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Raleigh News & Observer

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Headed to Bloomington for an Indiana game? Here's your one-page weekend cheat sheet

Every campus. Every tradition. Every fan. Sign up for the Student Section Newsletter Indiana's remarkable recent resurgence has turned tickets at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium into some of college football's hottest, and a weekend in Bloomington into one worth planning around. Between campus's limestone landmarks, the restaurants and bars along Kirkwood Avenue and game-day traditions like The Walk, Hep's Rock and Big Jake, there's a lot to fit into three days. Our one-page cheat sheet lays it all out. Friday covers a walk past the Sample Gates and the Rose Well House and dinner at a Bloomington institution. Saturday's game-day timeline runs from lots opening at least five hours before kickoff to the Victory Flag. Sunday brings brunch spots and side trips. You'll also find where to park, where to eat and what to pack. Save it to your phone or print it before you go, and check the official schedule for your game, since kickoff times, parking and stadium policies can change. For directions to every stop, see our [interactive map of the weekend](link to interactive map article). The post Headed to Bloomington for an Indiana game? Here's your one-page weekend cheat sheet appeared first on Student

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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This Magical Indiana Animal Sanctuary Has Helped More Than 250 Rescued Animals You Can Meet Up Close

A pig named Raisin has a snack obsession, and somehow that’s the detail that grabbed me first. Honestly, I respect a pig with priorities. Raisin is one of more than 250 rescued farm animals living out their days at one Indiana sanctuary. Many arrived after neglect, abandonment, injury, or...

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The Herald-Times

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Bloomington area IHSAA girls wrestlers to watch in 2026-27 season

The girls are back on the mats to get the 2026-27 wrestling season under way, so let's take a look at the top athletes at the Bloomington area's four programs , with numbers generally down after the graduation of a large and talented senior class. Sectional locations and assignments have not yet been announced by the IHSAA as of Nov. 11. More: 20 Bloomington area girls basketball returning players to watch in 2026-27 season Bloomington North 120: Moxie Juers, Jr. Dropping down from 130 after going 21-11. 125: Penelope Warren, Jr. Went 12-12 at 125 last year. 135: Alexzandria Burns, Sr. Went 11-11 at 135 last year. 170: Sarah Vorice, So. Went 13-9 at 155 last year. 190: Paightan Davidson, So. Moving up a class after going 10-12 at 170 last year. COUGARS OUTLOOK: Head coach Roy Bruce welcomes 19 to the room to boast the largest team in the area, and he's confident the group will produce the Cougars' first state qualifier. North will also compete in the tough Mid-State Conference this year, a group that boasted three top-10 teams last year: state champ Whiteland, Franklin and Mooresville. Half the room is new to the sport. "Last year, we

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Indiana QB Grant Wilson is in 7th Season of College Football

The Indiana Hoosiers have a quarterback situation to figure out. Josh Hoover and Grant Wilson are both battling different ailments, and IU is running out of time to have its QB plan in place for this weekend and beyond. But while Indiana figures that out, it seems like a good...

Bloomington, IN · 1d
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Landon Snyder Signs with Indiana Men’s Golf

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Homestead High School's Landon Snyder signed his national letter of intent to play collegiately for head coach Mike Mayer and the Indiana Hoosiers on Wednesday. "Landon will bring a tremendous amount of talent and passion to our Indiana men's golf program," said Coach Mayer. "He has the ability it takes to become a great collegiate golfer and has many attributes that are impossible to teach. He also has a tremendous upside, and it will be our job to help him develop the skills he will need to be successful at this level. We are thrilled that Landon...

Bloomington, IN · 1d

CBS4 Indy

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2-time Grammy-winner Travis Tritt coming to Brown County Music Center in 2027

NASHVILLE, Ind. — Sept. 30, 2027, will be a “Great Day to Be Alive” in Nashville, Indiana. That’s when two-time Grammy Award-winning country music artist Travis Tritt will be performing at Brown County Music Center. He’ll be bringing hits like “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive,” “Help Me Hold On” and “Anymore” to Nashville. […]

Nashville, IN · 2d

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Bloomington invites residents to share big ideas for Gateway North’s future over free pizza and community conversation

Bloomington, Indiana – What should Bloomington’s Gateway North area look like in ten years? The city is putting that question to the people who know it through their daily routines, inviting them to help shape a long-term plan for its future. A community conversation on Thursday, Nov. 19,...

Bloomington, IN · 2d

FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

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IU’s Charlie Becker gets his own bobblehead

Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker now has his own bobblehead. One of the nation’s top wide receivers, Becker was instrumental in IU’s national championship run last season. In 2026, he’s been even more impactful, leading the Hoosiers with 50 receptions for 875 yards and 9 touchdowns. Becker, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and raised […]

Bloomington, IN · 5h

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Numbers that Matter: Indiana vs.USC

It’s one of football’s oldest truths: when the final whistle sounds, the scoreboard tells you who won, but the numbers often tell you why. A team may rack up more yards and still walk away with a loss, only for the turnover margin to reveal the difference. Another may control the ball, dominate time of possession, and quietly squeeze the life out of a comeback attempt. Whether it’s field position, third-down efficiency, explosive plays, or costly mistakes, the box score often uncovers the story beneath the result. In a game decided by inches, the numbers have a way of explaining what the eye test alone cannot.

