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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 65°F | Low: 57°F
Looks like we've got a bit of a mixed bag today, Bloomington friends! 🌦️ Picture this: a morning of rain and maybe even a rumble of thunder before 2pm, followed by a chance of more showers and thunder between 2pm and 4pm. After that, just a slight chance of rain sticking around after 4pm. So, you might want to tuck that umbrella into your bag for a midday adventure or a lunchtime stroll down The B-Line Trail. 🚲🌇
Temps are dancing around the 65-degree mark, with a gentle south southwest wind keeping things moving at a cozy pace. And hey, keep an eye out for those higher rainfall amounts in any thunderstorms that might pop up. We know how those Indiana storms can surprise us! ⛈️
As we head into the evening, there's still a chance of rain and thunder rolling in after 4am, with a touch of patchy fog sneaking in after midnight. So, if you're up late or rising early for a peaceful walk around Monroe Lake to catch the sunrise, be sure to grab a light jacket and maybe a flashlight to guide your way. 🌅🛶
Tomorrow is looking like a mix of sun and clouds, with a high near 78 degrees. As the day unfolds, we might hear a few more rumbles of thunder before 1pm, but then the skies will gradually clear up for a partly sunny afternoon. So, grab your sunglasses and maybe a light sweater for that afternoon coffee break at World Foods Market or a slice of deep-dish delight from Mother Bear's Pizza. 🍕☕
And remember, Bloomington pals, even when the weather is unpredictable, there's always something special about our little corner of the world. So, enjoy the day, stay dry if you can, and embrace whatever surprises the skies have in store for us! Take care out there, and I'll catch you soon with more updates. 💙
Last updated: March 5, 2026 11:30 am
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Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County. Whether it’s city hall or the farmer’s market, this is where Bloomington stays in the loop.

- March 5, 2026: Flock cameras, water rates, residential TIF, prosecutor candidates, 78F° on Friday
- Bloomington city council adopts resolution on Flock license-plate reader cameras as ‘first step’
- Business community raises concerns over proposed Bloomington water rate increases
- Hoops: Bloomington South holds Martinsville to 29% shooting in 56–34 sectional playoff win
- Summit District residential TIF gets initial nod from Bloomington RDC, accord on road design OK’d

- Video: Public comment over license-plate reader surveillance, Resolution 2026-04 at Bloomington City Council meeting – March 4, 2026
- Buskirk-Chumley Theater announces Paula Poundstone show, Cosmic Songwriter Festival presales now open
- Music Tigers Jaw’s “BREEZER” Offers Soft-Light Escape as War and Political Fantasy Swallow the News
- Photos: Bloomington firefighters respond to a duplex fire
- Driver jailed on preliminary OWI, reckless homicide charges in fatal Rockport Road crash, according to MCSO press release, and jail app
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