Good morning, Bloomington.

Gas prices in the state have risen this fall with regular gas averaging $3.99 and diesel at $6.53, a notable increase from last year.

Gov. Mike Braun has extended the gas tax suspension through Oct. 6 (helping keep regular fuel prices lower in some counties).

Madison Genslinger, a Ph.D. student in Chemistry at IU, won a prestigious NSF fellowship in materials theory—earning three years of funding—and a teaching award for her introductory course.

She will display her innovative 3D printed teaching tools at Science Fest and Center for Rural Engagement events in October.

The City of Bloomington has partnered with University Elementary School to plan a Safe Routes to School program for improved student transportation safety.

Surveys, activities, and meetings will help shape changes such as new sidewalks — setting the stage for safer routes.

New Haven resident Desiree Coy leads a campaign with over 3,000 signatures to name the Indiana bat the state mammal; a local school effort spurred House Bill 1237’s reintroduction in 2027—backed by Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson’s June 29 letter, as the bat plays a key role in pest control.

Thirty-two of 61 apartments at Crawford supportive housing remain closed to new tenants after failing July inspections; city officials say repairs are urgently needed to renew rental permits amid tight housing options for people experiencing homelessness (efforts are underway).

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita secured $34.7 million for Hoosier consumers in a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation on Sept.

18. More than 1,700 will receive cash while nearly 3,000 get loan forgiveness, and new protections take effect Nov. 2.

Monroe County and surrounding area farmers can check their eligibility for free soil testing offered by Indiana’s Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program to make better fertilizer decisions.

Qualified growers may enroll (up to 50 acres) of pasture, hay, or specialty crops until funding runs out or Nov. 6.

Indiana University opened The Beverly, a 420-bed student apartment complex on Seventh Street between North Grant & North Dunn on Sept.

18. The six-story brick and limestone building replaces the former Poplars Building and was nearly fully leased for its inaugural academic year.

No. 2 Indiana men's soccer defeated Washington 1-0 Friday at Bill Armstrong Stadium — junior goalkeeper Michal Mroz made a season-high eight saves as Washington pressed with frequent shots.

Indiana football continues its 18-game win streak as the Hoosiers (ranked No. 4) face Western Kentucky today at Memorial Stadium at 4 p.m. The Cream and Crimson aim to build momentum before Big Ten play as the Hilltoppers seek their first win.

Yesterday, Plainfield beat Bloomington North 35-14 at Dennis O’Martin Field — the contest carried Mid-State Conference title implications.

The Cougars’ early errors cost them as Plainfield dominated the second half.