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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 78°F | Low: 63°F
Looks like our Bloomington skies are feeling a bit moody today, with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms dancing through the day. 🌦️ Despite the clouds, we're looking at a high near 78—just the right kind of weather to make you want to linger a little longer at B-Town International Market for some cozy noodle soup. 🍜
As we head into the evening, our local favorite, Dagwood's Deli Sub Shop, might be the perfect spot to grab a sandwich to-go before the rain rolls in. 🥪🏆 The wind is expected to pick up a bit, with gusts as high as 23 mph, so hold onto your hats if you're out and about!
By nighttime, the rain might be singing its tune outside your window, with a low around 63. If you're the adventurous type, you might even catch a glimpse of the Dunn Cemetery Ghost Story under the moonlight—just be sure to bring an umbrella if you're wandering out after 4am. 👶👻
Tomorrow, it looks like we're in for a cooler day, with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm in the mix. High near 69, so it might feel like a good day to cozy up with a warm cup of coffee and browse through the racks at Cherry Canary Vintage Clothing for some unique finds. 👗✨
So, grab your umbrella, maybe a raincoat, and embrace the day however it comes, dear neighbors. Stay safe, stay dry, and remember, there's always a bit of sunshine in every raindrop. ☔️🌼
Last updated: March 6, 2026 4:43 pm
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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.

- Bloomington council signals support for Hopewell South PUD zoning, but won’t vote sooner than March 25
- 9th Street & Morton Street
- March 5, 2026: Flock cameras, water rates, residential TIF, prosecutor candidates, 78F° on Friday
- Bloomington city council adopts resolution on Flock license-plate reader cameras as ‘first step’
- Business community raises concerns over proposed Bloomington water rate increases

- Film: ‘Dead City Punx’ documentary to premiere in Los Angeles, no Bloomington screening announced
- Monroe County sheriff says deputies will enforce Indiana law criminalizing sleeping on public property
- Video: Public comment over license-plate reader surveillance, Resolution 2026-04 at Bloomington City Council meeting – March 4, 2026
- Buskirk-Chumley Theater announces Paula Poundstone show, Cosmic Songwriter Festival presales now open
- Music Tigers Jaw’s “BREEZER” Offers Soft-Light Escape as War and Political Fantasy Swallow the News
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- 📻 Earth Eats – Sustainable food and farming from WFIU/WTIU
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