Good morning, Bloomington.

Director Alex Cox announced a Repo Man sequel during a Q&A after a Circle Jerks show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on August 16 in Bloomington.

He said he will launch a Kickstarter campaign in October + details will follow for fans of the cult classic.

Ten Indiana teachers visited the Galápagos Islands in July for an environmental education initiative led by Indiana University and partners—collaborating with Ecuadorian educators to study biodiversity and conservation.

They will work on projects including seismic monitoring and improving water quality over the coming year.

Local educators share simple tips to track school supplies (backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles) so parents can keep these items organized during the school year.

The advice provides practical habits to reduce the hassle of lost items.

A local hiker traversed the 1.2-mile Hemlock Cliffs Trail — a scenic loop with sandstone cliffs, a seasonal waterfall, and ancient Native American sites — in Hoosier National Forest near English on Aug.

18, 2026. Clear signage and a trail map help guide visitors along the route.

Four food venues opened in Bloomington as Roll 'n Dip and Ciao Bella serve Mexican and Italian dishes at the former Cafe Pizzaria on E Kirkwood Ave, Pan Nito Bakery offers Mexican baked goods in Winslow Plaza, and Pinoy Garden Cafe launched a kiosk in College Mall with Filipino fare.

Bloomington South defeated county rival Edgewood in a 3-set volleyball match at Mustang Corral on Aug.

18. The Panthers improved to a 4-0 record, though head coach Emma Abplanalp said the team must reduce missed serves.