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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 41°F | Low: 38°F
Looks like Mother Nature is serving up a little bit of everything today, folks! 🌦️ Cloudy skies are in the cards with a high around 41, so you may want to grab that cozy sweater before you head out to Caveat Emptor Used Books or Btown Bodega. 📚🛒
The wind might be feeling a bit spunky, blowing in from the south at 14 to 18 mph, with gusts up to 32 mph—so hold onto your hats! 🌬️ And hey, keep an eye out for a sneaky 20 percent chance of snow sneaking in after 3 am. ❄️
As we move into the afternoon, things might start to clear up a bit, with mostly cloudy skies and the thermometer holding steady around 38. Perfect weather for a leisurely stroll at Beanblossom Bottoms, wouldn't you say? 🐸🌿
By the time we're thinking about dinner, the sun might just peek out to say hello, warming us up to a pleasant high near 50. A gentle west wind around 7 mph will be there to keep things feeling just right. 🌞
So, my friends, whether you're out exploring Leonard Springs Nature Park or picking up some treasures at Global Gifts, it looks like a day where layers will be your best friend! Stay cozy and enjoy the ever-changing Bloomington weather tapestry. 😊🌼
Last updated: February 24, 2026 11:30 am
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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.

- Bloomington RDC weighs $45K payment to CASA to vacate Showers West building
- Land values in parts of downtown Bloomington rolled back to 2024 levels, based on appeals, economic distress
- Feb. 23, 2026: Tornado, teacher stipends, boys hoops, host hotel
- Impact of state law: MCCSC to distribute larger TAG stipends, but to fewer teachers
- Civic Solver: Feb. 23, 2026

- Young, bipartisan senators push bill to speed FAA approval process for electric air taxis and other next-gen aircraft
- Cleanup Continues Friday After Tornado Thursday Night
- UPDATE: I-69 chase that started just south of Bloomington ends in standoff; truck fire later went out
- Beech Grove officer Brian Elliott killed, another wounded; statewide Blue Alert issued for suspect
- Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines wins Broyles Award as nation’s top assistant coach
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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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