This Week in Bloomington

Community Events

Bloomington hosts a variety of events this week, from learning opportunities to fun quizzes.

• Learning Lab · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Pub Quiz · Events Calendar
• Miller-Showers Park · The B Square Bulletin
• Trivia Night/Mini Pumpkin Painting · Events Calendar
• Howl at the Moon · Events Calendar
• 17th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch · Events Calendar
• Activate! Janet Sutherlin, Special Olympics · WFHB
• Annual Hilly Hundred Bicycle Tour · Events Calendar
• 33rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival · Events Calendar
• Photos: Fugu Dugu leads the Lotus Festival Parade through downtown Bloomington · The Bloomingtonian
• Meet Me at the Metz Carillon Series · Events Calendar
• 31st Annual Run for the Animals 5K · Events Calendar
• Sunday Live Music · Events Calendar
• Bingo Brunch · Events Calendar
• Buddy Walk 2026 · Events Calendar
• KinderYoga – Baby & Mom Music & Movement · Events Calendar
• Wednesday Triva · Events Calendar
• Artists from around the world come to perform in Bloomington · The Optimist
• Gallery: 3rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival – Friday night – The Bloomingtonian
• Mens Soccer vs Maryland – Image 8: BLOOMINGTON, IN – October 02, 2026 – Indiana University
• Movies in the Parks: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island · Events Calendar
• Trick or Treat Trail · Events Calendar
• Maya, Give Me a Title | Adapt/Contruct, CINEKid’s International Children’s Film Series · Events Calendar
• Live Music at The Tap · Events Calendar
• Tarot Readings with Scott Kellogg on Saturdays at oak. · Events Calendar
• Join or Die: Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Monroe County · Events Calendar
• People’s Market · Events Calendar
• Hoosiers Outrun Cancer · Events Calendar
• Welcome to the Neighborhood · Events Calendar
• Volunteer Connection (Week of September 28-October 4, 2026) · WFHB
• Volunteer Connection (Week of September 21-September 27, 2026) · WFHB
• PRESS RELEASE: VolunteerBloomington! Weekly Features for Oct. 5 – Oct. 11, 2026
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Ribbon Cutting · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Multimedia Gallery
• Wool & Fiber Festival · Events Calendar
• Annual Grape Stomp Championship · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
• Apple Tasting at the Bloomington Community Farmers Market · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Peace Choir Concert · Events Calendar
• Treasures of the Silk Road · Events Calendar
• One Love Event · Events Calendar
• Taste your way through 15 apple varieties at free apple tasting on Saturday, Oct. 3 | WBIW
• Taste Your Way Through 15 Apple Varieties at Free Apple Tasting Oct. 3 · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• 12 Bloomington area events offer music, festivals and family fun
• One Time Pottery Wheel Session · Events Calendar
• Moxy & Harvest · Events Calendar
• Such Now the Necessity: The Declaration and Secession · Events Calendar
• The Barn of Terror · Events Calendar
• Pumpkin Painting · Events Calendar
• More than a parade, Persimmon Festival brings people together · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• Taste Your Way Through 15 Apple Varieties at Free Apple Tasting Oct. 3
• Story: Sajik Kim · Events Calendar
• Statewide “College Goal Sunday” to offer free FAFSA assistance at 35 Indiana locations on October 4
• Global Gateways to host online open house · IU Newsroom News
• Gallery Walk – Bound by Nature · Events Calendar
• Jukebox Luke · Events Calendar
• Always Late · Events Calendar
• Cream & Crimson Scrimmage · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Food Truck Friday · Events Calendar
• Trivia · Events Calendar
• Gallery Walk · Events Calendar
• Fall Ballet · Events Calendar

Arts & Culture

Enjoy a rich array of arts and cultural happenings around town.

