Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
Good morning, Bloomington.
More than 50 IU students, staff, and alumni showcased their startups at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress held June 2 to 5 in Indianapolis at the Indiana Convention Center.
The event featured speakers including IU alumnus Mark Cuban and projects that range from a mouthguard alerting coaches to concussion risks to a startup that blends music with live performance.
Indiana State Police is investigating the death of a man pulled from a trailer fire on Sunday morning in Linton — firefighters noted his injuries were not caused by the blaze and an autopsy is pending.
Egg prices in Indiana have dropped—USDA data from June 3 shows the average fell to $5.12 a dozen from a peak of $6.23 in March—while stores now sell eggs for as little as $2.96.
The City of Bloomington is warning residents about the invasive spotted lanternfly, found in Bartholomew County about 50 miles away, because the pest may soon harm local crops and trees.
Parks and Recreation teams are checking for host trees—such as the Tree of Heaven—to plan removals that help slow its spread.
The Bloomington Fire Department has expanded safe haven baby box access by opening a new box at Fire Station 2 at 209 S.
Fairfield Drive and reopening the box at Fire Station 1 at 300 E. Fourth St.—Officials invite the public to a blessing ceremony on June 11th at 1 p.m. with Mayor Kerry Thomson, Fire Chief Roger Kerr, and Chaplain Lt. Ray Cazee.
Monroe County Board of Health is set to review a draft policy that would manage public comments following criticism at recent meetings.
The board will meet on June 26 and plans to consider final revisions for a vote in August.
Data from Realtor.com for March showed that Monroe County median home prices rose to $290,000 from $258,250 in February, up 12.3%, with single-family homes selling for a median of $322,500 and three transactions exceeding $1 million.
Recorded home sales dropped to 168 transactions worth $44.3 million, a 4% decrease from March last year.
Apartment listing prices in Monroe County remained at $1,268 in May, matching April's average according to data from Apartment List.
One-bedroom apartments stayed at $1,105 and two-bedroom apartments at $1,261 — prices that were 0.8% lower than last year, as noted by local housing economist Chris Salviati.
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.
Tate Sherman Quartet Performance
5 p.m. — The Vault Pub — Free entry — Experience an evening of jazz with the Tate Sherman Quartet featuring talented musicians.
BubbleFest 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — WonderLab Science Museum — Free with Museum Admission — Dive into the science of bubbles with hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages.
Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley!
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Ticket Prices Vary — Experience the legendary Mick Foley as he shares stories from his iconic wrestling career, concluding with a Q&A session.
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