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PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission Announces 2024 Human Rights Award Winners

In 1997, the Bloomington Human Rights Commission began annually recognizing individuals and groups who have made specific, significant contributions to improving civil rights, human relations, or civility in the community.

IU’s Gaza encampment reaches day 14; protesters plan to stay through summer

Pro-Palestinian protesters set up the encampment in Dunn Meadow on April 25.

OPINION: This week’s hot takes: editors’ edition

Our editors discussed loud noises, cantaloupe and their love for journalism.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission Announces 2024 Youth Art/Essay Contest Winners

The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission today announced the six winners of the 2024 Human Rights Art/Essay Contest

Indiana softball loses series against Northwestern, sees Big Ten Tournament seed drop

Seeking revenge from last season, the Hoosiers only came out with one win.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank to participate in annual food drive May 11, weeks after crash in warehouse

Hoosier Hills Food Bank is seeking donations to recover lost goods.

UPDATE: Southern Monroe County under tornado warning until 11:45 p.m. Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued the warning until 11:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Scenes From IU's Gaza Encampment

UPDATE: Community service specialist vehicle bumps pro-Palestinian protesters at intersection

The pro-Palestinian protesters took part in a “March for Rafah” protest down Kirkwood Avenue.

BREAKING: voters select Democrats Munson, Deckard, Henry in county council primary

Munson received 28.91% of the vote, Deckard received 28.5% and Henry received 21.81%.

BREAKING: Joe VanDeventer selected in Republican Monroe County Commissioner primary

VanDeventer received 65.9% of the vote.

BREAKING: Jody Madeira wins Monroe County Commissioner District 3 primary

Madeira received 43.47% of the vote.

BREAKING: Julie Thomas wins Monroe County Board of Commissioners District 2 primary

Thomas received 51.53% of the vote.

BREAKING: Valerie McCray wins Democratic senatorial primary

McCray will now face Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and Libertarian Andy Horning in the general election.

BREAKING: Mike Braun wins Republican gubernatorial primary

Braun will now face Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater in the general election.

Outside spending in three of Indiana’s congressional races ranks in the nation’s top ten

Outside groups have targeted the state of Indiana with so much money that three federal primary races have landed in the top ten most expensive contests nationwide.

PRESS RELEASE: Monroe County Democratic Party To Host Election Night Watch Party

The Monroe County Democratic Party, in collaboration with candidates in Bloomington will be hosting an Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2024 Digital Equity Grants

The City of Bloomington invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to support their efforts to bridge the digital divide and increase digital resources for residents.

Monroe County under tornado watch until 9 p.m. Tuesday

The alert covers parts of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.

ACLU sues Purdue University to challenge university oversight, tenure law

Senate Enrolled Act 202 is set to go into effect July 1, 2024.