Good morning, Bloomington.

Cup & Kettle has reopened its west side production facility on 11th Street after a flood forced the Walnut Street shop to close, and owner Jessica Messmer said the business will focus on custom tea blends and exploring Indiana-grown tea while continuing online and wholesale sales.

Bloomington's urban forestry team planted 201 trees + pruned 265 trees + removed 98 hazardous trees and secured nearly $95,000 in grants between January and June to boost the urban canopy's health.

The team inspected 3,692 trees and treated ash trees to enhance storm resilience.

Third Street between College Avenue and Walnut Street will be closed from Aug.

24 to Sept. 8 for work on the Bloomington Convention Center, and College Avenue south of Third Street will remain one lane through Dec. 26.

Today, county government will remove personal property left at the Thomson property off South Rogers (known as Powerline Camp) and store it at the Monroe County Highway Garage until Sept.

1; anyone wishing to reclaim items should contact Justin Baker (812-349-2533).

Bloomington city planners Cole Jackson and Joe Patterson asked residents what makes them feel unsafe using city streets, roads, sidewalks, and trails during an Aug.

24 session. Their feedback will help shape future improvements to local infrastructure.

The Herald-Times has launched its Athlete of the Week poll for Aug.

17-22, inviting readers to vote as much as they like until Thursday, Aug. 27 (11:59 p.m.) while showcasing preseason winners in soccer, football, and volleyball.

Indiana men’s soccer beat Evansville 3 to 0 Sunday in Bloomington with senior Oliver Moller-Jensen scoring his third season goal to seal the win.

Coach Todd Yeagley said the team overcame forward absences (missing Collins Oduro and Stephane Njike) to remain undefeated.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti provided updates on eligibility for edge rushers Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt plus outlined tight position battles in fall camp.

He noted competition at cornerback and quarterback spots as new transfers and return specialists prepare for the season opener on Sept. 5.

Indiana women's basketball has announced its 2026–27 nonconference schedule, featuring 13 non-Big Ten contests with 11 games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

The team will open the season on Nov. 3 in Bloomington against Florida Gulf Coast University (its first home opener) as it adjusts its roster from last season.