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City of Bloomington issues precautionary Boil Water Advisory
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (195+ words) BLOOMINGTON - Due to a water main break, 63 addresses on East Winding Brook Court, East Winding Brook Circle, and 1/2 East Winding Brook Circle are under a ... BLOOMINGTON " Due to a water main break, 63 addresses on East Winding Brook Court, East Winding…...
Indiana moves to ban Callery pear trees to protect local ecosystems
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (388+ words) INDIANA " Indiana is taking decisive action to curb the spread of the Callery pear, a popular but destructive invasive tree species that has begun to dominate the state's natural landscapes. Commonly known by cultivars like the Bradford pear or Cleveland…...
Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson and Planning & Transportation Director David Hittle to host Traveling Town Hall April 6
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (208+ words) Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson and Planning & Transportation Director David Hittle to host Traveling Town Hall April 6WBIW BLOOMINGTON " Mayor Kerry Thomson and City of Bloomington Planning & Transportation Director David Hittle invite residents to the next Traveling Town Hall on Monday, April…...
Ivy Tech Bloomington contributes $86 million to regional economy
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (231+ words) BLOOMINGTON "Ivy Tech Community College Bloomingtonadds $86.1 million in income to the regional economy or supports 1,324 jobs, according to a new economic impact report from Lightcast, based on fiscal year 2024-2025. The report highlights how the campus strengthens the region in three…...
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market kicks off 52nd Season this Saturday
4+ day, 1+ min ago (329+ words) BLOOMINGTON " A local springtime tradition returns this weekend as the Bloomington Community Farmers" Market (BCFM) opens for its 52nd season on Saturday, April 4. As a cornerstone of the region"s food culture, the market serves as a weekly bridge between local…...
City of Bloomington announces update on community conditions
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (193+ words) BLOOMINGTON" The City of Bloomington is proud to announce that, as of April 1, all community challenges have been fully and permanently resolved. Allowing technical analysis, professional standards, and evidence-based practices to guide decisions has played a central role in achieving…...
Indiana reports cleaner waterways in data submitted to EPA
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (741+ words) Indiana reports cleaner waterways in data submitted to EPA'WBIW INDIANA " Underscoring Indiana's commitment to clean water, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted new data to the U.S. EPA this week, showing measurable improvements to the state's rivers and streams....
Indiana DNR tracking non-native "stowaway" geckos across the state
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (317+ words) INDIANA " State wildlife officials are asking Hoosiers to keep an eye out for a small, bug-eyed visitor that is increasingly making itself at home in Indiana: the Mediterranean gecko. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Fish, Wildlife…...
Indiana State Police to investigate Muncie officer-involved shooting following welfare check
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (145+ words) MUNCIE " The Muncie Police Department has requested the Indiana State Police to conduct an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday evening.... MUNCIE " The Muncie Police Department has requested the Indiana State Police to conduct an independent investigation…...
New Indiana law set to expire non-citizen CDLs at midnight Wednesday
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (325+ words) INDIANA " Approximately 2,000 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders in Indiana face an immediate deadline as a new state law is set to take effect. At midnight on Wednesday, all CDLs held by non-citizens without a valid, approved visa will officially expire. The…...