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Bloomington Residents share their experiences in flooding Friday night

By Phyllis Cha · Saturday, June 19,2021 5:35 p.m.

An Uber Driver said he saw people wading through waist deep water on Kirkwood.

How do you stay safe in a flood? The Bloomington Fire Department gives us some tips.

By Kaitlyn Radde · Saturday, June 19,2021 3:45 p.m.

Deputy Chief Washel said to avoid attempting to drive or walk through rising water.

What to do and how to stay safe after Bloomington’s flash flooding

By Cate Charron · Saturday, June 19,2021 1:42 p.m.

The Monroe County Health Department released a list of safety tips.

Kirkwood Avenue flooded after thunderstorm Friday night

By Phyllis Cha · Saturday, June 19,2021 11:54 a.m.

There were 17 water rescues by emergency responders, according to the city.

Bloomington City Council disburses local organizations funding, opts out of Indiana opioid settlement

By Cate Charron · Thursday, June 17,2021 8:59 p.m.

The council reaffirmed the city’s commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Bloomington social service organizations affected by pandemic can apply for federal funding

By Phyllis Cha · Wednesday, June 16,2021 2:08 p.m.

The application is due at 4:00 p.m. July 2.

IU Vice Presidents John Sejdinaj and John Whelan to step down

By Phyllis Cha · Wednesday, June 16,2021 2:08 p.m.

Sejdinaj is retiring from IU and Whelan is moving to Yale University in August.

City of Bloomington and Eskenazi Museum of Art to host Juneteenth celebrations

By Laura Gerber · Tuesday, June 15,2021 9:26 p.m.

Virtual and in-person events will occur on June 19 to celebrate Juneteenth.

Voting in the Board of Trustees Election? Here are the candidates

By Emilie Liu · Tuesday, June 15,2021 5:45 p.m.

Eight of the nine candidates talked to the IDS about their platforms.

$4 billion budget for IU approved by Board of Trustees

By Carter DeJong · Sunday, June 13,2021 1 p.m.

The Board voted 9-0 in favor of the new budget.

City of Bloomington to improve bus stops, add new playgrounds, further other projects

By Cate Charron · Thursday, June 10,2021 5:21 p.m.

Over 25 bus stops will have pedestrian improvements by the end of July.

Bloomington City Council recommends COVID-19 relief fund, amendment of employee titles, salaries

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, June 9,2021 8:07 p.m.

The city will receive $22.1 million in ARPA funding.

Arrest made in case of smashed windows, dumpster fire in downtown Bloomington

By Phyllis Cha · Wednesday, June 9,2021 5:17 p.m.

Whether the suspect was involved with other instances of vandalism is being investigated.

Former U.S. Senators Evan Bayh and Dan Coats to join IU

By Phyllis Cha · Wednesday, June 9,2021 4:31 p.m.

The two will work together to support the master's degree in international affairs.

Annual drinking water report finds Bloomington drinking water is safe

By Phyllis Cha · Wednesday, June 9,2021 2:53 p.m.

The report found 12 contaminants were detected in EPA allowable levels.

Local organizations encourage Bloomington residents to boat, hike and camp

By Laura Gerber · Tuesday, June 8,2021 3:28 p.m.

Bloomington residents have many options for outdoor recreation.

The U.S. Military conducted training Monday night in Bloomington

By Phyllis Cha · Tuesday, June 8,2021 2:16 p.m.

From 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. the U.S. Military will be conducting training again Tuesday.

‘Being around her made you smile’: Friends celebrate the life of Michele Loughlin

By Kaitlyn Radde · Sunday, June 6,2021 5 p.m.

Michele was a RedStepper and a Cyber ROTC cadet.

Experts say students can help address COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

By Laura Gerber · Sunday, June 6,2021 4:08 p.m.

Students can address vaccine misinformation by keeping themselves informed.

It’s been 10 years since Lauren Spierer’s disappearance

By Laura Gerber · Thursday, June 3,2021 8:24 p.m.

Spierer’s family and Bloomington police ask the community to share Lauren’s story.

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