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A "Stop Annexation" sign appears Aug. 23, 2021, on West Vernal Pike. When developers added city sewer service to a neighborhood, county residents who lived there waived their rights to protest annexation by signing petitions.

City argues state legislation is unconstitutional in second annexation lawsuit

Mar 6, 2023 10:03 am

The city asked for a summary judgement in the hopes of avoiding a trial.

A bike is locked to a rack Sept. 3, 2019, outside Franklin Hall. Multiple cyclists were injured in a crash March 4, 2023, during the Candy Stripe Classic, a bike race for collegiate teams.

Multiple cyclists injured in crash during collegiate bike race Saturday

Mar 5, 2023 12:04 am

The crash occurred at the 2023 Candy Stripe Classic.

Freshman MJ Hadley holds a sign saying "Abortions are for EVERYONE" Oct. 2, 2021, at the Sample Gates. Walgreens pharmacy announced it will not sell abortion pills in 20 states, incluing Indiana.

Walgreens will not sell abortion pills in 21 Republican-led states, including Indiana

Mar 3, 2023 8:57 pm

The closest Walgreens to Bloomington is 17 miles away.

An Insulin Lispro Injection pen is shown on a table. Eli Lilly announced Wednesday that it will immediately limit the price of insulin to $35 at most retail pharmacies.

Eli Lilly to cap out of pocket price of insulin at $35

Mar 2, 2023 6:19 pm

The price cap will be consistent with the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act.

Smoke rises from a derailed cargo train in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 4, 2023. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decided to transport the waste to Roachdale.

Toxic waste from train derailment in East Palestine to be transported to Indiana

Mar 2, 2023 11:27 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decided to transport the waste to Roachdale.

A police car is parked outside the Bloomington Police Department on Feb 22, 2023. House Bill 1186, authored by Rep. Wendy McNamara, R-District 76, would make it a crime for a person to approach a law enforcement officer within 25 feet after being told to keep away.

Indiana bill could require observers to stay 25 feet away from police interactions

Feb 26, 2023 12:06 pm

Breaking the rule could mean being charged with a Class C misdemeanor.

Two rainbow progress flags are seen on Feb. 21, 2023, in the LGBTQ+ Culture Center. Senate Bill 480, if passed, will prohibit a physician or other medical practitioner from knowingly performing gender transition procedures on minors in Indiana.

Indiana Senate committee advances bill that would ban gender transition procedures on minors

Feb 23, 2023 3:09 pm

Indiana Senate Bill 480 would prohibit physicians from knowingly performing gender transition procedures on minors.

Abortion-rights protestors gather in front of the Women’s Care Center on June 27, 2022, on College Avenue. Two Indiana bills intend to make obtaining contraceptives easier to prevent unwanted pregnancy.

Proposed Indiana bills could allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control

Feb 22, 2023 1:45 pm

The bill intends to make obtaining contraceptives easier to prevent unwanted pregnancy.

Freshman Clarissa Moreno uses her CrimsonCard to scan into her dorm building on Feb. 19, 2023, at Forest Quad. On-campus residence hall rates will increase for the 2023-2024 school year.

IU Board of Trustees approve 1.34% increase for standard room and board

Feb 22, 2023 1:20 pm

This is the second year that increased residence hall rates are lower than 2%.

Protesters voiced their opposition to Indiana House Bill 1608 at the statehouse on Feb. 20, 2023. The House Education Committee approved the bill after hearing public testimony.

‘We say gay!’: Indiana legislators advance bill banning instruction of ‘human sexuality’

Feb 21, 2023 8:46 pm

Hundreds of protesters rallied at the statehouse to oppose House Bill 1608.

The IU Health Bloomington Hospital is seen Dec. 8, 2022, at 2651 E. Discovery Parkway. According to the CDC, updated COVID-19 boosters better protect against Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants.

Indiana reports minimal levels of influenza, zero new mpox cases, increase in COVID-19 cases

Feb 20, 2023 2:05 pm

Monroe County reported 13 COVID-19 cases for the week Feb. 5-11.

Senior Sophia Grimsgard works at the Media School equipment checkout window. Indiana high school students could fulfill graduation requirements through career training under a new bill in Indiana legislature.

Indiana bill would offer career training scholarship funding for high schoolers

Feb 16, 2023 6:58 pm

House Bill 1002 is part of an effort to "reinvent" high school.

The IU Student Health Center is seen Oct. 9, 2022. The Indiana Department of Health’s last influenza update covering the week Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2023, reflected minimal levels of influenza-like illness statewide.

Indiana reports minimal levels of influenza, zero new mpox cases, COVID-19 cases low

Feb 13, 2023 4:09 pm

Monroe County reported 10 COVID-19 cases for the week Jan. 29-Feb. 4.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks to supporters at the Indiana Statehouse, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Rokita is being investigated by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita under investigation by state Disciplinary Commission

Feb 12, 2023 2:21 pm

The investigation appears to be connected to Rokita’s comments on Caitlin Bernard.

Indiana House bill would require financial literacy course for high schools

Feb 7, 2023 6:21 pm

Ind. Rep. Dave Hall, R-District 62, introduced the bill.

On Feb. 1, 2023, the Walmart Supercenter in Bloomington offered a variety of firearm ammunition and scopes to choose from. Walmart stores still sell firearms but this location currently only sells ammunition and scopes.

Indiana introduces firearm safety bills for 2023 legislative session

Feb 5, 2023 2:56 pm

The bills would implement safety measures to prevent gun violence.

The State House is seen in Indianapolis. Indiana lawmakers have introduced several House bills and Senate bills which target transgender youth.

Proposed bills in Indiana House and Senate target transgender youth

Jan 29, 2023 7:08 pm

If passed, the bills would be effective July 1, 2023.

The IU Health Center is located at 10th Street and Eagleson Avenue. According to the IDOH mpox dashboard, Monroe County has reported less than five mpox cases since counting began.

Indiana experiences low levels of influenza and reported one new mpox case, COVID-19 cases remain low in Monroe County

Jan 24, 2023 10:09 am

Monroe County reported seven COVID-19 cases for the week Jan. 8 to Jan.14.

Students board busses at Bloomington High School South on Monday Sept. 13, 2021. A lawsuit challenged Indiana House Bill 1041 which banned transgender girls from participating on an athletic team designated for women’s or girls' sports.

ACLU drops lawsuit against Indiana ban on transgender girls from participating in school sports

Jan 23, 2023 10:56 am

Indiana House Bill 1041 bans transgender girls from participating on girls’ athletic teams.

Biotechnology major Dirk Hildebrand flips through pages of his biology textbook in his dorm room Jan. 16, 2023, at Forest Residence Hall. He purchased his textbook for $67.

Indiana Gov. Holcomb seeking to eliminate public school textbook fees

Jan 19, 2023 5:50 pm

House Bills 1001 and 1123 would require public schools to provide curricular materials for free.