Cloudy
Today, Sunday, July 26, 2026, expect partly sunny skies in Bloomington with a high of 87°F. The morning starts cloudy at 79°F, with a gentle south wind at 3 mph. Humidity is at a sticky 74%, so a stroll in Switchyard Park might be best reserved for the cooler evening, when temperatures dip to 73°F. With only a 19% chance of rain, it's a good day to enjoy the outdoors.
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🌟 Life in Bloomington
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🗞️ This Week in Bloomington
An editor’s roundup of the week’s stories from across Monroe County’s local outlets — grouped by theme, linked to the source.
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- Pickup Truck, Sedan Collide at Indiana 48 and Kirby Road Intersection11:18 am
- Local radio lives in Burlington and GrahamDoc Searls Weblog · 11:08 am
- Extras pack Assembly Hall during “Little Five” filming in Bloomington – NewsBreak9:16 am
- Wednesday TrivaEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Pulp Fiction (1994)Events Calendar · 8:56 am
- Rudy (1993)Events Calendar · 8:56 am
- The Main SqueezeEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Game NightEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Jazz at PoindexterEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Full Moon Night PaddleEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- FRESH AIR FRIDAYS! Board & Brush DIY Woodcrafting WorkshopEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Marlene’s Pretty Things~A Day Of Style, Giving & GraceEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Author event with Michele O’Mara at Morgenstern BooksEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Bloomington Food Truck FridayEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Hank RuffEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Tuesday Farmers’ MarketEvents Calendar · 8:56 am
- Pressure Injury & Bedsore Care in Bloomington, IN (In-Home)6:54 am
- Monroe County property transfers through July 22, 2026The B Square Bulletin · 5:20 am
This Week in Bloomington
Public Safety
This week, public safety incidents in Bloomington included a vehicle collision at a local intersection.
Community Events
Bloomington is bustling with a variety of events, from music festivals to farmers' markets and workshops.
- Rudy (1993) · Events Calendar
- Hank Ruff · Events Calendar
- Marlene’s Pretty Things~A Day Of Style, Giving & Grace · Events Calendar
- Bloomington Food Truck Friday · Events Calendar
- Game Night · Events Calendar
- FRESH AIR FRIDAYS! Board & Brush DIY Woodcrafting Workshop · Events Calendar
- The Main Squeeze · Events Calendar
- Wednesday Triva · Events Calendar
- Author event with Michele O’Mara at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
- Tuesday Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
- Full Moon Night Paddle · Events Calendar
- Jazz at Poindexter · Events Calendar
- Pulp Fiction (1994) · Events Calendar
- One Time Pottery Wheel Session · Events Calendar
- Bloomerang – Music Festival & Art Market · Events Calendar
- Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
Local News
Local news highlights include film extras gathering at Assembly Hall and updates on healthcare services.
- Extras pack Assembly Hall during “Little Five” filming in Bloomington – NewsBreak
- Pressure Injury & Bedsore Care in Bloomington, IN (In-Home)
Real Estate
Real estate opportunities in Bloomington include land sales and property listings.
- 2.82 Acres of Land for Sale in Bloomington, Indiana – LandSearch
- W May Road Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403 | MLS# 202630118 | Redfin
Jobs
Job openings in the area range from remote positions to retail sales roles.
- Maintenance Planning Manager – Simtra BioPharma Solutions – Bloomington, IN | Ladders
- $17-$36/hr Remote Jobs in Bloomington, IN (NOW HIRING) – ZipRecruiter
- AutoZone hiring Retail Sales Associate – Part Time in Spencer, IN | LinkedIn
Obituaries
This week, we remember Charles Joel Vaughn.
More around town
- Local radio lives in Burlington and Graham · Doc Searls Weblog
- Monroe County property transfers through July 22, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
- Why did David Lee Roth never marry? – Business Upturn
- Profiling Washington’s 3 offensive starters on Shrine Bowl watch list – MSN
- Activate! Melanie Davis, The Front Door · WFHB
Straight from the source
📰 Bloomington News
Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County.
- Seminary Pointe apartments boarded up before demolition
- Secretly Group to celebrate 30th anniversary with three-night Bloomington concert series
- Monroe County Justice Building to Close Monday Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’
- IU football player Tyrone Burrus Jr. will not face charges following Bloomington arrest
- Woman Reports Being Pepper-Sprayed During Racist Confrontation at Bloomington Church
Our News Sources
A curated roundup from trusted local voices:
- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
- 🟦 The Bloomingtonian – Photojournalism & breaking local news
- 🟨 Limestone Post – Longform features, arts, and community stories
- 🎙️ The Electron Pencil – Local commentary and civic opinion
- 📻 Earth Eats – Sustainable food and farming from WFIU/WTIU
- 🏛️ IU News – Highlights from Indiana University & campus life
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📅 What’s Happening This Week
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