Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
What do Yoda and John Mellencamp have to say about zoning regulations in Bloomington? The answer might surprise you!
Connections
The Connections section includes coverage of arts, entertainment, lifestyles, and anything that generally fits the category of: A person does a interesting thing.
Homecoming parade: Crowds throng Kirkwood in downtown Bloomington for return of IU alums
Indiana University’s homecoming parade brought considerable merriment to Kirkwood Avenue on Friday, with marching music, autumn colors and enthusiastic crowds. The procession toward Sample Gates celebrated college loyalty ahead of Saturday’s contest of foot ball against Minnesota.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk says his grandmother has the best recipe for a custardy, cake-like dessert. Where is this leading?? Find out when Fish delivers a hilarious reply!
Slow down for deer on the move: Fall brings bigger crash risk to Bloomington roads
October and November are peak months for deer collisions as mating season sends bucks running across roads. DNR estimates put Bloomington’s deer population at roughly 2,258. With Monroe County deer crashes rising from 169 in 2024 to 185 in 2025, drivers are urged to slow down, especially at dusk.
Demonstrators gather in downtown Bloomington for ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ rally
Under sunny skies, demonstrators gathered Saturday at Bloomington’s courthouse for the nationwide anti-Trump “No Kings: Vote Early” effort. Speakers urged early voting, defended immigrants and linked national concerns to Seminary Pointe and Flock cameras.
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Halloween is coming up and Hawk and Fish are ready. How would a ghost campaign for Bloomington city council? And why did the mayor hire a vampire as public engagement director?
Second Bloomington immigration detainee wins federal court order for bond hearing
A federal judge ordered immigration officials to give Manuel Alejandro Nadal Ortiz a bond hearing by Oct. 22, or release him. The government must report compliance by Oct. 23. He is the second Bloomington man arrested Sept. 1 to win a similar ruling.