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April 28, 2025: Futures Clinic, partisan school boards, local income tax, 2026 budget plans

Weather Based on the National Weather Service forecast in text and charts here's some advice: Monday: You can probably get away with no extra layer for warmth even at the very start of the day—you'll just have to shed it later. The day will start

8th Street & Walnut Street

8th Street & Walnut Street

Solar panel powered PTZ (pan tilt zoom) surveillance cameras from Flock—not sure if the whole rig comes from Flock. According to city of Bloomington online financials, a $15,000 purchase was made from Flock for PTZ cameras on Feb. 25, 2025. One of these units was also deployed near

Timeline for Futures Family Planning Clinic closure: 'There's still plenty to say here.'

Timeline for Futures Family Planning Clinic closure: 'There's still plenty to say here.'

On Friday afternoon, Monroe County's health department hosted an open house at its location at 7th Street and College Avenue, kitty corner from the jail in downtown Bloomington. The former post office, which was built in 1912, serves as the county's health services building. The event

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

The origin story for the image might make the cartoon a little funnier, if you're a reader who does not instantly recognize the fish. On top of the historic Monroe County courthouse there is a weathervane featuring a metal fish crafted by blacksmith Austin Seward, which is called

SB 1 allows higher rates for local income tax, gives cities power to tax only their own residents

SB 1 allows higher rates for local income tax, gives cities power to tax only their own residents

At a panel discussion hosted by the city of Bloomington on Wednesday, local leaders gave an initial response to SB 1, a local tax bill that has now been signed into law by Indiana governor Mike Braun. The event was recorded by CATS. The bill covers property taxes as well

6th Street & Walnut Street

6th Street & Walnut Street

Orange barriers have been set up along Walnut Street. It's Little 500 weekend. A recollection from years past says that public works has set the barriers in place to keep pedestrians funneled along the sidewalk instead of wandering out in front of traffic.

April 24, 2025: New park, job reclass reversal, teacher petition, College-Walnut study, Little 500

Weather Based on the National Weather Service forecast in text and charts here's some advice: Thursday: It will be warm enough to start the day without a jacket because the overnight low from Wednesday will be around 55°F. The temperature will hit a high of around 80°