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Azmin Azran

Azmin Azran

Azmin Azran is a Fellow at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism and a graduate student at Indiana University's Media School. For the summer months of 2026, he is reporting for The B Square Bulletin.

Revamped Monroe County jail-site group maps path to July 13 recommendation

Revamped Monroe County jail-site group maps path to July 13 recommendation

After a quorum fix, the Collaborative Justice Project Working Subcommittee met June 24, elected Bloomington city councilmember Sydney Zulich vice chair and set five meetings before a July 13 jail-site recommendation. The group is chaired by county councilor Liz Feitl.

Bloomington Transit board OKs $3.6M land buy for ops center after getting IDEM ‘comfort letter’

Bloomington Transit board OKs $3.6M land buy for ops center after getting IDEM ‘comfort letter’

Bloomington Transit’s board voted unanimously to authorize buying a $3.6 million Curry Pike/Profile Parkway site for a new operations complex, after IDEM issued a comfort letter on PCB contamination. A 3-2 vote by the board now requires public discussion after closing the real estate deal.

Bloomington mayor vetoes carless Kirkwood, council could try override on July 22

Bloomington mayor vetoes carless Kirkwood, council could try override on July 22

Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson vetoed a council ordinance that would close Kirkwood Avenue to cars from April to November, citing limited public input, fiscal uncertainty and no implementation plan. The council can override the veto with six votes at its next regular or special meeting.

Monroe County judges, sheriff decline jail-site working group role, first meeting canceled

Monroe County judges, sheriff decline jail-site working group role, first meeting canceled

A jail-site working group formed by county and city officials last week missed its first meeting for lack of a quorum. Judges and the sheriff’s office declined to participate, leaving the panel about three weeks to recommend a location amid potential litigation over jail conditions.

Bloomington mayor hears split views on Kirkwood as veto deadline looms

Bloomington mayor hears split views on Kirkwood as veto deadline looms

Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson heard 90 minutes of public comment Tuesday on a council-approved ordinance to close 5 blocks of Kirkwood Avenue to cars for 7 months a year starting in 2027. Speakers raised various points in support and opposition. Thomson has 10 days to sign or veto the ordinance.

Tap-to-pay now a fare option for Bloomington Transit, as new west side route gets a test

Tap-to-pay now a fare option for Bloomington Transit, as new west side route gets a test

Bloomington Transit has launched tap-to-pay with credit cards as a fare payment option, along with a redesigned Route 16, combining former Routes 3 West and 13 for west side service. A Monday test ride showed light midday ridership but on-time performance after a late start.

City, county officials launch working group to recommend new jail site inside of a month

City, county officials launch working group to recommend new jail site inside of a month

Bloomington and Monroe County council members voted June 11 to join a public working group with other officials to recommend a new jail site within a month. The move follows two county council rejections of North Park and the expiration of a long-running ACLU jail settlement.