Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Indiana University's Indiana Memorial Union features a virtual tour of its dining halls, cafes, and food spots for visitors.
The tour highlights campus dining and invites exploration + new flavor options for students and guests.
New dining options debuted at Indiana Memorial Union for the 2026-27 school year, featuring offerings such as Piri Piri chicken and Quarry Pie Co. pizza—photos from Tuesday, Aug.
4 show chefs at work. Students and visitors can explore these updated options during campus hours.
E Rogers Road will see a resident-led traffic calming project to boost safety.
A public meeting runs Sept. 10, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Sherwood Oaks Church (neighbors can review the draft online) and a final design review is set for Sept. 26 at City Hall.
Mayor Kerry Thomson urged Monroe County to close an unhoused encampment near Osage Place and Habitat for Humanity construction — safety concerns led to calls for an earlier closure than the Sept.
1 deadline. The city will help connect residents with shelter options.
Bloomington South Panthers will rely on senior leaders to pursue an IHSAA 5A football state title this fall.
Indiana men's soccer debuts on Aug.
20 at Bill Armstrong Stadium with five returning defenders and new transfers, as coach Todd Yeagley focuses on defense after last season's offensive run. Nolan Kinsella shifts from forward to defender, and Ohio State's Nick McHenry joins to add leadership (per Yeagley).
Bloomington North will start its season with new leader Pugh driving the offense & Coach Andy Harding rebuilding the defense with veteran players.
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