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‘Life saver’: A night at Bloomington’s winter emergency shelter

By Jack Forrest · Thursday, March 6 4:36 p.m.

Guests say the shelter saved their lives. Volunteers say it’s only a temporary solution.

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New Monroe County Republican chair wants to inject new energy in the party. Here’s how:

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, March 5 12:12 p.m.

Cory Grass was elected chair of the party Saturday.

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Ramadan Kareem: How Muslims in Bloomington observe Ramadan

By Safin Khatri · Tuesday, March 4 4:50 p.m.

As Ramadan began March 1, Bloomington’s Muslim community observed with fasting, prayer and reflection.

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Bowling, axe throwing, pickleball entertainment center to open in May

By Marty Blader · Tuesday, March 4 1:25 p.m.

Hoosier Alley Entertainment will offer bowling, axe throwing, pickleball and more.

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Amid hospital closures, rural residents turn to Bloomington for pregnancy healthcare

By Ella Curlin · Sunday, March 2 6:29 p.m.

In Monroe County’s rural neighbors, maternity care deserts increase travel times and limit access to critical pregnancy healthcare.

MCCSC superintendent’s 2-year plan aims to reconstruct declining financial situation

By Gabby Rogers · Saturday, March 1 11:02 a.m.

MCCSC’s superintendent proposed a long-term plan for fiscal health.

Beds, daycare and taxes: What officials discussed at new Monroe County jail meeting

By Jack Forrest · Friday, Feb. 28 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the justice complex predesign phase Thursday.

New Monroe County jail construction could last into 2029

By Jack Forrest · Tuesday, Feb. 25 9:02 p.m.

Construction could start in July 2026.

How the federal funding freeze stranded Bloomington groups combatting homelessness

By Ella Curlin · Monday, Feb. 24 2:42 p.m.

Bloomington anti-poverty group Beacon is navigating uncertainty after two-day federal funding freeze.

City of Bloomington considers plans to sunset climate action and resilience committee

By Tanka Dhakal · Sunday, Feb. 23 1:13 p.m.

After five years of existence, the committee dedicated to climate action could dissolve.

Bloomington’s annexation effort faces yet another legal obstacle

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Feb. 19 10:04 a.m.

The city’s annexation efforts began in 2017.

What would red light and speed cameras mean for traffic safety in Bloomington?

By Safin Khatri · Monday, Feb. 17 12:17 p.m.

As Indiana pilots speed cameras, Bloomington weighs their potential impact on traffic safety.

Bloomington’s newest emissions inventory offers hope and worry on sustainability goals

By Nadia Suben · Monday, Feb. 17 11:37 a.m.

The report tracks community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

New city-county plan outlines transportation needs through 2050

By Jack Forrest · Friday, Feb. 14 6:37 p.m.

The Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee approved it Friday.

Monroe County Council president to Braun on property tax bill: Let’s meet

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Feb. 12 12:06 p.m.

The Senate is now considering a pared-down version of SB 1.

Temporary partial closure of East 7th Street’s bike lane coming later this month

By Maddie Hensley · Tuesday, Feb. 11 4:24 p.m.

A portion of the bike lane will be closed from Feb. 17 to Nov. 21.

How will bird flu affect Monroe County consumers?

By Samantha Camire · Tuesday, Feb. 11 3:16 p.m.

A recent outbreak at Rose Acres Farms impacted 2.8 million birds.

Chance of snow coming to Bloomington this week

By Andrew Miller · Monday, Feb. 10 7:59 p.m.

There’s a 50% chance of snow throughout the day Tuesday.

Hours-long Homewood Suites standoff ends in arrest

By Brenna Polovina · Saturday, Feb. 8 11:41 a.m.

Deputies recovered a rifle and two ammunition boxes from Baumgartner’s room.

Large police response underway at Bloomington Homewood Suites

By Brenna Polovina and Andrew Miller · Friday, Feb. 7 4:15 p.m.

No police agency has commented on the situation thus far.

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‘Life saver’: A night at Bloomington’s winter emergency shelter

New Monroe County Republican chair wants to inject new energy in the party. Here’s how:

Ramadan Kareem: How Muslims in Bloomington observe Ramadan

Bowling, axe throwing, pickleball entertainment center to open in May

Amid hospital closures, rural residents turn to Bloomington for pregnancy healthcare

MCCSC superintendent’s 2-year plan aims to reconstruct declining financial situation

Beds, daycare and taxes: What officials discussed at new Monroe County jail meeting

New Monroe County jail construction could last into 2029

How the federal funding freeze stranded Bloomington groups combatting homelessness

City of Bloomington considers plans to sunset climate action and resilience committee

Bloomington’s annexation effort faces yet another legal obstacle

What would red light and speed cameras mean for traffic safety in Bloomington?

Bloomington’s newest emissions inventory offers hope and worry on sustainability goals

New city-county plan outlines transportation needs through 2050

Monroe County Council president to Braun on property tax bill: Let’s meet

Temporary partial closure of East 7th Street’s bike lane coming later this month

How will bird flu affect Monroe County consumers?

Chance of snow coming to Bloomington this week

Hours-long Homewood Suites standoff ends in arrest

Large police response underway at Bloomington Homewood Suites

Greek life suspends events until after spring break

Amid hospital closures, rural residents turn to Bloomington for pregnancy healthcare

Bowling, axe throwing, pickleball entertainment center to open in May

‘I bombed for about 30 minutes’: Indiana YouTuber encourages the Bloomington community to try comedy

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