Joe Hren
Assistant News Director, Anchor/Reporter-
The Columbus riverfront project is moving forward after years of delays over permitting and funding. -
Indiana law usually prevents establishments within 200 feet of a church or school from obtaining a liquor license. -
"We will be using dipping into our reserves to make sure that we have a balanced budget." - Mayor Mary Ferdon on 2026 budget -
The Capital Improvement Board held a special session this week which also included an update on a city utility project. -
The building was more recently used as the county’s Elections Operations center.
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The former NAPA building in downtown Bloomington is being demolished Wednesday morning to make way for expanding the Bloomington convention center. -
Since last year’s budget process, city council and mayor Kerry Thomson's administration are working toward a priority-based budget. -
The city aims to allow buildings with up to five bedrooms in residential areas to increase affordability. Thomson said she inherited a $16 million deficit and wants to reduce it to $10 million. -
Scattered storms are expected to return into the holiday weekend with temperatures reaching the upper 80s. -
The Bloomington Convention Center expansion is moving into full gear. Last week’s groundbreaking ceremony kicked off utility relocation work, though officials are still waiting for construction permits.
