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Monroe Lake is seen April 17, 2022. Friends of Lake Monroe will present the results of a two-year project addressing water quality concerns in the lake and potential solutions during a virtual public meeting June 15.

Local organization ‘Friends of Lake Monroe’ to discuss risks to the lake, possible solutions at public meeting

Jun 13, 2022 10:12 am

Lake Monroe suffers from sediment buildup and harmful algal blooms.

Bloomington City Hall is seen on Feb. 14, 2022 on Morton St. The city council met Wednesday to discuss the Meridiam high-speed internet project and their request for tax abatement. The city council met Wednesday to discuss the Meridiam high-speed internet project and their request for tax abatement.

Council votes to delay vote on Meridam high-speed internet project

Jun 10, 2022 1:55 pm

Meridiam is seeking a 20-year tax abatement.

A view of downtown Bloomington is seen from the Seventh and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Plaintiffs in the Bloomington annexation court case have invoked an Indiana law to receive more time for remonstrance, according to a County Residents Against Annexation press release.

Plaintiffs in annexation case say Indiana law grants additional remonstrance time

Jun 10, 2022 1:54 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic was cited as a reason for extension.

A few tons of coal remain on the coal field at B.C. Cobb Plant on April 12, 2016, in Muskegon, Michigan. A power grid that services much of the Midwest, including Indiana, is at high risk of not meeting demand this summer, according to a report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

Midwestern power grid projects high risk of not meeting demand

Jun 8, 2022 6:25 pm

Bloomington may experience planned power outages this summer.

Downtown Bloomington is seen from the Seventh and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Mayor John Hamilton said Google.org Fellows will help with the launch of CiviForm without charge, a tool that aims to help provide residents with easy access to government departments, according to a press release by the city.

City of Bloomington announces collaboration with Google.org

Jun 8, 2022 6:20 pm

CiviForm is a tool used to provide residents with information on city programs and their applications.

A COVID-19 testing site is pictured Feb. 8, 2022, in Gym 171 at the School of Public Health. IU transitioned to a fully automated contact tracing process for COVID-19 following an end to asymptomatic on-campus testing.

Two years into the pandemic, IU scales back COVID-19 response

Jun 8, 2022 6:18 pm

IU has paused asymptomatic testing and disassembled their contact tracing team.

A crosswalk construction sign is pictured April 8, 2021, at Kirkwood and Indiana avenues. Dunn Street sidewalk construction will begin June 21, causing a lane closure on North Dunn Street between 15th and 16th streets.

Several Bloomington roads to be closed for construction

Jun 7, 2022 7:03 pm

Dunn street sidewalk project will begin as part of ongoing infrastructure development work.

A hand-painted sign reads “Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary” on May 1, 2022, at the entrance of the 121 acre patch of forested land near Judah, Indiana. The community is home to a handful of full-time residents and more than 400 members.

A day in the life of an elf: Inside the Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary

Jun 6, 2022 11:34 am

The group attempts to live a nontraditional, sustainable lifestyle in the forest.

A memorial display for former IU student Jill Behrman is pictured. John Myers, the man convicted of murdering an IU student more than two decades ago, is requesting a new trial.

Man convicted of murdering Jill Behrman requests new trial

Jun 5, 2022 8:31 pm

8,000 pages of unreleased documents may be relevant to the case.

City Council President Susan Sandberg listens to Mayor Hamilton April 6, 2022, at Council Chambers #115. Sandberg filed paperwork June 1 to form an exploratory committee for a mayoral run in 2023.

Susan Sandberg forms exploratory committee to run for mayor of Bloomington

Jun 5, 2022 8:28 pm

Sandberg is the current president of the city council.

A student walks through Hodge Hall on March 30, 2021. Ash Soni, executive associate dean for academic programs at the Kelley School of Business, will start as interim dean for the school Aug. 1.

Ash Soni to serve as interim dean of Kelley School

Jun 4, 2022 12:31 am

Soni has been involved with the school since 1981.

Students holds strike signs and chant in front of the Chemistry Building on April 14, 2022. The IU Board of Trustees said they will not recognize the graduate worker union.

Board of Trustees will not recognize graduate worker union

Jun 2, 2022 8:07 pm

Those who violate university policy will face consequences, trustees say in faculty vote response.

Bloomington City Hall is seen Feb. 14, 2022, on Morton Street. Bloomington City Council discussed vacating public alleys during Wednesday night’s meeting.

Bloomington City Council discusses vacating public alleys Wednesday night

Jun 2, 2022 8:06 pm

The representatives also congratulated Mrs. Sandy Keller on receiving the 2022 Human Rights Commission Award.

IU graduates may vote to fill an open seat on the IU Board of Trustees through the month of June. Three IU alumni are running to fill the seat.

IU graduates can vote to fill open seat on Board of Trustees

Jun 2, 2022 10:50 am

Voting is open throughout the month of June.

A "Stop Annexation" sign appears Aug. 23, 2021, on W. Vernal Pike. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita will represent the State of Indiana in opposition to Bloomington’s annexation attempts.

Indiana Attorney General to represent the state in opposition to Bloomington annexation

May 31, 2022 8:44 pm

The city sued the county auditor in a dispute about a 2019 law.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb gives a speech Nov. 3, 2020, at the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Holcomb said May 25 that Indiana will continue supporting school security.

Holcomb expresses support for school security, disapproval of gun regulations

May 31, 2022 8:39 pm

Gov. Holcomb said Indiana should continue investing in school security.

Monroe County intends to purchase limestone quarry land to create a tourist destination. The county council will vote on the land purchase June 14.

County seeks to build limestone history tourism site amid environmental hazard concerns

May 31, 2022 8:38 pm

The county council will vote on the land purchase June 14.

Food collected from the "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive sits outside May 14. The National Association of Letter Carriers hosted its Stamp Out Hunger food drive with Hoosier Hills Food Bank from May 14-20.

Hoosier Hills Food Banks collaborates with a national organization in a food drive

May 30, 2022 1:51 pm

This is the National Association of Letter Carrier’s 30th “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive.

“We’ll have to wait and see”: IU experts reflect on future of abortion laws in Indiana

May 29, 2022 5:12 pm

While Roe v. Wade lies in question, Indiana lawmakers debate abortion rights.

An electric charging station is seen May 29, 2022, at College Mall. Stellantis and Samsung will construct an electric vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana.

Stellantis and Samsung plan to construct battery factory in Kokomo, IN

May 29, 2022 4:49 pm

The companies are investing $2.5 million and expect to create 1,400 jobs.

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