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Monroe County Health Department releases January 2024 food inspection report

Seven locations received critical or non-critical violations.

Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch shares goals, vision in Republican gubernatorial primary campaign

Crouch has served as lieutenant governor since 2017. 

Who is Mike Braun, the frontrunner for governor?

Braun’s story is inextricably linked to that of Trump’s.

A guide to Monroe County’s contested May primaries

The deadline to file declarations of candidacy was Feb. 9.

A guide to Indiana’s statewide May primaries for Monroe County voters

Democrats and Republicans will both hold their conventions July 15.

Bloomington man arrested in hit-and-run death Tuesday morning

A woman walking on State Road 37 died after allegedly being struck by a car.

Art show highlights Palestinian painter Samia Halaby’s work, rebukes IU’s cancellation

The event included a message from Halaby and a speaker from a Palestinian museum.

Indiana lawmakers want to tighten oversight of tenure. Educators worry about academic freedom

Senate Bill 202, while controversial, is moving quickly through the statehouse.

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.