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PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington, Monroe County Officials Sign Letter Supporting New Economic Development District in South Central Indiana

Officials from the City of Bloomington, Monroe County, and the Bloomington City Council have jointly signed a letter of support for the establishment of a new Economic Development District (EDD) in South Central Indiana. The proposed EDD would include Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties—regions known for their shared economic strengths and collaborative efforts.

OPINION: Yes, you should still recycle

Recycling is a small action we all can take to improve our planet.

Curt Cignetti, Indiana football readies for season-opening challenge vs. FIU

The Hoosiers expect a difficult test from Florida International quarterback Keyone Jenkins.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Names Katherine Zaiger as Director of Utilities

The City of Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson has appointed Katherine Zaiger as City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) Director, effective immediately.

Protesters defy IU policy at vigil, believe free speech is under attack

A faculty group has set out a list of demands for the university.

Bloomington wastewater shows spike in COVID-19. Where can you get updated vaccines?

Updated vaccines will start to become widely available over the next month.

Monroe County deputy fired after arrest for sexual battery and strangulation

ISP urges report of any questionable or inappropriate interaction with former Deputy Freeman.

OPINION: Airbnb needs to book its own vacation

Airbnb contributes to the housing crisis in our cities.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women and the League of Women Voters Celebrate Women’s Equality Day by Sharing Essential Voting Information

The Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters - Bloomington/Monroe County, is observing Women’s Equality Day by sharing essential voting information to encourage women’s participation in upcoming elections. 

As COVID wave wallops California, new vaccines arrive this week. Will it be turning point?

New COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be available as soon as this week, a promising development amid California's potent and enduring summer wave of the disease.

Indiana secretary of state targets BlackRock for alleged fraud over ESG funds

5 fictional stories based in Bloomington

From stardom to small-town romance, plenty of books have stories based in Bloomington.

COLUMN: What did former IU athletes do after graduating?

Learn about five former athletes from IU and what they’re doing now.

COLUMN: ‘Twisters’ is a chaotically rich spectacle of disaster

“Twisters” is an action-packed depiction of storm-chasing.

COLUMN: Podcasts to listen to if you want to get to know IU, Bloomington

Learn more about IU by listening to these four podcasts.

Eskenazi Museum of Art to welcome 3 new exhibitions this fall semester

From Roman history to John Mellencamp, IU visitors can explore lots of topics at the museum.

Indiana’s returners lead the way in Cream and Crimson volleyball scrimmage

The Hoosiers’ season begins on Aug. 30 at Kennesaw State.

‘Tentative’: No. 7 Indiana men’s soccer shut out in season-opening loss to Saint Louis

A missed penalty kick encapsulated the Hoosiers’ attacking struggles.

Sluggish play hinders No. 7 Indiana men’s soccer in 2-0 defeat to Saint Louis

The Hoosiers managed seven shots overall, but only one in the first half.

RFK Jr. drops out of the presidential race, endorses Trump

Kennedy claimed the Democratic Party sidelined his campaign.