Good morning, Bloomington.

Hoosier Alley opened on Bloomington's south side at 2424 S.

Walnut St. in the former Lucky's market and serves burgers, flatbreads, shareables and a special pretzel grazing board with varying hours throughout the week. Culver's in Bloomington will offer jalapeno cheese curds beginning Oct. 15 and Indiana University fans can order an IU Trident pretzel at Memorial Stadium for the Oct. 18 home game.

Indiana University Bloomington maintained its national ranking at 73rd and its public school ranking at 34th in the 2026 U.S. News college rankings released Tuesday; the Kelley School of Business improved to 8th best while the School of Nursing in Indianapolis reached its highest ranking at 13th. Several IU regional campuses also ranked in the Midwest — IU East at 40th, IU Kokomo at 45th, IU South Bend at 46th, IU Southeast at 48th, and IU Northwest at 52nd.

Students at Hoosier Hills Career Center are building a barn today to learn practical construction skills for future careers.

Over a dozen students work on the project to earn certifications — linking hands-on training with real-world experience.

Tucker Carlson, a former Fox News host, will speak at Indiana University on Tuesday, Oct.

21 at 6:30 p.m. as part of Turning Point USA’s American Comeback Tour—replacing Charlie Kirk—while IU students attend for free and the public can join a sold-out waitlist.

At a Sept 16 housing board meeting, the vote on repair plans for Union at Crescent was dropped due to a lack of a quorum and one board member recusing herself, delaying fixes for mold and other safety issues.

The property owner promised more time to complete repairs—an appeal is set for Oct 21 with continued oversight from the city.

Indiana University led a consortium that has been named a finalist in NSF's Regional Innovation Engines competition to boost musculoskeletal health research in our state.

The group, which brings together over 100 partners—like IU Health and Purdue—will work to develop new treatments and train a skilled workforce for improved care.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw five touchdown passes for the second straight week and led the Hoosiers to a 63-10 win over Illinois.

He completed his final 17 passes for 267 yards with over 90% accuracy, rising among the nation's top performers.

Readers can vote in the IU Health Herald-Times Athlete of the Week poll for Sept.

15-20 until it closes Friday, Sept. 26 at noon—nominees are student athletes from North, South, Edgewood, Eastern Greene and Seven Oaks who have shown great skills in their sports.

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.

Lotus World Music & Arts Festival

11:59 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket required — Experience exceptional talent and celebrate world cultures at this annual arts festival.

The Brook & The Bluff Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Bluebird — Tickets available — Experience expertly crafted songs and sublime musicianship from Nashville-based band The Brook & The Bluff.

American Aquarium Live Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticketed event — Experience the commitment of American Aquarium as they showcase their latest album.

S. Carey Live Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Ticketed event — Experience the soothing sounds of S. Carey in an intimate Bloomington venue.

Paint the Town Pink

2-8 p.m. — Switchyard Park — Free entry — Celebrate breast cancer awareness with a month-long community initiative featuring local support services and activities.

Bloomington IN Wool & Fiber Festival

Fri 9 a.m. – Sat 4 p.m. — Monroe County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with vendors showcasing wool and fiber arts at this delightful festival.

Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5K

5K Run/Walk — Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN — Registration fees vary — Participate in one of Indiana's oldest and largest runs to support cancer programs.

Developing Capable Young People Training Program

10 PM — Renwick Village Center Holding — Openings available — Program aimed at empowering parents and professionals to positively influence youth in the community.

Southern Culture on the Skids Concert

8:00–11:30 PM — The Bishop Bar — 18+ event — Experience a legendary band with their unique blend of rock, surf, and country for a foot-stomping night.