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- Anonymous caller claims gun in school bathroom stall; MCCSC orders districtwide ‘soft lockdown’
- Ridership decline in 2025 for Bloomington Transit, board weighs ridership targets
- Jan. 22, 2026: Convention center hotel, Coretta Scott King, football championship
- Courthouse square
- Feb. 5 meeting to review Dora ‘south option’ convention center hotel; mayor’s news release leaves CIB head ‘baffled’
- Bloomington MLK celebration highlights Coretta Scott’s activism and unfinished work
- Watching IU win the national football championship: View from inside Nick’s English Hut
- 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
- Indiana looks to complete their fairytale season with a National Title
- Two dead, three injured in East Anderson Road house fire; investigation ongoing
- Hoosiers Practice in Miami Ahead of CFP National Championship Game
- Gallery: Indiana Hoosiers Football during Media Day before CFP Championship in Miami
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High: 10°F | Low: 3°F
Looks like we've got a winter day on our hands here in our cozy Bloomington town! 🏡❄️ Don't forget to bundle up extra tight today because it's gonna be chilly out there. The temperature is holding steady around 10 degrees, but with the wind chill, it might feel more like -7. Brrr, that's definitely a day for layers and warm hats!
As we peek out the window, we can see those clouds starting to gather, bringing a touch of snow our way later on. So, if you're planning any outdoor adventures, you might want to squeeze them in before the snow starts falling after lunch. Who knows, maybe we'll get a beautiful dusting to make everything look like a winter wonderland! ❄️☃️
Tonight, things are cooling down even further with a low around 3 degrees. With the wind chill dropping to -12, it's definitely a night to snuggle up with a warm blanket and a hot cup of cocoa. And guess what? The snow is likely to continue into the evening, so we might wake up to a fresh blanket of snow covering our beautiful town tomorrow morning.
So, whether you're cozying up at home, taking a stroll around the snowy streets, or grabbing some comforting dishes from Siam House to warm your belly, make sure to stay safe and snug today. And hey, who knows, maybe this snowy day will be the perfect excuse to enjoy some winter magic at Lake Lemon or a peaceful stroll through the Wylie House Museum gardens. Stay warm, Bloomington! 🌤️❄️🛥️
Last updated: January 23, 2026 11:31 am
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