Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Conservation officers are searching for 27-year-old Keynner Lugo, who drowned at Lake Monroe after struggling to swim to shore from a boat on August 17—divers and a special sonar tool resumed the search Monday morning after it paused on Sunday due to darkness.
Authorities searched Monroe Lake for Keynner Lugo, a 27-year-old man who disappeared while swimming from a boat near Allen's Creek around 1:10 p.m. Sunday and resumed search operations Monday morning using side-scan sonar, a remotely operated vehicle and divers — Lugo had not been found.
A woman camping at Hardin Ridge Campground was injured when a tree fell on her tent during severe winds and rescue crews were delayed by storm debris & downed power lines before cutting through the wreckage and taking her to IU Health Bloomington Hospital.
Homefield apparel brand opens its first retail store today at 10 a.m. at 415 E Kirkwood Ave in Bloomington in partnership with vinyl record store Tracks—featuring extensive renovations and a series of launch events for new IU students and local shoppers.
A 3-year-old girl died on Aug.
13 in a Monroe County home with deplorable conditions — marked by animal feces, spoiled food, and insects — after police charged her mother and grandmother with neglect for delaying emergency care that led to her fatal brain injury.
A Bloomington mother and grandmother were charged with multiple counts of neglect after a 3-year-old girl died from prolonged lack of oxygen in their North Thomas Road apartment—official records detail unsafe living conditions and that they admitted to giving extra melatonin and smoking synthetic marijuana before the child was found unresponsive.
Indiana Landmarks honored Gayle Cook for her more than 40 years of preserving historic sites and remembered her role in saving landmarks like the Monroe County Courthouse and West Baden Springs Hotel—her legacy will guide future restoration efforts.
The organization said her work has set a high standard in preserving Indiana’s cultural heritage.
IU Public Safety has shared safety tips for students as classes resume, urging them to update IU Notify settings and stay alert on campus.
The guidance advises using safety apps and securing belongings—measures meant to help everyone respond quickly to emergencies.
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.
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.
Northern Kentucky Norse at Indiana Hoosiers Women's Volleyball
10-11:30 a.m. — Wilkinson Hall — VIP tickets available — Cheer on the Hoosiers in an exciting collegiate volleyball matchup.
Edgewood Dollars for Scholars 5K
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Edgewood Intermediate School — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K run/walk to support scholarship funds for local high school seniors.
Dummy Album Release Show
7 PM – 1 AM — The Bishop Bar — Ticket prices to be announced — Celebrate Dummy's new album with live performances by them and Good Flying Birds.
Daniel Villarreal Trio Performance
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Enjoy an evening of music with the Daniel Villarreal Trio featuring special guests.
People Watching Book Tour with Chloe Liese & Jillian Meadows
6-8 p.m. — Morgenstern Books & Café — Click here for tickets — Celebrate the release of ‘People Watching’ with authors Hannah Bonam-Young, Chloe Liese, and Jillian Meadows.
Volunteer Orientation at WonderLab
3:30-5 p.m. — Indiana University Cinema — Free entry — Discover the joys of volunteering at the greatest little science museum in the world.
Plein Air In Practice at TC Steele Historic Site
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Bloomington Fine Art Supply — Cost not mentioned — Gain real-world painting experience with guidance from plein air expert Scott Sullivan at a historic site.
Free Screening of INHERITANCE
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Indiana University Cinema — Free entry — Watch the thought-provoking film INHERITANCE at a premier university venue.
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