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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 65°F | Low: 40°F
Looks like Mother Nature is planning a bit of a show for us today here in Bloomington! 🌦️ We've got rain on the horizon, with a chance of those dramatic thunderstorms rolling in after 4 pm. So, if you're planning to visit the Bloomington Farmers Market this morning, you might want to grab your umbrella before you head out. The veggies and crafts will thank you for the shelter! 🌽🧺
Our high is expected to reach near 65, and the wind will start off calm but will pick up a bit, becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. It's a good reminder to secure those loose papers in your yard before the breeze picks up. 🍃
As we head into the evening, the rain and thunderstorms will continue, so if you're settling in at Wylie House Museum or planning a cozy night in watching the Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium, make sure you're all snuggled up nice and warm. 🏈
Temperatures will dip to around 40 overnight, and the rain will taper off to isolated showers between midnight and 1 am. Sounds like a night for some hot cocoa on the porch, don't you think? ☕️
Tomorrow, we can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine, with a steady temperature around 43. The wind will pick up a bit, coming from the west at 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. So, hold onto your hat if you plan to take a stroll around Dunn Cemetery and keep an eye out for any spooky ghostly occurrences! 👻
It's always an adventure with our Bloomington weather, so grab your raincoat and let's embrace whatever the day brings! Stay safe and dry out there, neighbors! 🌦️🌻
Last updated: February 19, 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.

- ‘Back on track’: Bloomington mayor commits downtown land for convention host hotel
- Feb. 19, 2026: Voting hours, student ID ban, Showers West tenants
- Monroe County election board OKs 28 Election Day polling sites, early voting hours, but state legislation could limit schedule
- Federal lawsuit challenging Indiana’s student ID voting ban seeks emergency court order ahead of primary
- Two Showers West tenants fight Bloomington’s bid to terminate leases; judge weighs city’s ‘inverse condemnation’ theory

- 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
- IU economics lecturer arrested on child solicitation charge after Florida undercover probe, police say
- Bloomington Convention Center skybridge takes shape over South College Avenue
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- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
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- 🟨 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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