• Two Prosecuters | Arthouse Now · Events Calendar
• Paula Poundstone · Events Calendar
• Joseph Habedank in Concert · Events Calendar
• Emo Nite · Events Calendar
• BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — OCTOBER 3: Chicago-based Fugu Dugu, a female-led “Wild …
• Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Matinee Classics · Events Calendar
• War Paint: Women at War | Art and a Movie · Events Calendar
• Writers Guild Prose Series in October: New Play Reading · Events Calendar
• The Writers Guild at Bloomington: First Sunday Prose Reading Series · Events Calendar
• Author Event with Liza Black · Events Calendar
• Mangrove School + Makongo/Caterpillars w/ Q&A | For All the Children · Events Calendar
• Polish Music Through Time: Celebrating 50 Years of Polish Studies at IU · Events Calendar
• An Evening with Sutton Foster · Events Calendar
• The Flying Ace w/ Q&A | Additional Films and Guests · Events Calendar
• Jazz at Poindexter · Events Calendar
• Shanda’s Back In The Attic! – Bloomington – The Comedy Attic
• Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life w/ Q&A | IU Cinema Jon Vickers Scoring Award · Events Calendar
• Gallery: 3rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival – Friday night · The Bloomingtonian
• Hoosier Hot Takes ep.4 · WFHB
• Tomorrow’s Sentry · Events Calendar
• To The Pointe: Pre-show talk on the 2026 Fall Ballet – Hosted by Sarah Wroth · Events Calendar
• Public Art as Research, Learning, and Community Engagement · IU Newsroom News
• Luddy digital film production and Herron music students gain real-world skills from interdisciplinary collaboration · IU Newsroom News
• Constellation Stage & Screen presents the Indiana Premiere of R.L Stine’s Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Bloomington Music Expo returns Saturday with 60 tables of records and memorabilia · The Bloomingtonian
• WFHB TOP ALBUMS 9/29/26 · WFHB
• Hard Truth Harvest Festival helps attract visitors to Brown County · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News

Local News

Stay informed with the latest developments and happenings around Bloomington.

