Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
What are Hawk and Fish up to this time? Same as always, they're making terrible puns.
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Column: Putting Bloomington's new free downtown shuttle to the test
On the first Monday in June, Bloomington Transit (BT) started piloting free microtransit rides within the downtown Bloomington zone. Kelton O'Connell tested out the service and documented his experience in this column.
Crash on SR 46 near Stinesville leaves 2 dead
On Friday (June 13) afternoon, a head-on collision on State Road 46 at Stinesville Road left one motorist dead and another seriously injured, according to a news release from the Monroe County sheriff's office.
Bloomington zoning: Revisions to use table to be mulled in July; public process on changes to housing to come later
There are now two separate efforts to revise the Bloomington's zoning code. One effort is focused on the Allowed Use Table, to be considered in mid-July. The second effort, focused on housing, will see a public process unfold, leading to consideration in January 2026.
Lawsuit targeting Indiana's student ID ban for voting pulls in Monroe County's election board
On Thursday, Monroe County's election board has an executive session scheduled to discuss pending litigation. The local election board is a named defendant in a complaint that has been filed, which alleges that a new state law banning student IDs for election purposes is unconstitutional.
Bloomington sounds alarm on spotted lanternfly: Residents asked to report sightings
An invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly, is approaching Bloomington, putting crops and gardens at risk. That has prompted city officials to ask for help from residents to identify these pests as quickly as possible.
Bloomington awards over $500K in social services grants as potential federal cuts loom
Last Wednesday, Bloomington's city council approved over a half million dollars in funding to 35 different social service agencies, continuing the Jack Hopkins funding program's 33-year tradition. Since its start, more than $6 million has been awarded through the Jack Hopkins program.