed to improve safety and reduce vehicle speeds on residential streets.

PRESS RELEASE: City’s GIS Team Receives 2026 Excellence in GIS Award

PRESS RELEASE: 2026 Norman Corwin Award Honors Susan Albert Loewenberg

COLUMN: The All-American Rejects’ 'Sandbox' reminisces 2000s pop-punk

SNAP changes pile up in Indiana, leaving vulnerable communities bracing for impact

PRESS RELEASE: VolunteerBloomington! Weekly Features May 25 - May 31, 2026

Indiana football lands commitment from 3-star receiver Branden Sharpe

COLUMN: 'Is God Is' could be my favorite film of the summer

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Offers Incentives for Homeowners Investing in Solar and Energy Efficiency

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Offers Incentives for Homeowners Investing in Solar and Energy Efficiency

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Closes Road Leading to Monroe County’s W. Club House Drive Bridge Near Old SR 37 Effective Immediately

Indiana rowing finishes 7th at Big Ten Championships

Indiana track and field starts its postseason at Big Ten Outdoor Championship

Indiana baseball closes difficult season with series win over Illinois

Pair of 2027 recruits commit to Indiana football

Indiana softball beats Northern Kentucky, loses to Virginia in Knoxville Regional elimination games

Indiana Public Media lays off 18 employees amid state, federal funding cuts

Indiana softball loses to Virginia in extras in Knoxville Regional

Indiana baseball mounts comeback, falters in 10th inning against Illinois

Indiana men’s soccer adds three players from transfer portal, headlined by Stephane Njike

PRESS RELEASE: City Accepting Applications for Neighborhood Traffic Calming Projects

Bloomington closes streets for 'Little Five' film production

Takeaways from Indiana men’s basketball’s exhibition win over Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf

UPDATED: Indiana football lands first 5-star recruit in wide receiver Monshun Sales

Fernando Mendoza wins Best College Athlete in Men’s Sports at the 2026 ESPY Awards

ACLU files new lawsuit over Monroe County Jail conditions