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in Bloomington
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WFHB is hosting a benefit concert Saturday at Buskirk-Chumley Theater to support its day-to-day operations after funding cuts. Tickets cost $21.82 (all proceeds fund operations) and five bands featuring about 33 musicians will perform to unite the community. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The IU chapter of Beta Theta Pi was suspended from recruitment and initiation on Jan. 27 by the Office of Student Life due to hazing allegations — the investigation is ongoing. Bloomington Parks and Recreation announced on Jan. 20 that the city is now a Bee City USA member. Indiana Daily Student
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Following the championship win, coach Curt Cignetti said Hoosier Gameday Lager was the best beer ever, and orders surged at Upland Brewing in downtown Bloomington. The brewery will release a limited commemorative can in mid- to late February and gifted the coach lifetime beer. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington's Stahl Furniture left its downtown location at South Walnut and Second streets after 50 years and moved three miles west to a former KMart building. Owner Ty Osborne said the 88,000 sqft showroom offers a safer environment and room for expansion. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington is hosting 2026 Black History Month events, starting with a free Kick-Off Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 7 at City Hall (doors open 3:30 p.m., program begins 4 p.m.) featuring local performers and youth arts. Additional community events will follow later in February. City of Bloomington
- ➤ Poet and songwriter Psoy Korolenko performed 18 traditional Yiddish and Slavic songs on Wednesday night at Ford-Crawford Hall through an event hosted by the Jewish Studies Program and Jacobs School of Music—each piece was briefly introduced with its historical background. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Caleb Hearon will speak in a question and answer lecture on Apr. 14 at the IU Auditorium, hosted by the IU Union Board and Arts and Humanities Council as part of the Granfalloon festival. Tickets, free for students and available starting Friday at 10 a.m., have limited seating. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Blue Man Group will perform at IU Auditorium on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 as part of the BLUEVOLUTION tour. Ticket holders can join a pre-show Kids Night on Broadway featuring sound experiments and DIY instrument activities. Indiana Daily Student
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials addressed snow plowing gaps after last weekend's storm and held a community forum to plan the future of the former Herald-Times building at 1900 S. Walnut St. The Perry Township trustee vacancy caucus is scheduled for Jan 31 at 2 p.m. (city council chambers). The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Indiana House passed a bill that lets the governor deploy a National Guard military police force to work with local law enforcement in emergencies — a measure set to enhance response protocols. The bill now heads to the Senate for further review. The Bloomingtonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men's soccer added five transfers last Thursday from the portal to fill every position group. The roster includes senior forward Bennett Painter who replaced Palmer Ault, midfielders Alex Matthews + Grant Paskus, junior defender Nick McHenry and junior goalkeeper Michal Mroz. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball lost 95-67 to No. 9 Michigan Thursday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, and with the team allowing 90+ points twice this season, they now risk missing the Big Ten Tournament for the first time ever. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Edgewood seniors beat North 51-43 on Wednesday night at the Cougar Den (despite limited practice from snowy school closings) to mark their first win over North in several years. The Herald-Times
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Indiana Vintage Market
All day — Monroe Convention Center — Check for ticket prices — Discover unique treasures and vintage finds at this beloved market event.
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Bloomington Polar Plunge
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Indiana University Memorial Stadium — Check website for registration details — Take the plunge to support Special Olympics athletes in a thrilling and chilly challenge.
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The World According to Sound
7-9 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union — Free entry — Experience a unique sonic journey that transforms academic inquiry into immersive soundscapes.
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American Pirates Album Release
8-10 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Experience a surreal night of music with American Pirates and enjoy Food and Folklore.
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Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Affordable tickets available — Don't miss this exciting clash between the Ducks and Hoosiers in a thrilling women's basketball showdown.
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Laid Back Country Picker Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $24.72 — Enjoy an evening of good music and a friendly atmosphere with Laid Back Country Picker and The Hammer and the Hatchet.
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Sword II Live Concert
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets on sale now — Experience the thrilling live performance of Sword II in Bloomington for their first time ever.
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Brass Band Concert with Nick Hinman
8 p.m. — Auer Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of a breathtaking orchestral performance led by conductor Nick Hinman.
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