Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Yesterday, Bloomington Ayuda hosted a fundraising event at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts to support earthquake relief in Colombia and Venezuela.
The event featured Latin music, dancing, and food, raising $3,483 to aid grassroots efforts (including hospitals and shelters) in both countries.
Fans gathered at Sample Gates under IU on Saturday night, August 30, to honor Dolly Parton through open mic performances, live music, and personal stories.
Organizers highlighted her influence on local and national culture + the community shared heartfelt tributes.
Ben Davis became the executive director of IU Hillel on Aug.
15 and has taken charge to expand student involvement, streamline operations, and secure funding so all Jewish students feel welcome on campus.
Monroe County has multiple new property transfers from Aug.
7 to Aug. 26 reported by The B Square using Beacon's data. Several deals range from no-cost sales to a $6.2 million transaction — the highest reported, and updates are published every Sunday.
Indiana field hockey lost 2-1 in overtime Sunday after tying the game in the fourth quarter against Louisville.
The team will host New Hampshire at 3 p.m. Friday at Deborah Tobias Field in Bloomington.
Indiana women's soccer fell to Saint Louis 2-0 at Bill Armstrong Stadium Sunday.
Sophomore goalkeeper Pepper Escher made crucial saves that kept Indiana from scoring as freshman Leah Simpson and junior Audrey Smith provided the Billikens with their second-half edge.
Reporters shared predictions for Indiana football’s upcoming season starting Saturday, Sept.
5 at North Texas. After a historic national championship season, coach Curt Cignetti has reloaded the roster with 17 transfers to counter key departures and boost both offense and defense.
Indiana football will host North Texas at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept.
5 at noon ET. The No. 6 Hoosiers, led by QB Josh Hoover, will test their opener as they aim to build on last season's success — updates on odds and player performance are forthcoming.
The Indiana women’s golf team begins its fall season today at the Boilermaker Classic held at Kampen-Cosler in West Lafayette.
Meanwhile, the men’s team kicks off at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate (Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville) and will host a 2027 NCAA Regional in Bloomington.
No. 14 Indiana men's soccer team will travel to Louisville today at 7 p.m. at Lynn Soccer Stadium after winning three home games, and they will face a strong Louisville offense led by former Indiana player John Michael Hayden.
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