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Baseball-size hail, tornadoes possible tonight in Bloomington, surrounding area
Bad weather is on the way: The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is warning of risk for tornadoes and hail of up to 2.5 inches in diameter across much of Indiana including Bedford, Ellettsville and Bloomington. A tornado watch was issued at 2:25 p.m. that lasts until midnight for Monroe, Greene, Lawrence, Morgan and Owen counties. ...
Results: USAC Sprints Larry Rice Classic At Bloomington Speedway
After seeing victory slip away on late-race restarts in three of his past four USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship starts, Logan Seavey wasn't about to let another escape from his grasp. On a late restart in Friday night's Larry Rice Classic, Seavey was picture perfect as he delivered his...
'Best thing I've ever done': As a new mom, Fever's Katie Lou Samuelson returns to the WNBA
INDIANAPOLIS — Katie Lou Samuelson had a lot to adjust to when she came to Indiana. She had taken a year off from the WNBA after having a baby in August 2023. She had to get used to new facilities, a new coaching staff, a new playing scheme and new teammates. For one teammate,...
High school poll workers learn first-hand how elections work -- even before they can vote
Before local election organizers fell into a panic over a lack of poll workers for the primary election, 46 kids not old enough to vote stepped up to fill the gap. An Indiana Secretary of State program called Hoosier Hall Pass allows 16- and 17-year-olds to work an all-day shift at a polling site on Election Day. They attend the same training sessions as adult workers and get paid the same, too. They show up at 5...
These First-Time Owners Traded Dark Paneling for a Breezy Central Kitchen in Their ’60s Split-Level
It’s not unusual for rental houses to turn over year after year in Bloomington, Indiana, the leafy city where Indiana University is located. Students rent for a while and then move out, and the usual wear and tear needs to be tended to. But when Aaron Denton was tasked as a subcontractor with refinishing the floors and painting the walls of a circa-1964 split-level, he didn’t expect it to be work he was doing on his own future home.
Bloomington Common Council Regular Session on May 15, starting at 6:30 pm
IV. REPORTS (A maximum of twenty minutes is set aside for each part of this section.) a.Human Rights Commission Annual Award Presentation. VI. LEGISLATION FOR SECOND READINGS AND RESOLUTIONS. A. Ordinance 2024-11 – To Amend Title 15 of the Bloomington Municipal Code Entitled. “Vehicles and Traffic” Re: Amending Section...
Owen County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Owen County listed for $301,900 in April, down 2% from the previous month's $307,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 20.8% from $267,425. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Owen County, not houses...
It's Your Business: Ellettsville Chamber honors area's unsung heroes
Ellettsville thrives because of caring and dedicated community members who strive to improve the quality of life for all. Those who go above and beyond and selflessly dedicate themselves often slip by under the radar. They work tirelessly in the background, their contributions frequently unnoticed or unacknowledged. The Ellettsville Chamber has officially recognized these individuals since 1998, first with the Maurice E. Endwright Community Leadership Award and now with the Spirit of Maurice E. Endwright Award. ...
Nebraska Baseball Drops Series Opener with Indiana
LINCOLN, Neb. — In what seemed like what was going to be comfortable series opening win for Nebraska baseball, everything went south. The Huskers, heading into the top of the ninth up 5-3, ended up allowing seven runs, en route to a 10-5 loss against Indiana. NU was up...
Ramirez, Velotta lead E-Gals to win
Arianna Ramirez went 4-for-4 with a double and drove in four runs, Mallory Velotta finished 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs, and Apollo’s defense gave up only three hits in an 8-2 victory over South Spencer (Ind.) on Tuesday at E-Gal Park. Apollo (15-10) surrendered a pair...
Inside The Locker Room
A major week for Indiana football recruiting. The latest on another 5-star planning to visit IU. Another football portal addition who was the leading tackler for his previous school. How it looks IU basketball's portal class will be completed. More national attention for 2025 shooting guard Braylon Mullins. And more! Here are a few of the highlights:
Girls track: Edwards smashes school record as Edgewood goes after WIC 4-peat
Emma Edwards went out at her usual pace for the 200-meter dash. The thing is, Edwards was running the 400 and that 26-second split halfway through her full lap around her home track at Edgewood Wednesday night during the Western Indiana Conference meet was the set for the race of a lifetime. She did...
After 4 beach titles at USC, Delaynie Maple will play indoor volleyball at Indiana
It’s not lost on Delaynie Maple that Indiana volleyball coach Steve Aird is a lifelong, suffering Toronto Maple Leafs fan. If you don’t follow hockey, think Chicago Cubs until they finally won the World Series in 2016. “I made a joke, ‘Are you only recruiting me because my...
May 11, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, an epidemiologist shares the latest updates about new COVID variants and a bird flu outbreak among cows. Then, why being around younger people is helping some older Americans stay healthier and happier. Plus, the hidden history of a photographer who captured the daily lives, struggles and contributions of Asian Americans.
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