Good morning, Bloomington.

Ten former men's basketball players allege that former team physician Brad Bomba Sr engaged in sexual misconduct during annual physical exams — they plan to pursue litigation against Indiana University and additional officials.

Indiana's jobless claims increased last week, rising from 2,502 to 2,781 for the week ending July 5 as the U.S. Department of Labor reported—while national claims dropped from 232,000 to 227,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis.

This shows a regional rise in filings amid a national decline.

Indiana AG Todd Rokita accused Sheriff Marté on Thursday of failing to honor an ICE detainer for Manuel Lopez Lopez during his Feb.

19 sentencing hearing—Marté said he only followed a July 17 ICE notification and that no detainer was on file. A pretrial conference in the pending lawsuit is set for Sept. 2.

Monroe County commissioners approved a two-year contract with B and L IT Services for election technical work on voting machines and amended it to require background checks for subcontractors.

For 2025, costs are set at (100,000 for maintenance and testing) and in 2026, when a midterm election is held, costs may reach (250,000 for upgrades).

Devin Taylor was selected by the Athletics in the MLB draft as the 48th overall pick in the second round—he is the highest-picked Hoosier since Kyle Schwarber.

The outfielder, who set a record with 54 home runs at Indiana, will likely begin his pro career with either the Stockton Ports or the Lansing Lugnuts.

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.

BTownVBC Open Gyms

5:30-7 p.m. — Wilkinson Hall — No cost information available — Get ready for school and club tryouts with 90 minutes of engaging play and skill drills.