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PRESS RELEASE: City Issues Will-Serve Letter to Support Economic Readiness at Monroe County Airport

The City of Bloomington has issued a will-serve letter for Monroe County Airport, supporting infrastructure readiness and future aviation-related economic development at one of the region’s key public assets.

OPINION: ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ reflects on the reality of modern media

Technology is transforming media careers and challenges creativity, authenticity and the future of journalism.

COLUMN: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is an enchanting Star Wars adventure

The film is fun, charming and emphatically Star Wars.

Bloomington Meadows Hospital jeopardized safety and health, patients allege

OPINION: New Orleans’s fate shows biomimicry as effective, overlooked climate change solution

As New Orleans crosses a climate tipping point, let’s reconsider our approach.

Indiana football secures pledge from 2027 3-star receiver Jordan Carrasquillo

Carrasquillo is the Hoosiers’ second receiver commit of the 2027 cycle.

COLUMN: 'Subnautica 2' is shaping up to be a thrilling experience

 As an early access game, “Subnautica 2” is still enjoyable for you and your friends. 

COLUMN: 'Obsession' is horrifyingly disturbing

 A love spell on his crush turns out to have horrible consequences. 

OPINION: Trump’s down. Why isn’t he out?

By all measures, the president’s numbers are falling. In Indiana, his candidates beat incumbents.

PRESS RELEASE: IU Center for Rural Engagement honors five awardees for contributions to rural Indiana

At the 2026 IU Rural Conference on May 19, the IU Center for Rural Engagement honored five individuals and partnerships whose work has made a meaningful impact in rural communities across Indiana. 

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

 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.