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From Inside INdiana Business, Terre Haute Tribune-Star and 15 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
Inside INdiana Business3 hours ago
Ivy Tech launching fiber optic training programs with Google investment, on Inside INdiana BusinessThe eight-week course will be held at Ivy Tech campuses in Bloomington, Fort Wayne and Valparaiso. Participants will receive hands-on training and skills needed to pursue careers in fiber optic installation, network infrastructure and related fields.
Terre Haute Tribune-Star4 hours ago
Some good, some bad: Takeaways from IU basketball’s season-opener, on Terre Haute Tribune-StarA new roster of Indiana basketball players began regular-season play Monday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana Daily Student5 hours ago
Federal election monitors head for Indiana. Will Monroe County be affected?, on Indiana Daily StudentFederal election monitors will not be in Monroe County.
Indiana Daily Student5 hours ago
Indiana women’s basketball roundtable: IDS reporters’ predictions for the 2026-27 season, on Indiana Daily StudentThe Hoosiers missed the NCAA Tournament last season.
Indiana Daily Student6 hours ago
Federal Office for Civil Rights decreases investigations at IU, other universities, on Indiana Daily StudentOf 18 IU Bloomington-related cases in a 6-month period, none resulted in an investigation.
Indiana Daily Student7 hours ago
No. 5-seed Indiana field hockey opens Big Ten Tournament with No. 4-seed Rutgers rematch, on Indiana Daily StudentIndiana finished the regular season on a four game losing streak.
Indiana Public Media7 hours ago
Election 2026 Live Coverage, on Indiana Public MediaPolls are open until 6 p.m. Early voting ended at noon Monday with 17,402 ballots cast in Monroe County.
Indiana Daily Student8 hours ago
Former IU student faces child exploitation charges after sending videos online, police say, on Indiana Daily StudentIndiana University's independent student newspaper.
The Herald-Times8 hours ago
Bloomington voters cast ballots in the 2026 election, best photos, on The Herald-TimesVoters head to the polls to cast ballots in the 2026 election in Monroe County on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Indiana Daily Student10 hours ago
PHOTOS: Indiana men's basketball defeats Eastern Illinois 91-57, on Indiana Daily StudentThe Indiana men's basketball team defeated Eastern Illinois on Monday.
Indiana Public Media10 hours ago
Why Is the Dark Side of the Moon So Different?, on Indiana Public MediaThere’s something different about the dark side of the Moon, and it’s not just that we can’t see it from the Earth.
WBIW11 hours ago
Free business financing workshop to be hosted at Ivy Tech Bloomington, on WBIWBLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is hosting Get Bank Ready, a no-cost workshop for entrepreneurs who want financial readiness training before they meet...
Indiana Daily Student12 hours ago
Spooky season stays alive at Waldron Arts Center with ‘Goosebumps The Musical’, on Indiana Daily StudentSunday’s “Goosebumps The Musical” drew costumed kids, jump scares and a masked mystery.
Courier & Press13 hours ago
Indiana women's basketball heads into 2026-27 with new-look roster. Here are 3 names to know, on Courier & PressIndiana women's basketball has a new-look roster for 2026-27. Here are three names to know:
The B Square Bulletin14 hours ago
Polls open with mild weather in Monroe County on Nov. 3, 2026, on The B Square BulletinThis is a log of B Square Bulletin visits to different polling locations through the day on Nov. 3, 2026. It will be updated through the day as resources allow.
Indiana Daily Student14 hours ago
LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2026 around Bloomington, Monroe County, on Indiana Daily StudentPolls close at 6 p.m.
Fox 5915 hours ago
Burton, Lindsay set pace in IU’s season opener, on Fox 59BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Transfer Markus Burton scored 19 points and reserve transfer Bryce Lindsay scored 14 points as Indiana beat Eastern Illinois 91-57 on Monday night in a season opener for both teams. Burton, a transfer from Notre Dame, finished 7-of-8 shooting, including 3-for-3 from 3-point range. Lindsay, who has played at Texas A&M,
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IndyStar15 hours ago
Curt Cignetti restored something IU had lost. That's how Indiana became a football school, on IndyStarBusiness in Bloomington and IU fandom is booming in ways not seen since the Bob Knight days. Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers have even taken it to a higher level.
The Herald-Times15 hours ago
Bloomington awards $55,000 to 13 groups for digital access, on The Herald-TimesBloomington awarded $55,000 in Digital Opportunity Grants to 13 organizations supporting internet access, technology and digital skills.
The Herald-Times15 hours ago
Bloomington Trashion show seeks designers and models, on The Herald-TimesBloomington's Trashion/Refashion show is accepting design and model applications for its April 18, 2027, runway event.
The Herald-Times15 hours ago
LIVE: Updates from Election Day in the Bloomington area, on The Herald-TimesIt's Election Day in the Bloomington area. Check here for updates and information throughout the day.
IndyStar15 hours ago
Indiana basketball has plenty to improve, but should feel good about one tandem, on IndyStarMuch of Monday's win vs Eastern Illinois was as expected. Still, IU found a transfer tandem it can build around.
The Herald-Times15 hours ago
Monroe County election results, on The Herald-TimesElection results will update here live as votes are tallied after the polls close at 6 p.m. EST and winners are announced.
Indiana Public Media15 hours ago
Voting underway in midterm general election, on Indiana Public MediaPolls are open until 6 p.m. Early voting ended at noon Monday with 17,402 ballots cast in Monroe County.
The Herald-Times16 hours ago
54 sales of property recently recorded in Bloomington, Monroe County, on The Herald-TimesRecent property sales in Bloomington and Monroe County ranged from $50,000 to $7.5 million.
