Fresh from the front page โ local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County. Whether itโs city hall or the farmerโs market, this is where Bloomington stays in the loop.

- Jail update: Monroe County elected officials working on โclear movementโ plan as April 15 ACLU deadline nears
- Anonymous caller claims gun in school bathroom stall; MCCSC orders districtwide โsoft lockdownโ
- 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 โsouth optionโ convention center hotel; mayorโs news release leaves CIB head โbaffledโ
- Bloomington MLK celebration highlights Coretta Scottโs activism and unfinished work

- 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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๐ BloomingtonOnline Weather Report
High: 10ยฐF | Low: 2ยฐF
Looks like Mother Nature's got a frosty start planned for us today in our cozy corner of Bloomington! ๐ฌ๏ธ The temperature's not budging much from 10 degrees all day, so you might want to bundle up in those layers for sure.โ๏ธ
And oh boy, that wind chill could make it feel like a chilly -5 out there! ๐ฅถ So, maybe grab that extra scarf and those trusty gloves before you step out. The north wind might be showing off a bit, blowing around 11 mph with gusts up to 18 mph.
As we meander through the day, those clouds are sneaking in, hinting at a low around 2 degrees tonight. Brrr! And hey, keep an eye on those wind chills dipping down to a shivery -12. The north wind's keeping up its cool dance at 8 to 10 mph.
Now, here's where things get interestingโsnow's making a grand entrance after 3 pm! โ๏ธ Looks like we might be dusted with a fresh blanket of snow by the time the day bids us adieu. Highs around 13 degrees might make it a winter wonderland out there. And the east-northeast wind at 8 to 10 mph is bringing along those snowflakes, so keep those snow boots handy!
There's a good chance we'll have some flurries out there, with a 90% chance of precipitation. Maybe just a smidge of less than an inch of snow could grace our streets. So, if you're out and about later, you might want to take it slow and steady on those roads.
But hey, a snowy evening might just be the perfect excuse to cozy up indoors with a cup of hot cocoa from your favorite spot or maybe a good book from the IU Office of University Archives! Stay warm, Bloomington, and enjoy the winter magic! โ๐
Last updated: January 23, 2026 4:34 pm
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