Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Play It Again Sports opened Bloomington store at 135 N.
Gates Drive, Suite 1 on Oct. 1. The retailer trades new and used gear and hosts a grand-opening event through Oct. 4 — the first 25 customers got a $25 gift card — and a resale contest offers $300 spree.
IU Theater performed The Bacchae at Wells-Metz Theater last night under director Kendrick Weingast.
The Greek tragedy was staged with split set design (highlighting both ancient and modern themes) and runs until Oct. 3.
On Oct. 1, Duke Energy selected an 87-acre property at 3100 W.
Fullerton Pike along Interstate 69 for its statewide 2026 Site Readiness Program. The property is evaluated for potential industrial development & marketed by local economic developers, though no construction commitment has been confirmed.
Indiana University suspended all activities of Sigma Nu due to hazing, effective Sept.
29, stated the Office of Student Life. The university has not provided details or indicated if any students will face disciplinary action.
Bloomington residents can register for the Walk to End Alzheimer's at Switchyard Park Pavilion on Oct.
18. The rain-or-shine event starts at noon with an opening ceremony at 12:45 p.m. and, while free to join, encourages personal donations to support care, research, and community services.
Indiana football fans in Bloomington have many options to watch games away from Memorial Stadium this fall—student season ticket rules force fans to choose from under 21 spots like BuffaLouie’s near Sample Gates or for those 21 and over at Kilroy’s and Nick’s on Kirkwood.
Indiana men's soccer is set to host Maryland today at Bill Armstrong Stadium at 7 p.m. The Hoosiers will try to extend their perfect home record as junior forward Stephane Njike meets his former team for the first time with Indiana.
Indiana's volleyball team, featuring two fifth-year players and one freshman, lost to Wisconsin 3-2 on Thursday night in Madison.
Wisconsin's four freshmen scored key points to help the Badgers claim a five-set victory.
Indiana football wide receiver Nick Marsh is adjusting to Coach Curt Cignetti’s standards after a strong showing against Northwestern.
Indiana football’s injury report showed that running back Turbo Richard was probable and linebacker Rolijah Hardy was expected to play in the Rutgers game, though several players remained questionable or out.
The team monitored the injuries closely + made adjustments for the match.
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti is adjusting plans as the Hoosiers prepare to face Rutgers despite injuries among the team's top four running backs.
The latest report lists Lee Beebe Jr. as questionable, Turbo Richard with an ankle injury, Khobie Martin out, and Sean Cuono as questionable.
Indiana men's golf finished tied for fifth at the Windon Memorial Classic at the Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest on Tuesday.
The team showed steady improvement from past rounds and will now compete at the Fighting Irish Classic in Notre Dame (Oct. 4-5) before playing in the Golfweek Invitational in Muncie (Oct. 5-6).
Bloomington South head coach Phil Cole — a 17-year veteran — and Ian Finnerty are among inductees to the Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame Class of 2027.
The ceremony in Indianapolis will honor 22 swimmers, divers, coaches and award recipients on April 18.
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