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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington detectives found a biological sample from a 1993 rape case that matched forensic evidence tied to suspect Sean Patrick McNulty — a man linked to assaults in Michigan, Ohio and California — and police say investigators continue to search for additional victims. The Herald-Times
DRINK NEWS
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County soybean farmers felt pressure as US and China tariffs cut Chinese demand and Brazilian producers used cost-effective techniques to lower prices. Purdue University economists said local contracts became volatile—farmers may soon certify sustainable soy to secure better premiums. The Bloomingtonian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Freshmen at IU Bloomington, IU Kokomo and IU Indianapolis chose IU for its affordable classes and strong support programs — early courses and scholarships help them start college with lower costs and a solid network. Students like Leila Reef, Myley Edwards and Elizabeth Sanchez said the programs give them a jump start toward their goals. Indiana University
- ➤ Indiana University started fall 2025 with 89,247 total students including a record 48,626 at IU Bloomington and 10,385 online—campuses saw rising applications, larger beginner classes, and nearly 90% of needy students received gift aid. Indiana University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington’s southwest side will soon see the opening of the Fullerton Pike Extension, a decades-long project that serves as a major east—west connector. The new route will improve local travel and link neighborhoods. The Herald-Times
- ➤ A $13M bridge on Bloomington’s west side will open on Sept. 11 following a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m.—it will restore lost access from Interstate 69 and ease traffic on Curry Pike. The project extends Sunrise Greeting Court over railroad tracks to connect with Profile Parkway and adds a multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ IU will host Illinois at Memorial Stadium on September 20 — a key Big Ten opener as both teams, seen as playoff hopefuls, play a night game with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on NBC. Ticket sales have already sold out, showing strong local support for the event. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football will face Indiana State at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. and fans can buy tickets starting at $36 — with some 50-yard line seats costing up to $403. The Herald-Times
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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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