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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 42°F | Low: 35°F
Hey there, Bloomington! 👋 Today's weather is like a mixed bag of surprises—just like when you reach into that Olive Leaf gift basket and discover a new favorite flavor. 🍶
So, here's the scoop: we're starting off with mostly cloudy skies as we sip our morning coffee, with a high near 42. Keep an eye out for those winds picking up speed like a student rushing to catch a bus on campus—12 to 17 mph by mid-morning, with gusts up to 28 mph. Hold onto your hats, folks! 🌬️
As we head into the evening, there's a slight chance of rain creeping in after 3am, so you might want to tuck that umbrella next to your bed just in case. And overnight, we're looking at a low around 35 with a gentle south southwest wind to lull you to sleep, gusting up to 26 mph. 🌧️
But fear not, my friends! Tomorrow brings us a ray of sunshine and a high near 50, with a light west wind around 7 mph. It's shaping up to be a glorious day for a stroll around the IU Biology Greenhouse or a cozy meal at Osteria Rago. 🌞🍝
So, don't forget your layers today, and keep an eye on those winds—they might just whisk you away like a scene from a storybook. Stay warm and safe out there, Bloomington! ☔🌤️
Last updated: February 24, 2026 5:01 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 RDC weighs $45K payment to CASA to vacate Showers West building
- Land values in parts of downtown Bloomington rolled back to 2024 levels, based on appeals, economic distress
- Feb. 23, 2026: Tornado, teacher stipends, boys hoops, host hotel
- Impact of state law: MCCSC to distribute larger TAG stipends, but to fewer teachers
- Civic Solver: Feb. 23, 2026

- Young, bipartisan senators push bill to speed FAA approval process for electric air taxis and other next-gen aircraft
- Cleanup Continues Friday After Tornado Thursday Night
- UPDATE: I-69 chase that started just south of Bloomington ends in standoff; truck fire later went out
- Beech Grove officer Brian Elliott killed, another wounded; statewide Blue Alert issued for suspect
- Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines wins Broyles Award as nation’s top assistant coach
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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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