Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Bloomington.
A 31-year-old man from Bloomington was arrested for OWI after his Dodge Ram rear-ended a Massey Ferguson tractor on Ind.
45 at South Duncan Road at 5:40 a.m. on July 10 — tractor driver Jesse Prince was injured and taken to IU Health Bloomington Hospital while the pickup driver was treated for minor injuries and booked on a charge of driving while intoxicated resulting in serious injury.
A 31-year-old Bloomington man was arrested on an OWI charge+ with a prior conviction after his 2004 Dodge Ram rear-ended a Massey Ferguson tractor on West State Road 45 near South Duncan Road on July 10th, injuring tractor operator Jesse Prince and truck driver Jared Hash as emergency crews kept the road closed from 5:40 a.m. until 8:20 a.m.
On July 10 around 5:40 a.m., a Dodge Ram truck driven by 31-year-old Jared Hash rear-ended a farm tractor near SR 45 and South Duncan Road west of Bloomington, seriously injuring operator Jesse Prince who was taken to IU Health Bloomington Hospital—and Hash was arrested for OWI causing serious bodily injury.
Monroe County Community School Corp. will offer a free online school for K-12 students in Indiana for the 2025-26 school year starting Aug.
6 (enrollment opens late July). The board approved the program on July 8 to help students with different needs and boost enrollment while offering live help and hybrid course options.
Monroe County commissioners discussed a draft letter to state legislators proposing changes to local income tax rules needed for a new 500-bed jail at North Park — the letter would let the county pledge more LIT revenue and remove the annual renewal requirement.
They will continue discussions with county councilors on July 22 so the letter can be sent by early August.
Indiana University professor Jorge José led a team that used artificial intelligence to create a test which can spot autism and ADHD in as little as 15 minutes by measuring small movement differences.
The study published July 8 shows the method may help doctors adjust treatment based on how severe a child's symptoms are—using deep learning to analyze movement data.
Tomorrow at 7:30 a.m., Cascades will host the men's semifinal match between Brad Scroggins and Jason Bannister — Scroggins, the home course manager, looks to upset Bannister from Rolling Meadows.
Additional finals in Seniors, Super Seniors and Women's play are set for tomorrow and Sunday — each featuring 36‐hole and 18‐hole formats.
Neurodegeneration Teacher Training
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — IU Health Bloomington Hospital — Registration required — Gain a comprehensive 20-hour dementia curriculum to support educators and the community.
Girls Overnight Camp
Jul 18-20 — Sembower Field — Meals included — Enjoy two nights of fun, games, and training at this enriching camp experience.
Hairbangers Ball
9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Bluebird — Check venue for entry — Rock out with iconic 80s hits from Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, and more.
BTownVBC Open Gyms
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No ticket required — Participate in skill-building drills with expert coaches before tryouts.
BTownVBC Open Gyms
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No tickets required — Improve your volleyball skills with practice drills before school and club tryouts.
BTownVBC Open Gyms
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No cost — Sharpen your volleyball skills with engaging drills before tryouts.
Live Music: Thomas Dollbaum at The Orbit Room
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Experience a night of original music with Thomas Dollbaum and friends in a vibrant venue.
Experimental Sound Evening: Rob Funkhouser, Vaguerriffic, Verity Pariah
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $10 plus food or drink purchase required — Explore diverse soundscapes from experimental artists in a vibrant all-ages setting.
BTownVBC Open Gym Sessions
5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — Free entry — Get in some practice with BTownVBC coaches before school and club tryouts.
Golfweek Hoosier Women's Amateur
A 54-hole stroke-play event — Jul 29 – Jul 31 — The Pfau Course — Registration required — Compete alongside talented female amateur and college golfers.
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