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- Private roads, public emergency: Snow exposes Monroe County plowing gap
- MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting
- Bloomington board of public works to consider $424K contract for Hopewell South infrastructure design
- Jan. 26, 2026: Snow, cold, jail, basketball, buses, gun threat
- Snow impact: Bloomington trash pickup delayed indefinitely, no MCCSC school on Monday
- Civic Solver: Jan. 26, 2026
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
- Rahal to IndyCar Critics of Proposed D.C. Freedom 250 Indy Car Race: “Get a life”
- Pato O’Ward on INDYCAR’s new officiating plan: “We just want it to be fair”
- Bloomington delays sanitation pickup again; revised schedule begins Jan. 28
- Bloomington digs out after Winter Storm Fern drops a foot of snow, roads slowly reopen Sunday
- Monroe County issues travel warning; courts, county offices to close Monday as storm and extreme cold continue
- Hundreds Brave the Cold as IU Football Celebrates CFP Title at Memorial Stadium, Mellencamp Joins for “Hurts So Good”
- MCCSC schools locked down after reported threat; police checking buildings
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🌞 BloomingtonOnline Weather Report
High: 18°F | Low: -1°F
Looks like Mother Nature is serving up a mixed bag of weather for us here in our lovely Bloomington today! 🌤️
As we start our day, the sun is peeking through those clouds, promising a high near 18. But hold onto your hats (and scarves and mittens) because those wind chill values might dip as low as -14. Brrr! 🧣
By midday, that light west wind is going to pick up a bit, reaching around 5 to 10 mph, with possible gusts up to 21 mph. So, if you're heading out for lunch at Samira Restaurant & Turkuaz Café or exploring the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District, you might want to hold onto your hats—literally! 🍽️🎨
Tonight, as the day winds down and we're thinking of cozying up at home with a good book from Caveat Emptor Used Books, the sky will be partly cloudy with temperatures dipping down to -1. It might be a good idea to bring those plants inside if you haven't already! 📚🌙
And looking ahead to tomorrow, we're looking at mostly cloudy skies with a high near 21. The wind chill values might still be nippy around -1, but at least the wind will calm down a bit. It's a good excuse to savor a warm cup of tea from The Olive Leaf as you watch the world go by. 🫒☕
So, my fellow Bloomingtonians, it's a day to bundle up, stay warm, and maybe treat yourself to a hot cocoa at a cozy spot like The Quarry. Stay safe and enjoy the changing weather dance of our charming little city! 🪨☕🌆
Last updated: January 28, 2026 5:00 am
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