Courthouse square
Joshua Huber is starting the assembly of the Christmas tree in the courthouse rotunda.
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Possible bus service cuts: Bloomington Transit board sets public hearing
Bloomington Transit’s board voted 5–0 to seek public input on temporary cuts to four bus routes. The reductions would eliminate 237 driver hours a week as the agency struggles with a driver shortage, mandatory overtime and missed runs. A public hearing is set for Nov. 17.
Nov. 5, 2026: Elections, Ellettsville reorganization, housing review
This morning’s edition includes a report on Bloomington’s review of zoning laws with an eye towards whether there are barriers to housing. Also included are reports from Election Day and Election Night. Finally, there’s a report on the Ellettsville reorganization question, which passed.
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