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Bloomington police investigate shots fired into SUV with 7 aboard

Bloomington police investigate shots fired into SUV with 7 aboard

Bloomington police are investigating a June 23 shooting in the 1000 block of North Summit Street, where a known male suspect allegedly fired 7–8 rounds into a white GMC SUV. Three adults and four children were inside; no injuries were reported.

Bloomington Transit board OKs $3.6M land buy for ops center after getting IDEM ‘comfort letter’

Bloomington Transit board OKs $3.6M land buy for ops center after getting IDEM ‘comfort letter’

ACLU interviews at Monroe County jail frame $30K legal request, reset for work group

ACLU interviews at Monroe County jail frame $30K legal request, reset for work group

Monroe County awards $190K in Sophia Travis grants to 42 nonprofits, community groups

Monroe County awards $190K in Sophia Travis grants to 42 nonprofits, community groups

Bloomington mayor vetoes carless Kirkwood, council could try override on July 22

Bloomington mayor vetoes carless Kirkwood, council could try override on July 22

Ellettsville–Richland reorganization headed to November ballot

Ellettsville–Richland reorganization headed to November ballot

Austrian cyclist Philipp Kaider leads RAAM through Bloomington for second straight year

Austrian cyclist Philipp Kaider leads RAAM through Bloomington for second straight year

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Local Government

Bloomington Transit board OKs $3.6M land buy for ops center after getting IDEM ‘comfort letter’

Bloomington Transit board OKs $3.6M land buy for ops center after getting IDEM ‘comfort letter’

Bloomington Transit’s board voted unanimously to authorize buying a $3.6 million Curry Pike/Profile Parkway site for a new operations complex, after IDEM issued a comfort letter on PCB contamination. A 3-2 vote by the board now requires public discussion after closing the real estate deal.

ACLU interviews at Monroe County jail frame $30K legal request, reset for work group

ACLU interviews at Monroe County jail frame $30K legal request, reset for work group

Monroe County awards $190K in Sophia Travis grants to 42 nonprofits, community groups

Monroe County awards $190K in Sophia Travis grants to 42 nonprofits, community groups

Bloomington mayor vetoes carless Kirkwood, council could try override on July 22

Bloomington mayor vetoes carless Kirkwood, council could try override on July 22

Ellettsville–Richland reorganization headed to November ballot

Ellettsville–Richland reorganization headed to November ballot

Advocates say financing plan for Seminary Pointe feasible, if land swap happens

Advocates say financing plan for Seminary Pointe feasible, if land swap happens

Federal court declines to block Indiana ICE-detainer law before July 1 effective date

Federal court declines to block Indiana ICE-detainer law before July 1 effective date

Connections

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk comes up with a bad joke, because he is working alone.

Photos: Juneteenth 2026 in Bloomington’s Switchyard Park

Photos: Juneteenth 2026 in Bloomington’s Switchyard Park

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Bloomington Transit rolls out broader on-demand service, now includes even Griffy Lake

Bloomington Transit rolls out broader on-demand service, now includes even Griffy Lake

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Bloomington-based Secretly Group to release special edition albums as part of June 5 recycled vinyl campaign

Bloomington-based Secretly Group to release special edition albums as part of June 5 recycled vinyl campaign

K-12 Schools

Bloomington High School North graduation 2026: That’s a wrap!

Bloomington High School North graduation 2026: That’s a wrap!

On Saturday morning (May 30), Bloomington High School South held commencement exercises for the Class of 2026. Included here are a report on the remarks by student speakers and photographs.

Bloomington High School South graduation 2026: Where will you choose to water the grass?

Bloomington High School South graduation 2026: Where will you choose to water the grass?

MCCSC board advances staff reductions, cell phone ban, gets update about online school

MCCSC board advances staff reductions, cell phone ban, gets update about online school

MCCSC board to start digesting findings from yearlong redistricting effort

MCCSC board to start digesting findings from yearlong redistricting effort

MCCSC trustees review redistricting study, construction projects, preschool contracts, new cell phone law

MCCSC trustees review redistricting study, construction projects, preschool contracts, new cell phone law

School district moves to unload $3M former Herald-Times property amid budget pressures

School district moves to unload $3M former Herald-Times property amid budget pressures

MCCSC could hold March 24 hearing on possible sale of former Herald-Times building

MCCSC could hold March 24 hearing on possible sale of former Herald-Times building

Almost Daily Bulletin

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June 22, 2026: Juneteenth photos; ICE-detainer law ruling; jail-site group canceled; Seminary Pointe land swap?

June 18, 2026: North Dunn court fight, Kirkwood veto clock, jail site, Showers West, tap-to-pay bus fares, trash rates

June 15, 2026: Possible Kirkwood veto, $500K in grants, new planning director, jail-site group, Seminary Pointe demolition clock

June 11, 2026: Kirkwood vote, Hittle exit, North Dunn stormwater, gunfire arrests, street camping policy

June 8, 2026: Lake rescue, liquor permits, legal fees, election complaints, carless Kirkwood

Business

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Amplify Bloomington launched as ‘civic platform’ for innovation, with Fernandez at the helm

CIB braces for no-deal scenario with preferred hotelier on Bloomington Convention Center

Bloomington rejects all 5 bids for Hopewell East, plans new offering in 2026

‘Stadium District’ sidelined: Bloomington council votes 7–1 to nix naming plan for now

Retail notebook: Fresh facade for Princess Theater building means possible Dec. 1 opening for new downtown dining spot

Situation Desk

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Bloomington police investigate shots fired into SUV with 7 aboard

Bloomington police arrest two on burglary, recklessness charges after apartment gunfire

Injured hiker, overnight ordeal prompts Sunday boat rescue from Lake Monroe peninsula

Bloomington police seek suspect after gunfire at rooftop party on North Walnut, no injuries

Water levels at Lake Monroe high, but not record-setting, drier weather in forecast

Sports

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Austrian cyclist Philipp Kaider leads RAAM through Bloomington for second straight year

Photos: Black Key Bulls win 2026 Little 500, after crash ends race under yellow flag

Photos: Alpha Chi Omega wins 2026 Little 500 Women’s Race

16 teams converge for bike polo in Bloomington at Hoosier Tenderloin Classic tournament

Photos: Candy Stripe Criterium brings bicycle racing back to Bloomington streets

B There

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2nd Street & Eagleson Avenue

Switchyard Park (Pavilion)

Powerline Trail

Courthouse Square

8th Street & Walnut Street (alley)

Editor's Notes

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Editor’s Notebook: Trojan Horse not dead, just moving up the road

Editor’s Notebook: A pair of hawks, another year of The B Square, things are looking up

Editor’s Notebook: Embrace our shared geography, please do not let me die with stickers left over

Editor’s Notebook: Standing with the Indiana Daily Student by sharing the load

Editor's Notebook: Unplanned eye surgery disrupts timeline, but B Square vision still clear

Property Transfers

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Monroe County property transfers through June 18, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through June 10, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through June 3, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through May 26, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through May 21, 2026

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver: June 15, 2026

Civic Solver: May 25, 2026

Civic Solver: May 18, 2026

Civic Solver: May 11, 2026

Civic Solver: May 4, 2026

Live Reports

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North Park vote as it unfolded: 1–6 on approval, 6–0 on denial

Boys Hoops: Bloomington North rides fast start to 57–50 Senior Night win over Floyd Central

Archived Live Report: Perry Township trustee vacancy—Leon Gordon picked to serve through end of 2026

Archived Live Report: Bloomington city council organizational meeting (Jan. 7, 2025) | Asare now president

Archived Live Report: Election Central candidate filings (Jan. 7, 2026)