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Monday, September 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday morning, firefighters and police responded to a fire at Kinser Flats at 1610 North Kinser Pike where a blaze was contained to one unit and residents reported it was linked to a tenant who previously set off fires and flooded units—residents now hope this incident will lead to eviction. The Bloomingtonian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A humanities professor and campus supporters have revived Indiana University's old bison mascot—retired over 50 years ago for its awkward design—by launching bison-themed shirts and unveiling a new mascot suit at the Little 500 bike race. Local students, alumni and businesses at Nick’s English Hut now embrace the bison as a symbol of the university’s heritage. Indiana University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since the start of the year, Bloomington residents have benefited from an accidental 3% discount on trash cart fees, which cost the city about $48,000—officials confirmed the error occurred when a planned rate increase was missed. Public works will begin a rate study—aiming to adjust fees for full cost recovery. The B Square Bulletin
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men’s soccer will host No. 14 Oregon State Sunday at 8 p.m. at Bill Armstrong Stadium—head coach Todd Yeagley said he hopes injured players Charlie Heuer and Josh Maher may play while junior midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi continues to lead the team. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza said his performance in the Week 1 win over Old Dominion was below his standard—he noted an uneven offense and expects to adjust his approach in upcoming games. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Herald-Times Athlete of the Week poll for Aug. 25-30 allowed residents to vote for nominees from North, South, Edgewood, Eastern Greene, Lighthouse, and Owen Valley—Eastern Greene volleyball player Leila Quimby led last week with 42.5% over T-Bird soccer player Griffin Hengeveld. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football safety Louis Moore recorded seven tackles and an interception in Indiana’s 27-14 win over Old Dominion on Aug. 30 as he faced uncertainty over his eligibility while challenging NCAA rules. He returned to Bloomington after an injury-filled 2024 season with Ole Miss and will face a court hearing on Sept. 10 to determine his status for the season. The Herald-Times
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Northern Kentucky Norse at Indiana Hoosiers Women's Volleyball
10-11:30 a.m. — Wilkinson Hall — VIP tickets available — Cheer on the Hoosiers in an exciting collegiate volleyball matchup.
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Edgewood Dollars for Scholars 5K
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Edgewood Intermediate School — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K run/walk to support scholarship funds for local high school seniors.
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Dummy Album Release Show
7 PM – 1 AM — The Bishop Bar — Ticket prices to be announced — Celebrate Dummy's new album with live performances by them and Good Flying Birds.
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Daniel Villarreal Trio Performance
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Enjoy an evening of music with the Daniel Villarreal Trio featuring special guests.
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People Watching Book Tour with Chloe Liese & Jillian Meadows
6-8 p.m. — Morgenstern Books & Café — Click here for tickets — Celebrate the release of ‘People Watching’ with authors Hannah Bonam-Young, Chloe Liese, and Jillian Meadows.
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Piff the Magic Dragon: All-Star Vegas
8 p.m.-Midnight — Brown County Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy Las Vegas extravaganza filled with stunning performances and laughter from Piff the Magic Dragon and friends.
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Plein Air In Practice at TC Steele Historic Site
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Bloomington Fine Art Supply — Cost not mentioned — Gain real-world painting experience with guidance from plein air expert Scott Sullivan at a historic site.
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Free Screening of INHERITANCE
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Indiana University Cinema — Free entry — Watch the thought-provoking film INHERITANCE at a premier university venue.
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