B There Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street Jordan Davis, organizer of Taste of Bloomington, about an hour before things start today. Jordan Davis, organizer of Taste of Bloomington, about an hour before things start today. (Dave Askins, Aug. 2, 2025)
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.
Ellettsville–Richland Township reorganization passes by narrow margin outside town limits Voters approved the Ellettsville–Richland Township reorganization Tuesday, but the margin outside town was just 35 votes. A recount would require hundreds of petition signatures by Nov. 17. The change would expand Ellettsville’s boundaries and could affect future local income tax distributions.
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