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A big TV screen on a trailer has been set up by Uptown Cafe, for World Cup fans to watch the U.S. versus Bosnia and Herzegovina match, which starts at 8 p.m.
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CIB narrows Bloomington convention center host hotel field to Dora, MHG
Bloomington’s CIB advanced host hotel proposals from Dora Hospitality and MHG Hotels for July 8 interviews, keeping a July 15 developer vote on track for Seminary Pointe. The move further dims hopes for a College Square land swap that could preserve Seminary Pointe for affordable housing and retail.
Monroe County sheriff wins narrow injunction against Indiana ICE-detainer law
A Monroe County special judge blocked AG Todd Rokita from enforcing SEA 76’s ICE-detainer compliance mandate against sheriff Ruben Marté, finding a likely Fourth Amendment conflict. The narrow preliminary injunction applies only to Marté while the state case continues.
Trimble clears signature hurdle to make independent run for Monroe County assessor
Lisa Jeneé Trimble submitted enough signatures to run for Monroe County assessor as an independent, pending a CAN-20 filing. Her ballot bid could revive an election board complaint by incumbent Judy Sharp, while Trimble’s wrongful-termination lawsuit against Monroe County continues.
June 29, 2026: Water rates rise, Seminary Pointe demolition, jail site talks, one-story jail design, MCCSC cell phones, Skate the Rainbow
This morning's edition includes reports on Skate the Rainbow roller derby, Bloomington water-rate hikes, historic commission action clearing Seminary Pointe demolitions, jail siting, and MCCSC’s reluctant approval of a state-mandated cell phone storage policy, plus principal hires.
Photos: Skate the Rainbow roller derby returns to Bloomington
Frank Southern Ice Arena, with Bloomington Roller Derby and Indianapolis Junior Roller Derby, hosted five bouts for junior and adult skaters from across the Midwest. The BOOMington Blockheads return July 18.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Who doesn't love a great pun about corn dogs?