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Citizens learn hostage negotiation, crime prevention at citizen police academy

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, Sept. 13,2016 9:19 p.m.

Thirteen civilians met at Bloomington Police Department on Tuesday to learn about police techniques.

Bloomington blood drives continues past National Blood Donation Week

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Sept. 12,2016 7:20 p.m.

Bloomington blood drives continue past 9/11 goal date.

Still remembering 9/11

By Dominick Jean · Sunday, Sept. 11,2016 5:57 p.m.

Bloomington Fire and police depts. lead a ceremony to dedicate a new 9/11 memorial at Ivy Tech for the 15 year anniversary.

Local ministry to have pie festival, contest

By IDS staff · Thursday, Sept. 8,2016 8:07 p.m.

A Slice of Heaven Pie Festival will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Junior Liam Foran plays with ten-year-old Golden Retriever Max during the Rent-A-Puppy event Thursday at Dunn Meadow. "I've been away from my dogs for too long, and I just needed some puppy love," Foran said.

Local pet store promotes adoption with Pet Appreciation Week

By Alyson Malinger · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2016 7:28 p.m.

Tractor Supply Company of Bloomington has a series of events planned for Pet Appreciation Week.

Bloomington Police Department officer Mick Williams and Captain Steven Kellams return from their jogging warmup during the crossfit with a cop event Saturday morning at Hoosier Crossfit. Officers from both the Bloomington Police Department and the Indiana University Police Department came out to bond with citizens and IU students through intensive crossfit exercises.

Workout event brings cops and civilians together

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2016 12:31 a.m.

Officers attended Hoosier Crossfit to get in better touch — and in better shape — with the community.

GarlicFest educates attendees on healthful food options

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Sept. 5,2016 10:32 p.m.

The event provides a space for the local art and farming community.

Community book fair encourages city involvement

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 5,2016 8:52 p.m.

90,000 books will be up for grabs at next month's fair.

Young adults gather to appreciate nature with Sycamore Branches group

By Emily Beck · Thursday, Nov. 19,2015 11:16 p.m.

Sycamore Branches helps 20- to 30-year-olds in Bloomington get involved with the outdoors.

Circle City IN Pride 2014 ends with parade

By Brian Seymour · Sunday, June 15,2014 7:32 p.m.

This weekend marked the end of this year's Circle City IN Pride festival.

Computer hackers come to Indianapolis for contests

Monday, June 2,2014 12:43 a.m.

National Day of Civic Hacking occurred Saturday in 103 cities worldwide, including Indianapolis. It was the city’s first time participating.

Local club to recognize officer

By Javonte Anderson · Wednesday, May 14,2014 9:28 p.m.

The Northside Exchange Club of Bloomington will be host of a dinner to award the latest Police Officer of the Year.

Indiana couple in same-sex marriage recognized by court

By Michael Majchrowicz · Friday, April 11,2014 12:13 a.m.

A federal judge ruled Tuesday an Indiana same-sex couple's marriage will be temporarily recognized by the state.

Events in Bloomington this weekend

By IDS staff · Friday, April 11,2014 12:07 a.m.

Head out to one of these events happening around town this weekend.

Event raises awareness about child abuse

By Emily Ernsberger · Tuesday, April 8,2014 11:38 p.m.

Indiana had more than 25,000 reported cases of child abuse or neglect last year.

High schoolers to train in Krav Maga

By Brian Seymour · Monday, April 7,2014 10:44 p.m.

The senior class of Edgemont Junior-Senior High School, Lauren Spierer's former high school, will be taught the Israeli self-defense art of Krav Maga.

City council debates deer issue

By Mary Katherine Wildeman · Wednesday, April 2,2014 11:58 p.m.

The city council considered allowing sharpshooters at the Griffy Lake Nature Preserve in order to curb deer overpopulation.

Events in Bloomington during spring break

By IDS staff · Thursday, March 13,2014 10:49 p.m.

If you're staying in town, check out a roundup of events happening during the week of spring break.

"Dropping the Puck" raised cancer awareness

By Brett Frieman · Sunday, March 2,2014 5:58 p.m.

The 3rd annual Dropping the Puck on Cancer event took place Saturday afternoon at Frank Southern Ice Arena.

City council considers conservation district

By Kate Starr · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2014 12:57 a.m.

The Bloomington City Council will vote on an ordinance on Wednesday to create the Matlock Heights Conservation District.

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