• Kickoff, TV network set for Ohio State’s Oct. 17 game vs Indiana
• BMCMPO Opens Public Review of 2028–2032 Transportation Improvement Program
• Fall Color Chemistry | City of Bloomington, Indiana – IN.gov
• Drivers will see a big change at a busy Bloomington crossing
• IEMBot IND on X: “BLOOMINGTON IN Oct 4 Climate: High: 75 Low: 45 Precip: 0.0” Snow …
• Oct. 5, 2026: Early voting starts; Bloomington budget cuts; Kirkwood shooting warrant; ICE bond; jail report; B Square’s future · The B Square Bulletin
• Lane Restriction – City of Bloomington, Indiana
• Women’s Soccer vs. Michigan – Indiana University Athletics
• Indiana hockey tops Ohio 3-1, keeping the rivalry even – The Hoosier Network
• Indiana football goes Turbo-mode for rewarding report card at Rutgers – IndyStar
• Monroe County jail notebook: Population down to 231 with recent trend slightly downward · The B Square Bulletin
• #6 Indiana extends with Winning Streak to 21 Straight Games with dominating win over Rutgers · The Bloomingtonian
• Indiana football goes Turbo-mode for rewarding report card at Rutgers – Yahoo Sports
• Report card for Indiana football’s win over Rutgers – IndyStar
• Photos: Indiana University football vs Rutgers – Coverage Sponsored by the IU Credit Union · The Bloomingtonian
• Indiana Availability Report: Lee Beebe’s Status and Who’s Out vs Rutgers – Yahoo Sports
• US Manipur Digital Archiving Workshop concluded 20261004 – E-Pao.net
• Emergency Medicine | Acuity Variety | South Indiana – DocCafe
• Bloomington, IN – Shih Tzu/Chihuahua. Meet Midas a Pet for Adoption – AdoptaPet.com
• Travel ALLIED-NMT-Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Bloomington, Indiana … – Workwolf – Login
• Pre-Rally Challenge #4: Vote Early in Bloomington, IN Before October 17 Rally – Facebook
• Indiana vs Rutgers Prediction Oct. 3: Can The Home Dog Get The Cover? – TheSpread.com
• Bloomington police identify suspect in Sept. 6 Kirkwood shooting, warrant issued · The B Square Bulletin
• Bloomington offers free solar installations for qualifying homeowners – The Herald-Times
• No. 6 Terps Suffer 3-1 Road Loss to No. 2 Indiana – BVM Sports
• IEMBot IND on X: “BLOOMINGTON IN Oct 2 Climate: High: 78 Low: 64 Precip: 0.56” Snow …
• Immigration judge sets $10K bond for Bloomington man after federal habeas win · The B Square Bulletin
• What drivers should know as Hilly Hundred cyclists hit Monroe County roads
• 3 bold predictions that will define Indiana’s Week 5 matchup vs. Rutgers
• Keys To The Game: Three things Indiana must do to win at Rutgers – On3
• Hoosier Hunch: Predicting Indiana football vs Rutgers – Yahoo Sports
• Week Five – Indiana Hoosiers At Rutgers Scarlet Knights
• Bloomington man charged in shooting that injured 19-year-old near IU Bloomington campus – WTHR
• 2 proposed amendments are on Indiana’s ballot. Here’s what to know
• Has Indiana’s stunning success under Curt Cignetti made Greg Schiano’s job at Rutgers harder?
• 3 bold predictions for Indiana football at Rutgers – Yahoo Sports
• Who needs to step up for Indiana football at Rutgers? – Yahoo Sports
• ‘Out for blood’: Daily Targum predicts blackout game versus No. 6 Indiana
• Why Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti is encouraged by Nick Marsh’s development – IndyStar
• 4442 N Seabiscuit Circle, Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indiana Regional MLS
• Two juveniles admitted sending threats involving Highland Park students, sheriff’s office says · The Bloomingtonian
• Indiana football added another running back to the injury report Thursday night
• Indiana football added another running back to the injury report Thursday night – IndyStar
• Students at Bloomington elementary school receive death threats on social media
• WFHB Local News – October 1st, 2026 · WFHB
• PRESS RELEASE: College Avenue and Walnut Street Corridor Study Heads to …
• PRESS RELEASE: Play It Again Sports® Celebrates the Grand Opening of its New Location …
• Kroger tests 24-hour stores in Ohio and Indiana – Quartz
• Four-Way Stop at Kirkwood Avenue and Rogers Street October 5–24 · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• 115-115.5 E 8th Apartments in Bloomington – HotPads
• 3 pressing questions for Hoosiers’ first road trip | Sports – Terre Haute Tribune-Star
• In HelloNation, Endodontic Expert Dr. Allen Meier of Bloomington, IN, Breaks Down … – StreetInsider
• In HelloNation, Endodontic Expert Dr. Allen Meier of Bloomington, IN, Breaks Down … – PR Newswire
• PRESS RELEASE: Four-Way Stop at Kirkwood Avenue and Rogers Street October 5–24
• Four-Way Stop at Kirkwood Avenue and Rogers Street October 5–24 | City of Bloomington, Indiana
• Lane Restriction – City of Bloomington, Indiana
• Play It Again Sports opens Bloomington location · The Bloomingtonian
• Workers at three Indiana nonprofit newsrooms announce union drive · The Bloomingtonian
• Duke Energy selects 87-acre Fullerton Pike site for industrial-development marketing · The Bloomingtonian
• 2027 budget talks for Bloomington city council turn to potential staffing cuts · The B Square Bulletin
• Best places to watch Indiana football in Bloomington
• College Avenue and Walnut Street Corridor Study Heads to Transportation Commission for …
• IU suspends Sigma Nu over hazing · The Bloomingtonian
• 3 Key Stats For Indiana’s Road Matchup With Rutgers
• Indiana football injury report vs. Rutgers: Turbo Richard probable, surprise additions
• ‘It’s been a process’: Indiana football WR Nick Marsh adjusting to Cignetti’s standards
• Bloomington leaders and representatives from construction and engineering firms working …
• Streets to Stability initiative takes collaborative approach to homelessness – Indiana Daily Student
• Students at Bloomington elementary school receive death threats on social media | wthr.com
• WFHB Local News – September 30th, 2026 · WFHB
• IU Russian and East European History alumnae and Ph.D. student earn national recognition
• Concerning Northwestern Injury News Ahead of Penn State Matchup – Roundtable
• Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street · The B Square Bulletin
• Quoted: Lee Beebe Jr. & Tobi Osunsanmi – Indiana University Athletics
• 1-844-523-7130 Allegiant Air Bloomington Office – Atlassian Community
• Indiana Survives Northwestern in Big Ten Opener Under the Friday Night Lights – NUVO.net
• Council’s proposed Bloomington budget cuts add to millions, but savings are much smaller · The B Square Bulletin
• Local officials knock NIPSCO storm outage response · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• WFHB Rewind – September 29, 2026 · WFHB
• WFHB Local News – September 29th, 2026 · WFHB
• Early Indiana vs. Rutgers odds raise one burning question for Curt Cignetti, Hoosiers
• Find Kroger openings for Pharmacy Aide jobs near me Bloomington, IN
• 2025-26 Western Carolina Women’s Basketball – Schedule – Southern Conference
• Obesity Drug Users in Structured Program Lost Mostly Fat
• Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts add Indiana WR in new 2027 mock draft – Yahoo Sports
• Cornell rape case reopened as fraternity misconduct and online abuse draw scrutiny · The Bloomingtonian
• New grant opportunity with $10M in play could reshape Bloomington parks capital plan · The B Square Bulletin

Obituaries

We remember those who have recently passed away in the Bloomington community.

