Courthouse square
A red-tailed hawk lifts off from the top of the courthouse dome just under the weathervane fish. It’s worth noting that the fish rotates to point its nose to the wind. The hawk is launching itself into the wind.
Dave Askins
After Peach Bowl win, IU football team lands safely, then has minor taxiway incident
Indiana University’s football team flew home Saturday after its 56–22 Peach Bowl win, but the arrival included a brief ground incident. A Monroe County airport official said the team’s jet left the pavement while taxiing to park and got stuck in turf. No injuries or damage were reported.
Jan. 12, 2026: Jail lawsuit, wrongful termination, basketball, football, ICE protest
In this edition: The rundown of recent articles includes reports on the 2008 jail lawsuit and a more recent wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a Monroe County employee. Also: Peach Bowl and upcoming high school men’s basketball.
Photos: Protesters rally on Bloomington courthouse square after ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Photos from Sunday’s protest in freezing weather show about 150 people gathered at the southeast corner of the courthouse square in downtown Bloomington, chanting against the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 7.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
What commentary do Hawk and Fish have about the Peach Bowl result?
Photos: Kirkwood Avenue Peach Bowl victory celebration
After Indiana University’s 56–22 Peach Bowl win over Oregon, fans spilled onto Kirkwood Avenue near Dunn Street to celebrate, chanting “Hoo! Hoo! Hoosiers!” Fox 59 filmed the scene as police and a transit bus quietly managed traffic and kept the crowd safe.
Courthouse square
Malibu Grill is flying the Cream and Crimson Indiana University flag in support of the football team, which plays in the Peach Bowl against the Oregon Ducks in about two hours.