Good morning, Bloomington.

Brian Noojin, a Rural Transit driver for six months, drove a long Friday route on April 25 that took him over 150 miles across Monroe County and picked up regular riders such as Jaelynn Portteus and her son for school and medical appointments.

He built close bonds with about 30 regular passengers—ensuring each person reached their destination on time—and kept a careful schedule throughout his 11-hour day.

On Saturday, April 26, a wrong-way driver in a 2007 Mercury Milan crashed head-on into a Gray Buick Enclave on Ind.

46 near Hunter Valley Road at 2:30 p.m.—two other drivers, one in an SUV and one in a Mercedes Benz, suffered non-life-threatening injuries while the Mercury driver died.

At Bloomington’s State of the City event, police chief Mike Diekhoff said violent crime dropped 24.3% (from 259 to 196) over the last year because a 35% decline in aggravated assault drove the overall drop while other violent crimes remained the same.

Two IU Indianapolis students—Malachi Aklilu and Rachel Schweiger—have received national scholarships; Aklilu will study Turkish in Turkey under the Critical Language Scholarship this summer while Schweiger has been awarded the Barry M.

Goldwater Scholarship to support her research in biology and neuroscience.

Today, an incoming cold front will bring strong to severe storms to most of Indiana with the first round expected from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a second round from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Storm Prediction Center places the area under a Level 2 threat — hail is likely in the morning with damaging wind gusts later, and a wet pattern will continue through Friday.

After lawmakers ended the 2025 session April 25, they sent key bills to Gov. Mike Braun's desk for his decision — the list includes the state budget, health care cost controls, education deregulation and a ban on DEI spending, while some were already signed into law and others died in committee.

No. 12 Indiana water polo ended its season in Los Angeles at the MPSF championships after losing 20 to 5 to USC Friday and 19 to 11 to Arizona State Saturday.

The team finished winless in conference play with a record of 0 to 8—its overall record dropped from 21 to 10 last season to 17 to 12 this season.

Indiana was swept in their weekend series against Iowa as poor offensive starts and pitching struggles led to lopsided losses — the Hoosiers will play today at 6 p.m. against Evansville at German American Bank Field at Charles H.

Braun Stadium.

Mamalarky Live in Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience the tender, intricate indie rock of Mamalarky with their unique blend of humor and heartfelt lyrics.

The Kickback 101: Projection Listening Party

7:30-11:30 p.m. — IU Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center — $10 for students, $20 for non-students — Celebrate the end of the semester with live performances and fresh eats at Troy Thomas' album launch.

Wonderland CCS Prom 2025

7-11 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union Building — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — A magical celebration of joy, friendship, and the wonder of God's creation.

Meditation Mondays: Sound Bath Experience

7-8 p.m. — Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library — Cost unknown — Immerse yourself in a relaxing meditative sound bath experience.

Taylor Hollingsworth Live

6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Enjoy an evening of folk music with Taylor Hollingsworth and opening act The Hammer & The Hatchet.

Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025

7 PM - 1 AM — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket information available — Experience a unique four-night event of original music as artists collaborate and share their stories.

IU Founders and Funders Network Venture Summit 2025

12 AM - 12 AM — Indiana Memorial Union Bldg — $100 — Connect with innovators and investors within IU’s startup ecosystem at this exclusive venture summit.

Rodney Crowell Concert

7-11 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Check for ticket info — Experience the music of a Grammy-winning country artist with decades of hits.

Spring Prospect Camp

10 AM - 4 PM — Bill Armstrong Stadium — Registration required — An exclusive soccer camp for female athletes looking to develop their skills.

Artisan Bread Workshop

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Muddy Fork Bakery — $95 per person — Learn the art of sourdough bread making in an intimate, hands-on workshop.