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A national free speech survey shows that Indiana University Bloomington earned an ‘F’ and ranked 256th among 261 colleges — based on responses from 341 students on Sept.

9 — while Purdue ranked seventh best.

City of Bloomington Utilities received a $2.375 million EPA grant to upgrade the Monroe Water Treatment Plant near Lake Monroe by adding backup generators and enhanced control systems to guard against extreme weather and cybersecurity threats.

Indiana University hosted a community forum and fundraiser on Wednesday at The Cook Center for Public Arts and Humanities to support flood victims in Nepal.

Organizers and speakers shared local connections and research on the disaster and urged donations to relief funds.

Bloomington Utilities reported on Tuesday that seasonal conditions at Monroe Reservoir have led to an increase in reports of brown & yellow tap water due to higher manganese levels in the lower reservoir.

Residents are advised to run cold water and replace filters until clarity improves.

Indiana University Athletics announced new heat-related policies for the Hoosiers’ Saturday football game against Howard at Memorial Stadium, allowing fans one sealed water bottle & one empty refillable container; extra water and misting stations will be added to help fans in 85° heat.

Nineteen high school seniors in the Bloomington area were named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program on Sept.

9, and they must meet further academic requirements to advance before competing for scholarships next spring.

Eighteen former Hoosiers are on NFL rosters with nine rookies reaching a record high after a standout collegiate season marked by a national title and Heisman win.

The players (including Fernando Mendoza and Omar Cooper Jr.) will boost local pride in the new season.

No. 21 Indiana volleyball returns home to Wilkinson Hall this weekend to host the Indiana Invitational.

The team will play Cal Poly & Eastern Illinois on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. with games streamed on Big Ten.