Bloomington

‘We will always outlive the people who hate us’

By Christina Avery , Jacob Day and Anya Heminger · Friday, Dec. 16,2022 3:53 p.m.

Antisemitic incidents reached an all-time high in the U.S. in 2021

She dreams of Afghanistan

By Lauren Ulrich , Avery Antill and Michael Long · Thursday, Dec. 15,2022 1:43 p.m.

The life she built was lost to the Taliban. Now she’s working to create a world where she can go home.

Student arrested after bringing gun to Edgewood Junior High School

By Carter DeJong · Thursday, Dec. 8,2022 6 p.m.

There is no active threat to staff and students.

Bloomington announces investments planned for public safety

By Sophie Goldstein · Thursday, Dec. 8,2022 2:05 p.m.

The plans are estimated to be around $34 million in new investments.

Family-owned toy store, Mairzy Doats, opening Saturday to provide play space for children

By Ruth Cronin · Thursday, Dec. 8,2022 2:02 p.m.

Kat Pruce started a community-centered toy store.

Predatory towing in Bloomington has pushed students to get involved in local government

By Mackenzie Lionberger · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2022 3:39 p.m.

Students are becoming active in local government as well as running for office in the city.

Bloomington Wonderland: holiday events to check out this December

By Sophie Goldstein · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2022 9 a.m.

There are various holiday events going on through the month of December.

Federal judge orders Bloomington to reconsider application for ‘All Lives Matter’ mural

By Salome Cloteaux · Sunday, Dec. 4,2022 4:35 p.m.

An IU student and a conservative organization sued the city after their mural was rejected.

Bloomington receives perfect score on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index

By Carter DeJong · Sunday, Dec. 4,2022 3:35 p.m.

Bloomington is the only Indiana city to receive a perfect score on the MEI.

City of Bloomington, Union members reach salary and benefits agreement through 2026

By Audrey Vonderahe · Sunday, Dec. 4,2022 2:41 p.m.

The new agreement includes wage increases for union employees in multiple city departments.

Deputy mayor Don Griffin to run for mayor of Bloomington in 2023

By Salome Cloteaux · Sunday, Dec. 4,2022 2:37 p.m.

He joins Susan Sandberg and Kerry Thomson as declared mayoral candidates.

Increasing mortgage rates lead to less affordable housing in Monroe County

By Luke Price · Thursday, Dec. 1,2022 1:59 p.m.

In March, 72% of available houses had multiple offers, but now only 21% do.

Pharmaceutical company Catalent to lay off 400 Bloomington employees

By Carter DeJong · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2022 6:30 p.m.

Affected employees will be notified by Dec. 2.

IU Chapter of Habitat for Humanity raises more than $2000 during the annual Rake-A-Thon

By Sophie Goldstein · Wednesday, Nov. 23,2022 8 a.m.

The event took place at various homes on Nov. 11-13 around Bloomington.

Mexican restaurant Riviera Maya to open Dec. 1 in Bloomington

By Ruth Cronin · Monday, Nov. 21,2022 8 a.m.

The event took place at various homes on Nov. 11-13 around Bloomington.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington to host Thanksgiving dinner for club members and families

By Audrey Vonderahe · Monday, Nov. 21,2022 7:55 a.m.

The annual event makes Thanksgiving more accessible by providing families with a free meal.

Bloomington man dies Friday after fire at Evergreen Village

By Christina Avery · Monday, Nov. 14,2022 8:37 p.m.

Rickey Harper, 66, was pronounced dead at 1:15 a.m. due to injuries from the fire.

More than 500 without power on northeast side of Bloomington

By Carter DeJong · Sunday, Nov. 13,2022 5:46 p.m.

Duke Energy is estimating that power will be restored by 8:30 p.m.

Local nonprofits to receive grant funds to continue projects catered to community

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Sunday, Nov. 13,2022 5:10 p.m.

The Gannett Foundation awarded five local nonprofits.

Monroe County will have 28 polling places open on Election Day. Find yours here.

By Olivia Franklin · Monday, Nov. 7,2022 4:27 p.m.

Voters can only vote at the polling location assigned to their voter registration address.

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