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Eco Report – October 30th, 2026
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The Sera-Tones – Live on Youth Radio
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Eco Report – November 6th, 2026
- Vonnegut museum to open walk-through ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ exhibit Wednesday in Indianapolis
- Bloomington Housing Authority buys five apartment complexes, plans $10 million in repairs
- Powell Preserve reopens in northern Monroe County after more than five years
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Volunteer Connection (Week of November 2-November 8, 2026)
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Volunteer Connection (Week of October 26-November 1, 2026)
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The Student Spotlight – Enjoy Your Every Second
- Editor’s Notebook: A musical welcome to Bloomington, in the key of 20 mph
- Nov. 9, 2026: Jail count still below threshold, new fire center opens, $6.87M bonds approved, bus cuts proposed
- A look inside how Democrats made big gains in the Indiana Legislature
- Commentary: Utility regulation: too much or not fast enough?
- New program will teach women in Indiana prisons how to use AI
- GOP Congress faces funding deadline, farm bill, lengthy to-do list in year-end session
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Activate! Griffin Martin, Dream On 3
- Mitchell woman arrested after infant found unresponsive in bathtub dies
- Maryland beats Michigan State 2-1, will face Indiana in Big Ten semifinal Wednesday
Today in Bloomington
Around town today
Weather, tonight’s specials and quick links for the day.
Tonight’s food and drink specials
- Bucceto'sUntil 4 PM: Big slice + garden salad + dressing + large drink – $8.25
- IMU Tudor RoomAfter 1 PM: Student buffet lunch – $11.99 w/ Student ID
- La BodegaMon & Tue: Burrito special: $8.99 (Asada, Chorizo, Cabeza, Rib Eye, Tongue, Arrachera)
Local coverage
Headline News
Deep-dive reporting, breaking news, photojournalism, and community stories from Bloomington and Monroe County.
B Square Bulletin
- Editor’s Notebook: A musical welcome to Bloomington, in the key of 20 mph
- Nov. 9, 2026: Jail count still below threshold, new fire center opens, $6.87M bonds approved, bus cuts proposed
- 6th Street & Walnut Street
- Photos: Edgewood Marching Mustangs celebrate fifth straight state title
- Monroe County property transfers through Nov. 4, 2026
The Bloomingtonian
- Vonnegut museum to open walk-through ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ exhibit Wednesday in Indianapolis
- Bloomington Housing Authority buys five apartment complexes, plans $10 million in repairs
- Powell Preserve reopens in northern Monroe County after more than five years
- Mitchell woman arrested after infant found unresponsive in bathtub dies
- Maryland beats Michigan State 2-1, will face Indiana in Big Ten semifinal Wednesday
Limestone Post
- Revisiting the Deam: An Ode to the Sierrans on the Axsom Branch Trail
- A Night at the Armory: Tracing the Lost History of John Mellencamp
- Signal Overload: The Weirdness Beyond the Gates
- Public School Supporters Sound Alarm as Voucher Program Grows
- Building the Future with Dirt: Bloomington Company Turns to Autonomous Robots for Earthen Homes
Local perspectives
Neighborhood Voices and Columns
Independent analysis, essays, photography, and civic commentary from Bloomington-area writers and columnists.
Steven Higgs
Fifty years of words, images, environmental reporting, and community history.
- INTIMATE LANDSCAPES — Up Colombia’s Upper Amazon River from Leticia to Puerto Nariño and Lake Tarapoto
- INTIMATE LANDSCAPES — Charles C. Deam Wilderness – Wildflowers
- PHOTO ARCHIVE – Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower, Hoosier National Forest – 2013-2026
- PHOTO ARCHIVE: Backyard Deer – Bryan Park, Bloomington, Ind. – 2015-2026
Doc Searls Weblog
Technology, photography, digital culture, and reflections from a foundational weblog author.
The B-Town Bee
Hyper-local lifestyle stories, cultural features, neighborhood dispatches, and trending community news.
Daisybrain
Personal reflections, commentary, essays, and creative observations from a distinctive local voice.
Democracy in Dark Times
Political essays and public commentary from Indiana University Professor Jeffrey C. Isaac.
