Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk comes up with a bad joke, because he is working alone.
Dave Askins
Photos: Juneteenth 2026 in Bloomington’s Switchyard Park
Music was at the center of the city of Bloomington’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration at Switchyard Park on Friday, starting with a midday performance by Indiana University Camp S.O.U.L. students, followed by evening sets by The Lucky Sevens and Jenn Cristy.
Federal court declines to block Indiana ICE-detainer law before July 1 effective date
A federal judge denied Monroe County sheriff Ruben Marté’s request for a preliminary injunction to block Indiana’s new ICE-detainer law before July 1, citing the political subdivision doctrine. The constitutional challenge remains unresolved, with Rokita’s dismissal motion still pending.
Switchyard Park (Pavilion)
A woodpecker sits atop a naked tree trunk as the waning sounds of the Juneteenth concert several yards away in Switchyard Park drift through the evening air.
Powerline Trail
Powerline Trail under construction looking east. (6 photos)
Hotel timeline narrows window for Seminary Pointe land swap in downtown Bloomington
Seminary Pointe’s future as a convention center host-hotel site remains likely, despite a push from affordable housing advocates for a land swap with the RDC-owned College Square lot. The CIB says it does not plan to respond to the RDC College Square offering.
June 18, 2026: North Dunn court fight, Kirkwood veto clock, jail site, Showers West, tap-to-pay bus fares, trash rates
This morning's edition includes reports on the North Dunn subdivision fight, the Kirkwood closure veto question, judicial support for a co-located jail and justice system, Showers West lease appeals and mediation, Bloomington Transit’s tap-to-pay launch, and possible trash cart rate hikes.