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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University Turning Point USA student leaders mourn conservative activist Charlie Kirk—who was killed during an event in Utah—and plan a candlelight vigil Sunday at 8 p.m. at Dunn Meadow where local officials are expected to attend. WTHR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Carl Cook, CEO of the Bloomington-based Cook Group, made Forbes list of the 400 richest people in America for 2025 by ranking 103rd as the richest man in Indiana with a net worth of $11.7 billion—up from $10.7 billion last year. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Novo Nordisk announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs globally, with 4,000 cuts outside Denmark, but it did not confirm any changes for its Bloomington plant. The company said it will share final details — after local labor consultations — as it faces rising competition in weight loss and diabetes drugs. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2023 Lotus Festival brought world music to Bloomington as international artists performed live and video highlights were shared (capturing traditional songs and rhythms). The Herald-Times
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University announced that 48,626 undergraduates are enrolled this fall in Bloomington—over 10,000 of whom are freshmen and more than 5,000 are from Indiana—marking a new school record. WRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County completed mold remediation in its justice building and follow-up tests on Sept. 5 showed that indoor air quality was acceptable after work addressed HVAC condensation and leaks. The county plans a long-term stewardship program—featuring ongoing testing, regular cleaning and strict housekeeping standards—to help prevent future mold outbreaks in the aging facility. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ On Tuesday night the board of public works approved a one-year license for Bird to operate shared electric scooters and e-bicycles in Bloomington—making it the only vendor after Lime and VeoRide left the market. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington High School South and North will meet at Huff Field this Friday at 7 p.m.—South is undefeated with three wins while North has one win and two losses. The teams have clashed 66 times since 1972—adding to the storied rivalry that local fans expect will produce an exciting contest. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ On Sept. 10th, 2000, IU president Myles Brand fired longtime basketball coach Bob Knight after he broke rules by having unwanted contact with a student near Assembly Hall. Angry students gathered at Brand’s home—police made arrests as chaos spread on campus that night. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will meet fans at Hoosier Hoops on Kirkwood from 8 to 10 p.m. Oct 2 — replacing Hoosier Hysteria as changes in exhibition games led to a new schedule, with teams taking part in skills competitions and meet-and-greets by the Sample Gates. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football sold out its game against Michigan State (October 18th) and its game against UCLA (October 25th) and is close to filling Memorial Stadium for every Big Ten home game including the one against Wisconsin (November 15th). Season ticket sales rose 50% from last season with over 11,000 student tickets sold and more than $13 million in preseason revenue. The Herald-Times
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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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