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- 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
- Live hoops updates: Bloomington South vs. Martinsville (Saturday 1:30 p.m.)
- 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 “Hurts So Good”
- 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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High: 8°F | Low: -3°F
Well, good morning, neighbors! 🌞 Looks like we've got a mix of sunshine and chill in our forecast today here in lovely Bloomington. It's a day where you'll want to bundle up extra cozy, with that high only reaching around 8 degrees. Brrr! And those wind chills dipping as low as -8? Definitely a day to bring out the warmest of scarves and mittens.
Now, I don't know about you, but I might just swing by The Butcher's Block for some hearty comfort food fixings to warm up the kitchen tonight. Maybe a nice stew or soup simmering on the stove would hit the spot, don't you think? 🥣🍲
Later on, we might see a bit of blowing snow dance around after 1 am, so keep an eye out for that winter wonderland effect. As we tuck into bed, temperatures will drop to around -3, feeling like a chilly -17 with the wind chill. It's a good night to snuggle up under those extra blankets and dream of warmer days ahead.
Tomorrow, things start to look up a bit with a high near 22. Still a bit brisk out there with those wind chill values as low as -10, but not too shabby considering where we started today. Maybe a quick jaunt to the 4th Street International Market for some fresh ingredients to brighten up the day? 🛒🍽️
So, my dear neighbors, grab that extra cup of coffee, layer up, and let's tackle this chilly day together. Have a wonderful day, and remember to stay warm out there! 🧣☕️🌦️
Last updated: January 26, 2026 4:44 pm
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