Saturday, January 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Community Farmers' Market is now accepting vendor applications for its 2025 season, with priority given to those received by February 21. City of Bloomington
- ➤ The City of Bloomington is accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow Award, celebrating young African American leaders in the community. City of Bloomington
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The IU Police Department reports 13 burglaries at various campus locations between Jan. 4 and Jan. 15, with stolen items including electronics and jewelry, and most incidents at Beta Sigma Psi. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ IU's Full Frontal Comedy performed at The Comedy Attic, showcasing their diverse improv talents to both the university and local community. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana athletic department has enacted layoffs and budget cuts to prepare for a new NCAA revenue-sharing model beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, aiming to share $21 million with athletes without cutting sports or coaching staff positions. The Herald-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball team fell to Illinois with a 54-68 loss, primarily due to inopportune turnovers and not matching Illinois's physical play. Indiana Daily Student
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Clue - The Musical at Indiana University Auditorium
Experience a delightful performance of 'Clue - The Musical', a touring theater production at the Indiana University Auditorium.
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CACR Speaker Series Featuring Jeffrey Tully
This event will feature cybersecurity expert Jeffrey Tully as part of the CACR Speaker Series, aimed at sharing insights and research on cybersecurity issues.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights face off against the Indiana Hoosiers in a women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Heartsaver First Aid, AED, and CPR Course for Adults and Children
This American Heart Association-certified course provides essential training in First Aid, AED, and CPR for adults, infants, and children.
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PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training
This comprehensive training course offers 32 hours of instructor-led instruction in project management, preparing attendees for the PMP certification with real-world examples, mock exams, and case studies.
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Heartsaver First Aid, AED, and CPR Course for Adults, Children, and Infants
This American Heart Association-certified course provides essential training in First Aid, AED, and CPR for adults, children, and infants.
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Heartsaver Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, AED, and CPR Course
This course, certified by the American Heart Association, provides essential First Aid, AED, and CPR training for adults, infants, and children.
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Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
A night of clean comedy featuring performances by renowned comedians exploring themes of motherhood and personal life at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
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Hadestown: A Tony Award Winning Musical
Hadestown is a critically acclaimed musical that intertwines the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a transformative score, showcasing the power of song to influence fate.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face off against the Indiana Hoosiers in a women's college basketball game at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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