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Kathryn Coers Rossman

Kathryn Coers Rossman is a Bloomington-area based artist who works primarily in photography and sometimes does freelance work. https://www.kathryncoersrossman.com/

Plastic bags, pop tabs, bike tires: 17th annual Trashion Refashion transforms trash into couture

Plastic bags, pop tabs, bike tires: 17th annual Trashion Refashion transforms trash into couture

Bloomington’s 17th annual Trashion Refashion Runway Show packed the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on April 12 with more than 50 designs made from discarded materials. The event blended fashion and environmental advocacy while raising funds for the Center for Sustainable Living.

Tornado damages Monroe County Humane Association; animals safe, recovery underway

Tornado damages Monroe County Humane Association; animals safe, recovery underway

An EF2 tornado with 120-mph winds damaged the Monroe County Humane Association’s facility Thursday evening, destroying a supply shed and tearing off part of the roof. Animals inside were unharmed. The nonprofit has filed an insurance claim and is seeking donations to support recovery and repairs.

Tornado tears through Bloomington’s west side, damaging homes and businesses

Tornado tears through Bloomington’s west side, damaging homes and businesses

A confirmed tornado struck Bloomington’s west side Thursday evening, damaging homes, businesses and knocking out power to hundreds. Hard-hit areas included Fieldstone and West Third Street. Residents sheltered in bathrooms. Neighbors worked into the night securing damaged properties.

Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride

Bloomington’s Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride

With temps near 8°F and wind chills around -2°F, Bloomington’s Freezefest drew bundled-up crowds to Switchyard Park for live ice carving and the Chilly Cook-Off. Sculptors created playful designs, repaired a broken piece with “water glue,” and fans stayed warm with chili and hot drinks.

Indiana University claims first college football national championship: View from inside Assembly Hall

Indiana University claims first college football national championship: View from inside Assembly Hall

Indiana capped a perfect 16–0 season Monday night, beating Miami 27–21 to claim the program’s first national title. Thousands packed Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for a watch party. Despite subfreezing temps outside, the celebration inside stayed orderly through the final whistle.

Short swim, long tradition: New Year’s Day Plunge at Lake Monroe

Short swim, long tradition: New Year’s Day Plunge at Lake Monroe

Dozens of Bloomington area residents welcomed 2026 with a polar bear plunge at Paynetown State Recreation Area. About 50 people dashed into 43-degree water on New Year’s Day, most for a quick dunk. The 13-minute event mixed shock, cheers and a familiar bear suit.

Indiana University to install “Keep Going” sculpture honoring Ryan White

Indiana University to install “Keep Going” sculpture honoring Ryan White

A sculpture honoring Ryan White will be installed at the IMU next spring. At an early-December talk, artist Melanie Cooper Pennington described the research and personal work behind “Keep Going,” a figural tribute to White, whose fight to attend school with HIV reshaped national views on AIDS.