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Photos: Juneteenth 2026 in Bloomington’s Switchyard Park

Photos: Juneteenth 2026 in Bloomington’s Switchyard Park

Music was at the center of the city of Bloomington’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration at Switchyard Park on Friday, starting with a midday performance by Indiana University Camp S.O.U.L. students, followed by evening sets by The Lucky Sevens and Jenn Cristy.

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

Monroe County judges, sheriff decline jail-site working group role, first meeting canceled

Monroe County judges, sheriff decline jail-site working group role, first meeting canceled

Hotel timeline narrows window for Seminary Pointe land swap in downtown Bloomington

Hotel timeline narrows window for Seminary Pointe land swap in downtown Bloomington

North Dunn subdivision fight: Judge weighs stay of Bloomington BZA variances

North Dunn subdivision fight: Judge weighs stay of Bloomington BZA variances

Bloomington mayor hears split views on Kirkwood as veto deadline looms

Bloomington mayor hears split views on Kirkwood as veto deadline looms

Monroe County judges underscore support for co-located jail, justice system

Monroe County judges underscore support for co-located jail, justice system

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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

A federal judge denied Monroe County sheriff Ruben Marté’s request for a preliminary injunction to block Indiana’s new ICE-detainer law before July 1, citing the political subdivision doctrine. The constitutional challenge remains unresolved, with Rokita’s dismissal motion still pending.

Monroe County judges, sheriff decline jail-site working group role, first meeting canceled

Monroe County judges, sheriff decline jail-site working group role, first meeting canceled

Hotel timeline narrows window for Seminary Pointe land swap in downtown Bloomington

Hotel timeline narrows window for Seminary Pointe land swap in downtown Bloomington

North Dunn subdivision fight: Judge weighs stay of Bloomington BZA variances

North Dunn subdivision fight: Judge weighs stay of Bloomington BZA variances

Bloomington mayor hears split views on Kirkwood as veto deadline looms

Bloomington mayor hears split views on Kirkwood as veto deadline looms

Monroe County judges underscore support for co-located jail, justice system

Monroe County judges underscore support for co-located jail, justice system

After losing in court, Bloomington RDC files appeals, preps Showers West mediation

After losing in court, Bloomington RDC files appeals, preps Showers West mediation

Connections

Photos: Juneteenth 2026 in Bloomington’s Switchyard Park

Photos: Juneteenth 2026 in Bloomington’s Switchyard Park

Music was at the center of the city of Bloomington’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration at Switchyard Park on Friday, starting with a midday performance by Indiana University Camp S.O.U.L. students, followed by evening sets by The Lucky Sevens and Jenn Cristy.

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

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

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 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

June 4, 2026: College Avenue closure, fire department logistics center, Hopewell South, public transit for everyone

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 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

Canvas breach hits Indiana University, MCCSC as hackers threaten data leak

Sports

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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

Hoops: Terre Haute North rallies late to deny Bloomington South sectional title 44–39

B There

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Courthouse Square

8th Street & Walnut Street (alley)

Indiana Avenue & 6th Street

Ballentine Hall (IU Campus)

7th Street & Morton Street

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 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

Monroe County property transfers through May 12, 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)