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Friday, January 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County has been awarded a $7.3 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. to implement strategies reducing unsheltered homelessness in Monroe County through case management, street outreach, and a Housing Stability Income Supplement Program. The Bloomingtonian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested in Bloomington, Indiana, for allegedly setting fire to a Narcan box outside the Monroe County Stride Center. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Three sexual violence incidents, including two assaults and one rape, were reported in Bloomington, leading to a police investigation with the incidents potentially being related. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dwight Simmons, an IU alum, has grown from open mic participant to headlining comedian at The Comedy Attic, crediting the club for fostering his comedic career and recording his special 'Who's The Master?' there. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ IU students from various Asian backgrounds celebrate Lunar New Year with traditional foods, family gatherings, and community events, emphasizing the holiday's cultural importance. Indiana Daily Student
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ IU Health Bloomington Hospital reports a $7 million loss in 2023 due to high labor and startup costs, affecting its financial performance amidst the otherwise profitable IU Health system. The Herald-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball coach Mike Woodson defends Trey Galloway against fan criticism amidst a performance slump, emphasizing his hard work and the challenges of recovering from a knee injury. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Despite losing three key defenders from their 2024 Big Ten title-winning season, Indiana men's soccer coach Todd Yeagley is confident in the team's depth and ability to rebuild effectively for the next season. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football's 2025 roster reveals significant changes, including the departure of starting cornerback Jamier Johnson, another player entering the transfer portal, and an offensive lineman not returning, alongside quarterback Tyler Cherry transitioning to a student-coach role due to injury. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football announces jersey numbers for 18 transfers and 21 high school signees for the 2025 season, highlighting a transfer class ranked 18th nationally. The Herald-Times
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Hadestown: A Tony Award Winning Musical
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
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Purdue Boilermakers vs Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Game
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