- Power Often Exceeds Authority, or Why Trump’s Speech Was Very Ominous
- Tonight Trump Will Unleash a Torrent of Dangerous Lies. We Must Be Prepared
- Trump’s July 4 Declaration of War
- Discarding Graham Platner Does Not Mean Discarding His Campaign and its Platform
- Karl Marx, Abraham Lincoln and Donald Trump, Malevolent Idiot*
Culture and broadcasts
Arts, Features, and Media
Community features, cultural coverage, science, arts reporting, and updates from independent radio.
WFHB Radio
A Moment of Science
Noon Edition from WFIU
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Democrats make inroads in state as blue wave sweeps the nation
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Democrats make inroads in state as blue wave sweeps the nation
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The pros and cons of Indiana’s school voucher program
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Documentary, awareness month focus on domestic violence
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Tennessee, Pentagon put spotlight on death penalty
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Who’s on the ballot this election, and is your vote secure?
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How to deal with the growing impact of artificial intelligence
Bloom Magazine
Culture, dining, local business profiles, home features, and Bloomington city life.
WBWB – B-Town Beat Blog
Mind Yo’ Business Podcast
Long conversations with Bloomington business owners and creators, hosted by Andrew Lambert.
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MYB S9 EP 10 – The Business of Property, People, and Patience: Lori Todd on Real Estate, Rentals, and HOAs
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MYB S9 EP 9 – The Business of Playing Again: Lisa Wilson on Photography, Pride, and Finding Your Inner Child
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MYB S9 EP 8 – The Business of Connection: Kaytee Lorentzen on Communication, Community, and the Chamber
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MYB S9 EP 7 – The Business of Bringing People Together: Jordan Davis on Food, Festivals, and Bloomington
Institutional feeds
Civic, Education, and University News
Official updates from Indiana University and organizations supporting Bloomington’s businesses and community institutions, plus student reporting from Bloomington High School South.
Indiana University News
- IU Southeast hosts National Conference on Co-Teaching
- Stone Belt: Helping adults with disabilities succeed
- Faculty 100 Q&A: Ankit Shah on AI and cybersecurity
- A strong foundation. A growing future: The Master of Health Administration program at Fairbanks
- New book by IU historian Liza Black examines killings of Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people across Americas
- From the Classroom to the CFO’s Office: IU Southeast Alumnus Chris Street Reflects on His Journey
Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Member network updates
The Optimist
The student newspaper of Bloomington High School South.
- Idea to change one way streets
- Opinion: It’s Time We Kicked Them Out Of Office
- Senior AJ Rockwood dazzled with her homemade Halloween costume.
- Main office assistants dressed in homemade animal cracker Halloween costumes
- Administrative assistant Kelly DeMier’s dog Lucy steals the show in animal cracker Halloween costume
Statewide reporting
Indiana Politics and Business
State government, legislation, economic trends, jobs, and regional business reporting from across Indiana.
Free Press Indiana News
Free Press Indiana News covers all of Indiana, connecting policy decisions to the businesses, families and futures being built here.
- New program will teach women in Indiana prisons how to use AI
- As Democrats gain across Indiana, Orange County stays solidly Republican
- What voters want after Democrats’ big gains in Indiana
- Ellettsville, Richland Township will consolidate in January after close midterm vote
- What it’s like playing on a softball team where everyone is 80 or older
- Indiana Republicans lose 2nd statewide office in comptroller race
- Bayh puts Indiana Democrats back in winning column with secretary of state victory
- Voters change Indiana’s Constitution — twice
Indiana Capital Chronicle
Independent nonprofit reporting on state government, public policy, and the Indiana General Assembly.
- A look inside how Democrats made big gains in the Indiana Legislature
- Commentary: Utility regulation: too much or not fast enough?
- GOP Congress faces funding deadline, farm bill, lengthy to-do list in year-end session
- Democrats set leadership teams for their expanded Indiana Statehouse caucuses
- Bears meet with Illinois leaders to ‘explore’ stadium legislation as Indiana site work continues
- Commentary: Two major Election Day developments can help improve government in Indiana
B-Town calendars
Outings, Local Events, and Venues
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