Today
in Bloomington
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington groups invite volunteers for multiple MLK Day service events. Community members can help at My Sister’s Closet on Monday, Jan. 19 at 414 S. College Ave, donate food to benefit Community Kitchen at local Kroger sites, or join the city's Energy Works to share energy saving tips. The Herald-Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local radio station WGCL changed its call letters to WWZN and switched to an all-sports talk format on Monday, Jan. 5—preserving high school game broadcasts and favorite shows with longtime hosts. The move fills a gap for sports talk listeners in Bloomington. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indianapolis International Airport added six nonstop flights to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl, with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines scheduling departures on Jan. 8 + returns on Jan. 10; fans now have 13 travel options as the No. 1 Hoosiers host the No. 5 Oregon Ducks. WTHR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University is addressing key challenges in 2026, including free speech practices and student housing while preparing its Capital Campus launch for summer. IU Football Coach Curt Cignetti faces pressure after a record-setting season + the campus consolidates umbrella degrees amid growing enrollment. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana University suspended Chi Phi on Dec. 19 for prior hazing incidents, ordering the fraternity to cease all activities until the dean decides on the suspension's length (nine other organizations remain suspended from as early as 2015). The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington’s redevelopment commission approved site access for soil tests at 10 Trades District locations to guide CCC grant-funded public art and district improvements. The work, fully funded by a $16M Lilly Endowment grant, will see Patriot Engineering drilling until the end of March. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Hoosiers recorded their first-ever Rose Bowl win on New Year's Day with a 38-3 victory over Alabama. A commemorative print showing coach Curt Cignetti celebrating is available for purchase from USA TODAY Store starting at $27. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football added former Kansas State edge rusher Chiddi Obiazor on Monday+ to boost its defense ahead of the upcoming season. He becomes the program's eighth transfer portal commitment+ with two seasons of eligibility. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Voting is open for the IU Health Herald-Times Athlete of the Week poll covering Dec. 22-Jan. 3 sports action; readers can support nominees from local schools including Edgewood girls basketball and South wrestling until Thursday, Jan. 8 at noon (voters may cast unlimited ballots). The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football coaches signed Kansas State defensive end Chiddi Obiazor, a 6-foot-6, 275-pound rusher, as the team adds a second transfer from K-State in two days + aiming to boost their front line for next season. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football added Miami transfer Brock Schott on Monday, Jan. 5. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound tight end from Leo High School redshirted with the Hurricanes and now joins a group that lost three players as the Hoosiers gear up for the upcoming season. The Herald-Times
- ➤ IU is giving away special Peach Bowl Rally Towels today (5 to 6:30 p.m.) in Assembly Hall’s South Lobby for Hoosiers ahead of Friday’s game against the Oregon Ducks. Fans with official tickets will have a towel placed on their seats at Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Indiana University football team draws comparisons to the classic 'Hoosiers' story as local fans cheer its rising underdog spirit — the team will face Oregon in the Peach Bowl on Friday, Jan. 9. The Herald-Times
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Mama Said String Band with Chris Dollar
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy live music from Mama Said String Band and Chris Dollar at a top-rated Bloomington venue.
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2026 IU Winter ID Camp
5:00 a.m. to 4:59 a.m. — Mellencamp Pavilion, Bloomington, IN — Registration fee applies — A developmental camp for high school soccer players aiming for collegiate play.
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Catalpa Concert Featuring This Burning Ghost
7-11 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the melodic tunes of Sean South by Catalpa and dive into the world of live music.
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WFIU's The Soul Kitchen Dance Party
6:30 p.m. — Franklin Hall — Free entry — A vibrant evening of soul, funk, and music, featuring a dance lesson and DJ set.
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Dylan Ryan Performance
6:30-9:30 a.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Enjoy a morning filled with live music from the Benton / Myers / Garber Trio and Dylan Ryan.
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Ben Cartha Fowler Project & Sam Finley Trio
6:30-10 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Experience a lively jazz double feature with local talent and enjoy food and drink.
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Falun Dafa Meditation Workshop
5-6:30 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union — Free entry — Discover the peaceful practices of Falun Dafa through meditation and exercises.
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Umphrey's McGee Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Bluebird — $86-$144 — Enjoy an electrifying evening with live music from Umphrey's McGee at a popular local venue.
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Dakota Curtis & The Dark / Dandelioness / Paul Bertsch Band
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Celebrate new music releases from three local acts with an enjoyable evening of live performances.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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