Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk is thinking very hard about the colors of autumn leaves. Maybe a little too hard.
Dave Askins
Monroe County jail notebook: Week finishes on 4-day stretch under functional capacity
Monroe County’s jail population fell to 220 Saturday, down 11 compared to a week ago. It also marked the fourth straight day under the ACLU’s 229-person functional capacity. Over the last 82 days, the jail averaged 237 inmates, with at least 803 departures and a median stay of two days.
Bloomington man, 23, charged with murder in fatal shooting on northwest side
A 23-year-old Bloomington man faces a murder charge after a 24-year-old man was shot in the head Thursday evening near Crestmont Park. Police city witnesses saying the suspect approached the victim on a porch and fired. Witnesses cited a suspected relationship involving Gilreath's ex-girlfriend.
Showers West Notebook: RDC members question continued ownership as city offices move in
Bloomington’s redevelopment commission has paid nearly $77,000 in electricity bills for Showers West this year, while city departments occupy much of the building without leases. Commissioners are considering transferring ownership or establishing leases to clarify who should pay the bills.
Rokita backs Stinesville ICE agreement, but town board puts off up-or-down decision
Indiana AG Todd Rokita says Stinesville’s ICE agreement is valid without town board approval. Immigration attorney Christie Popp disputes his legal reasoning. On Tuesday, the board delayed a decision a month, and created a fund to receive the federal money. County commissioners drew criticism.
2027 Budget: Bloomington council rejects $2.5M general fund cut, still withholds millions for housing, parking projects
Bloomington’s city council rejected a $2.5 million general fund cut, but withheld $5.5 million in housing and parking appropriations and cut vehicle-monitoring funds. The debate exposed tensions over spending oversight and staff morale. A final budget vote is expected Oct. 14.
Oct. 8, 2026: Bloomington budget cuts, $2.5M proposal fails; Habitat water deal; early voting; $30M police HQ; food inspections
This morning's edition has reports on Bloomington's 2027 budget amendments, including: a failed $2.5 million cut; a water-service settlement for Habitat's Osage Place; the start of Monroe County early voting; plans for a $30 million police headquarters; and August food inspections.