Bloomington, IN · 1d

WISH-TV

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What it’s like playing on a softball team where everyone is 80 or older

(FREE PRESS INDIANA) — For 82-year-old softball player Roger Gildersleeve, there is no off-season.  The Bloomington resident plays on an over-60s team and an over-80 travel team in the summer and fall, then transitions to a league in Florida where he and his wife spend the winter. “My goal always is to get a hit, […]

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

Seattle ON Tap

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Mike Shanahan's Indiana Offense Is Scorching Hot, And Michigan Fans Are Desperate For Him To Answer The Call

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Michigan’s offense is in shambles, averaging a pathetic 19.6 points per game, and after firing offensive coordinator Jason Beck, coach Kyle Whittingham needs a miracle worker. All eyes are now […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 15h

Bloomington Star

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Bloomington wants residents to help shape the city’s future with dozens of public service positions now available

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s next round of public service opportunities reaches from neighborhood history to the water flowing through residents’ taps. The city is seeking applicants for 24 available seats across 11 boards and commissions, plus a transportation advisory committee with no membership limit. For residents who want a role in local decisions, the openings […] The post Bloomington wants residents to help shape the city’s future with dozens of public service positions now available appeared first on The Bloomington Star .

Bloomington, IN · 2d

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Grammy Winner Kenny G Brings 75 Million Records Sold to Nashville, Indiana

Kenny G is scheduled to perform at Brown County Music Center at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets are available through the venue, at 200 Maple Leaf Blvd. in Nashville, Indiana. The Midwest date is one of the saxophonist’s scheduled appearances this month. According to The Republic, Kenny G’s Nashville...

Nashville, IN · 2d

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Democrats Win Statewide Secretary Of State, Comptroller Race

Dems Pick-Up County Seats In Scott; GOP Rules In Jackson. Democrats Beau Bayh and Jessica Bailey broke a 12-year political drought winning statewide races last Tuesday, Nov. 3. Bayh was elected Secretary of State with 51.8% of the vote to Republican Max Engling’s 42.7%. Former Indianapolis mayor and newly...

Jackson County, IN · 2d

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Nov. 12, 2026: Rejected county commissioner pay increase, condo-to-rental zoning change

Based on the National Weather Service forecast in text and charts here’s some advice. Thursday: Find your warmer clothes. We’re coming off an overnight low in the mid-40s, and there’ll be scattered showers starting after 1 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a high of just 50F°.

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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One More Race to Indianapolis

With the announcements of the College Football Playoff expansion and next month marking the final Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game, Indianapolis will be home to the title game one last time. The two participants are yet to be determined, and with only a few weeks remaining, everything is to play for.

Rosemont, IL · 18h

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Don Fischer: IU ‘Found a Way’ Past Syracuse, and Hoover Starts If He’s Healthy

IU's outside shooters like Burton, Harris, and Lindsay are carrying the offense while the inside game develops. Defense and fighting spirit in crucial moments helped Indiana overcome Syracuse's length and defensive pressure. Josh Hoover appears likely to start Saturday's game against USC if his health permits, with Grant Wilson ready...

Bloomington, IN · 23h

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Volunteers plant 40 native trees in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Ind. — November 12, 2026. More than 60 volunteers planted 40 native trees in downtown Nashville on Nov. 10 as part of Project ReTree, an effort to replace invasive street trees and support water quality in the Lake Monroe watershed. The planting was the second phase of the...

Nashville, IN · 23h

The Tuscaloosa News

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Northside standout athlete Austin Kightlinger prepares for Indiana baseball

Growing up, Northside senior Austin Kightlinger was rarely without something to do . If he wasn't flipping through the air or hanging from bars at his family's gymnastics gym, he likely had a baseball in his hand. His mother, Erin Holdefer-Kightlinger, made sure he was always moving , while his father, Eric Kightlinger, made sure a ball was never far away. The family's movement structure helped shape the athlete Austin would become. On Thursday, Nov. 12, he'll take the next step in his athletic career when he signs to play baseball at Indiana University. LIVE: See where West Alabama athletes are heading on NCAA Early Signing Day RAMS: Northside flag football's volunteer coaches provide opportunity, state title hopes Austin, who plays center field, shortstop and is a right-handed pitcher, comes from a family with a strong athletic background. His mother was a member of Alabama's 2002 national championship gymnastics team and now owns Bama Bounders Gymnastics alongside her husband. Austin spent much of his childhood in that gym. He even became a six-time state gymnastics champion by age 6 before deciding to focus on baseball. Although he eventually stepped away from gymnastics, Austin said the skills he developed at an

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Charles Davis Previews No. 18 USC at No. 9 Indiana | HQ CFB

Charles Davis and Claudia Bellofatto join CBS Sports HQ to preview No. 18 USC vs. No. 9 Indiana in CFB Week 11.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d