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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters, first responders, and community members gathered at the Ivy Tech 9/11 Memorial on September 11 to mark the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The ceremony featured a Color Guard, singing by Zoë Reed, remarks from local fire departments, a wreath laying, and a bell ceremony — a solemn tribute to those affected. The Bloomingtonian
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at IU Bloomington expressed shock after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot during a college speaking engagement in Utah on Wednesday—his scheduled talk next month was cancelled amid growing concerns over political violence. WRTV
- ➤ The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved two new undergraduate degrees at IU Bloomington today. The new Bachelor of Science programs—one in robotics and one in sports media—will train students in skills for future jobs and await final approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Indiana University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dry weather continues as the National Weather Service warns that Indiana is in a flash drought period until Sept. 19 with hot afternoons speeding the loss of soil moisture; farmers and residents are advised to conserve water—especially during peak harvest season. WTHR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its meeting on Monday, the plan commission recommended amending the Unified Development Ordinance to allow single room occupancy housing with a maximum of three bedrooms in residential zones R1 to R4, a limit of two adults per bedroom, and a rule that requires the property owner to live on site. The proposal, which aims to expand low-cost housing options and includes clearer safety definitions, will be considered by the city council in the coming weeks — addressing community concerns about density and student rentals. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration cut child care voucher rates for about 55,000 children to meet federal rules and fix a $225 million gap, lowering reimbursements by 10% for infants and toddlers, 15% for preschoolers, and 35% for school-aged children — new rates go into effect October 5. Single mothers and day care owners said the cuts — which may force hard choices for families — risk losing essential child care help. WTHR
- ➤ Indiana’s specialty license plate program has raised nearly $200 million for charities since 2007 with almost 8 million plates sold for groups like Indiana University and Purdue, while new rules under House Enrolled Act 1390—doubling signature and sales requirements—may force groups already struggling to meet targets to face probation or a two-year wait to reapply. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Monroe County Capitol Improvement Board is asking for public feedback on art themes for the Convention Center expansion under the One Percent for the Arts initiative. The public may share ideas at a session on September 17 at the Convention Center or online via a survey from September 15 to September 26 — comments will help guide the call for artists later this fall. City of Bloomington
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new $7.5M VA clinic will open Monday, Sept. 15 at 3098 N. Lintel Drive in Bloomington — offering primary care, mental health, optometry, physical therapy and more — to serve 5,000 veterans by consolidating previous sites in Bloomington and Martinsville. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The report on Bloomington high school football through Week 3 listed top performers with detailed stats for passing, rushing, receiving, scoring, tackles, interceptions+ sacks. Players from Edgewood, South, North, Eastern Greene and Owen Valley showed strong numbers with standouts such as Braylon Linerode and Braylen Townsend driving their teams. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Indiana Fever ended their regular season with an 83-72 win over the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday as Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points and Odyssey Sims added 15 to set a team record for wins. They will prepare for the playoffs starting Sunday while they wait to learn who their first-round opponent will be — Fever. WTHR
- ➤ Indiana football will face Indiana State at Memorial Stadium today at 6:30 p.m. as the No. 19 Hoosiers look to end their nonconference slate while resting starters for a primetime game against Illinois—coach Curt Cignetti said backups like Charlie Becker and Alberto Mendoza will get more playing time to build game experience. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Kathryn Coers Rossman's photos captured IU football moments during the September 6 game in Bloomington when the Hoosiers defeated Kennesaw State 56-9—featuring cheerleaders, the marching band and ROTC highlights. The Bloomingtonian
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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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Heartsaver First Aid/AED/CPR Course
5-8:30 p.m. — 2815 E 10th St, Bloomington, IN — Certification course — Learn essential lifesaving skills for all ages in this American Heart Association-certified training.
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Rick Wood's Album Recording at The Comedy Attic
7 PM — The Comedy Attic — Ticket prices vary — Experience incisive storytelling and witty humor from a talented comedian and writer.
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