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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 57°F | Low: 38°F
Looks like we've got a cozy day ahead, my fellow Bloomington buddies! 🌦️ It's a scattered sprinkle kind of morning, so you might want to grab a light jacket before venturing out for your morning stroll through Bryan Park or a quick visit to the Eskenazi Museum of Art. 🎨
Temps are hanging around 57 degrees today, with a gentle north-northwest breeze giving a little nudge to the leaves and swaying the branches. 🍃 Keep an eye out for those gusts, though—up to 21 mph, so hold onto your hats if you're out and about near the Sample Gates! 🚪
By the time lunch rolls around, those scattered sprinkles should bid us farewell, making way for some peekaboo sunshine in the afternoon. 🌤️ It's the perfect invitation to perhaps swing by the IU Biology Greenhouse and soak up some greenery vibes from the rainforest, desert, and carnivorous plants under glass. 🌱🌵
As the day winds down, the evening promises a touch of calmness, with the wind settling down and the clouds gathering for a quiet night ahead. 🌙 Maybe it's a night to cozy up with a blanket and a good book, or perhaps take a leisurely stroll to FARMbloomington for a delightful dinner celebrating local Indiana ingredients with global flavors. 🌽🍴
So, my lovely Bloomington pals, remember your jacket for those sprinkles, enjoy the blend of sun and clouds throughout the day, and make the most of this gentle, grounded weather we've got going on today. Stay warm, stay cozy, and keep that Midwestern spirit shining bright! 😊🌈
Last updated: May 1, 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.

- 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
- Monroe County commissioners OK $11.375M North Park land deal for jail; now to county council
- 6th Street & Walnut Street

- 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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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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