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Land swap to save Seminary Pointe housing now backed by Bloomington city council

Land swap to save Seminary Pointe housing now backed by Bloomington city council

Bloomington’s city council voted 8–0 Wednesday for a new letter to the RDC that backs a possible College Square–Seminary Pointe land swap, even if unequal, to clear a path for a convention center host hotel while preserving affordable apartments and community-oriented businesses.

College Avenue to close June 30 for Bloomington Convention Center skywalk enclosure

College Avenue to close June 30 for Bloomington Convention Center skywalk enclosure

New logistics center for Bloomington’s fire department on track for September finish

New logistics center for Bloomington’s fire department on track for September finish

Bloomington RDC moves Hopewell South housing from concept towards construction

Bloomington RDC moves Hopewell South housing from concept towards construction

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

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?

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Land swap to save Seminary Pointe housing now backed by Bloomington city council

Land swap to save Seminary Pointe housing now backed by Bloomington city council

Bloomington’s city council voted 8–0 Wednesday for a new letter to the RDC that backs a possible College Square–Seminary Pointe land swap, even if unequal, to clear a path for a convention center host hotel while preserving affordable apartments and community-oriented businesses.

College Avenue to close June 30 for Bloomington Convention Center skywalk enclosure

College Avenue to close June 30 for Bloomington Convention Center skywalk enclosure

New logistics center for Bloomington’s fire department on track for September finish

New logistics center for Bloomington’s fire department on track for September finish

Bloomington RDC moves Hopewell South housing from concept towards construction

Bloomington RDC moves Hopewell South housing from concept towards construction

Innkeeper’s tax helps pay for upgrades to existing Bloomington Convention Center

Innkeeper’s tax helps pay for upgrades to existing Bloomington Convention Center

Ellettsville, Richland Township OK fiscal impact for merger; police coverage issue gets sharpened

Ellettsville, Richland Township OK fiscal impact for merger; police coverage issue gets sharpened

ACLU makes swift move to dismiss Monroe County jail lawsuit, would open door to fresh action on current conditions

ACLU makes swift move to dismiss Monroe County jail lawsuit, would open door to fresh action on current conditions

Connections

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

Bloomington Transit’s June 1 service changes include a new route, free fares for Passenger Appreciation Week and an expanded BLink microtransit service. A B Square test ride on BLink to Griffy Lake revealed some rough spots for the app, but it was workable. The trip worked in both directions.

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

Photos: Ms. Lake Lemon pageant returns with mud dives, lawnmowers, and fancy dresses

Photos: Ms. Lake Lemon pageant returns with mud dives, lawnmowers, and fancy dresses

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Supporters rally at Friendly Beasts to keep Seminary Pointe housing, community space

Supporters rally at Friendly Beasts to keep Seminary Pointe housing, community space

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

June 1, 2026: Graduations, convention center upgrades, recycled vinyl records, Ellettsville merger

May 28, 2026: Jail vote, jail court filing, Lake Monroe high water

May 25, 2026: MCCSC staff cuts, airport sewer expansion, Cottage Grove conservation, Seminary Pointe leases, Kirkwood closure fight

May 21, 2026: Historic protection OK’d, skybridge art chosen, fare-free week for public buses, Ms. Lake Lemon!

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 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

Called-in tips help ID Bloomington man in Kirkwood shooting; second shooter still sought

Bloomington police looking for shooting suspect wearing shark- or dolphin-style backpack

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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Lilly Library (IU Campus)

Walnut Street & Smith Avenue

Ferguson Dog Park

Washington Street & Kirkwood Avenue (Buskirk-Chumley)

Washington Street & 7th 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 May 26, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through May 21, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through May 12, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through May 5, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through April 27, 2026

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver: May 25, 2026

Civic Solver: May 18, 2026

Civic Solver: May 11, 2026

Civic Solver: May 4, 2026

Civic Solver: April 13, 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)