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- Snow impact: Bloomington trash pickup delayed indefinitely, no MCCSC school on Monday
- Civic Solver: Jan. 26, 2026
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
- Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 22, 2026
- Live hoops updates: Bloomington South vs. Martinsville (Saturday 1:30 p.m.)
- Bloomingtonโs Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride
- Jail update: Monroe County elected officials working on โclear movementโ plan as April 15 ACLU deadline nears

- 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 โHurts So Goodโ
- MCCSC schools locked down after reported threat; police checking buildings
- Downtown Bloomington crowds celebrate IU title; police report small fires, minor damage, one arrest
- Gallery: Indiana Football National Champions
- Indiana looks to complete their fairytale season with a National Title
- Two dead, three injured in East Anderson Road house fire; investigation ongoing
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๐ BloomingtonOnline Weather Report
High: 8ยฐF | Low: 2ยฐF
Looks like Mother Nature is keeping us on our toes today, Bloomington friends! ๐ฌ๏ธ๐ค๏ธ We've got a mix of sun and clouds outside, with the temperature hanging around 2 degrees. Brr, that wind chill is dipping as low as -12, so bundle up if you're heading out for a morning walk or sneaking in a quick grocery run to World Foods Market for some global goodies! ๐๐
As we journey through the day, the sun is planning to show off a bit more, but don't let it fool youโit's still going to be cold out there with a high near 8. And those wind chill values? Well, they might make you feel like you're living in a freezer, with lows dipping down to -19. It's a day for cozy blankets and hot cocoa, for sure! โ
Later on, as the evening creeps in, keep an eye out for some patchy blowing snow after 1am. So, if you're out and about, maybe swing by The Olive Leaf to pick up some gourmet specialties to enjoy by the fireplace later. ๐ซ๐ถ And tonight, snuggle up tight because the low is expected to drop to -2, with wind chill values feeling like a chilly -15.
So, my fellow Bloomington pals, remember to layer up, stay warm, and keep those hearts and homes cozy on this winter day. And hey, if you see any snowflakes dancing around, maybe it's just the Dunn Cemetery Ghost Story babies out for a chilly stroll! Stay warm and safe out there! ๐จ๏ธ๐ป๐ถ
Last updated: January 26, 2026 5:02 am
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