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.

- 3rd Street & College Avenue
- Private roads, public emergency: Snow exposes Monroe County plowing gap
- Rogers Street & Kirkwood Avenue
- MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting
- 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

- Marcus Ericsson leans into โbounce-backโ mindset, searches for feel and confidence ahead of 2026 IndyCar season
- CBP virtual recruitment event posted at IU as DHS faces scrutiny over Minnesota shootings and overseas backlash
- Indiana Democratsโ Statehouse roundup: utilities, property taxes, public lands, DCS safeguards, and Guard/ICE accountability
- Obituary: Charles Daniel โCarpโ Combs, 73
- Rahal to IndyCar Critics of Proposed D.C. Freedom 250 Indy Car Race: โGet a lifeโ
- Pato OโWard on INDYCARโs new officiating plan: โWe just want it to be fairโ
- Bloomington delays sanitation pickup again; revised schedule begins Jan. 28
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๐ BloomingtonOnline Weather Report
High: 19ยฐF | Low: -1ยฐF
Hey there, neighbor! ๐ Looks like another chilly day in our beloved Bloomington! I've been peeping out the window and checking my trusty weather app, and it seems like we're in for a mix of sun and clouds today.
This morning, we're starting off with mostly sunny skies, but don't let that fool youโit's a brisk one out there with a high near 19. Brr! ๐ฅถ Those wind chill values dipping as low as -4 remind us that winter is definitely lingering around here. You might want to bundle up if you're heading out to grab a slice of that delicious Pizza X for lunch ๐, or maybe a warm cup of joe at your favorite local spot.
As we roll into the afternoon, those gusty winds up to 21 mph might make you want to hold onto your hat! But hey, at least the sun is shining, right? ๐ The evening will bring some partly cloudy skies with a low around -1, so it's definitely a night to cozy up inside with a good book from Vintage Phoenix Comic Books or a unique find from Bloomington Antique Mall.
And looking ahead to tomorrow, it seems like we're in for mostly cloudy skies with a high near 21. Not too shabby! The wind will be calming down, giving us a chance to enjoy a peaceful stroll along Clear Creek Trail or perhaps a moment of zen at The Arboretum. ๐ผ๐ถโโ๏ธ
So, my dear neighbors, remember to layer up, stay warm, and embrace the beauty of our Bloomington, no matter the weather. Wishing you a lovely day ahead! ๐ฆ๏ธ Stay cozy out there!
Last updated: January 28, 2026 11:33 am
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