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High: 85°F | Low: 65°F
Oh, hey there, neighbor! Let's peek at what's brewing in our Bloomington skies today. Looks like we might get a sprinkle or two after 3 pm, so you might wanna tuck that umbrella in your bag for later. Partly sunny vibes with a high near 85—perfect weather for a leisurely stroll around our beautiful campus or perhaps a cozy corner at The Runcible Spoon for a cuppa.
As evening tiptoes in, we might see some scattered showers and thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky if you're heading out for a slice from Pizza X or planning a visit to the Monroe County History Center. The clouds will be painting a moody picture with a low around 65, and a gentle southwest wind will be whispering through the trees.
Tomorrow's forecast? Well, it's looking like we might wake up to some showers and thunderstorms playing a lively tune before 11 am, then transitioning to scattered showers and thunderstorms later in the day. It's a cloudy start, but don't worry—our afternoon is set to gradually become mostly sunny, with a high near 79. So, maybe grab a slice at Lennie's for lunch and then enjoy the sunshine breaking through the clouds as the day unfolds.
Looks like we might get some new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but hey, that's just nature giving our gardens a little drink. So, grab your rain boots, your favorite cup of coffee from Greetings on Kirkwood, and let's embrace whatever the day brings our way. Stay cozy, stay dry, and enjoy the day, Bloomington! 🌦️☕🍕
Last updated: April 15, 2026 11:36 am
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Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County. Whether it’s city hall or the farmer’s market, this is where Bloomington stays in the loop.

- Preliminary injunction allowing student IDs at polls gets immediate use in Monroe County
- Monroe County land transfer to CIB has final OK, with calls for land swap to preserve housing, put host hotel on north parcel
- Judge restores use of state-issued university student cards as voter ID in Indiana—for now
- Deadlock on delay leads to 5–3 approval by Bloomington for 360-unit residential project
- Plastic bags, pop tabs, bike tires: 17th annual Trashion Refashion transforms trash into couture

- Tonight: 9th District candidates to debate science and environment issues
- Motorcyclist clocked at 95 mph, allegedly topped 130 before Lake County crash on I-80, police say
- Berne police vehicle strikes unconscious person in roadway while responding to call, ISP says
- Court filing extends Monroe County jail settlement deadline to May 29, 2026
- Hoosier Hills Career Center to host annual student-run plant sale April 30-May 2
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- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
- 🟦 The Bloomingtonian – Photojournalism & breaking local news
- 🟨 Limestone Post – Longform features, arts, and community stories
- 🎙️ The Electron Pencil – Local commentary and civic opinion
- 📻 Earth Eats – Sustainable food and farming from WFIU/WTIU
- 🏛️ IU News – Highlights from Indiana University & campus life
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