WLKY20 hours ago
Indiana US House races | Midterm election results, on WLKYSouthern Indiana voters will also decide who represents them in Congress.
Dubois County Herald20 hours ago
Stallings reflects on College GameDay experience, on Dubois County HeraldJASPER - An abundance of text messages poured in, people he does and doesn't know reached out, while comment sections online weighed in after the cameras shone on Jackson Stallings
Indiana Daily Student21 hours ago
Indiana men’s basketball’s late first-half run powers Hoosiers to blowout victory, on Indiana Daily StudentThe Hoosiers outscored Eastern Illinois 20-2 in the final 9:45 before halftime.
WLKY21 hours ago
Hoosiers tip off basketball season with win over Eastern Illinois, on WLKYIndiana tipped off the season with a win over Eastern Illinois at Assembly Hall Monday night.
IndyStar22 hours ago
Indiana basketball gets 'unfortunate news' with guard on crutches at first game, on IndyStarFirst-year IU guard Prince-Alexander Moody showed up on crutches, and coach Darian DeVries explained why.
WISHTV822 hours ago
Burton, Lindsay pace Indiana in 34-point win over Eastern Illinois, on WISHTV8BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Transfer Markus Burton scored 19 points and reserve transfer Bryce Lindsay scored 14 points as Indiana beat Eastern Illinois 91-57 on Monday night in a season opener for both teams. Burton, a transfer from Notre Dame, finished 7-of-8 shooting, including 3-for-3 from 3-point range. Lindsay, who has played at Texas A&M, […]
South Bend Tribune23 hours ago
Indiana basketball freshman Prince-Alexander Moody will miss 'extended period of time', on South Bend TribuneIndiana basketball guard Prince-Alexander Moody expected to miss significant time.
WISHTV823 hours ago
Bloomington proposal would ban artificial superintelligence, on WISHTV8BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A proposed Bloomington ordinance would prohibit distributing or deploying artificial superintelligence in the city. The Common Council could lift the ban only after making specified safety findings and receiving approval from more than 95% of registered city voters, the proposal says. Some experts have warned of the risk of catastrophic outcomes from […]
Indiana Daily StudentYesterday
3 MCCSC board members up for reelection, unopposed in the 2026 midterms, on Indiana Daily StudentThree of seven MCCSC school board members are running unchallenged for reelection.
Indiana Daily StudentYesterday
‘We the People’ takes Bloomington through orchestral journey of American history, on Indiana Daily StudentThe Bloomington Symphony Orchestra performed four pieces to celebrate America’s 250th year.
Indiana High School Athletic AssociationYesterday
IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week (11-2-2026), on Indiana High School Athletic AssociationFort Wayne KometsYesterday
Komets bounce back ahead of big weekend, on Fort Wayne KometsThe Komets snapped their three-game slide with wins over Toledo and Indy to even their record at 3-3-0-0 after six games. The team hosts Bloomington on Friday for Military Appreciation Night starting ...
Indiana Daily StudentYesterday
Inayat at IU, Bollywood dance team, put on interim directive for hazing, on Indiana Daily StudentThe interim directive was effective Oct. 26.
Indiana Daily StudentYesterday
Indiana men’s basketball roundtable: IDS reporters predict Hoosiers’ 2026-27 season, on Indiana Daily StudentThe Hoosiers missed the tournament for the third straight season in 2025-26.
WBIWYesterday
Harmony School to host Visitors Day on November 10 inviting prospective families to explore alternative learning, on WBIWBLOOMINGTON — Harmony School is opening its doors to prospective parents and students on Tuesday, November 10, offering an inside look at its small class...
In brief
The short notes of Today in Bloomington’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Election DayVoting today? Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., you need a valid ID, and you can find your polling place on the Monroe County Voter Information map.
Voting today? Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., you need a valid ID, and you can find your polling place on the Monroe County Voter Information map. Early voting ended at noon Monday with 17,402 ballots, more than 2022's 14,064 but fewer than 2018's 21,341.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Herald-Times, Indiana Public Media
City CouncilThe Bloomington Common Council is set to review housing density and UDO changes, fire safety codes, emergency funding, a $6.8 million bond issue and a proposal to ban artificial superintelligence within city limits at its regular session Wed., Nov.
The Bloomington Common Council is set to review housing density and UDO changes, fire safety codes, emergency funding, a $6.8 million bond issue and a proposal to ban artificial superintelligence within city limits at its regular session Wed., Nov. 4. Councilmember Hopi Stosberg sponsors the housing item, Ordinance 2026-31.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WBIW
Cicada CinemaAfter 10 years of showing and promoting movies around Bloomington, Cicada Cinema will soon have its own theater on the near west side.
After 10 years of showing and promoting movies around Bloomington, Cicada Cinema will soon have its own theater on the near west side. Josh Brewer is hopeful it will open by December.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Herald-Times, The Herald-Times
Hoosier hoopsFreshman guard Prince-Alexander Moody is expected to miss extended time with a knee injury suffered in practice, coach Darian DeVries said after Monday's win.
Freshman guard Prince-Alexander Moody is expected to miss extended time with a knee injury suffered in practice, coach Darian DeVries said after Monday's win. Moody watched from the end of the bench on crutches.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: IndyStar
IU footballIndiana (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) moved up one spot to No.
Indiana (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) moved up one spot to No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after its 23-16 overtime win over Minnesota. In the AP Poll, the Hoosiers dropped two spots to No. 6, behind No. 5 UCLA.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Herald-Times