Editor’s Notebook: Trojan Horse not dead, just moving up the road
The Trojan Horse will leave its longtime Kirkwood corner for Ellettsville in August. That’s the sad news confirmed by veteran server Pat on Friday night.
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New signal timing gives pedestrians head start at downtown Bloomington intersections
Bloomington is installing pedestrian-first signal timing at downtown intersections, funded by a state safety program. The change builds on a city-council-initiated 2021 no-turn-on-red ordinance and later council actions. LPI timing gives peds a head start before vehicles get a green light.
Bloomington police looking for shooting suspect wearing shark- or dolphin-style backpack
Bloomington police have released images of a man they call a “person of interest” in the April 26 Kirkwood Avenue shooting, highlighting his shark- or dolphin-style backpack. Investigators urge anyone who recognizes him to contact detective Chris Scott at 812-339-4477 or scottc@bloomington.in.gov
Monroe County commissioners OK $11.375M North Park land deal for jail; now to county council
Monroe County commissioners voted 3–0 to approve an $11.375M purchase agreement for the North Park site, in a next step for a long-disputed jail project, under pressure from ACLU litigation deadlines. The deal now heads to the county council, which has expressed opposition to the North Park site.
Accessibility reviews completed for 28 Monroe County polling sites ahead of May 5 primary
Monroe County says all 28 polling sites for the May 5 primary will have ADA accessibility reviews available on-site. Reports flag issues like heavy doors and restroom limits, with mostly operational fixes; an automatic opener is pending at Election Central.
Monroe County council backs $30K for lawyers, questions new $135M jail financing plan
On Tuesday, the Monroe County council approved a $30K appropriation to pay for outside legal counsel. Councilors also reviewed $135M jail financing plan. No bonding decision was made, as councilors raised doubts about costs, scope, and timing.
Monroe County campaign filings show highest spending in commissioner race, lowest in assessor contest
With a week to go before the May 5 primary, the required financial filings show a mix of amounts for Monroe County Democrats. Candidates for commissioner have spent the most so far, for a total of $36,836. In races for commissioner, prosecutor, clerk, and assessor, a big theme is in-kind donations.