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Local Coverage
Headline News
Deep-dive reporting, hyper-local community journalism, and daily news updates from around the county.
- Monroe County commissioners vote to end Flock contract, remove six license plate cameras
- Monroe County commissioners re-float Hopewell as possible new jail site, seek city’s quick support
- July 23, 2026: Kirkwood veto stands; Bloomington Transit’s new management firm; College Square bids; Monroe County jail profile
- Bloomington council falls short of overriding Thomson veto of seasonal Kirkwood closure
- Bloomington Transit picks new management firm on split vote, ending Connell’s tenure
- Washington Street & 6th Street
- Two hotel-and-apartment proposals submitted for Bloomington’s College Square
- Woman Reports Being Pepper-Sprayed During Racist Confrontation at Bloomington Church
- Sons of the American Revolution to Dedicate Liberty Tree in Bloomington
- The Bishop announces fall lineup featuring Mdou Moctar, Humbird, Triptides and more
- Indiana DNR adds 15 forested acres to Austin Bottoms Conservation Area
- Opinion: For a car-free Kirkwood by Chris Donahue
- Facebook Restores Bloomingtonian News Page on Facebook
Hyper-local lifestyle beats, cultural features, dispatches, and trending stories from around our neighborhood corridors.
Local Perspectives
Neighborhood Voices and Columns
Independent analysis, local essays, and veteran civic commentary from Bloomington’s columnists.
The Electron Pencil
Glab operates as a hip town crier, commenting on local politics and happenings in a colorful vernacular.
Bloom Magazine
Steven Higgs
50 Years of Words and Images
Every single second is an opportunity for extraordinary depth and fulfillment of purpose.
Andy Mahler
- PHOTO ARCHIVE – Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower, Hoosier National Forest – 2013-2026
- PHOTO ARCHIVE: Backyard Deer – Bryan Park, Bloomington, Ind. – 2015-2026
- A Rainy Day Drive for Pleasure Through the Charles C. Deam Wilderness and Wildlands
- Alta, Norway: A World Class Photo Stop on Top of the World — on the Altafjord
- PHOTO ALBUM: Finland — Helsinki Architecture, Street Scenes, Gulf of Finland
Doc Searls Weblog
Author, technology journalist, and a foundational figure in weblog infrastructure since 1999.
Daisybrain
A unique window into the mind of a self-described “sentient, typing matter.” Daisybrain brings a blend of sharp commentary, personal reflections, and video content to the local landscape. From deep dives on their personal blog to quick-witted updates on social media, this is a fresh, unfiltered voice worth following.
Democracy in Dark Times
Reflections, essays, and political dispatches from Indiana University Professor of Political Science 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
Longform community features, cultural overviews, arts coverage, and updates from independent radio.
- Gillian Welch & David Rawlings at Granfalloon 2026
- WFHB Rewind – July 22, 2026
- Better Beware – Thanks, Scammer!
- WFHB Local News – July 22nd, 2026
- Volunteer Connection (Week of July 20-July 26, 2026)
- MCCSC Schools to Carry Out New Policy Banning Cell Phones
- FIREHOUSE SESSION: Tre. Charles
- Volunteer Connection (Week of July 13-July 19, 2026)
Culture, dining, home profiles, local business profiles, and city life features from across the Bloomington community.
Institutional Feeds
Civic, Education and University Beats
Official channels covering campus developments from Indiana University alongside updates from local commerce boards.
- Addicott Summer Chamber Music Festival Gallery
- Fairbanks School announces Addison Public Health Experiential Learning & Leadership Scholarship
- Lilly School summit helps high schoolers become next-gen philanthropists
- Montgomery, Indiana, advances pedestrian safety with help from IU centers
- What Indiana’s Fastest-Growing Counties Have in Common
- IU Northwest, Morning Bishop Theater hosting musical theater production celebrating 250th anniversary of US
- IU Eskenazi Museum of Art to Present Samuel Levi Jones: An Archaeology of Knowledge
Chamber Member Network Updates
Statewide Reporting
Indiana Politics and Business Digests
State house policy, economic trends, legislative coverage, and regional data channels tracking Indiana’s financial climate.
Indiana Capital Chronicle
Independent, nonprofit state house news tracking legislative policy and state government.