• Betty “Diane” Anderson Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Allen Funeral Home and Crematory
• Betty Anderson Obituary, Age 90 – September 21, 2026 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy
• Obituary: Judith K. Rayle | WBIW
• Judith K. Rayle Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George …
• Ric Manning, former Courier Journal technology columnist, dies at 79
• Robert “Bob” Harris Obituary, Age 76 – October 1, 2026 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy
• Patricia Ruth Lucas obituary, 1939-2026, Fort Wayne, IN – Legacy
• Carol Jean Mayo Obituary (2026) – Clayton, IN – Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home – Plainfield
• Hugh M. Rohrer Obituary Oct 2, 2026 – Baker Funeral Service
• Larry James Martin Obituary – The Herald Times
• Carol Jean Mayo Obituary Oct 2, 2026 – Hampton Gentry Funeral Home
• Helen J. Ferree Brummett-Shryock Obituary – Visitation & Funeral Information
• Helen Brummett-Shryock Obituary, Age 91 – October 1, 2026 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy
• Helen J. Ferree Brummett-Shryock Obituary – The Herald Times
• Mary Margaret “Peggy” Heacox Obituary – The Herald-Times
• Richard Frenzel Obituary (1946 – 2026) – Brown County, IN – Legacy
• Joe David Maddox Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Allen Funeral Home and Crematory
• Joe Maddox Obituary, Age 95 – September 29, 2026 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy
• Joe Maddox Obituary – The Herald Times
• Mike Bruce Obituary (1952 – 2026) – Bloomington, IN – WFFT-TV 55 News – Legacy
• Obituary for Michael “Mike” Craig Bruce, 73, of Bloomington, IN – Facebook
• Mike Bruce Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Hite Funeral Home – Legacy
• Wanda Aucoin-Timm Obituary – The Herald Times
• Yolanda McBride Obituary, Age 69 – September 25, 2026 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy
• Yolanda McBride Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Costin Funeral Chapel – Legacy

Jobs & Careers

Check out the latest job opportunities available in Bloomington.

• Medical Assistant II- Orthopedics in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
• Dispense Nurse – LPN (Part time) – Bloomington, IN 47403 – Indeed.com
• Alexis Danielle Kraus, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Bloomington, IN, 47405
• US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. Custodian in Bloomington, IN – Snagajob
• UPS Warehouse Jobs in Bloomington, IN — Now Hiring – Page 8
• FOOD SERVICE WORKER-Part-Time – Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indeed.com
• School-Based Speech Language Pathologist Bloomington, Indiana – iHireSchoolAdministrators
• Support Tech – Bloomington, IN – Indeed.com
• Apply for Branch Manager jobs at Burger King in Bloomington, IN | Vacant Listings
• Apply for Customer Service Associate jobs at Petco in Bloomington, IN | Vacant Listings
• 81 bloomington jobs found – Full Time Careers
• Superintendent – Bloomington, IN | SkilledTrades.com
• Best Buy hiring Retail Warehouse Associate in Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn
• Jobs in Spencer, IN | Taco Bell Careers
• Facilities jobs in Bloomington | October 2026 – Chronicle of Higher Education
• Overnight Receiver at RG&T Solutions — Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn Jobs
• Patient Care Technician – Full Time Nights – Emergency Department – Indeed
• Customer Service Representative in Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America – Circle K
• Psychiatrist in Bloomington, Indiana job with IU Health Medical Group – NEJM CareerCenter
• Find Kroger openings for Produce Specialist jobs near me Bloomington, IN
• Registered Nurse Home Health in Bloomington, Indiana – Humana Careers
• Explore Latest Dollar Tree Customer Service – $14-$17/hr jobs near me Bloomington, IN at …
• MDS Assistant RN – Bell Trace Health and Living at Bell Trace — Bloomington, IN – HiringCafe
• Sales Representative in Bloomington, Indiana | Core-Mark Careers
• HVAC Technician – Bloomington, IN 47401 – Indeed.com
• Travel Emergency Room RN – $1839 per week at Medical Solutions – LinkedIn
• Cath Lab RN – Bloomington, IN** ## **Position Details – Facebook
• Aperion Care hiring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn
• Travel Radiology Technologist – $2,121 per week at Medasource — Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn Jobs
• Medical Assistant – Bloomington, IN 47403 – Indeed.com
• Top 272 Solo driver Jobs in Bloomington, In | SimplyHired
• Elementary Assistant Principal – Bloomington, Indiana | iHireSchoolAdministrators
• Farm Manager – VeganJobs.com
• Scheduling (Bloomington) in Bloomington, Indiana, USA | Customer Service at TEKsystems
• Local Delivery Driver (Non-CDL) – PSE Group – ZipRecruiter
• Analyst, EHS Production Support Job in Bloomington, IN – Novo Nordisk AS – CareerBuilder
• Acute Physical Therapist in Bloomington, IN – Apply Now – mlee
• Brand Ambassador at Student Seats — Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn Jobs
• Scheduler in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
• Bloomington Careers
• Yard Coordinator in Bloomington IN Jobs for Veterans | RecruitMilitary
• Senior Data Engineer in Bloomington, Indiana | Careers at Cook Medical Inc. – ICIMS
• Physical Therapist | Home Health jobs near me Bloomington, IN at Monument Health.
• Medical Assistant | Cardiology jobs near me Bloomington, IN at Monument Health.
• Indiana University Health hiring 146641 – Courier Job in Bloomington, IN | Glassdoor
• Pharmacy Technician in 2650 S. WALNUT ST., Bloomington, Indiana,United States
• H&M Department Supervisor – College Mall at H&M Group, Bloomington, IN, United States
• Susan Borries Reed Selected as New President/CEO of the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News

