Friday rundown: new mural, Collin Hartman, researchers win award, TEDx

'Bloomington' mural tells community, 'You Belong Here'

Mayor John Hamilton and mural artist Eva Allen cut the ribbon to officially unveil the mural. The mural in Peoples Park has been in progress since March, but has only recently been finished. 

'Bloomington' mural tells community, 'You Belong Here'

Bloomington received a love letter Thursday afternoon. 

Hiking areas around Bloomington offer fall adventures

Hiking has steadily risen in popularity over the last four years, according to statista.com, a website that tracks statistics from over 18,000 sources. Bloomington and its surrounding areas offer an abundance of quality hiking trails that are suitable for a novice or expert. 

Bloomington government to adopt solar power

Alex Crowley discussed the city's push toward solar power and sustainable energy with local residents Saturday at the Bloomington Farmers' Market.

Hearing home

Freshman Elizabeth Ketzner and her father, Brian Ketzner, leaned over her Hewlett-Packard laptop on Oct. 3 at small table on the second floor of Wells Library's east tower.

Deaf comedian D.J. Demers shares his experiences with hearing loss

The lights dimmed. Comedian D.J. Demers stood on stage with a microphone. A chair was next to him, but he never sat on it. It was an ordinary comedy show, except for one part.

Deaf comedian DJ Demers to perform at IU as part of “Here to Hear” tour

Deaf comedian DJ Demers and crew will be parking their bright green RV at IU Oct. 10. IU is one of 20 colleges Demers is stopping at as part of his “Here to Hear” tour.

Students for Life display posters of fetuses Wednesday during pro-life demonstration

An orange sign with the words “Abortion victim photos ahead” in bold black lettering was displayed Wednesday at the corner of Tenth Street and Fee Lane, in front of the entrance to the Arboretum.

FBI says no evidence that Las Vegas massacre is act of international terrorism

By Alene Tchekmedyian, Matt Pearce and Hailey Branson-Potts

Portillo's opens second Indiana location in Fishers

FISHERS – Two nights before leaving for his honeymoon, Wes Becu spent more than 12 hours away from his new wife to camp out in a parking lot for Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and chocolate cake.

Discussion on Benton Mural in Woodburn 100 sparks arguments between panelists, audience members

In 2002, a committee decided to keep the Benton Murals, one of which depicts members of the Ku Klux Klan, in Woodburn Hall 100, and faculty were supposed to show a video to their classes explaining the history of the mural at the beginning of the semester. 

Bloomington police face spike in thefts from vehicles near student homes

IU junior Tricia Place checked her bedroom, overturned her living room and searched her friend’s houses, but she could not find her wallet.

Driverless bus comes to Bloomington

Bloomington will demonstrate driverless bus technology from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday on Kirkwood Avenue between Indiana Avenue and Lincoln Street. The event is the first in a series called Fast Forward Bloomington organizers say is designed to inspire local innovation. 

Lotus Festival activities to include poetry, yoga

The 24th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival will host an array of musical and artistic events this weekend. The festival's non-music events will include everything from poetry to yoga. 

WFHB to host live sessions of Lotus Festival bands

The Lotus World Music and Arts Festival will be taking place this weekend, Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. Every year, community radio station WFHB hosts sessions with some of the festival's artists for Lotus Live. These sessions are aired on the radio before an artist’s performance at the festival, as a preview for their show. Recordings of these sessions will also be available on WFHB’s annual Lotus Live CD next fall. WFHB’s world music director Adriane Pontecorvo spoke about the artists who will be featured in this year’s Lotus Live sessions. 

IU students express concerns about active shooter notifications sent out Sunday morning

IU sophomore Maddie Birch was sitting in her bedroom at Campus Walk Apartments when her phone started buzzing.

Local families maintain traditions at abnormally hot Monroe County Fall Festival

The queen sat in the shade, her throne a blue metal folding chair, her scepter a Fritos bag filled with cheese, beef and other taco fixings. 

Are you ready to adopt a pet?

When people consider adopting pets, they often overlook certain factors or underestimate the amount of time and money that animals require. Here are some factors to consider before making a commitment to a furry friend.  

Local business wants city council to reduce environmental regulations burden

Small businesses rallied around a project to expedite the renovation of a historic site in Bloomington, the Dimension Mill, at Tuesday night's Bloomington City Council meeting.