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Dave Askins

Dave Askins

Bloomington, Indiana

Dave Askins is editor and publisher of The B Square Bulletin. A Hoosier native with a background in math and linguistics, he previously co-founded the Ann Arbor Chronicle with his wife, Mary Morgan.

Photos and video from Kirkwood Avenue: Post-game national championship celebration

Photos and video from Kirkwood Avenue: Post-game national championship celebration

IU football beat Miami 27–21 Monday night. Afterward, Kirkwood Avenue from Grant to Indiana filled shoulder-to-shoulder with celebrating fans. Two couches were set on fire, and Nick’s English Hut’s guttering was damaged as people climbed to the roof. By 1:15 a.m., the crowd began to thin.

Downtown Bloomington watch-party rush: Lines wrap blocks as IU plays for football national title

Downtown Bloomington watch-party rush: Lines wrap blocks as IU plays for football national title

Downtown Bloomington sidewalks filled Monday morning as IU fans bundled against 11°F temperatures, camping outside Brothers, Nick’s, Kilroy’s and other bars for seats to watch IU vs. Miami for the national title. Some arrived Sunday night. Buskirk-Chumley is an overflow option.

Jan. 19, 2026: Deadly house fire, Iran protest, jail impasse, last-minute UDO proposal

Jan. 19, 2026: Deadly house fire, Iran protest, jail impasse, last-minute UDO proposal

This edition includes information about: a deadly house fire in the northeastern part of the county, a report about a protest against the government of Iran, the latest stalemate on county jail planning, and a last-minute proposal from the mayor to change the unified development ordinance.

6th Street & College Avenue

6th Street & College Avenue

In the BlueBird Couture display window is a rack of items labeled "Game-day Apparel." It’s all red and white. Oh, sorry, cream and crimson. A seated display figure wears an Indiana University sweater.

‘No internet, no witness!’ Bloomington rally condemns Iran’s lethal crackdown, communications blackout

‘No internet, no witness!’ Bloomington rally condemns Iran’s lethal crackdown, communications blackout

About 60 Bloomington residents rallied Sunday at the courthouse square to condemn Iran’s crackdown and to call for democracy. Protesters cited reports of thousands killed. With internet and calls disrupted, they chanted: “No internet, no witness!”

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

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

Monroe County deputies are guarding a suspect at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis after a house fire early Sunday (Jan. 18) on E. Anderson Road in northeast Monroe County left four “victims.” A followup release says two of the victims died.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk: In Q1, IU scored twice as many points as Miami. In Q2, Miami scored 3 more points than it scored in Q1. In Q2, IU scored the same number of points as Miami scored in Q1. At halftime ... Who won and what was the score? What brilliant insight does Fish have?