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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 76-year-old Bloomington woman, Dorothy Kent, was killed Tuesday afternoon when a Jeep turning left from Liberty Drive struck her on 3rd Street—police said the driver did not see her and investigators are reviewing nearby video footage. The B Square Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression rated seven Indiana colleges on their free speech policies, giving red lights to Notre Dame and Indiana State because their rules limit student speech and a yellow light to IU for unclear speech codes. Purdue and DePauw earned green lights while Ball State and the University of Southern Indiana received yellow ratings, and the report shows these ratings have remained the same for three years. The Herald-Times
- ➤ IU Kelley School of Business has updated its admission requirements so that pre-business students enrolling for summer 2025 through spring 2026 must earn a B+ or higher and those for summer 2026 through spring 2027 must get an A- while starting fall, direct admission will use the Kelley Prospect Inventory — a new review process that replaces automatic acceptance based on GPA and test scores — to assess overall potential. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County was quietly removed from the DOJ sanctuary list on August 6—federal officials gave no explanation and county leaders reported no policy changes. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Bloomington sued the owners — Continental Management and Beacon Inc. — of Crawford Apartments in June for unsafe housing conditions and lack of promised support services, and the city filed a breach of contract motion Tuesday after required improvements were not met by August 1. Mayor Kerry Thomson warned that failing to fix the issues risks federal funding, while residents like Dakota Collins say the support they were promised never came and many remain on the streets. WRTV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana basketball guard Lamar Wilkerson chose IU after talks with coach Darian DeVries showed his scoring and leadership fit—he will take a key role as Indiana travels to Puerto Rico for exhibition games. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Herald-Times will cover the 2025 IHSAA football season for Bloomington, with games starting on Aug. 22, sectionals on Oct. 24 + state finals on Nov. 28-29 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Herald-Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bloomington Indiana Amazing Race & Tour
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Hopscotch Coffee & Kitchen — Ticket per person — Explore Bloomington through a fun scavenger hunt filled with wacky tasks and local surprises.
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