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in Bloomington
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Ferguson Dog Park, golden retriever Muddy Waters impressively caught a second ball with one already held in his mouth. The trick was captured in three photos taken on May 31 (highlighting the dog's playful talent). The B Square Bulletin
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trojan Horse will change locations after visitors took a final look inside at its Kirkwood and Walnut site on Wednesday, May 27. The restaurant, known for its Indiana University sports memorabilia in the upstairs bar, will begin its relocation soon. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Transit offers free rides on all services from today until June 7 as part of Passenger Appreciation Week. The transit agency also launches the Bloomington Transit For Everyone campaign (featuring posters designed by local artist Aaron Lowell Denton) to help riders better understand its offerings. The Herald-Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Orangetheory Fitness in Bloomington is offering new Premier members unlimited classes for a month for $99 starting today, with the promotion available until Tuesday, June 30 + the workouts suit all fitness levels. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana track and field has five athletes heading to nationals after qualifying at the NCAA East Prelims in Lexington, Kentucky. Senior Tyler Carrel, Camden Marshall, John Colquitt, Trelee Banks-Rose, and sophomore Veronica Hargrave will compete from 8 p.m. June 10 at Hayward Stadium in Eugene (broadcast on ESPN). Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football added three-star safety Brady Scott as its ninth recruit for the 2027 class on Sunday. The 6-foot, 195-pound athlete (rated No. 49 in Massachusetts) chose the Hoosiers over offers from Iowa, Louisville, Vanderbilt and UCLA. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football secured its highest-rated 2027 recruit when four-star edge rusher Myles Smith committed Thursday through a live announcement on Rivals’ YouTube channel — he is ranked No. 23 nationally and visited Bloomington in May. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana baseball redshirt freshman catcher Brayden Ricketts entered the transfer portal on Instagram, joining junior catcher T.J. Schuyler who announced his decision May 20; the NCAA baseball transfer portal opens today. Indiana Daily Student
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Strawberry Shortcake Festival
All day — Switchyard Park Pavilion — $9 Strawberry Shortcakes and $5 Hot Dog Specials — Indulge in sweet treats and family-friendly fun at this local festival.
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Tales of Ambergrove at Nexus Convergence
10 AM - 6 PM — Bloomington Convention Center — Free entry — Explore video games, TTRPGs, and unique vendors at this exciting game-themed convention.
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Greg Mendez at The Bishop
9-11 p.m. — The Bishop — 18+ — Experience the poignant alt-pop sounds of Greg Mendez with tracks from his latest album, 'Beauty Land'.
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Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival 2026
June 17-20 — Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground — Tickets sold separately — Experience top bluegrass performances with legendary artists and local talent.
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