As the government shutdown hit 38 days on Friday, longest in the country’s history, some of its immediate effects are job furloughs and a lapse in funding for SNAP benefits. @bente-bouthier.bsky.social

A lecturer in the Indiana University School of Social Work has been removed from teaching one of her classes — “Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice” — while the university investigates a complaint by a student against material she presented. @weiss-a-woni.bsky.social

Bloomington City Council voted down amending the urban agriculture ordinance this week after months of debate. @joe-hren.bsky.social

For almost seventeen years, Monroe County government has tried to build a new jail. Now, that project is on hold, and the county doesn't have a clear path forward.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two deer management hunts at Griffy Lake on Nov. 15-16 and Nov. 22-23. The preserve will be closed to the public those two weekends.

Bobcat trapping season lasts until Jan. 31 or until a quota of 250 is met. Licensed trappers are limited to one bobcat per person.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing Indianapolis Public Schools, alleging the district's policies on immigration enforcement break state law.

A new map outlining Bloomington's proposed stadium district wasn't enough to convince city council to move ahead with the initiative. @joe-hren.bsky.social

Indiana University’s Dance Marathon, a 36-hour event that raise money for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, is this weekend at the IU Tennis Center.

Nearly 50 Indiana Department of Health staffers face being furloughed starting next week because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

A fire at the Fourwinds Lakeside Inn and Marina at Lake Monroe Wednesday morning destroyed three boats and damaged a fourth.

Nuclear energy leaders from across the country and world converged on West Lafayette Wednesday to reenergize an industry they hope will meet booming energy needs. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

The Federal Aviation Administration could reduce air traffic by 10 percent at the Indianapolis International Airport on Friday.

Tomorrow on Noon Edition, we’ll discuss what the options are going forward for a new Monroe County jail after the North Park site was voted down. Join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or send questions for the show to  [email protected].

Part 3 of "Red, White, and Righteous", a new podcast about Christian nationalism, is out now! Listen here to learn more about the history of Christian populism and white supremacy in Indiana. Also available on all podcast platforms. www.ipm.org/features/rig...

More than 100 groups say restoring and protecting the Ohio River Basin needs to be a national priority.

The State of Indiana expects to take about a week to calculate what Hoosier SNAP recipients will receive under contingency funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Three cases of sexual assault were reported in the span of three days this week. All occurred at different locations on Indiana University’s campus.

State data released Wednesday show 3.6% of third graders who took the 2025 IREAD did not pass and did not qualify for an exemption.

Charlotte Zietlow, the longtime Bloomington activist and community leader, has died at age 91.

The Indiana University Symphony Orchestra will bring the “Wizard of Oz” to life at the IU Auditorium Nov. 7-8.

More than 93,000 Indiana birds have caught the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture.

Teachers unions are concerned state changes to the Teacher Appreciation Grant program will disrupt collaboration and promote inequity in schools.

In this week’s installment of Ask The Mayor, Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon addresses SNAP benefits, redistricting, the riverfront project and more at City Hall. @joe-hren.bsky.social

Avon voters approved a lower-rate renewal for school funding Tuesday, ending a high-profile fight with Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, who urged a "no" vote.

Gov. Mike Braun was the keynote speaker at the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership on Tuesday, where he spoke about the importance of running the government like a business.

Bloomington High School North and Edgewood High School marching bands will head to Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday for the Indiana State School Music Association state finals.

While Indiana’s economic outlook looks stable, Monroe County and the 11-county southern Indiana Uplands region are facing a tougher future.

Indiana residents will be able to receive help filing their 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid applications at the statewide College Goal Sunday event Nov. 9.

Sigma Phi Epsilon is the third Greek life organization at Indiana University to face disciplinary actions in the last two weeks.

House Speaker Pro Tem Mike Karickhoff won’t seek reelection next year, becoming the first high-ranking member of the Legislature to make such a decision ahead of the 2026 elections. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Research suggests that youth engaged in formal mentoring programs, especially those involved for a year or more, reported significantly fewer behavioral problems and fewer symptoms of depression and social anxiety when compared to non-mentored youths. www.ipm.org/news/2025-11...

The Indiana Public Retirement System is divesting from holdings in Hong Kong worth almost $170 million, more than two years after lawmakers banned investments in Chinese interests. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus and community advocates gathered Monday inside the Statehouse rotunda to oppose Republican efforts to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps before the next census. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

An executive order signed by Gov. Mike Braun this week puts in motion a statewide task force that aims to make Indiana a national leader in drone research, manufacturing and security technology. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

The undefeated and second-ranked Hoosiers play at Penn State at noon Saturday.

The City of Bloomington is sending $46,000 to Hoosier Hills Food Bank amid food assistance uncertainty during the federal government shutdown.

The state is moving forward with its plans to place electric vehicle chargers along Indiana's interstates.

A spokesperson for Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) said they expect the Senate to reconvene in the first two weeks of December and anticipate finishing the maps by Dec. 12.

Latest federal filings show more than $430K raised through Gov. Mike Braun's post-election fundraising committees. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Indiana lawmakers are hearing from their constituents ahead of a special legislative session on mid-decade redistricting. @georgehale.bsky.social

After years of noncompliance with rental code, Pendragon’s owner, Jeff Jones, agreed to sell his Bloomington properties in the next 3 years. @bente-bouthier.bsky.social

InterOculus, a 40-foot tall, illuminated dome over the intersection of 4th and Washington streets in Columbus, will stay there thanks to a $50,000 grant. @joe-hren.bsky.social

The city of Bloomington launched a study to look at safety and traffic flow issues along the northbound section of College Avenue and the southbound section of Walnut Street, from the State Road 45/46 bypass to Allen Street.

More than half a million Hoosiers rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. But those benefits are set to lapse on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

IU's second-ranked football team has the current favorite to win the Heisman Trophy in quarterback Fernando Mendoza, but the Hoosiers also needed a dominant defense for its one-sided games this season.

Brown County plan commissioner Randy Jones said the county hasn’t defined what qualifies as a temporary or extended stay for RVs and campers. But the county’s approach so far has been one or two weeks. @bente-bouthier.bsky.social

Community members from Morgan County gathered Thursday night for an educational listening session on redistricting as Indiana lawmakers prepare for a special session to draw new maps. It's the first of three hosted by ReCenter Indiana.

The Indiana Daily Student will be allowed to resume print editions this semester. IDS co-editors-in-chief Andrew Miller and Mia Hilkowitz described it as a win but cautioned the campus community against considering the matter resolved. @weiss-a-woni.bsky.social

Former director of student media Jim Rodenbush is suing Indiana University for wrongful termination.  He was fired after he refused to pull news from a scheduled special edition of the Indiana Daily Student. @weiss-a-woni.bsky.social