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PRESS RELEASE: MCHA Receives Grant to Expand Spay/Neuter Assistance Program

Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Lilly Scholars Network to support and expand its Spay/Neuter Assistance Program, allowing MCHA to help even more families access affordable spay and neuter services for their pets.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington to Host Annual National Million Father March at Fairview Elementary School

The City of Bloomington will host the National Million Father March on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at Fairview Elementary School, 500 W. 7th Street.

Indiana Athletics unveils 2025 Hall of Fame class

Six new members will be inducted at the Hall of Fame dinner on Sept. 5.

Indiana University implements stricter staffing review processes amid state and federal funding cuts

 IU is tightening non-academic hiring as state and federal funding declines and tuition remains frozen.

2 Indiana men’s basketball guards’ timelines ‘up in the air’ ahead of Puerto Rico trip

Jason Drake and Nick Dorn missed practice Wednesday with undisclosed injuries.

DeVries, players show out and field questions at men’s basketball open practice

The overhauled roster was energetic, passionate and hot-shooting Wednesday during a practice that served as the first look at the new players in Cream and Crimson.

PRESS RELEASE: Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson Following Housing Progress and Homelessness Strategy News Conference

The City of Bloomington hosted a press conference on Tuesday, July 29, to share critical updates on housing progress, outline the city’s strategic response to homelessness, and reaffirm its commitment to cross-jurisdictional collaboration.

Press Release: Orr Fellowship Opens Applications for 2026 Cohort of Fellows

Orr Fellowship, an early career development program for versatile high-achievers and future-focused businesses in Indiana, announced today it is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort of Orr Fellows in both Indianapolis and Evansville. Applications open on July 29, 2025, and are due by Sept. 26, 2025.

Is Social Media Only Going to Get Worse?

You probably hit a wall last semester, scrolling through feeds that feel stuck on repeat. Every day brings a fresh wave of AI-generated content that’s vague, overwritten, sometimes creepy.

Mayor Thomson addresses Bloomington housing challenges following arrests

Thomson discussed recent arrests at encampments and city efforts to increase wages, decrease housing costs and influence development of affordable housing. 

PRESS RELEASE: Volunteer at Boys and Girls Club, T.C. Steele and Pathways

Volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, T.C. Steele, and Pathways. Additionally there is a wish list spotlight on the Shalom Center.

PRESS RELEASE: READI 2.0 funding to accelerate housing, childcare, and healthcare in the Indiana Uplands

The Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee, Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) have announced that $4,093,000 in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding has been committed to four projects in the Indiana Uplands region.

Indiana football QB Mendoza, WR Sarratt named to Maxwell Award preseason watchlist

The Maxwell Award honors the most outstanding player in college football.

Andrej Acimovic signs with Indiana men’s basketball; to join Hoosiers for upcoming season

Acimovic becomes the second international player to sign with the Cream and Crimson this offseason.

Credit card skimming device found at Bloomingfoods East location

Users of Register 3 between June 28 and July 12 should assume their data has been compromised.

Bloomington Environmental Commission launches interactive map

PRESS RELEASE: Swifty Fest August 17 at 2:30 PM

Join us Sunday, August 17 at 2:30 PM at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for SwiftyFest—a high-energy celebration of Taylor Swift’s music ?✨.

ACLU ‘intellectual diversity’ lawsuit dismissed

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed the lawsuit in September 2024 against IU and Purdue University for policies incurred from SEA 202.

PRESS RELEASE: Local, Regional Artists Invited to Apply for Vending Space at Bloomington's Holiday Market

Parks and Recreation invites local and regional artists to submit an application for consideration for indoor and outdoor vending space at the annual Holiday Market, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington, next to City Hall.

PRESS RELEASE: Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson Regarding Police Activity at Seminary Park

Mayor Kerry Thomson issued the following statement today regarding police activity at Seminary Park.