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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 85°F | Low: 68°F
Looks like Mother Nature is throwing a bit of a mixtape our way today, Bloomington friends! 🎶🌦️ We've got scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up before we even finish our morning coffee, so you might want to tuck that umbrella in your bag before heading out for the day.
With a high near 85, it's going to be one of those days where you might feel like you're getting a taste of every season in just a few hours. Partly sunny skies will be playing peek-a-boo with us, so don't be surprised if you find yourself reaching for your sunglasses and then your trusty raincoat within the same hour. 🌤️☔
As we mosey on into the afternoon, the breeze will be joining the party with a southwest wind around 11 mph, giving us a little nudge to keep things interesting. Those scattered showers and thunderstorms might linger a bit, so keep an eye out for those dark clouds gathering overhead. 🌬️⛈️
Now, as we start thinking about winding down for the evening, those isolated showers and thunderstorms will be bidding us farewell before 9pm, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky to gaze up at. 🌙✨ It's the perfect setup for a porch-sitting kind of evening, so grab a cozy blanket and soak in the cool breeze.
And don't you worry about tomorrow just yet, but I've peeked ahead and it looks like we might be in for another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms after lunchtime. So keep that umbrella handy, and perhaps a good book to cozy up with as the rain pitter-patters outside. 🌧️📚
Stay dry, stay cozy, and remember, no matter what the weather brings, Bloomington always has a warm spot in our hearts. Take care out there, neighbors! 🏡❤️
Last updated: April 14, 2026 11:30 am
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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.

- Deadlock on delay leads to 5–3 approval by Bloomington for 360-unit residential project
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- North Park jail site dispute plays out in new federal court filing by Monroe County commissioners
- April 12, 2026: Early voting, county jail plan, Ellettsville reorg, public bus routes, sheriff’s lawsuit
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- Motorcyclist clocked at 95 mph, allegedly topped 130 before Lake County crash on I-80, police say
- Berne police vehicle strikes unconscious person in roadway while responding to call, ISP says
- Court filing extends Monroe County jail settlement deadline to May 29, 2026
- Hoosier Hills Career Center to host annual student-run plant sale April 30-May 2
- Indiana Recovery Alliance to host community walk and cleanup in Bloomington on April 15
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