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Pipe break causes brief closures at Dunkirk Square

By Tyler Spence · Monday, Jan. 22 6:57 p.m.

All affected businesses aim to reopen by Tuesday.

Pedestrian struck by car on East Third Street Thursday

By Ryan Murphy · Sunday, Jan. 21 11:23 a.m.

The pedestrian sustained a non-life-threatening left leg injury.

Bloomington pair lose nearly $14,000 to man allegedly posing as immigration lawyer

By Emma Uber · Sunday, Jan. 21 11:18 a.m.

The Venezuelan man and Colombian woman paid thousands for citizenship help they never received.

Democrat Beth White announces campaign for Indiana attorney general

By Mia Hilkowitz · Saturday, Jan. 20 5:57 p.m.

White is the second Democrat to declare her candidacy for Indiana attorney general.

Shelli Yoder announces run for 2024 Senate reelection

By Christina Avery · Saturday, Jan. 20 1:10 p.m.

Yoder, a Democrat who represents Bloomington, has been a senator since 2020.

Monroe County placed under travel advisory due to poor road conditions, low visibility

By Jack Forrest · Friday, Jan. 19 10:36 a.m.

Wind chill is expected to be as low as 20 degrees below zero this evening.

Three IU-affiliated entrepreneurs advance to NBA All-Star Pitch Competition Finals

By Isaac Perlich · Thursday, Jan. 18 7:26 p.m.

All three competitors will compete for $150,000 on Feb. 17, 2024.

Elementary reading skills retention bill advanced by Senate committee

By Nadia Scharf · Thursday, Jan. 18 12:50 p.m.

The bill may require schools to hold back third graders who do not pass IREAD.

Three candidates express intent to caucus for District 5 vacancy on Bloomington city council

By Mia Hilkowitz · Thursday, Jan. 18 8 a.m.

Shruti Rana will step down from her position on the council Feb. 7.

Bloomington City Council allocates $855,868 to social services, physical infrastructure

By Mia Hilkowitz · Wednesday, Jan. 17 10:39 p.m.

The council voted 9-0 to appropriate the funds.

MCCSC teacher, staff bargaining agreements increase salaries, add leave policies

By Nadia Scharf · Tuesday, Jan. 16 7:30 p.m.

The new two-year agreements went into effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Speakers focus on education issues, book bans during MLK Jr. Birthday Celebration

By Mia Hilkowitz · Monday, Jan. 15 10:39 p.m.

The celebration’s theme was “Unlocking Freedom: The Transformative and Liberating Power of Education.”

Bills banning race-based hair discrimination in schools introduced in state legislature

By Haley Ryan · Monday, Jan. 15 8:37 p.m.

Senate Bill 94 and House Bill 1124 were first read Jan. 8.

Bloomington’s fourth annual Freezefest begins Thursday

By Lilly Luse · Monday, Jan. 15 7:34 p.m.

The festival will feature ice skating, ice sculpture, food trucks, and activities for children.

IU alum works to provide anti-oppression services to organizations of all sizes

By Grace Romine · Monday, Jan. 15 6:23 p.m.

Business owned by IU alumna Maqubè Reese aims to create safe, inclusive environments.

Indiana legislatures outline priorities and goals in first week

By Christy Avery · Monday, Jan. 15 2:43 p.m.

Childcare, education and economic matters garnered bipartisan support.

Bloomington City Councilmember Shruti Rana to step down from position Feb. 7

By Mia Hilkowitz · Sunday, Jan. 14 5:48 p.m.

Rana was sworn into office Jan. 1.

Switchyard Pizza Kitchen and Brewing closes Sunday

By Grace Romine · Sunday, Jan. 14 5:03 p.m.

The Bloomington restaurant was active in the community since opening in 2018.

Monroe County under travel advisory status due to hazardous weather conditions

By Arnaav Anand · Sunday, Jan. 14 12:17 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement due to snow and wind.

Almost 2,000 without power after outage; Bloomington under wind advisory

By Ryan Murphy · Friday, Jan. 12 11:33 p.m.

Duke estimates that power will be restored by about 4:45 a.m. Saturday.

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