Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
Good morning, Bloomington.
The Local-Motion Grant Program is now open for organizations to improve pedestrian and bicycle initiatives in Bloomington, with applications due Friday, Oct.
9. Eligible nonprofits, neighborhood associations, and local businesses can request awards up to $2,400 per project from a pool of $7,500.
A new documentary on famed broadcaster Don Fischer debuts this week from Indiana Public Media.
A free advance screening is set for today at 7 p.m. at Assembly Hall + the film will air Friday on WTIU, chronicling his half-century calling IU games.
Today in Bloomington, a musical weekend begins with Secretly’s 30th anniversary concerts starting at The Bluebird at 7:30 p.m., followed by bluegrass at Bill Monroe’s park, a handmade market at Switchyard Park, a full moon paddle on Griffy Lake, and a free symphony concert (Musical Memories) on Sunday.
Residents in Bloomington can watch a partial lunar eclipse, known as the (almost blood moon) because 96% of the moon will be shadowed.
The eclipse starts at 9:23 p.m. today and peaks at 12:12 a.m. tomorrow, and it will be visible across North America.
The MCCSC board will hold a work session to set parameters for redistricting, reorganization or restructuring—citing declining enrollment and underused building space as drivers for change.
The board will decide on criteria such as socioeconomic balance, cost savings and transportation impacts.
Bloomington students saw IU summer changes – a lab shutdown after a Dec.
2025 FBI search delayed research, a dean stepped down on Aug. 1 while a board member left, a revised football ticket process was announced, and filming for 'Little Five' led to street closures.
A severe thunderstorm left 774 homes without power in Bloomington and Ellettsville — Duke Energy expects power to be restored by 1:00 a.m. today.
The storm brought 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail, and a flash flood warning remains in southern Monroe County.
Gov. Braun ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at state facilities to honor Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday, Aug.
25 (80). The flag order remains in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.
No. 14 Indiana men's soccer will host Butler at Bill Armstrong Stadium at 8 p.m. today, aiming for a third straight win while Butler, winless in two games, hopes to turn its season around.
Indiana women's soccer lost 3-2 to Xavier on Wednesday after scoring two late goals that cut the deficit to one, & the team will host Saint Louis University on Aug.
30 at 1 p.m. in a home contest.
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