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- Civic Solver: Jan. 19, 2026
- 6th Street & College Avenue
- โNo internet, no witness!โ Bloomington rally condemns Iranโs lethal crackdown, communications blackout
- Suspect in Monroe County house fire with 4 victims guarded by sheriff’s deputies at Indianapolis hospital
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
- Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 13, 2026
- Hopewell South PUD prompts mayorโs last-minute affordability financing proposalโcould now see action by Bloomington council

- Two dead, three injured in East Anderson Road house fire; investigation ongoing
- Hoosiers Practice in Miami Ahead of CFP National Championship Game
- Gallery: Indiana Hoosiers Football during Media Day before CFP Championship in Miami
- Indiana University Football Team Arrives in Miami for CFP Title Game
- Bloomington adds free CFP title-game watch party after MLK Day program; police plan road closures, extra staffing amid cold forecast
- Thousands Head to Assembly Hall for IU Rally Towels Ahead of Miami National Championship
- Showalter Fountain Fish Removed Ahead of IU Footballโs National Championship Game
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๐ BloomingtonOnline Weather Report
High: 15ยฐF | Low: 14ยฐF
Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a chilly start to the day here in our cozy Bloomington nook! ๐ฌ๏ธโ๏ธ Yep, I'm peering out the window, and it seems those flurries are dancing around, adding a sprinkle of winter magic to our morning. โจโ๏ธ But hey, don't let that chill make you shiver too much because we're in for a cozy, stay-inside kind of day!
The Uptown Cafe might be calling your name for a warm breakfast, as we're looking at a steady temperature around 15 degrees for most of the day. ๐ณ๐ฅ The wind is playing tag with us, blowing from the west-northwest at about 13 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. It's like a playful breeze, reminding us to bundle up before stepping out the door. ๐ฌ๏ธ๐งฃ
Now, don't let those flurries scare you off because they'll be waving goodbye before 7 am, making way for some peeks of sunshine later on. Showalter Fountain might look even more elegant under those sunny skies! ๐โ๏ธ But fair warning, it's going to be a cold one with a high near 14 degrees. Brr! And those wind chill values might dip as low as -8, so make sure to layer up if you're planning a stroll along the Heritage Trail. ๐พ๐ถโโ๏ธ
As the day winds down, we'll be treated to a mostly clear evening, with temperatures snuggling down to a low around 6 degrees. The wind will still be whispering from the west, around 5 to 8 mph, so it might feel a tad bit chillier. ๐ฌ๏ธโ๏ธ But hey, it's all part of that winter charm, right?
So, if you're heading out later, grab your coziest coat, maybe a hot drink from a local spot, and enjoy the twinkling stars above. It's a perfect evening for a porch-sitting moment under the moonlight. ๐โจ Stay warm, Bloomington!
Last updated: January 19, 2026 5:00 am
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