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We’re more than just a college town. Bloomington is where limestone meets live music, where co-ops thrive alongside corner cafes. Whether you’re walking the B-Line Trail, catching a matinee at the Buskirk-Chumley, or grabbing tamales at the Farmers’ Market — this town has a rhythm of its own.
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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 56°F | Low: 37°F
So, as I look out the window this morning, it seems like we've got one of those classic Bloomington days on our hands. It's partly sunny, and the high should be around a cool 56. Perfect weather for a stroll over to The Butcher's Block to pick up something tasty for dinner, don't you think? 🥩
This afternoon, the clouds might try to sneak in a bit, but by evening, we'll see them clear out. It's going to get a little nippy tonight, dipping to about 37 degrees. If you're planning to wander around Stepp Cemetery for a ghostly tale or two, I’d suggest bundling up. 👻🌲
Tomorrow morning, you might wake up to some frost on the pumpkin, as they say. It's that time of year, after all. But don't worry, things will warm up to a more comfortable 64 by the afternoon. With a bit of a breeze, maybe 13 mph at times, it’s a good day to head over to Vintage Phoenix Comic Books and lose yourself in another world for a bit. 🦸♂️📚
And if you're heading to Assembly Hall to catch some Hoosier basketball, a light jacket should do the trick. Let's just say, it's shaping up to be a porch-sitting evening, watching the sunset with a warm mug in hand. 😊
Remember, the weather might change its mind—it's Indiana, after all. Keep an eye on the sky, and have a great day exploring our lovely town!
Last updated: May 2, 2026 4:30 pm
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📰 Bloomington News
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.

- MCCSC board to start digesting findings from yearlong redistricting effort
- Editor’s Notebook: Trojan Horse not dead, just moving up the road
- New signal timing gives pedestrians head start at downtown Bloomington intersections
- Monroe County courthouse
- Bloomington police looking for shooting suspect wearing shark- or dolphin-style backpack

- Bloomington police ask public for help locating missing 66-year-old woman
- Bloomington police seek help identifying person of interest in Kirkwood Avenue shooting
- Beer or gas? Greene County call comes as Indiana gas prices surge
- Two arrested after interstate shooting near I-465, I-69 in Indianapolis
- Bloomington economy faces job cuts across major employers; AAUP to hold townhall tonight on IU finances
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- 🎙️ The Electron Pencil – Local commentary and civic opinion
- 📻 Earth Eats – Sustainable food and farming from WFIU/WTIU
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