Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Bloomington's Tuesday Market will open on June 3 at Hopewell Commons from 4–7 p.m., offering farm-fresh products and ready-to-eat food made with local ingredients.
The event features Tuesday Tunes with live music by LeRoy McQueen from 4:30–6 p.m. and doubles SNAP dollars using Market Bucks.
The City of Bloomington’s ITS department’s GIS team earned the Indiana Geographic Information Council’s 2025 Excellence in GIS — Large Community award for its Crash Hub project that tracks vehicle crash data in Bloomington.
The project shows how updated mapping tools help improve safety and planning in the city.
U.S. Senators Todd Young, Jeanne Shaheen and Kevin Cramer reintroduced the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act on May 27 to address the shortage of school mental health providers by boosting the pipeline of psychologists, counselors and social workers — the bipartisan measure is designed to ease graduate degree costs and improve access to care for Hoosier students.
Today, Verizon, Team Penske and the Indianapolis Colts announced a $6 million plan to forgive debt for central Indiana veterans over the next two years.
The initiative forgives $1 million already as of May 27, adds $1 million if Will Power finishes in the top 10 at the Indianapolis 500, and gives $2 million through a Colts partnership while Verizon upgrades wireless at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway—nearly covering all local veterans’ medical debt.
Indiana University announced that Hoosier the Bison will return to the sidelines for fall sports after IUSG’s Instagram poll led to a vote in favor of the comeback — both men's basketball coach Darian DeVries and football coach Curt Cignetti joined a reveal video that used Star Wars and Michael Jordan imagery to mark the decision.
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3:30-6:30 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a showcase featuring ten of Bloomington’s finest comedians at the Limestone Comedy Festival.
INDY APT Event at The Pfau Course
18-hole Stroke Play — All Day — The Pfau Course — Compete for VISA Gift cards and trophies in various divisions.
Bit Brigade Live in Bloomington, IN
7-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience a thrilling blend of rock music and live NES speedrunning with Bit Brigade.
Summer Prospect Camp
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Bill Armstrong Stadium — Check the event page for pricing details — A dedicated soccer camp for female athletes looking to enhance their skills.
Southern Junior Masters Golf Tournament
Sunday – Monday — The Pfau Course — Registration required — A premier tournament showcasing Indiana's top junior golfers competing in stroke play.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
June 17-19 — Twin Lakes Recreation Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and character building.
Frank Solo Performance
7-9 p.m. — The Vault Pub — Check local listings for entry fee — Enjoy an evening of solo music in a cozy pub setting.
Rainbow Birders Nature Walk
4-5 p.m. — RCA Community Park Playground — Registration required — Discover native plants and their impact on Indiana's wildlife in a hands-on nature walk.
CAMP SESSION 3
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center — Age Range 3-18 — Dive into a week of water sports fun at this co-ed camp in Bloomington.
PMP Certification Classroom Training
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. — Regus — Early bird rates available — Enhance your project management skills with 32 hours of interactive training and expert guidance.
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