Real Estate

Discover the latest real estate listings in Bloomington.

• 905 Timothy Ct, Bloomington, IN 47403 – Huff Realty
• 204 E 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47408 – HotPads
• 469 E Kenwood Place, Bloomington, IN 47408 – MLS# 202641034 – Coldwell Banker
• 9020 W Graves Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403 [Updated 10/4] – Realtor.com
• Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 30, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
• 9020 W Graves Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403 – Homes.com
• 9020 W Graves Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403 | MLS #202641109 | Zillow
• 4627 N Thomas Road, Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indiana Regional MLS
• 604 N. Smith Road, Bloomington, IN 47408 – Granite Student Living
• 7219 W Susan St Unit 7243, Bloomington, IN 47404 | Homes.com
• 1508 W 11th St #Id1626376p, Bloomington, IN 47404 | Zillow
• 720 S Washington St, Bloomington, IN 47401 – 5 bedroom House Rental – Zumper
• 1800 N Loesch Rd #D, Bloomington, IN 47404 | Zillow
• 730 E Sherwood Hills Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401 – Apartments.com
• 1313 S Lincoln St, Bloomington, IN 47401 | HotPads
• 2859 E Garden Path, Bloomington, IN 47401 | MLS 202640817 | Listing Information | IRMLS
• 323 E Cottage Grove Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408 – Apartments.com
• 406 E 11th St Bloomington IN (6 units available) – Zillow
• New 2027 Honda HR-V LX for sale Bloomington IN | Andy Mohr Honda 3CZRZ2H38VM742054
• 1305 S Palmer Ave, Bloomington, IN 47401 | HotPads
• Used Ingot Silver Metallic 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid for Sale in Bloomington, IN
• 515 W Wylie St #1, Bloomington, IN 47403 | Zillow
• 407 N Clark St, Bloomington, IN 47408 | HotPads

State & Government

Important updates on state and government affairs impacting Indiana residents.

