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Friday, November 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington provides a variety of resources including food, shelter, and warm clothing to protect homeless individuals against cold weather, with services adapting to increased demand during the winter months. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington offers a vibrant weekend with holiday markets, classic films, and unique local events like 'ducks and donuts' and a 'Keep Bloomington Weird' showcase. The Herald-Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A rape and battery case was reported at IU's Cypress Hall, involving a student victim and a known suspect, with the investigation ongoing. Indiana Daily Student
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University researchers debunk the 27 Club myth, discovering that passing away at age 27 does not increase the likelihood of death but does amplify posthumous fame, based on analysis of over 340,000 notable individuals. Indiana University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington plans to merge Traffic, Parking, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commissions into a single Advisory Transportation Commission to enhance safety and efficiency. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Monroe County progresses with a new jail project, selecting WGS as construction manager under a contract including pre-construction and monthly fees, with an overall project budget of approximately $200 million. The B Square Bulletin
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington stores offer limited supplies of local turkeys, both fresh and frozen, for Thanksgiving, with various options including no-antibiotics and vegetarian-fed birds. The Herald-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football prospect Tyrone Burrus Jr. switches his commitment from Louisville to Indiana University after visits and bonding with the coaching staff. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball team remains confident despite a 10-point loss to Butler, marking their second consecutive defeat and a 1-2 start to the season for the first time since 2008-09. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Indiana volleyball team will face Iowa and Nebraska in critical matches, aiming to enhance their NCAA Tournament prospects. Indiana Daily Student
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