Ferguson Dog Park
A golden retriever named Muddy Waters routinely catches a second ball with one already in his mouth. (3 photos)
Dave Askins
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
It's graduation season which means Hawk and Fish have some weird compliments for each other.
Innkeeper’s tax helps pay for upgrades to existing Bloomington Convention Center
Monroe County’s CIB approved $2.1M in renovations for the existing convention center, using $1.6M from innkeeper’s tax reserves approved by the CVC, and about $500,000 of its own construction funds. The work covers HVAC, masonry, DOAS and windows.
Ellettsville, Richland Township OK fiscal impact for merger; police coverage issue gets sharpened
Ellettsville and Richland Township officials separately approved a fiscal impact analysis for a proposed merger, sending it to the state for review. Questions about police service in rural areas surfaced before two hearings in June and a possible Nov. 3 vote.
Washington Street & Kirkwood Avenue (Buskirk-Chumley)
The “Sold Out” sign says it all. Tickets for the pop-up concert by Phoebe Bridgers went fast.
Bloomington police seek suspect after gunfire at rooftop party on North Walnut, no injuries
Bloomington police are seeking a suspect after a man fired several .45 caliber rounds into the air during a Sunday rooftop party at The Rive on North Walnut Street. No injuries or damage were reported.
May 28, 2026: Jail vote, jail court filing, Lake Monroe high water
This week's edition includes several reports on the status of Monroe County’s new jail project, as well as a report on the high water at Lake Monroe.