Good morning, Bloomington.

Community members, first responders and veterans gathered Friday morning at Ivy Tech to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 in a ceremony that included remarks from Mayor Kerry Thomson, a keynote from Naval Weapons Station Crane Commander Luis 'Homie' Martinez and a 21-gun salute with taps and bell tribute.

IU held a series of memorial services Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. to remember 9/11 on campus.

Officials and performers marked the 25th anniversary with organ reflections and speeches honoring those affected — bringing together community members, veterans and students.

O'Charley's, a popular Southern comfort food chain, closed its Bloomington location at 360 N.

Jacob Drive on Sept. 9 along with its Fort Wayne restaurant after employees reported receiving less than a day's notice. The company provided no official statement.

Bloomington will host 2026 La Fiesta del Otoño from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

19 at Switchyard Park on S. Rogers St. The free event celebrates Hispanic and Latiné cultures with live music, dance, food vendors, and community organizations.

Summer 2026 was the hottest on record for the contiguous United States and Indiana saw temperatures run 0.6 degrees above normal, with heavy rainfall in August setting record levels.

These conditions made for a really hot and wet season in the area.

Bloomington residents may notice discolored tap water today because the city is drawing from a lower level of Monroe Reservoir (which has higher manganese levels) but officials say the water remains safe and advise running cold water to clear the lines.

Indiana hosts Howard at noon today on BTN as part of Big Ten Week 2, giving local fans a chance to support the team in a regular season contest.

Live scores from week 4 high school football showed key matchups in the area.

Owen Valley’s rivalry game against Edgewood took place at 7 p.m.—Muncie Central faced Bloomington South at 7:30 p.m., with Bloomington North visiting Mooresville and Eastern Greene hosting Mitchell.

Stephane Njike scored his first goal for Indiana in the 65th minute on Friday night against Michigan at U-M Soccer Stadium, giving the Hoosiers a 1-0 win and snapping a two-match losing streak.

Indiana improved to a 6-0-1 record—its first Big Ten road victory—while Michigan fell to 2-2-1.

Indiana volleyball swept Cal Poly and Eastern Illinois at Wilkinson Hall last Thursday and Friday and will face Coastal Carolina on Sept.

18 in Conway.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti detailed Khobie Martin's forearm injury from the opener, saying a play against North Texas led to broken bones & an expected midseason absence.

The team lost three starters in the first quarter of a 52-16 win.