Aubrey Wright

About 50 years ago, Black students at Indiana State University fought for their own culture center on campus. That legacy lived on for decades with the Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center, until the university changed its name and mission. Now, students and community members want to preserve its history.

For its next trick, Indiana University’s Lilly Library will bring a massive collection of magic and illusion to Bloomington. Magic performer and writer David Ben sold his collection of thousands of artifacts, books and ephemera dating to the 19th Century. Those materials will be available to scholars, students and the public after cataloging.

National surveys show historic lows in alcohol consumption. The change has left some businesses scrambling.

More than 21,000 students will receive their degrees at Indiana University’s annual spring commencement ceremonies around the state. At IU Bloomington, the university will award more than 11,500 degrees.

Rep. Matt Pierce secured the Democratic nomination for District 61 again.

Trent Deckard defeated David Henry for the Democratic nomination for Monroe County Commissioner.

The U.S. Department of Justice extended the deadline for compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act requires governments and public entities such as schools, courts and social services to make all digital information accessible. The extension has frustrated advocates and people with disabilities.

The Monroe County Commissioners want to move forward with a new jail in North Park despite Monroe County Council pushback. The commissioners approved an $11 million purchase for the lot Thursday morning.

The center's 15 volunteers escort hundreds of visitors, fetch lab results and push paperwork.  Volunteers also comfort people during tough times. Seven of them have survived cancer. 

As Monroe County Clerk Nicole Browne enters her final months in the role, three candidates are running to take her place in the May 5 primary.