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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 85°F | Low: 69°F
Hey there, neighbors! I hope you're all feeling as cozy as a warm cinnamon roll from Rainbow Bakery this morning. 🌈🍩 Let's peek out the window and see what's in store for Bloomington today.
Looks like we're in for a mix of sunshine and scattered showers, so keep that umbrella handy if you're planning to head out after lunch. The day is starting off with a touch of humidity, with a high near 85—perfect weather for a stroll along Clear Creek Trail, don't you think? 🚶♂️🍂
As we move into the afternoon, we might hear a rumble of thunder in the distance, but no need to worry, Trombone Guy will keep things lively downtown. 🎺😄 By evening, those scattered showers and thunderstorms should clear out, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky and a comfortable low around 69. It's shaping up to be a porch-sitting kind of night, don't you agree?
And looking ahead to tomorrow, we're looking at another mix of sun and clouds, with a high near 83. Maybe a good day to grab a bite at Nick's English Hut and catch up with friends. 🍻🏀
So, my friends, it seems like we're in for a day of ever-changing weather here in our lovely Bloomington. Remember to embrace the unexpected, like the iconic limestone cliffs at The Quarry—closed for swimming but always a reminder of our town's unique charm. Stay safe, stay dry, and have a wonderful day, no matter what the weather brings our way. 😊🌦️
Last updated: April 14, 2026 4:30 pm
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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.

- Deadlock on delay leads to 5–3 approval by Bloomington for 360-unit residential project
- Plastic bags, pop tabs, bike tires: 17th annual Trashion Refashion transforms trash into couture
- North Park jail site dispute plays out in new federal court filing by Monroe County commissioners
- April 12, 2026: Early voting, county jail plan, Ellettsville reorg, public bus routes, sheriff’s lawsuit
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- Motorcyclist clocked at 95 mph, allegedly topped 130 before Lake County crash on I-80, police say
- Berne police vehicle strikes unconscious person in roadway while responding to call, ISP says
- Court filing extends Monroe County jail settlement deadline to May 29, 2026
- Hoosier Hills Career Center to host annual student-run plant sale April 30-May 2
- Indiana Recovery Alliance to host community walk and cleanup in Bloomington on April 15
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- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
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- 🟨 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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