Today
in Bloomington
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Women invites community members to the Women’s History Month Luncheon on March 25 at Monroe Convention Center (302 S. College Ave.), featuring keynote speaker Deana Potterf on sustainable change and honoring award recipients; tickets cost $45 with scholarships available. City of Bloomington
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IU LAB celebrated one year of teaming with local companies to drive new ideas and help student research. It will soon open a new home in the 16 Tech Innovation District as it works with Cook Medical and Eli Lilly to boost life science innovation. Indiana University
- ➤ DOJ files reveal that IU Kinsey Institute researchers exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein. Garcia, now executive director, emailed in 2012 and later condemned Epstein’s actions (he was unaware of his past), while another researcher, Helen Fisher, attended a lunch invitation from Epstein. Indiana Daily Student
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Federal data shows nearly 60,000 fewer Hoosiers signed up for Affordable Care Act plans after federal subsidies expired, leaving about 300,000 enrolled in the marketplace & spurring a sharp rise in premiums by more than 100%. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local sports fans can vote in the IU Health Herald-Times Athlete of the Week poll for standout athletes during Jan. 26-31, with voting open until Thursday, Feb. 5. Last week, Eastern Greene boys basketball player Grady Callison led the poll with 65% of the vote. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Girls basketball sectionals begin today in Bloomington, Bedford, and Martinsville areas with games at 6 p.m. and continue until Feb. 7. Updated scores and pairing details will be posted each evening (including matchups scheduled for tonight) as teams vie for state advancement. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana basketball will face USC today at 10 p.m. ET at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Fans in Bloomington can watch the game on Peacock or tune in on 105.1 FM as the Hoosiers aim to extend their winning streak. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana women’s tennis won Saturday’s matches against Cincinnati and Eastern Kentucky at the IU Tennis Center + the team will play West Virginia on Friday and Virginia Tech on Feb. 8 to extend their strong start. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Edgewood girls basketball, led by senior Macey Crider, are improving their season after avenging many of last year's losses — they now have a 16-5 record and will face the winner from Cascade and Speedway in the sectional semifinal. This season marks a strong turnaround for the team after a 10-year drought. 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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feeble little horse Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets available now — Experience the unique sounds of feeble little horse live in concert.
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