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We’re more than just a college town. Bloomington is where limestone meets live music, where co-ops thrive alongside corner cafes. Whether you’re walking the B-Line Trail, catching a matinee at the Buskirk-Chumley, or grabbing tamales at the Farmers’ Market — this town has a rhythm of its own.
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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 70°F | Low: 28°F
Well, if you're looking out the window this morning, it's one of those days where the sky's got a mind of its own—mostly cloudy with that kind of gray that makes you want to linger over breakfast at The Uptown Cafe a little longer. 🍳🥞 The breeze is picking up its pace, too, like it's in a hurry to get somewhere. As you head out, especially if you're tackling The Bypass or strolling down Kirkwood Avenue, hold onto your hat! The wind's got some serious gusto today, clocking in at about 20 to 25 mph this afternoon, which might give you a bit of a windswept look. 😊
By lunchtime, you might want to start thinking about where your umbrella's been hiding. Showers and thunderstorms are on the menu for tonight, with a 100% chance. If you're planning on grabbing some groceries at Apna Bazaar or heading to the IU Office of University Archives, better do it before dinner. The rain's planning to stick around until the wee hours, and it's not shy about bringing some thunder along.
As the evening rolls in, temperatures are going to do a quick slide down to a chilly 28 degrees. Might be a good night to cozy up with a warm drink and a good book. And if you're up late or early, you might just catch a few snowflakes dancing in the air tomorrow afternoon—just a small chance, but enough to make you wonder about digging out those winter boots.
So, it's a day of layers, for sure. Start with something warmish, and maybe toss a scarf in your bag. And hey, maybe take a moment to enjoy the blustery symphony the wind's conducting outside. It’s days like these that remind you just how lively and unpredictable our little corner of Indiana can be. 😊🌦️
Last updated: March 15, 2026 5:01 am
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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.

- Editor’s Notebook: A pair of hawks, another year of The B Square, things are looking up
- Bloomington paid full $95K branding contract, key deliverables still not finished 4 months later
- Revised Bloomington Convention Center hotel plan collides with housing affordability crisis at Seminary Pointe apartments
- March 12, 2026: Buses, hotel taxes, Perry Township trustee candidates
- Murky picture for Monroe County innkeeper’s tax revenue even muddier due to short term rentals

- Photos: Live power line burns through tree after storm at Bloomington apartment complex on Longview Avenue
- Southern Indiana flooding turns deadly as 3 die and 1 remains missing
- Photos: Work continues on the convention center expansion
- Trump-backed INDYCAR race to turn National Mall into high-speed street circuit in Washington
- Person found dead after truck overturns on I-69 near 100 mile marker
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