Good morning, Bloomington.

Bloomington will honor WWII veteran Gerry Kisters with a state historical marker dedication outside Monroe County Airport on Aug.

28 at 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Indiana Historical Bureau and Monroe County History Center, local historians and a family member will highlight his legacy during the public ceremony.

Bloomington will host 7 events this weekend, including Pridefest and the Indiana Toy and Comic Expo, offering residents fun ways to enjoy local culture and community.

Women Writing for (a) Change Bloomington won the 2026 Literary Champion award, and Mary Ardery, Michael Koryta, and Arriel Vinson also earned honors for their work in local writing.

The awards spotlight their creative contributions to our community.

Tickets are on sale for IU Auditorium's 2026-27 season in Bloomington featuring Broadway musicals, concerts, dance performances and returning favorites like Dennis James Hosts Halloween, with events scheduled from Sept.

12 through March 25; tickets can be purchased online & at the box office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

College students can improve sleep by adding a dorm mattress topper for extra support and cushioning (make sure to choose Twin XL sizes to match standard dorm beds).

Local housing advice also recommends better pillows and breathable sheets to help counter common dorm mattress shortcomings.

Bloomington will continue its corridor study to improve street safety along Rogers, Madison, and Kinser.

City staff will host a public workshop Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Switchyard Park Pavilion, and a planning session at City Hall on Aug. 24 where residents can provide feedback via an online survey & in-person.

After a 3-1 win against Youngstown State, Indiana women's soccer will host Bellarmine today at Bill Armstrong Stadium - the team will honor nine seniors and start at 8 p.m. while looking to improve on last year's game.

Local high school football games are aired on WWZN+WVNI+WCLS+WHCC.

The broadcast schedule starts today at 7 p.m. with Bloomington South at Bloomington North and includes matchups on Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Sept. 11, Sept. 18, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, and Oct. 16.

On Aug. 20, Indiana University defeated Notre Dame 3-1 in an NCAA soccer match held in Bloomington.

The win highlighted strong plays by Easton Bogard and Oliver Moller-Jensen.

Bloomington South edged Edgewood in volleyball Tuesday night as the Panthers fought through three strong sets to secure a win.

The younger Mustangs were held in check during an intense match that highlighted local high school talent.