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Indiana Senate Bill would require school boards to post information related to human sexual instruction

The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education Feb. 12.

UPDATE: Monroe County placed under travel watch and a weather advisory for poor road conditions, snow

Road conditions are currently dangerous to public safety and only essential travel is recommended.

Monroe County prosecutor, NAACP partner to study racial disparities in bail setting

Monroe County community members discussed bail decisions at the event Saturday afternoon.

Bloomington transit switches to new tracking app for local buses

SPOT ETA app is the new way to track Bloomington buses.

City council hears reports on emergency shelter, expanded outdoor dining program

The council also voted to amend Title 12 of the Bloomington Municipal Code.

City of Bloomington 'sitting tight' amidst lease termination negotiations in plans for Showers West renovation

Lease negotiations were paused while uncertain plans for Showers West are still in discussion.

Recent construction projects cause sidewalk, lane closures across city

The city started three infrastructure improvement projects in February.

Indiana puppy-mill bill draws debate from animal welfare advocates, local officials

Bloomington banned the sale of dogs and cats in retail pet stores in 2021.

Indiana AG Rokita’s new education portal allows anyone to report controversial curricula

The site has faced criticism over lack of clarity and publishing of private information. 

Judge cites conflict of interest, delays annexation trial hearing

The hearing was scheduled to occur Wednesday.

The crows return

Key bills that survived statehouse deadlines

House bills were due for a third reading Feb. 5, and Senate bills Feb. 6.

Pre-K enrollment now open, will be subsidized for some MCCSC families

Last fall’s referendum expanded access to pre-K and will subsidize tuition for some families.

City council to operate with a vacancy following Shruti Rana’s last meeting

Rana has served in the position for around two months.

Pharmaceutical company Catalent, which has a Bloomington plant, to be acquired by Novo Holdings

Novo Nordisk plans to expand the sale of weight loss drug Wegovy in the United States.

Hoosier Asian American Power group focusing on Asian women launches in Indiana

The group grew out of the Indiana Chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum.

Pantry 279 to host community resource drive and outreach event

Food and basic supplies will be available at Pantry 279 for people in need. 

County Clerk's office looking to fill election vacancies by March

County Clerk Nicole Browne said she plans to make offers for the roles before March 7.

Bloomington unhoused woman found in ditch after fatal hit-and-run

Police are looking for the driver who reportedly hit and killed a 37-year-old woman.

School choice bill pushed to next year could reshape Indiana education

Senate Bill 255 would let parents send their children to a variety of different educational services.