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Bloomington selects Heartwell, Possibility as names for new Hopewell South lanes

September 22, 2026 Two new lanes planned for the Hopewell South neighborhood will be named West Heartwell Lane and West Possibility Lane following a public naming process that drew more than 130 ...
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Bloomington parks proposal explores $7.3 million bond for aging facilities

September 22, 2026 Bloomington’s parks department is exploring a $7.3 million general obligation bond in 2027 to help repair and improve existing facilities, with a public discussion scheduled for ...
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Duke announces more bill assistance; eligible customers can receive up to $250

Duke Energy Indiana customers struggling to pay their electric bills may qualify for an annual account credit of up to $250 through the company’s Share the Light Fund. The company announced Monday ...
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Bill Nye coming to IU Auditorium Oct. 15; tickets scheduled to go on sale Tuesday

September 22, 2026 Science educator and television presenter Bill Nye will appear at IU Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 15, for a moderated conversation about science, education, space exploration and ...
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Trades District block party to feature mural unveiling, Amy O and technology demonstrations

September 21, 2026 Live music, a new mural and hands-on technology demonstrations are planned for the second annual Trades District Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 26. The free event will run from 4 to ...
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IU survey finds further declines in teen vaping and drinking across Indiana

September 22, 2026 Indiana teenagers reported continued declines in vaping, alcohol use and several other measures of substance use in a statewide survey conducted by researchers at Indiana University ...
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IU Bloomington Faculty Council president addresses Dunn Meadow arrests, free speech as council opens academic year

September 22, 2026 Bloomington Faculty Council President Heather Akou opened the council’s new academic year Tuesday by ...
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Bloomington Utilities lifts precautionary boil water advisory

Bloomington Utilities lifts precautionary boil water advisory BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — September 21, 2026 City of Bloomington Utilities has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for Monroe County, ...
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Man found dead near dumpster south of downtown Kroger

Police are investigating the death of a man found behind a dumpster Sunday near First Street and South College Avenue, Sunday ...
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Indiana hunger advocates urge state to seek disaster food benefits after August storms

Staff report Current replacement program helps some existing SNAP recipients, but D-SNAP could provide food assistance to storm victims who normally do not qualify INDIANAPOLIS — September 20, 2026 ...
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Bloomington stores work to restock water as shoppers empty shelves Sunday

Water is mostly out of stock at he Seminary Kroger on September 20, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. A boil order was issued for ...
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Bloomington Utilities issues countywide boil-water advisory after turbidity spike

Written from press release Storm-related power outages disrupted production at the Monroe Water Treatment Plant; advisory expected to remain in effect through 3 p.m. Monday BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — ...