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2026 Budget notebook: Bloomington council, mayor likely to boost staff COLA from 2% to 2.7%

2026 Budget notebook: Bloomington council, mayor likely to boost staff COLA from 2% to 2.7%

On Wednesday, Bloomington councilmembers appeared to reach a consensus that the proposed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for city employees that is baked into Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson’s proposed 2026 budget should be increased from 2% to 2.7%.

One year later: Report offers some details about cyberattack on Monroe County govt; 913 people had info exposed

One year later: Report offers some details about cyberattack on Monroe County govt; 913 people had info exposed

Closed Wednesday for mold treatment at jail: Monroe County justice building, probation, public defender

Closed Wednesday for mold treatment at jail: Monroe County justice building, probation, public defender

Simtra gets initial OK for dual ‘augmented’ tax breaks at Bloomington manufacturing locations, contingent on creation of jobs

Simtra gets initial OK for dual ‘augmented’ tax breaks at Bloomington manufacturing locations, contingent on creation of jobs

Bloomington residential drinking water charges could rise 21% under CBU proposal

Bloomington residential drinking water charges could rise 21% under CBU proposal

Monroe County property transfers through Aug. 19, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Aug. 19, 2025

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

K-12 Schools

MCCSC Online starts classes, open to K-12 students across Indiana

MCCSC Online starts classes, open to K-12 students across Indiana

Earlier this summer, the Monroe County Community School Corporation announced a new way for students to enroll in the district—MCCSC Online. Courses in the online school are set to start on Monday, Aug. 11. MCCSC Online is available to all students in Indiana.

MCCSC students head back to school with Extended Day funded—for now

MCCSC students head back to school with Extended Day funded—for now

North, South high school teachers and staff to wear panic buttons in coming school year

North, South high school teachers and staff to wear panic buttons in coming school year

Bill requiring school board candidates to state partisan affiliation awaits Indiana governor's signature

Bill requiring school board candidates to state partisan affiliation awaits Indiana governor's signature

Teachers petition MCCSC for clear reduction-in-force policy amid budget strains

Teachers petition MCCSC for clear reduction-in-force policy amid budget strains

Aja Jester appointed to vacant seat on MCCSC board

Aja Jester appointed to vacant seat on MCCSC board

Names released: Candidates to fill vacant MCCSC board seat to be interviewed April 10

Names released: Candidates to fill vacant MCCSC board seat to be interviewed April 10

Local Government

2026 Budget notebook: Bloomington council, mayor likely to boost staff COLA from 2% to 2.7%

2026 Budget notebook: Bloomington council, mayor likely to boost staff COLA from 2% to 2.7%

On Wednesday, Bloomington councilmembers appeared to reach a consensus that the proposed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for city employees that is baked into Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson’s proposed 2026 budget should be increased from 2% to 2.7%.

One year later: Report offers some details about cyberattack on Monroe County govt; 913 people had info exposed

One year later: Report offers some details about cyberattack on Monroe County govt; 913 people had info exposed

Closed Wednesday for mold treatment at jail: Monroe County justice building, probation, public defender

Closed Wednesday for mold treatment at jail: Monroe County justice building, probation, public defender

Simtra gets initial OK for dual ‘augmented’ tax breaks at Bloomington manufacturing locations, contingent on creation of jobs

Simtra gets initial OK for dual ‘augmented’ tax breaks at Bloomington manufacturing locations, contingent on creation of jobs

Bloomington residential drinking water charges could rise 21% under CBU proposal

Bloomington residential drinking water charges could rise 21% under CBU proposal

CIB briefed on branding, public art, hotel plans for Bloomington convention center expansion

Prosecutor’s office, courts closed after ‘bad mold’ found in Monroe County justice building

Prosecutor’s office, courts closed after ‘bad mold’ found in Monroe County justice building

Connections

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: Why doesn’t the railroad raise the height of the Adams Street bridge to prevent crashes by U-Haul driver? What do you think Fish says in reply?

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Battling Bloomington’s botanical bullies: MC-IRIS ramps up fight against invasives

Battling Bloomington’s botanical bullies: MC-IRIS ramps up fight against invasives

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

A visual Taste of Bloomington

A visual Taste of Bloomington

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Courthouse rally speakers denounce Trump policies, urge voter action

Courthouse rally speakers denounce Trump policies, urge voter action

Old B Square

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Five years, one final B Square Bulletin: Thank you!

Commissioners OK Monroe County zoning overhaul, 13 possible remaining topics to be tackled in 2025

Repair not demolish: Bloomington looks to add 1 to affordable housing inventory

3-judge panel hears arguments in Bloomington annexation appeal, ruling expected in a few months

Dec. 18: Monroe County development ordinance (CDO) teed up for final vote by commissioners

Almost Daily Bulletin

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Aug. 28, 2025: Cyberattack, mold, jail design, water rates

Aug. 25, 2025: Mold, convention center logo, PCBs, football

Aug. 21, 2025: Mold, annexation, eviction, weekend weather

Aug. 18, 2025: New jail planning, high school football, botanical bullies, library hours, property transfers

Aug. 14, 2025: Water rate increase, tax breaks, city budget, online school

Business

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Simtra gets initial OK for dual ‘augmented’ tax breaks at Bloomington manufacturing locations, contingent on creation of jobs

CIB briefed on branding, public art, hotel plans for Bloomington convention center expansion

At talk with Bloomington developers, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith pushes for overhauling property taxes—or abolishing them

Monroe County sets special meeting to vote on Simtra Biopharma tax break for former GE site redevelopment

Bloomington alleges contract breach by Crawford Apartments, seeks $685K; Beacon among defendants

Situation Desk

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Closed Wednesday for mold treatment at jail: Monroe County justice building, probation, public defender

Police: Man struck, killed by train on bridge over I-69 on Bloomington’s west side

Mold treatment closes Monroe County government buildings

Monroe County deputies arrest two in connection with 3-year-old’s death

Man in Monroe County jail faces new charge in June fentanyl death

Sports

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Edgewood Mustangs win home opener against Mitchell 38–0, but leave room for improvement

Photos: Bloomington North falls to Mooresville 28-14 in home opener

Panthers pounce: Bloomington South rolls past Columbus East 42–7 in opener

Edgewood sharpens up with test against Indian Creek, season starts against Mitchell next week

Local high school football squads tuning up for 2025 season

B There

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College Avenue & Kirkwood Avenue

Exit 114 SB I-69

6th Street & Grant Street

6th Street & Walnut Street

2nd Street & College Avenue

Civic Ticker

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Vote center action for Monroe County fails 2–1, needed 3–0 unanimous vote to pass

Teachers petition MCCSC for clear reduction-in-force policy amid budget strains

Bloomington's College-Walnut study comes back to life, with $95K more funding, more detailed analysis

Aja Jester appointed to vacant seat on MCCSC board

Former state police general counsel named jail transition director by Monroe County sheriff

Editor's Notes

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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

Editor's Notebook: Details on relaunch still a bit sketchy, but flight plan starting to take shape

Editor's Notebook: Building a nest for a B Square relaunch

Property Transfers

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Monroe County property transfers through Aug. 19, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Aug. 13, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Aug. 6, 2025

Monroe County property transfers: June 20, 2025 to July 16, 2025

Monroe County property transfers: June 20 to July 1, 2025