Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of July.
Good morning, Bloomington.
🏘️ Community
The Bloomington Animal Shelter needs residents to adopt or foster dogs+cats and other pets as it is over capacity, holding 260 cats and 80 dogs compared to normal counts.
It held a garden party adoption event today at 3410 S. Walnut St and will lower adoption fees soon.
🌲 Environment
The City of Bloomington opened applications for the 2026 Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant today to help residents finance small projects that boost climate resilience + teams of four residents can get up to $1,000 for projects such as community gardens and solar panels until Nov.
15 or until funds run out.
🏛️ Government
Tuesday, July 14, Monroe County council approved Scientia LLC's 10-year $82,000 real-property tax abatement to support its west-side expansion that will add 30 jobs and $2.3 million in payroll at its facility (off Loesch Road near the new YMCA).
Several Bloomington streets will close in July and August for filming LITTLE FIVE (a feature film inspired by the first women’s Little 500 race) following a permit approval on July 15.
Residents and transit riders should plan for temporary traffic changes on streets including Grant, Park, and Kirkwood.
County commissioner Julie Thomas cut the ribbon for the new turf athletic fields at Karst Athletic Complex on July 14.
Future World Cup players are set to test the field.
🏈 Sports
Former Indiana forward Palmer Ault—a 2025 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year—signed with St. Louis CITY SC on Wednesday and will play for the team through 2027 with club options; the Noblesville native formerly starred for CITY2 in MLS NEXT Pro.
Indiana basketball coaches expect forward Aiden Sherrell to shine every night this season in Bloomington.
His scoring and defense are expected to boost the team's performance in upcoming home games.
Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries said the team will travel to Peru later this season to learn strategies for better teamwork—hoping the trip will boost their ability to win together in future games.
Former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won Best College Athlete in Men’s Sports at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday at Lincoln Center in New York (he led Indiana to a 16-0 season and was selected No. 1 by the Raiders) and will face Miami Dolphins on Sept.
13.
🎉 Bloomington Events
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65 North Pickers Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience a fusion of bluegrass and jam band vibes with lightning-fast picking and unforgettable originals.
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Bloomington — Book Now on Eventbrite! — Unleash your creativity making a traditional Turkish lamp while enjoying delightful snacks.
Couples Communication Cure: An Evening with Michele O'Mara
6-7 p.m. — Morgenstern Books & Café — Free entry — Explore effective communication in relationships with expert Michele O'Mara as she shares insights from her latest book.
James Eichman Live Concert
9-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience evocative alt-Americana and indie rock sounds from Nashville’s own James Eichman.
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