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As the attorney general’s deadline passes, most of Indiana’s ‘sanctuary cities’ appear unfazed
As the attorney general’s deadline passes, most of Indiana’s ‘sanctuary cities’ appear unfazed. Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers open in Monroe and Vigo counties
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Residents and businesses across Monroe, Vigo, and neighboring counties in Indiana may now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration following severe storms that hit the area on June 25, the SBA announced on Monday. The SBA is collaborating with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to establish […]
Local Sports News: July 22, 2024
Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates its 14th Induction Class. The Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame Celebrated its 2024 10 Member Induction Class with a sold-out crowd at the Monroe Convention Center Friday Night in Downtown Bloomington. Since 2011 Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame has inducted 147 Athletes, Coaches, Contributors and Humanitarians and all 14 plaques hang in Fountain Square Mall in Downtown Bloomington. Six Scholarship Athlete Award Winners were honored in separate ceremony in June with a $1,000 Scholarship as One Female and One Male from Bloomington North, Bloomington South and Edgewood High Schools are honored. Since 2011 $ 72,000 dollars has been given to 87 scholarship award winners. Annalise Coyne from Bloomington South and Hadley Lucas from Bloomington North were in attendance with their families. Coyne will attend Purdue University along with Riley Haskett and Joshua Kohne of Edgewood HS. Lucas is headed to the University of Wisconsin for Track and Field. Jaidyn Johnson from Bloomington North is headed to the University of Louisville for Track and Field and Ryan Rheam from Bloomington South is already at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York along with his brother.
The City of Bloomington Announces Availability of 2024-2025 Neighborhood Residential Parking Permits
Bloomington, Ind. – The City of Bloomington has announced that residential parking permits for the 2024-2025 year are now available for purchase online. Residents in Neighborhood Parking Zones 1-6 and 9-11 can submit their applications at bloomington.t2hosted.com. To determine if a neighborhood parking permit is required for on-street parking,...
Marjorie Hershey of IU reacts to Bidens withdrawal
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 election and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Professor Emeritus Marjorie Hershey with Indiana University spoke with Hannah Haerle about her thoughts on the president’s withdrawal. Watch the video above to see the full interview.
Holiday Market Accepting Vendor Applications from Local, Regional Artists
Bloomington, Ind. – The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting vendor applications from local and regional artists for the annual Holiday Market. The event is scheduled to take place on November 30 at 401 N. Morton St., next to City Hall. Artists interested in participating...
Bloomington to Undergo Extensive Gas Line Upgrades, CenterPoint Energy Announces Schedule and Impact on Residents
Residents of Bloomington west of I-35W should brace for a summer filled with infrastructure upgrades as CenterPoint Energy sets its plans into motion to replace natural gas lines throughout the neighborhood. According to an update published by CenterPoint Energy, these modernization efforts will involve the installation of new, corrosion-resistant pipes designed to maintain safe and dependable gas service for the community.
Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization Hosts Public Meeting on 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Bloomington, Ind. – The Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) is inviting the public to participate in an open house meeting to discuss the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (2050 MTP). The meeting will take place on Monday, July 22, from 4-6 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, located at 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404.
Bloomington BZA to hear height variance for 5-story project on Kirkwood, by CVS near Uptown Café
The latest timeline for an expansion to the Monroe Convention Center puts the completion at the end of 2026. If all goes as planned, attendees of events in the expanded facility might have a new dining option in downtown Bloomington. The new eatery is part of a project to be built on what is now a surface parking lot for a dozen and a half cars, next to the CVS at Washington Street and Kirkwood Avenue.
Press release: The City of Bloomington Names Shatoyia Moss as Director of Community and Family Resources
BLOOMINGTON, IND. – The City of Bloomington has announced the appointment of Shatoyia Moss as the new Director of Community and Family Resources (CFRD), effective immediately. This appointment was made by Mayor Kerry Thomson. Moss has been serving as the interim director since May 20, following the retirement of...
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