• Judge tosses Trump rule on immigration status and education · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• What you need to know about the bail amendment on your ballot · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• Indiana tallies $13M boost off ‘blackout’ license plate sales, invests in BMV modernization · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• 58,000 Hoosiers not in compliance with new HIP work rules · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Right to bail: Amendment asks voters to rewrite pretrial detention rules · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• A new partnership is helping Indiana librarians meet mental health needs · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana starting anonymous school safety tip line in January · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Prediction markets spend millions to influence state, federal governments · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• One Person, No Vote: A Lecture and Q&A with Carol Anderson · Events Calendar
• Talking Conservation: Indiana’s Lake Michigan Shoreline and the Public Trust Doctrine in Action · Events Calendar
• Indiana football at Rutgers: How to watch, odds, predictions, more – Yahoo Sports
• Can Indiana pass its first road test? Rutgers odds and score prediction for Week 5
• Indiana men’s soccer remains unbeaten with decisive 3-1 victory over No. 6 Maryland
• Polls circulate showing tight secretary of state race, plus Bo Duke actor weighs in · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana AG Todd Rokita sues disciplinary officials, alleging retaliation over political speech · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Braun appoints new leader for troubled public access counselor’s office · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana plans to proceed with execution after botched Tennessee attempt · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Property tax debate should focus on addressing assessed value · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana has a transitional housing gap for women. These groups are trying to fill it · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• Indiana interstate highway construction costs soar amid inflation, state’s own ambitions · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Trump launches campaign tour in GOP-friendly states ahead of midterms · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Monroe County early in-person voting starts Tuesday, absentee ballot pace ahead of 2022 · The B Square Bulletin
• Indiana lawmakers press Army to expand drone testing at Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck · The Bloomingtonian
• Indiana children with autism can’t become a casualty of Medicaid challenges · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Secretary of state candidate Ballard calls for ban on political actions by officeholder · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Oct. 1, 2026: Possible cuts to 2027 Bloomington budget, new money for parks capital planning · The B Square Bulletin
• US Senate Dems block bill curbing congressional stock trading, calling it too weak · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Key lawmakers pitch plan to offset property taxes completely · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• Braun renews gas tax suspension, broadens untaxed diesel use for farmers · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• What do braids, cornrows and Bantu knots have to do with the news? · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• No fines against Indiana retailers so far for SNAP violations · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Anti-abortion groups worry Hyde Amendment’s 50-year run could end with new congressional majority · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Key lawmakers suggest income taxes cover homestead property tax credit · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Lilliana Young announces campaign for Bloomington City Council at-large · WFHB
• Senate passes college sports bill backed by Todd Young · The Bloomingtonian
• Indiana senator to host virtual rally on ending period tax · The Bloomingtonian

More around town

Find out more about various happenings and services around town.

