Lifestyle
17th Annual Trashion Refashion Show returns to Bloomington
High fashion meets sustainability at the juried event showcasing over 50 original designs made from discarded materials.
Bloomington Ends Outdoor Dining on Kirkwood Avenue
Restaurants must adjust as city reopens vehicle traffic on popular bar and restaurant strip.
Pantry 279 Seeks Volunteers as Regional Demand Surges
Indiana food bank issues urgent call for help to sort, pack, and distribute food to over 1,800 families monthly.
Weather
Severe Storm Threat Highest in Months for Midwest
Forecasters warn of potential for multiple strong to intense tornadoes, large hail, and destructive winds
Bloomington Woman Displaced Again After Tornado Destroys Her Home
Amanda Prince lost her home in a 2025 tornado and is now struggling to find permanent housing after another twister hit in 2026.
Wintry Mix Expected Overnight in Bloomington, Indiana
Chance of precipitation 90% with low near 30F and winds 5-10 mph
Crime
Charge Dropped Against Indiana Man in Little Rock U-Haul Stop
Authorities dismissed citation after neo-Nazi demonstrators were found riding in the back of the truck.
Indiana University Student Arrested in Multi-State Child Exploitation Investigation
20-year-old Ashwin Vishwanath Veerappan faces multiple felony charges for distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Bloomington Man Charged After Hitting Bicyclist, Fleeing Scene
Matthew Alford, 26, faces felony charges for leaving the scene of an accident that caused moderate injuries.
Sports
Northwestern Wildcats Advance to Big Ten Tournament Second Round
The 15th-seeded Wildcats face favorable matchups against Penn State and Indiana in the opening rounds.
Big Ten Teams Poised for NCAA Championship Run
Five Big Ten squads ranked in KenPom's top 12 have the talent to break the conference's national title drought
Indiana Guard Surprises Mom with Cadillac Escalade on Senior Night
Lamar Wilkerson used his NIL earnings to gift his mother a new luxury SUV after the Hoosiers' win over Minnesota.
Health
Endodontic Expert Highlights Root Canal Warning Signs
Dr. Allen Meier of Bloomington, IN, shares common symptoms that shouldn't be ignored in HelloNation article.
Study Finds No Metabolic Differences Between Lean Beef and Chicken for Prediabetes
Research challenges long-held advice to choose chicken over beef for those at risk of type 2 diabetes.
New Study Finds Minimal Difference Between Red Meat and Chicken for Blood Sugar and Diabetes Risk
Research suggests lean, unprocessed beef may not have the negative impact previously thought, especially for those with pre-diabetes.
