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Taste of Bloomington transforms City Hall lots into culinary melting pot

By Amanda Jacobson and Samantha Felix · Sunday, June 23,2013 7:08 p.m.

As sunshine turned into a rainy downpour Saturday afternoon, many Taste of Bloomington festival goers ran to tents and booths, huddling to stay dry.

Students program robots for a trip to Mars

By Makenzie Holland · Sunday, June 23,2013 7:07 p.m.

On Friday, several robots were sent to Mars as friends and family of the group of boys who programmed the bots looked on.

A season to remember for IU baseball

Sunday, June 23,2013 7:07 p.m.

Despite exiting the College World Series after three games, the IU baseball team has a lot to be proud of from the 2013 season.

Trustees approve campus building renovations, budget

By Matthew Glowicki · Sunday, June 23,2013 7:07 p.m.

The IU Board of Trustees convened at IU-Purdue University Fort Wayne Thursday and Friday to discuss and vote on the University budget and various construction projects.

Thomas crowned Miss Indiana

Sunday, June 23,2013 7:04 p.m.

Junior Terrin Thomas, a journalism major from Auburn, Ind., was crowned the 74th Miss Indiana 2013 Saturday at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. Thomas was crowned by Miss Indiana 2012, 23-year-old MerrieBeth Cox, a senior at Purdue University.

Animal-free Stardust circus comes to Bloomington

By Ashley Jenkins · Sunday, June 23,2013 6:17 p.m.

Stardust, an animal-free circus troupe of only 12 members, performed at Bloomington’s National Guard Armory Saturday and Sunday.

Arts Fair on the Square showcases international work

By Amanda Jacobson · Sunday, June 23,2013 6:11 p.m.

The annual Arts Fair on the Square, co-sponsored by the Bloomington Playwrights Project and WFIU, took place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday on the Monroe County Courthouse Square and lawn.

Government programs feeds low-income kids after school term

By Samantha Felix · Sunday, June 23,2013 5:50 p.m.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals even when school is not in session.

Local business aims to keep art in schools

By Samantha Felix · Sunday, June 23,2013 5:48 p.m.

Set in the downtown Square, the ArtSmart Kids booth offered children of all ages an opportunity to express themselves through sculpting and painting.

IU alumnus releases first album

By Audrey Perkins · Sunday, June 23,2013 2:05 p.m.

Williams, an acoustic guitar player, said he started seriously working in music when he was 18.

Former IU wrestler places second at US World Team Trials

Sunday, June 23,2013 1:15 p.m.

Former Hoosier and NCAA wrestling champion Angel Escobedo placed second Saturday in the 55-kilogram (121-pound) weight class at the 2013 United States World Team Trials in Stillwater, Okla.

Man assaulted by former classmates, gun taken

Saturday, June 22,2013 4:51 p.m.

The victim claims he was at Night Moves on the south side when the suspects identified him and tried to get him to fight them outside. After the victim called for a taxi ride home, the four men beat on the cab and followed him home, Lovan said.

Arrest made in food mart burglary

Saturday, June 22,2013 4:34 p.m.

Two young suspects allegedly broke into John’s Food Mart on South Rogers Street to steal cigarettes, snacks and soda early Friday morning.

Breithaupt appointed interim Honors dean

Friday, June 21,2013 5:29 p.m.

Fritz Breithaupt, professor of Germanic studies, adjunct professor in comparative literature and affiliated professor of cognitive science in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed interim dean of the Hutton Honors College.

Man reports missing vehicle at Arby's

Friday, June 21,2013 12:18 p.m.

The victim said he took a taxi home to find his spare car keys. After returning to his car on June 20, one week after the incident, the victim said his vehicle was gone.

IU adds pair of 2014 recruits

Friday, June 21,2013 12:12 p.m.

IU further bolstered its 2014 recruiting class Friday morning with a pair of commitments from lineman in the south.

Report of child molestation at Bryan Park Pool

Friday, June 21,2013 12:03 p.m.

A young boy reported to his mother that the man touched the boy’s genitalia while they were in the men’s restroom.

Update: Animal neglect warrant issued

Thursday, June 20,2013 1:34 p.m.

A warrant has been requested and paperwork has been forwarded requesting preliminary charges for seven counts of abandonment and neglect of vertebrae animals.

Unsupervised 2-year-old found in van

Thursday, June 20,2013 1:15 a.m.

The BPD officers on duty said they believe the child was left in the vehicle for more than 25 minutes while temperatures outside the car remained above 80 degrees.

Housemate argument leads to battery

Thursday, June 20,2013 1:12 a.m.

The suspect faces preliminary charges of criminal confinement, battery with a deadly weapon and theft.

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