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in Bloomington
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With arctic air sweeping the region, officials recommend Bloomington homeowners keep faucets dripping and cabinets open to reduce the risk of frozen pipes. If a pipe freezes, residents should turn off water and warm the section gradually (using safe methods) or call a plumber to prevent damage. The Herald-Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bath & Body Works Candle Day sale offers 3-wick candles at $9.95 each at stores starting today until Sunday, Dec. 7, and shoppers face a 24-candle per transaction limit to ensure fair access. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jacobs Opera and Ballet Theater presents 'The Nutcracker' at the Musical Arts Center starting today at 7:30 p.m. – additional shows follow on Dec. 6, 12 and 13 as Professor Sasha Janes reworks the classic for a fresh look at Marie’s journey. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Downtown Bloomington is celebrating the season with festive events today. Residents can stroll under the Canopy of Lights at the Courthouse Square, visit Santa at Fountain Square on weekends, shop the Gallery Walk for handmade gifts, and plan to attend performances like The Nutcracker on Dec. 17. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County Airport began using snowplows from Minneapolis today that cut clearing time by 75% and boost runway safety. Cook Aviation and IU Athletics shared the equipment transport cost ($60,000) to help the airport stay open during winter storms. The Herald-Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University and Eli Lilly launched a five-year research collaboration worth $40M to expand clinical trials at IU Indianapolis campus. The agreement supports trials focused on Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cancer and cell/gene therapy and will fund AI-supported trial designs and workforce development. Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was named the Big Ten offensive player and quarterback of the year on Thursday, Dec. 4 when the conference awarded top honors, and left tackle Carter Smith earned offensive lineman of the year; Mendoza + Smith led a group of 17 Hoosiers to All-Big Ten honors. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana volleyball overcame a slow start on Thursday at Wilkinson Hall to defeat Toledo in a three-set NCAA Tournament match. The win boosts confidence & sets the stage for a game against Colorado at 6 p.m. today. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football completed its first undefeated regular season on Nov. 29 and will face Ohio State at Lucas Oil Stadium. Coach Curt Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza earned Big Ten awards; Cignetti received Coach of the Year honors with a $50,000 bonus (per his contract). Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football, ranked No. 2 by the CFP, is one win from locking the top seed and a Rose Bowl spot. If they lose by one score this Saturday, predictions suggest the Hoosiers could stay second and eventually meet teams such as Alabama and Georgia in the playoffs. The Herald-Times
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Joe Pug Live Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Bishop Bar — Ticket price unknown — Experience the soulful sounds of Joe Pug, a masterful singer-songwriter with heartfelt lyrics.
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Nutcracker Behind-the-Scenes Tour
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Musical Arts Center — Limited to 30 guests per tour — Explore the set and costumes of The Nutcracker in a guided tour.
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Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Woolery Mill — Ticketed event — Experience a magical evening of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Siena Heights Saints
7 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling college basketball matchup as the Hoosiers take on the Saints.
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Family New Year’s Eve Bash
4-9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Bloomington — Ticket required — Celebrate early with games, food, and a festive family countdown to 2026!
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