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- Hopewell South PUD prompts mayor’s last-minute affordability financing proposal—could now see action by Bloomington council
- Monroe County jail impasse: After $4.2M North Park design spend, council-commissioner rift persists
- Bloomington council approves $778K CDBG plan amid long-term federal decline
- Jan. 15, 2026: New festival policy, Northgrove subdivision, North-South hoops, IU football, 2026 county budget order, 2025 year-end Bloomington budget
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- Bloomington approves new special events policy amid disputed attendance figures, denied records requests
- Bloomington plan commission sends Northgrove subdivision to second hearing amid concerns
- Hoosiers Practice in Miami Ahead of CFP National Championship Game
- Gallery: Indiana Hoosiers Football during Media Day before CFP Championship in Miami
- Indiana University Football Team Arrives in Miami for CFP Title Game
- Bloomington adds free CFP title-game watch party after MLK Day program; police plan road closures, extra staffing amid cold forecast
- Thousands Head to Assembly Hall for IU Rally Towels Ahead of Miami National Championship
- Showalter Fountain Fish Removed Ahead of IU Football’s National Championship Game
- Hoosiers put on a show at Peach Bowl, defeating Oregon and advancing to Title Game
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High: 25°F | Low: 13°F
Well, well, well, Bloomington pals! 🌳☕️ Looks like we've got a mixed bag of weather goodies coming our way today! Scattered flurries to start the day, so you might want to grab that cozy scarf and maybe your favorite mittens for some added warmth. ❄️🧣 But hey, don't let those flurries dampen your spirits!
As we go about our day, those clouds are expected to hang around like that friend who just can't take a hint to leave. 🌥️ However, there's a silver lining—gradually becoming mostly clear into the evening, giving us a chance to catch a glimpse of those stars twinkling above our lovely town. 🌟✨
Now, for the nitty-gritty details: we're looking at a high near 25 degrees today, with a west wind doing its thing at around 11 mph, occasionally showing off with gusts as high as 18 mph. Hold on to your hats, folks! 🌬️ And as night falls, temperatures are set to drop to around 13 degrees, so maybe bring those plants inside if you haven't already—they might appreciate the cozy indoor vibe. 🌱🏡
But here's the cherry on top of today's weather sundae—tomorrow promises to be mostly sunny, with a high near 26 degrees. Sounds like a perfect day to take a stroll along the Limestone Greenway or pop by the Mathers Museum of World Cultures for a bit of global inspiration! 🌍🚶♀️
So, my dear Bloomington buddies, whether you're heading out to the Eskenazi Museum of Art, picking up some goodies from Global Gifts, or maybe grabbing some ingredients from B-Town International Market for a cozy dinner at home, remember to layer up and enjoy the day, no matter what the weather throws our way! Stay warm, stay safe, and keep smiling, because that's the Bloomington way! 😊🌦️
Last updated: January 17, 2026 4:30 pm
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