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Ninety-nine MCCSC teachers will receive state-funded stipends of $3,500 or $5,000 under a revamped Teacher Appreciation Grant program. A new law caps awards at 20% of teachers, replacing smaller stipends that previously were distributed to almost all teachers.

A weather balloon launched Sunday from Indiana University’s Northwest Quad was part of an international forecasting effort led by professor Travis O’Brien. The release also doubled as a video shoot backdrop for local band New Semantics.

Hawk: How are city council debates like the Winter Olympics? The answer from Fish will leave you laughing until tomorrow.

This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Jan. 30 to Feb. 19, 2026. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.

Bloomington North used a 27-point first quarter to defeat Floyd Central 57–50 extending its winning streak to four games. Derrick Cross Jr. scored 20 points and Levi Lindeman added 16 as the Cougars held off a second-half push. North closes the regular season with two home games next week.

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.

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.