• Monroe County Retail Food Inspections: August 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
• Discovered in a Museum Drawer · A Moment of Science
• Discovered in a Museum Drawer · A Moment of Science
• Paisley’s Posh Nosh Episode 16: Midnight Munchies · WFHB
• Louisville Concludes Indiana Invitational
• Cost of living, corporate influence and war powers dominate 9th District forum · The Bloomingtonian
• Ohio State’s Pranav Jani wins Intellectual Freedom Award – The American Bazaar
• Liberal Arts alum builds strategy, spaces, and stronger communities in Indianapolis · IU Newsroom News
• Learn about new NASA telescope at free Observatory open house · IU Newsroom News
• Luddy excels at major international digital humanities conference · IU Newsroom News
• Upcoming Windows 11 update may affect IU wireless connections · IU Newsroom News
• IU Indianapolis prepares for Higher Learning Commission mid-cycle comprehensive evaluation · IU Newsroom News
• Halfway Point Between Bloomington, Indiana and Lexington, Kentucky – MeetWays
• Design & Donuts at The Mill · Events Calendar
• The Student Spotlight – Growing with purpose · WFHB
• Editor’s Notebook: Getting The B Square unstuck from the ‘dangerous middle’ · The B Square Bulletin
• Rental Listings Near Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington | Zillow
• Walk-In Tattoo Shops in Bloomington, IN — 3 Locations | TattooAtlas
• Badminton Booking System in Bloomington IN | Book & Go
• Bloomington, IN Weather History
• Digital Opportunity Grant Program (2026) – Granted AI
• Eco Report – October 2, 2026 · WFHB
• Order Qdoba Mexican Eats – Bloomington, IN Menu Delivery [Menu & Prices] – DoorDash
• Lintlinks · Doc Searls Weblog
• Orangutan Travel Plans: Give a Holler · A Moment of Science
• Orangutan Travel Plans: Give a Holler · A Moment of Science
• Following the questions that keep pulling you forward · IU Newsroom News
• Midterms-maxxing: How to ace your exams · IU Newsroom News
• It’s Never Too Late to Study Abroad · IU Newsroom News
• October Photo Caption Contest · IU Newsroom News
• IU Southeast alum Doug Drake name LBF Nonprofit Visionary Leader · IU Newsroom News
• First IUC Herbert Scholar answers call to care · IU Newsroom News
• Top 100: Nominate a student who represents IU Indianapolis excellence · IU Newsroom News
• Barstool CFB’s Newest Co-Host?!?! | Barstool College Football Show Week 5
• Bloomington (IN) – The Marilyn Report
• Criminal Defense Lawyer in Bloomington, Indiana | Mo Almahareeq Law
• Sam Tallent gets Brut door dashed in under an hour in Bloomington, Indiana – Facebook
• Chevrolet Silverado Bloomington, IN | Ray Skillman Chevrolet
• Hyundai Palisade Bloomington, IN | Ray Skillman Auto Group
• Kia Telluride Bloomington, IN | Ray Skillman Auto Group
• Thumbsday · Doc Searls Weblog
• Three keys for Northwestern football vs. Penn State – Yahoo Sports
• Sagittarius A* · A Moment of Science
• Sagittarius A* · A Moment of Science
• Northwestern set to open new Ryan Field vs. Penn State | theScore
• Local business leader DG Elmore to speak at Ivy Tech Bloomington Cook Luncheon fundraiser · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• College Avenue and Walnut Street Corridor Study Heads to Transportation Commission for Long-Term Planning Review · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• HHFB Community Book Fair Starts October 15 · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• The Overlooked Way PFAS May Enter the Body – Medscape
• Wellness Week: Take care of you! · IU Newsroom News
• Board of Trustees holds regional campus meeting, approves routine university business · IU Newsroom News
• Staff Merit Awards nominations open · IU Newsroom News
• Help keep empty toner out of landfills · IU Newsroom News
• IU Kokomo gathers with community for 22nd annual Angel Walk · IU Newsroom News
• Chinese mantis egg sac construction timelapse in Bloomington, IN – Facebook
• Will the College Football Playoff go to 24 teams? Latest on expansion rumors
• Chip Kelly Has Brought New Life to Northwestern’s Offense – Roundtable
• Tobi Osunsanmi Speaks On The Current State Of The Indiana Defensive Line
• Better Beware – Scammers In The Dumpster · WFHB
• Indiana’s Richard expected to return for game vs. Rutgers | theScore
• Columnist shares all-time favorite movies ahead of Bend film festival | The Bulletin
• Team Lead – Sergeant – Police Officer in Bloomington, Indiana, United States
• Methane from Glaciers and Volcanoes · A Moment of Science
• Methane from Glaciers and Volcanoes · A Moment of Science
• Notesday · Doc Searls Weblog
• Indiana football gameday traditions to know for the 2026 season
• Bloomington Country Club – GOLF Course Finder
• From finance to world-class events: How Rishi Patel, BS’07, MBA’08, built a global creative career · IU Newsroom News
• IU East partners with Brookville (OH) High School for college and career fair · IU Newsroom News
• Cougars place second among regionals at IU Indianapolis Regatta · IU Newsroom News
• IU Kokomo kicks off new Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center · IU Newsroom News
• Holy Family University Promotes Engagement Through Workshops · IU Newsroom News
• University of North Dakota Applies NSSE to Accreditation · IU Newsroom News
• Don’t fall in · Doc Searls Weblog
• Cruiseday · Doc Searls Weblog
• Christy (christina) Bame, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Bloomington, IN, 47408
• A Tale of Two Halves— Charlie’s Film Room Week 4
• Mobie Jean Glaser, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Bloomington, IN, 47404
• Using Custom Reports to Shape Expectations for Student Engagement at University of Northern Iowa · IU Newsroom News
• South senior’s sweet hobby: beekeeping · The Optimist
• Vinegar Eels Do the Wave · A Moment of Science
• Vinegar Eels Do the Wave · A Moment of Science
• Record High Nurse Visits Lead to Implementation of Self-Care Stations in Classrooms · The Optimist
• Texas A&M University Drives Improvement with NSSE Data · IU Newsroom News
• Using BCSSE and NSSE Data to Inform Predictions and Improvements at Southern Connecticut State · IU Newsroom News
• Making NSSE Data Part of a Systematic Assessment Approach at University of Denver · IU Newsroom News
• Making NSSE Data Part of a Systematic Assessment Approach at University of California Merced · IU Newsroom News
• Student-Faculty Interaction at University of Cincinnati · IU Newsroom News
• Inspiring Greater Use of Assessment Results at University of Saint Mary · IU Newsroom News