Today
in Bloomington
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lower Cascades Park was established in 1921 to protect a scenic strip of land and now covers 93.9 acres at 2851 N. Old Ind. 37, where visitors can use its wooden boardwalk—trails, a playground, and a sparkling waterfall—to enjoy nature and local history. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The City of Bloomington Volunteer Fair will be held Sept 6 at Fernandez Plaza in front of City Hall from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—if the weather is poor, the fair will move inside the City Hall Atrium. Local groups need volunteers for Boys & Girls Club and Head Start programs, and the Animal Shelter accepts donations at 3410 S. Walnut St.—residents can sign up or drop off items to help their community. The Herald-Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man in his mid-20s with dark curly hair after he allegedly assaulted a woman on Karst Farm Greenway Trail near Grandview Elementary School on Friday—she said he grabbed her shirt and pulled it over her head before fleeing. The Bloomingtonian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington-based photographer Kathryn Coers Rossman contributed a new photo series to The Bloomingtonian that captured the game day atmosphere at Memorial Stadium during IU’s win over Old Dominion on August 30—her images show IU cheerleaders, the Marching Hundred and IU President Pamela Whitten on the sidelines. She will continue the series during IU’s first three nonconference games. The Bloomingtonian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ IU and Cook Medical signed a five-year agreement to translate IU research into real-world solutions that will boost innovation, workforce training and Indiana’s economy—IU LAB will serve as the single point for coordinating projects across IU’s nine campuses. The partnership covers research services, technical certifications and other collaborative efforts aimed at solving real-world challenges. Indiana University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington is removing Trees of Heaven from city property to help stop the invasive spotted lanternfly—an insect that threatens fruit and soybean crops. The urban forestry department is cutting down one at 4th and Dunn Streets while MC-IRIS offers free checks and up to $400 reimbursement for private removals. WRTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana football dropped two spots to No. 21 in the US LMB Coaches Poll after a 27—14 win over Old Dominion and will face Kennesaw State on Saturday at noon in their first meeting. 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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Volunteer Orientation at WonderLab
3:30-5 p.m. — Indiana University Cinema — Free entry — Discover the joys of volunteering at the greatest little science museum in the world.
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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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She Returns From War Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Enjoy a night of americana music with Hunter Park in a vibrant venue.
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Brandie Posey: One Night Only
7 PM — The Comedy Attic — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of humor with stand-up comedian Brandie Posey, known for her unique style and engaging performances.
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