Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: How are city council debates like the Winter Olympics? The answer from Fish will leave you laughing until tomorrow.
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Monroe County property transfers through Feb. 19, 2026
Boys Hoops: Bloomington North rides fast start to 57–50 Senior Night win over Floyd Central
Tornado damages Monroe County Humane Association; animals safe, recovery underway
Tornado tears through Bloomington’s west side, damaging homes and businesses
‘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
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Local Government
‘Back on track’: Bloomington mayor commits downtown land for convention host hotel
After talks with Dora Hospitality collapsed, Bloomington’s mayor has pledged city-owned land south of the convention center to the CIB at no cost, reviving the stalled host hotel plan. County land transfers and swaps are also being explored before issuing a new hotel RFP.
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
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
Route 13 bus service could end March 8, but Monroe County funding might keep it alive
North Showers now hub for election services in Monroe County, voter reg deadline April 6
Connections
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: How are city council debates like the Winter Olympics? The answer from Fish will leave you laughing until tomorrow.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Photos: Look! Hooded mergansers at Miller-Showers Park
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
MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property
On Thursday, MCCSC hosted a community forum on the former Herald-Times building it bought for nearly $3 million, outlining three options—sell, postpone or renovate. The 77,000-square-foot site is now used for storage and bus parking. An online survey has drawn 350-plus responses.
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
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
Inside MCCSC’s weather-related school closure decisions