- Indiana governor signs Trump data center ratepayer protection pledge
- State pours $21M into removal of aging, leaking petroleum tanks
- Indiana officials aim to inspire nuclear development — starting with local-level support
- Braun appoints his 4th new member to Indiana utility commission since December
Indiana Economic Digest
Statewide syndication gathering business metrics, jobs, and market movements.
B-Town Calendars
Outings, Local Events and Venues
Plan the weeks ahead with live entertainment itineraries, public forums, and local venue updates.
Visit Bloomington
- One Time Pottery Wheel Session
- BYOCraft with Talia
- Youth Pottery Pizza Night
- The 3 Jays at Sleeper’s Bar
- PALS Mane Event Gala
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
- Mirth’s Grand Re-Opening
- Bloomington Food Truck Friday
- Bloomerang – Music Festival & Art Market
- Here Come The Mummies
- Local Author Book Fair
- People’s Market
- Girls Rock Bloomington Showcase
- Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House Museum
- Children’s Story Hour at Morgenstern Books
- Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market
- Welcome to the Neighborhood
- Fresh Air Fridays! Music Bingo with Hambone’s Trivia
- Chicago: Teen Edition
- Live Music
The Orbit Room
All the Latest Bloomington News
- One Time Pottery Wheel Session
- BYOCraft with Talia
- Youth Pottery Pizza Night
- The 3 Jays at Sleeper’s Bar
- PALS Mane Event Gala
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
- Mirth’s Grand Re-Opening
- Bloomington Food Truck Friday
- Bloomerang – Music Festival & Art Market
- Gillian Welch & David Rawlings at Granfalloon 2026
- Monroe County commissioners vote to end Flock contract, remove six license plate cameras
- Woman Reports Being Pepper-Sprayed During Racist Confrontation at Bloomington Church
- Protecting the right to publish without interference or retaliation – Student Press Law Center
- Indiana basketball vs. Virgin Islands live score, updates, stats – The Herald-Times
- Special Education Teacher – Bloomington, Indiana – Soliant Health
- Thurbsday
- Student Radiology Technologist in Bloomington, Indiana | Careers at Monroe Hospital
- 867 S Coriander Court, Bloomington, IN 47401 – Indiana Regional MLS
- See photos from ‘Breaking Away’ filming in Bloomington in 1978 – IndyStar
- Bulldawgs win awards at International Thespian Festival | Copperas Cove Leader Press
- PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Volunteer Fair Registration Opens for Local Nonprofits and …
- Indiana Hospitals Cut Services, Form Alliances to Continue Patient Care
- There’s no better feeling #brothersbar #bloomington #indiana #bff #f… – TikTok
- Fellowship Job Opening in Bloomington, Indiana – American Association of Geographers
- City of Bloomington, IN – Office of the Mayor – Facebook
- Logistics Specialist I in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
- Bloomington, IN Heat Pump Leasing & Installation – Palmetto Solar
- City – Calling all Bloomington creatives! Ready to take your artistic dreams to the next … – Facebook
- CBVN Volunteer Fair Event Set-Up | City of Bloomington Volunteer Network
- Lukas Prock commits to Indiana: Curt Cignetti plays difference maker in 2028 Top247 QB’s …
- Indiana governor signs Trump data center ratepayer protection pledge
- Indiana football lands commitment from top 2028 QB prospect – South Bend Tribune
- Sterile Processing Technician III in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
- Indiana’s 2028 class starts with a statement: Curt Cignetti looking to add blue-chippers … – On3
- Benjamin White, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Bloomington, IN, 47403 | Psychology Today
- Rototillers of the Rockies
- Sons of the American Revolution to Dedicate Liberty Tree in Bloomington
- The Bishop announces fall lineup featuring Mdou Moctar, Humbird, Triptides and more
- Indiana DNR adds 15 forested acres to Austin Bottoms Conservation Area
- Monroe County commissioners re-float Hopewell as possible new jail site, seek city’s quick support
- Here Come The Mummies
- Local Author Book Fair
- People’s Market
- Girls Rock Bloomington Showcase
- Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House Museum
- Children’s Story Hour at Morgenstern Books
- Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market
- Welcome to the Neighborhood
- Fresh Air Fridays! Music Bingo with Hambone’s Trivia
- Chicago: Teen Edition