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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 86°F | Low: 67°F
Looks like we've got a classic Indiana weather mixtape on our hands today, my Bloomington buddies! 🎵🌦️
So, it seems we're starting off with a cozy morning—maybe a good time to swing by Bloomington Farm Stop Collective for some fresh local goodies or stroll through the Bloomington Farmers Market for that Saturday morning vibe.🌽☕ But hold onto your hats, or in this case, umbrellas! After lunch, those clouds are going to sneak in, and we might see some scattered showers and maybe a rumble of thunder. Sounds like a good excuse to stay in with a good book or catch up on your favorite show. 📚⛈️
As the day goes on, the rain might stick around, saying a friendly hello to our gardens and lawns. 🌧️🌸 But fear not, by evening time, those clouds might start to part, giving us a chance to enjoy a porch-sitting evening, maybe with a cold one from The Tap in hand. 🍻🎉
Tonight, we could have more showers dancing around, so keep those windows cracked for some fresh air as you drift off to dreamland. 🌙☔ And tomorrow, it looks like we might see some more of that Hoosier sunshine making a comeback, with a sprinkle of showers and thunderstorms earlier in the day. So, grab that raincoat or umbrella before you head out and about! 🌞🌧️
Remember to take it easy and enjoy the day, no matter what the weather brings, my Bloomington pals. Stay safe and dry out there! 💛🌂
Last updated: June 13, 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.

- Bloomington council awards $500K to social service agencies
- Lynn Coyne named interim Bloomington planning director
- City, county officials launch working group to recommend new jail site inside of a month
- 7th Street & Morton Street
- Seminary Pointe demolition clock starts as downtown Bloomington land-swap hopes continue

- Update: Owen County deputy shot during welfare check near Spencer, suspect taken into custody
- Bloomington police investigating early morning shooting on South Basswood Drive
- Owen County deputy stable after being shot; suspect taken into custody after barricade
- Four Indiana University faculty members named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows
- Danville man accused of driving school bus while intoxicated arrested after ISP investigation
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- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
- 🟦 The Bloomingtonian – Photojournalism & breaking local news
- 🟨 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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