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- Early voting hours in Monroe County uncertain as council delays funding decision
- Jan. 29, 2026: Correction to link for Perry Township trustee vacancy caucus
- Jan. 29, 2026: Snow plowing, school financing, former H-T building, Perry Township trustee vacancy
- Madison Street & 7th Street
- MCCSC board OKs no raises for non-teacher pay, gets finance report, hears safety update
- 3rd Street & College Avenue
- Private roads, public emergency: Snow exposes Monroe County plowing gap
- ‘Success Sequence’ bill requiring marriage-before-children instruction advances from Indiana Senate
- DeLaney amendment to undo IU trustee power shift fails in House panel
- Indiana hospitals warn of cuts, closures without lawmaker intervention
- Indiana Senate backs bill restricting transgender school restroom use
- Trump posts support for 2 more Republican challengers over Indiana redistricting votes
- Indiana National Guard ‘military police’ bill passes House
- Marcus Ericsson leans into “bounce-back” mindset, searches for feel and confidence ahead of 2026 IndyCar season
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High: 18°F | Low: 2°F
Looks like we’ve got a cozy day ahead, folks! 🌤️ Grab a warm cup of joe from Hopscotch Coffee and let’s chat about our Bloomington weather. Today, we’re looking at partly sunny skies with a high near 18. Feels like a perfect excuse to take a stroll along Clear Creek Trail, don’t you think? 🚶♂️🌳
Now, I know those wind chill values dipping as low as -7 sound a bit brisk, but no worries, just bundle up like you’re heading to The Tap for a cold one! 🍻 And keep an eye out for flurries after 9 pm if you’re out and about for a late-night adventure. Mostly cloudy skies will greet us with a cozy low around 2, feeling like -8. Brr! ❄️
As we roll into tomorrow, expect more clouds and a high near 18. Looks like a day to cozy up with a good book from Book Corner and maybe start dreaming of warmer days by Showalter Fountain. 📚🌊
So, remember to layer up, Bloomington! It’s a day for hot cocoa, fuzzy socks, and enjoying the simple beauty of our town. Stay warm out there and embrace the winter wonderland around us! ☕️🧤🌨️
Last updated: January 30, 2026 5:06 am
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