6th Street & Walnut Street
Some kind of mid-century truck modified for drag racing, looks like.
Dave Askins
Monroe County justice building closed Monday, July 27 due to ‘plumbing issue’
Monroe County’s justice building will be closed Monday (July 27) after an apparent sewage backup on Friday sent water through office ceilings. Court administration and at least one judge’s office were affected. The jail lost water service while cleanup crews worked at the building.
6th Street & Walnut Street
A city crew caps one of the planters with concrete. Bloomington’s director of parks and recreation, Tim Street, responded to a question by saying the capping of a handful of the smaller planters for maintenance or condition issues is part of a more comprehensive plan.
Seminary Pointe units boarded up after removal of unauthorized occupants, reports of drug use
On Thursday, Bloomington police removed unauthorized occupants from Seminary Pointe, where plywood was fastened over doors and windows after reports of break-ins and drug use. The mostly vacant, very low-rent apartments are slated for demolition to make way for a convention center host hotel.
Monroe County commissioners vote to end Flock contract, remove six license plate cameras
Monroe County commissioners voted 2–0 to end the county’s Flock Safety contract and remove six license plate readers, accepting a possible $3,000 removal fee. Commissioners cited concerns about misuse of data in Flock’s nationwide system. Sheriff Ruben Marté supports the move.
Monroe County commissioners re-float Hopewell as possible new jail site, seek city’s quick support
Monroe County commissioners have revived Hopewell as a possible jail and justice center site, asking Bloomington councilmembers to send the proposal to the RDC. But county officials want to avoid the full city planning review and approval process, because they say it would cause unacceptable delay.
July 23, 2026: Kirkwood veto stands; Bloomington Transit’s new management firm; College Square bids; Monroe County jail profile
This morning's edition includes reports on the failed Kirkwood veto override, Bloomington Transit’s switch to Keolis and John Connell’s departure, two College Square hotel-and-housing proposals, and a first look at who is being held in the Monroe County jail.