Good morning, Bloomington.

The City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control faces capacity issues this summer as more animals arrive and staff numbers drop, and it is waiving adoption fees until August 10.

The shelter asks the community to donate, foster, or adopt to help manage the high number of animals — currently 155 in the shelter and 219 in foster homes.

A Bloomington grocery store warned customers that a skimmer attached to Register 3 at its East location may have stolen credit card details from June 28 until July 12 — the store ramped up security while police looked for the thief.

On July 27, police responded to a violent fight on Leonard Springs Road after a 37-year-old driver was punched, strangled and hit in the face while driving his 2008 Chevrolet Trail Blazer, and a suspect—who had been involved in an earlier altercation—was arrested and booked on charges including aggravated battery and criminal confinement as the victim was taken to IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Neil deGrasse Tyson (an acclaimed astrophysicist) will return to Bloomington on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. to speak at IU Auditorium in a lecture titled An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies Part II, and tickets starting at $54 will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the box office (open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Mayor Kerry Thomson addressed Bloomington’s housing challenges following arrests of suspected drug dealers at encampments near Seminary Park and Crawford Apartments during a Tuesday press conference at City Hall—she explained that targeted efforts will continue to remove drug dealers and limit the relocation of unhoused individuals. She detailed plans to rework permitting delays in the Hopewell neighborhood to lower housing costs for local residents and support middle and lower-middle class workers.

Indiana men's basketball signed 19-year-old Andrej Acimovic on Monday and he will join the team for the 2025-26 season—he is the second international player signed by head coach Darian DeVries and played in European leagues before joining the squad.

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.

Mid-Summer 5K Challenge

8-10 a.m. — Bloomington High School North — $15-$25 — Participate in a 5K run and walk benefiting the Bloomington High School North Cross Country Teams.

Golfweek Hoosier Amateur

Various times — The Pfau Course — Entry fee required — A 54-hole stroke-play tournament showcasing talent from amateur and college golfers.

90s Country Night with Jake Dodds

8-10:30 p.m. — The Bluebird — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of nostalgic country tunes with Jake Dodds and reconnect with the hits of the 90s.

2025 Senior Expo

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Lawrence County Fairgrounds — Vendor opportunities available — Connect with local businesses and enjoy a variety of activities tailored for seniors.

Jessica Risker with Kearn Family Band

8-11 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Mojave Desert singer-songwriter Pat Kearns and trivia fun beforehand.

Cooper Alan Concert

5:45-8:30 p.m. — The Bluebird — Cost details not provided — Experience Cooper Alan showcasing his new EP and fresh country tunes.

Thunderstruck: AC/DC Tribute

9-11 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying tribute to AC/DC with classic hits and high-energy performances.

BLS Training Course

5-7:30 p.m. — Stone Belt Arc — Certification cost with fees — Enhance your healthcare skills with this essential BLS training course from the American Heart Association.

2025 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets

12:55 – 2:25 PM — Indiana University Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Secure your season tickets for an exciting Indiana Hoosiers football season.