Today
in Bloomington
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MCCSC Superintendent Dr. Markay Winston said at the Student Excellence Awards on Feb. 6 that the district is financially stronger than last year, but new state legislation will reduce funding by more than $30 million through 2031. He highlighted efforts for transparency & a two-year fiscal strategy. The Bloomingtonian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 7, hooded mergansers were seen paddling through open water at Miller-Showers Park. A warming trend will melt the remaining ice soon, giving bird watchers a welcome sight. The B Square Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University’s Distinguished Professor Richard DiMarchi is advancing obesity treatment with pioneering GLP-1 drug research at his Bloomington lab, aiming to improve care for diabetes and obesity. His ongoing work earns national accolades and inspires a new generation of biotech researchers (from his own lab and mentees). Indiana University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a slow season opener with just three hits, Indiana improved with wins at the Paradise Classic in Boca Raton, with key plays by catcher Avery Parker and Alex Cooper. The Hoosiers will return at the Littlewood Invitational on Thursday in Tempe for a five-game series. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Hoosiers rallied from a late second-half collapse to beat the Badgers 78-77 in overtime yesterday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall as coach DeVries noted their resilience— a quality honed during a team-bonding trip to Puerto Rico six months ago. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington South wrestlers clinched six titles at the Regional on Saturday, Feb. 7, with Nick Russell and Jaxsen Jean winning at 106 and 113 pounds as the team recorded a 199½-point victory over Floyd Central; the outcome highlighted improved weight strategies and teamwork for local athletes. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball, after winning its first two Big Ten games at Northwestern and Wisconsin, will try to extend its streak by meeting Purdue at 2 p.m. today at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington South girls basketball repeated as sectional champs after a 27-point burst led the Panthers to a 62-49 win over Terre Haute South on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Terre Haute North — the team will face Floyd Central in the regionals next. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball faced Wisconsin at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday and earned a 78-77 overtime win. Fifth-year senior guard Lamar Wilkerson scored 25 points (including the game-winning free throw) to boost the team's overall record to 16-8. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Shamrock Shuffle 5K
9 AM – 1 PM — Monroe County Fairgrounds — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive 5K Run/Walk.
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Bloomington Symphony Orchestra: Between Silence and Strauss
5-8 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Children FREE, Students $16, Adults $29 — Experience an evening of classical music featuring soloist Shawn Tairyu Head and award-winning performers.
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