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Bloomington RDC weighs $45K payment to CASA to vacate Showers West building

Bloomington RDC weighs $45K payment to CASA to vacate Showers West building

Bloomington’s redevelopment commission has reviewed a proposal to pay CASA $45,751 and provide parking passes to vacate the Showers West building. The move is part of efforts to clear all private tenants from the bond-funded property, as lawsuits continue.

Land values in parts of downtown Bloomington rolled back to 2024 levels, based on appeals, economic distress

Land values in parts of downtown Bloomington rolled back to 2024 levels, based on appeals, economic distress

Impact of state law: MCCSC to distribute larger TAG stipends, but to fewer teachers

Impact of state law: MCCSC to distribute larger TAG stipends, but to fewer teachers

IU weather balloon launch: Data for scientists, dramatic backdrop for musicians

IU weather balloon launch: Data for scientists, dramatic backdrop for musicians

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Monroe County property transfers through Feb. 19, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Feb. 19, 2026

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

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

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Bloomington RDC weighs $45K payment to CASA to vacate Showers West building

Bloomington RDC weighs $45K payment to CASA to vacate Showers West building

Bloomington’s redevelopment commission has reviewed a proposal to pay CASA $45,751 and provide parking passes to vacate the Showers West building. The move is part of efforts to clear all private tenants from the bond-funded property, as lawsuits continue.

Land values in parts of downtown Bloomington rolled back to 2024 levels, based on appeals, economic distress

Land values in parts of downtown Bloomington rolled back to 2024 levels, based on appeals, economic distress

‘Back on track’: Bloomington mayor commits downtown land for convention host hotel

‘Back on track’: Bloomington mayor commits downtown land for convention host hotel

Monroe County election board OKs 28 Election Day polling sites, early voting hours, but state legislation could limit schedule

Monroe County election board OKs 28 Election Day polling sites, early voting hours, but state legislation could limit schedule

Federal lawsuit challenging Indiana’s student ID voting ban seeks emergency court order ahead of primary

Federal lawsuit challenging Indiana’s student ID voting ban seeks emergency court order ahead of primary

Two Showers West tenants fight Bloomington’s bid to terminate leases; judge weighs city’s ‘inverse condemnation’ theory

Two Showers West tenants fight Bloomington’s bid to terminate leases; judge weighs city’s ‘inverse condemnation’ theory

Crawford Apartments fail Feb. 9 re-inspection, blocking occupancy permits from Bloomington as lawsuit proceeds

Crawford Apartments fail Feb. 9 re-inspection, blocking occupancy permits from Bloomington as lawsuit proceeds

Connections

IU weather balloon launch: Data for scientists, dramatic backdrop for musicians

IU weather balloon launch: Data for scientists, dramatic backdrop for musicians

A weather balloon launched Sunday from Indiana University’s Northwest Quad was part of an international forecasting effort led by professor Travis O’Brien. The release also doubled as a video shoot backdrop for local band New Semantics.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Photos: Look! Hooded mergansers at Miller-Showers Park

Photos: Look! Hooded mergansers at Miller-Showers Park

Lee Hamilton, bipartisan fixture of U.S. foreign affairs policy, proud Hoosier, dies at 94

Lee Hamilton, bipartisan fixture of U.S. foreign affairs policy, proud Hoosier, dies at 94

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

K-12 Schools

Impact of state law: MCCSC to distribute larger TAG stipends, but to fewer teachers

Impact of state law: MCCSC to distribute larger TAG stipends, but to fewer teachers

Ninety-nine MCCSC teachers will receive state-funded stipends of $3,500 or $5,000 under a revamped Teacher Appreciation Grant program. A new law caps awards at 20% of teachers, replacing smaller stipends that previously were distributed to almost all teachers.

MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property

MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property

MCCSC board OKs no raises for non-teacher pay, gets finance report, hears safety update

MCCSC board OKs no raises for non-teacher pay, gets finance report, hears safety update

MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting

MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting

Anonymous caller claims gun in school bathroom stall; MCCSC orders districtwide ‘soft lockdown’

Anonymous caller claims gun in school bathroom stall; MCCSC orders districtwide ‘soft lockdown’

Archived Live Report: MCCSC board annual reorganization (Jan. 6, 2026) | Cooperman now board president

Archived Live Report: MCCSC board annual reorganization (Jan. 6, 2026) | Cooperman now board president

Inside MCCSC’s weather-related school closure decisions

Inside MCCSC’s weather-related school closure decisions

Almost Daily Bulletin

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Feb. 23, 2026: Tornado, teacher stipends, boys hoops, host hotel

Feb. 19, 2026: Voting hours, student ID ban, Showers West tenants

Feb. 16, 2026: Voter registration move, bus service in limbo, failed inspection at Crawford

Feb. 12, 2026: Annexation, elections, jail, Hopewell

Feb. 9, 2026: Elections, hotel deal, Kirkwood, pretty birds

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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Tornado damages Monroe County Humane Association; animals safe, recovery underway

Tornado tears through Bloomington’s west side, damaging homes and businesses

Protestors call for the end of Flock camera contract with city, Bloomington mayor says ‘that is one of the options’

Snow impact: Bloomington trash pickup delayed indefinitely, no MCCSC school on Monday

‘No internet, no witness!’ Bloomington rally condemns Iran’s lethal crackdown, communications blackout

Sports

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

Bloomington South Panthers hit every basket in 4th quarter for 68–56 win over Martinsville

High school hoops: South rallies past North in second half to claim 50–43 rivalry win

Photos: Kirkwood Avenue Peach Bowl victory celebration

Panthers win holiday hoops tourney with victories over Muncie Central, Avon

B There

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10th Street & Madison Street

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Morton Street & 9th Street

Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

Editor's Notes

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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

Editor's Notebook: Getting from a nest to a soaring newsroom will take more financial support

Editor's Notebook: Paying the dues for Total News—please help fund it

Property Transfers

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Monroe County property transfers through Feb. 19, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Feb. 11, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Feb. 4, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 28, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 22, 2026

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver: Feb. 23, 2026

Civic Solver: Feb. 16, 2026

Civic Solver: Feb. 9, 2026

Civic Solver: Feb. 2, 2026

Civic Solver: Jan. 26, 2026

Live Reports

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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)

Archived Live Report: MCCSC board annual reorganization (Jan. 6, 2026) | Cooperman now board president