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Dave Askins

Dave Askins

Bloomington, Indiana

Dave Askins is editor and publisher of The B Square Bulletin. A Hoosier native with a background in math and linguistics, he previously co-founded the Ann Arbor Chronicle with his wife, Mary Morgan.

Federal court declines to block Indiana ICE-detainer law before July 1 effective date

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)

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

Powerline Trail under construction looking east. (6 photos)

Hotel timeline narrows window for Seminary Pointe land swap in downtown Bloomington

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

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.

Courthouse Square

Courthouse Square

A squirrel sits on top of the sign that spells out the allowable uses of the courthouse grounds. It appears that using your hind leg to scratch your ear and generally acting squirrelly conforms with the regulations.

North Dunn subdivision fight: Judge weighs stay of Bloomington BZA variances

North Dunn subdivision fight: Judge weighs stay of Bloomington BZA variances

A Monroe County judge expects to rule Monday on whether to pause three Bloomington BZA variances for a proposed 14-lot subdivision on North Dunn, while a full judicial review is undertaken.