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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since Monday afternoon, about 3,000 Duke Energy customers in Bloomington have experienced brief on-and-off outages due to an equipment malfunction — an issue sparked when an object struck power lines. Duke crews worked to repair the fault and aimed to restore power by 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Internationally acclaimed aerialist Dreya Weber will perform her one-woman show HEXEN at Constellation Playhouse later this month with three shows on Aug. 27, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the Wednesday show offers a two-for-one discount for students). The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ After a year of showing rare guitars, Indiana University Collections and The Jim Irsay Collection will end the Amped at IU exhibition on Sept. 13 with a one-day event that includes lectures, tours and music by IU students—visitors will see instruments once played by famous musicians and learn about their history. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. at University Collections at McCalla on E. 9th St. in Bloomington. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ The Spirit of '68 has announced a series of concerts at The Bishop at 123 S. Walnut St in downtown Bloomington with Dummy with Good Flying Birds and Tile on Sept 7, Nihilistic Easyrider with On Being an Angel on Sept 17, and Ted Leo with Brenda’s Friend on Sept 20 when tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday—other shows include She’s Green on Sept 21, Palmyra 'Still Restless' Tour on Sept 29, The Dangerous Summer with Bad Luck on Oct 8, An Evening With Southern Culture On The Skids on Oct 9, Hovvdy on Oct 19, Mini Trees on Dec 4, and Joe Pug on Dec 6. The Bloomingtonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington announced Monday it is proposing a water rate increase to fund upgrades at the 60-year-old Monroe Water Treatment Plant and build a new service center at the former Winston Thomas wastewater treatment plant site. Public meetings on Aug. 25, Aug. 29, and Sept. 8 will let residents comment as the plan moves to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for final review—this proposal is based on a cost-of-service study using smart meter data. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson proposed a $147M budget for 2026, which calls for using $11.2M from city reserves to balance spending as new tax rules have lowered revenue—this plan also provides a 2% raise for non-union workers and a 3% raise for police and firefighters while cutting two vacant special projects coordinator roles and adding four new jobs. The B Square Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe County Health Department confirmed that one pool of up to 100 mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus as part of its General Environmental Mosquito Surveillance Program—health officials now urge residents to remove standing water and trim yards to reduce breeding. Residents are advised to take extra precautions during dawn and dusk to lower the risk of severe illness. The Bloomingtonian
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report evaluated over 850 Indiana cities based on factors such as education, health care, and housing affordability — with Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville leading the rankings. Bloomington ranked 18th on the list for best places to live for 2025-26 along with Hammond, Lafayette and Gary. The Herald-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men's soccer beat Western Michigan 5-0 on Monday night at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington as the team showed strong finishing and defense. Coach Todd Yeagley said the win builds confidence ahead of matches (against Louisville and Clemson) this season. Indiana Daily Student
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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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