Today
in Bloomington
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington announced the 2026 Women’s Achievement Awards winners (Dr. Kirstin Milks, Cindy Chavez, and Ayla Sohrabi-Nia) who will be honored at the Women’s History Month Luncheon on March 25 at Monroe Convention Center. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington Volunteer Network invites residents to join a 100,000-hour volunteer challenge running through 2026. Volunteers can also sign up for the Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar on April 3-4 and Imaginary Zoo at Switchyard Park (1601 S. Rogers St.) on March 17-19, or support Teacher’s Warehouse via its ongoing wish list. The Herald-Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tornado struck Monroe County Airport on Feb. 19, damaging Bob Burke’s hangar and muscle car collection while most aircraft remained intact + Burke, who cut short his vacation, said he plans to repair the vehicles. The Herald-Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AES said on Monday, Mar. 2 that it will be sold to a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners & EQT Infrastructure VI to become private, with the deal expected to close late in 2026 or early in 2027 without affecting customer rates as local Indiana and Ohio operations continue. WTHR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Renowned science personality Neil deGrasse Tyson will deliver a humorous lecture titled 'An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies: Part II' at the IU Auditorium on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. — his first lecture at IU since 2017. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Darius Rucker announced his 2026 Songs of Summer tour with six special guests, kicking off on June 4 in Toledo and concluding on Aug. 1 in Indianapolis (a nearby opportunity for Bloomington listeners). Tickets start at $49 for select shows as the tour visits 20 cities. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington launched the 14th Annual Linda P. Thompson Eco-Heroes Art Contest themed 'Our Nature at Night.' Residents can submit art by email or at City Hall from March 17 to April 7 and winners will be honored on April 18 at Switchyard Park during Earth Day. The Herald-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Bloomington invites early childhood experts to present at its free Community Roots conference on Oct. 3. Proposals are due May 15 for breakout sessions lasting 75 minutes that offer practical strategies for local educators — intended to boost community learning. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 2, the DOJ began reviewing Indiana University’s scholarship programs to check civil rights compliance, requesting data on student demographics and award criteria (the probe follows recent federal guidance on DEI practices) while IU preserved all related records. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After winning their first national title, the Indiana Hoosiers made history by sending nine players to the NFL scouting combine an hour north of campus, including Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. Their larger group than in previous years & strong performance hinted at a bright future for the program. WTHR
- ➤ South's Nick Russell—named Herald-Times Boys Wrestler of the Year—is the only state medalist from his school after earning a seventh place medal at state meet today, marking his first sophomore honor in a continuing Panther tradition. Other area wrestlers also performed strongly in the season. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti signed a new $105.6 million contract on Feb. 4, promising an average of $13.2 million annually after leading the Hoosiers to a national title. The team is in winter workouts as spring practice begins late March + the deal was announced after a review. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball lost 77-64 to Michigan State on March 1 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Key performers were Tucker DeVries with 20 points and Lamar Wilkerson with 29 points as the home crowd cheered the team. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Brownstone Midwest Supper Club: Dr. Allon Friedman
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Lennie's Brewpub — Cost varies — Engage in vibrant conversation and enjoy a talk on the state of medicine.
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Master’s Recital – Carl Ek, Clarinet
5 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience an enchanting evening of live clarinet performance.
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Junior Recital – Allison Sharp, Soprano
7 PM — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticketed entry — Experience the breathtaking performance of soprano Allison Sharp at this enchanting junior recital.
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Hairbangers Ball Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — The Bluebird — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling night of rock classics with Hairbangers Ball.
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Spring Break Bash: Booze Hounds & Friends
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Celebrate Spring Break with bluegrass tunes from Booze Hounds, The Lowlanders, and Father Kentucky.
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Spring Equinox Market
12-6 p.m. — Switchyard Park — Check out 41 fantasy, pagan, and nature-based vendors along with food trucks at this vibrant market.
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Twin Talk // Fractured Performance
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Experience an evening of innovative jazz from local talents Kyle Quass, Brendan Keller-Tuberg, and Julian Douglas.
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GRB Benefit Featuring Tipa Tipo and Amy O
5-8 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of music benefiting the community with local artists Tipa Tipo and Amy O.
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