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- MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting
- Bloomington board of public works to consider $424K contract for Hopewell South infrastructure design
- Jan. 26, 2026: Snow, cold, jail, basketball, buses, gun threat
- Snow impact: Bloomington trash pickup delayed indefinitely, no MCCSC school on Monday
- Civic Solver: Jan. 26, 2026
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
- Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 22, 2026

- Bloomington delays sanitation pickup again; revised schedule begins Jan. 28
- Bloomington digs out after Winter Storm Fern drops a foot of snow, roads slowly reopen Sunday
- Monroe County issues travel warning; courts, county offices to close Monday as storm and extreme cold continue
- Hundreds Brave the Cold as IU Football Celebrates CFP Title at Memorial Stadium, Mellencamp Joins for โHurts So Goodโ
- MCCSC schools locked down after reported threat; police checking buildings
- Downtown Bloomington crowds celebrate IU title; police report small fires, minor damage, one arrest
- Gallery: Indiana Football National Champions
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๐ BloomingtonOnline Weather Report
High: 22ยฐF | Low: -5ยฐF
Looks like Mother Nature is serving up a mixed bag today, Bloomington pals! ๐ฆ๏ธ It's one of those days where you might want to keep your layers handy like a squirrel stashing nuts for winter. ๐ฟ๏ธ Let's peek out the window and see what's in store for us today.
We're starting off with mostly cloudy skies, wrapping us up like a cozy blanket. ๐ฅ๏ธ Our high is huddling near 22, but that northwest wind is doing a little dance at 15 mph, with gusts showing off at 29 mph. Hold onto your hats, folks! ๐ฌ๏ธ
As we head into the afternoon, those clouds might decide to take a break and let the sun peek through. ๐ค๏ธ But don't be fooled, because as the day cozies up to bedtime, we're looking at mostly clear skies with a low that's feeling a bit frigid at around -5. Brr, that's colder than a polar bear's toenails! โ๏ธ
Tomorrow, the sun is planning to shine brightly, but don't be fooled by its cheery appearance. ๐ With a high near 19, it might look inviting, but the wind chill is playing tricks, making it feel as low as -11. Yikes! ๐ฅถ
So, my friends, grab your mittens, bundle up, and maybe treat yourself to a hot cocoa from FARMbloomington to warm your soul. ๐ฝโ๏ธ And if you're heading out to explore the Hoosier National Forest or taking a stroll along the Heritage Trail, make sure to layer up and stay cozy out there. The weather might be a bit wild, but we Hoosiers are tougher than a hickory tree in a storm! ๐ฒ๐ช
Stay warm, stay safe, and keep an eye on those gusty winds. Here's to hoping for a porch-sitting evening sooner rather than later! ๐กโจ
Last updated: January 27, 2026 11:30 am
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