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Supreme Court refuses to hear case; Bloomington’s annexation defeat in two areas now final

Supreme Court refuses to hear case; Bloomington’s annexation defeat in two areas now final

The Indiana Supreme Court declined review, which means the Indiana Court of Appeals ruling blocking Bloomington’s bid to annex two west-side areas will stand. Courts found the city failed statutory tests, and would impose steep tax hikes, handing remonstrators a win.

Funding math shows Monroe County could pay for big jail and justice center, council not eager for the required tax hike

Funding math shows Monroe County could pay for big jail and justice center, council not eager for the required tax hike

Bloomington plan commission OKs Hopewell South rezone for city council consideration, adds accessibility oversight

Bloomington plan commission OKs Hopewell South rezone for city council consideration, adds accessibility oversight

Election 2026: Contested local primaries, some November matchups take shape across Monroe County

Election 2026: Contested local primaries, some November matchups take shape across Monroe County

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Monroe County property transfers through Feb. 4, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Feb. 4, 2026

Photos: Look! Hooded mergansers at Miller-Showers Park

Photos: Look! Hooded mergansers at Miller-Showers Park

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MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property

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 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

No teacher pay raises through 2027: MCCSC OKs contract, state grant stipends to be decided

No teacher pay raises through 2027: MCCSC OKs contract, state grant stipends to be decided

Local Government

Supreme Court refuses to hear case; Bloomington’s annexation defeat in two areas now final

Supreme Court refuses to hear case; Bloomington’s annexation defeat in two areas now final

The Indiana Supreme Court declined review, which means the Indiana Court of Appeals ruling blocking Bloomington’s bid to annex two west-side areas will stand. Courts found the city failed statutory tests, and would impose steep tax hikes, handing remonstrators a win.

Funding math shows Monroe County could pay for big jail and justice center, council not eager for the required tax hike

Funding math shows Monroe County could pay for big jail and justice center, council not eager for the required tax hike

Bloomington plan commission OKs Hopewell South rezone for city council consideration, adds accessibility oversight

Bloomington plan commission OKs Hopewell South rezone for city council consideration, adds accessibility oversight

Election 2026: Contested local primaries, some November matchups take shape across Monroe County

Election 2026: Contested local primaries, some November matchups take shape across Monroe County

Bloomington may walk back plan to keep Kirkwood open to vehicle traffic, after city council backlash

Bloomington may walk back plan to keep Kirkwood open to vehicle traffic, after city council backlash

Hours first, money later? Standoff between Monroe County council, election board delays decision on early voting schedule

Hours first, money later? Standoff between Monroe County council, election board delays decision on early voting schedule

No land, no deal: CIB ends current hotel effort, when Bloomington says south parcels will cost

No land, no deal: CIB ends current hotel effort, when Bloomington says south parcels will cost

Connections

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Of course Hawk is gonna make the superb owl joke today, but what about 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

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride

Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride

Bloomington MLK celebration highlights Coretta Scott’s activism and unfinished work

Bloomington MLK celebration highlights Coretta Scott’s activism and unfinished work

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

Feb. 5, 2026: Amplify Bloomington, Lee Hamilton, Hopewell, host hotel

Feb. 2, 2026: Redacted docs, Flock cameras, Perry Twp trustee, old H-T building, early voting

Jan. 29, 2026: Correction to link for Perry Township trustee vacancy caucus

Jan. 29, 2026: Snow plowing, school financing, former H-T building, Perry Township trustee vacancy

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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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

Updated: 2 dead | Suspect in Monroe County house fire with 4 victims guarded by sheriff’s deputies at Indianapolis hospital

After Peach Bowl win, IU football team lands safely, then has minor taxiway incident

Sports

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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

Bloomington South Panthers survive late scare, outlast North Vigo 71–68 in overtime

B There

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Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

Kirkwood Avenue & College Avenue

Pete Ellis Drive & East 10th Street

Walnut Street & Cottage Grove Avenue

Courthouse square

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: 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. 4, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 28, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 22, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 13, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 8, 2026

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver: Feb. 9, 2026

Civic Solver: Feb. 2, 2026

Civic Solver: Jan. 26, 2026

Civic Solver: Jan. 19, 2026

Civic Solver: Jan. 12, 2026

Live Reports

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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

Archived Live Report: Convention center host hotel, Hopewell rezoning