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Convention center hotel plan sparks rift between Bloomington Mayor, CIB
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (109+ words) CIB President John Whikehart said he was "extremely troubled" by aspects of the news release issued by Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson. Convention center hotel plan sparks rift between Bloomington Mayor, CIB Mayor Kerry Thomson said Wednesday the city is shifting…...
No self-imposed limitations: Elevating Bloomington's brand
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (77+ words) Communities that succeed are the ones that develop a shared mindset, align their institutions, and refuse to accept self-imposed limitations. In Bloomington, we're still buzzing from IU's College Football Playoff National Championship. When Coach Curt Cignetti arrived, national skeptics questioned…...
Bloomington earns national honor for its digital inclusion work
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (223+ words) Bloomington has been recognized as a 2025 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, joining 58 other communities across the country working to close the digital divide, according to a community announcement. "Creating an equitable community means ensuring every resident…...
Bloomington residents share impact Dan 'Carp' Combs had on community
2+ week, 2+ day ago (119+ words) "He helped so many people who didn't even know his name," says New Leaf-New Life manager about Perry Township Trustee Dan Combs. Bloomington residents share impact Dan 'Carp' Combs had on community BLOOMINGTON " Monroe County lost one of its most…...
Where to watch the Peach Bowl in Bloomington this Friday
2+ week, 2+ day ago (99+ words) See what local businesses are hosting watch parties for the Hoosiers' Jan. 9 matchup against the Oregon Ducks. Where to watch the Peach Bowl in Bloomington this Friday Following their historic 38-3 win against Alabama at the Rose Bowl, the Hoosiers are…...
State grant will fund Ellettsville to Bloomington Rural Transit route
2+ week, 4+ day ago (133+ words) A $150,000 state transportation grant will keep Ellettsville-based Rural Transit on the road through 2026. The bus service transports people from their homes to destinations in cities and town in ... State grant will fund Ellettsville to Bloomington Rural Transit route A $150,000 state…...
Indiana annexation fight could shape Bloomington’s growth plans
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (274+ words) While the city council weighed legal and policy implications, nearby residents focused on immediate worries: flooding and erosion. Indiana annexation fight could shape Bloomington's growth plans Bloomington's borders grew through annexation in December " but the expansion reveals deeper battles over…...
Bloomington due for a colder New Year's going into 2026, NWS says
3+ week, 2+ day ago (245+ words) Bloomington will kick off 2026 with a chillier start than in recent years, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis. Meteorologists are forecasting a particularly chilly New Year's Eve, with a low of 23 degrees Fahrenheit…...
What's being built on South Walnut Street in Bloomington?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (86+ words) Construction crews have begun work on South Walnut Street, across from Bloomington High School South. Here's what's being built. The construction site includes several addresses on South Walnut Street ... What's being built on South Walnut Street in Bloomington? Construction crews…...
Nashville IN man dead, Bloomington firefighter hurt in head-on crash on I-69
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) A Nashville man, whom police say was driving the wrong way on Interstate 69, died in a pre-dawn crash Saturday Oct. 25. A Bloomington firefighter on his way to work in Speedway was also seriously injured in the accident. Johnathon S. Clark, 33, of…...