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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 81°F | Low: 62°F
Looks like we've got a little bit of everything coming our way today, Bloomington friends! 🌦️
We're starting off with some sunshine peeking through the clouds, setting the stage for a pleasant high of around 81 degrees. So, if you're planning a stroll down the Clear Creek Trail or swinging by La Bodega Latin Market for some fresh tortillas, the morning looks just right for it. 🚶♂️🌮
But hold onto your hats—literally, with those gusty winds picking up to 15 mph, gusts might even dance around at a lively 31 mph. Maybe tie down the lawn furniture if you've got any! 🌬️
As we head into the afternoon, keep an eye on the sky. There's a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms swinging by, mostly after 10 pm. So, you might want to have that trusty umbrella handy if you're out and about later in the day. 🌂⚡
Tonight, the temperatures will settle down to a cozy low of 62 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. A gentle southwest wind of 7 to 9 mph might lull you to sleep if you crack the window open for some fresh air. 🌙💤
And tomorrow brings us more of that refreshing rain, with a high near 74. The chance of precipitation is up to 90%, so it looks like we're in for a good watering for the flowers at Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve. 🪨🌸
So, grab your rain boots and maybe a good book for a cozy day indoors. Or if you're feeling adventurous, embrace the rainy day and splash around a bit, Bloomington! Stay safe, stay dry, and enjoy whatever the weather brings your way. ☔📚
Last updated: March 31, 2026 5:09 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.

- 3 Dems vying for Monroe County clerk nomination make contrasting cases at LWV forum
- March 30, 2026: No Kings, North Park jail clash, Hopewell South delay, school redistricting, polling-place changes
- Woman dies in Saturday house fire in southern Monroe County
- Civic Solver: March 30, 2026
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- Press release: Six City Council Members Issue Statement on Hopewell South Planned Unit Development
- Open Letter to the Bloomington Community from Councilmember Stosberg
- More than 400 layoffs planned at Novo Nordisk Bloomington site
- Six injured in single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday morning on I-69 in Monroe County
- Woman found dead during Monroe County house fire Saturday afternoon
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A curated roundup from trusted local voices:
- 🟥 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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