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Bloomington police: SUV turned into path of truck in fatal crash near SR 45/46 and I-69

Bloomington police: SUV turned into path of truck in fatal crash near SR 45/46 and I-69

An 85-year-old Bloomington man was killed Thursday morning when police say his SUV turned into the path of a box truck on SR 45/46 near I-69. The truck driver was taken to a hospital and voluntarily submitted to a blood draw. Bloomington police are investigating.

Monroe County declares jail-overcrowding emergency, sheriff preps to move up to 100 inmates

Monroe County declares jail-overcrowding emergency, sheriff preps to move up to 100 inmates

Monroe County commissioners unveil jail-site map, scoring grid as they push case for North Park

Monroe County commissioners unveil jail-site map, scoring grid as they push case for North Park

Dora, MHG pitch host hotel plans for Bloomington convention center, land-swap question lingers

Dora, MHG pitch host hotel plans for Bloomington convention center, land-swap question lingers

Monroe County jail panel narrows options inside city to five sites ahead of final meetings

Monroe County jail panel narrows options inside city to five sites ahead of final meetings

Housing advocates rally at Bloomington city hall as two key public bodies trade blame

Housing advocates rally at Bloomington city hall as two key public bodies trade blame

Monroe County ballot nears final shape: Davis files write-in bid, Trimble’s final paperwork pending

Monroe County ballot nears final shape: Davis files write-in bid, Trimble’s final paperwork pending

Local Government

Monroe County declares jail-overcrowding emergency, sheriff preps to move up to 100 inmates

Monroe County declares jail-overcrowding emergency, sheriff preps to move up to 100 inmates

Monroe County commissioners declared a jail-overcrowding emergency Thursday after sheriff Ruben Marté said the county must prepare to move 50 to 100 inmates elsewhere. The first-year cost could reach $5.09 million as the jail population far exceeds its functional capacity.

Monroe County commissioners unveil jail-site map, scoring grid as they push case for North Park

Monroe County commissioners unveil jail-site map, scoring grid as they push case for North Park

Dora, MHG pitch host hotel plans for Bloomington convention center, land-swap question lingers

Dora, MHG pitch host hotel plans for Bloomington convention center, land-swap question lingers

Monroe County jail panel narrows options inside city to five sites ahead of final meetings

Monroe County jail panel narrows options inside city to five sites ahead of final meetings

Housing advocates rally at Bloomington city hall as two key public bodies trade blame

Housing advocates rally at Bloomington city hall as two key public bodies trade blame

Monroe County ballot nears final shape: Davis files write-in bid, Trimble’s final paperwork pending

Monroe County ballot nears final shape: Davis files write-in bid, Trimble’s final paperwork pending

Jail site panel to start scoring, Monroe County commissioners decline role

Jail site panel to start scoring, Monroe County commissioners decline role

Connections

Photos: Bloomington’s 2026 Fourth of July parade

Photos: Bloomington’s 2026 Fourth of July parade

The 2026 edition of Bloomington’s Fourth of July parade unfolded under sunny skies and temperatures around 80F°. The city’s parks and recreation department oversaw basic logistics, with several city departments playing their customary key roles. Juliette Kniola captured highlights for The B Square.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Retro photos for July 4th: Red-tailed hawk, great white egret, great blue heron

Retro photos for July 4th: Red-tailed hawk, great white egret, great blue heron

Bloomington nonprofit initiative aims for leases, not shelter beds, as camping ban starts

Bloomington nonprofit initiative aims for leases, not shelter beds, as camping ban starts

Photos: Bloomington Convention Center expansion construction

Photos: Bloomington Convention Center expansion construction

Photos: Skate the Rainbow roller derby returns to Bloomington

Photos: Skate the Rainbow roller derby returns to Bloomington

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

K-12 Schools

3 MCCSC board incumbents to run unopposed in 2026

3 MCCSC board incumbents to run unopposed in 2026

Three MCCSC board seats are up for election in 2026, and all three incumbents—Erin Wyatt, Ashley Pirani and Aja Jester—are running unopposed. District 7 briefly had a challenger, but Cole Pospisil withdrew after Hatch Act concerns tied to Indiana’s new school board party-label law.

MCCSC policy banning cell phones OK’d despite board qualms

MCCSC policy banning cell phones OK’d despite board qualms

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

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

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

Almost Daily Bulletin

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July 9, 2026: Host hotel pitches, jail sites, Seminary Pointe rally, Nov. 3 ballot

July 6, 2026: Fourth of July parade, patriotic birds, encampment-to-housing, initiative, jail site scoring

July 2, 2026: Host hotel, ICE-detainer injunction, jail-site scoring, independent assessor bid

June 29, 2026: Water rates rise, Seminary Pointe demolition, jail site talks, one-story jail design, MCCSC cell phones, Skate the Rainbow

June 25, 2026: H-T arts hub pitch; SUV shooting; BT land buy; jail-site group reset; Kirkwood veto; town-township merger; RAAM; Seminary Pointe

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: SUV turned into path of truck in fatal crash near SR 45/46 and I-69

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

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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Kirkwood Avenue & Walnut Street

Walnut Street & Kirkwood Avenue

Courthouse square

Walnut Street & Kirkwood Avenue

Walnut Street & Kirkwood Avenue

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 30, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through June 25, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through June 18, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through June 10, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through June 3, 2026

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver: July 6, 2026

Civic Solver: June 29, 2026

Civic Solver: June 15, 2026

Civic Solver: May 25, 2026

Civic Solver: May 18, 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)