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South Bend Mayor and Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg continues to suspend campaign events, after last week’s fatal shooting of a black man by a white police officer. The 37 year-old, two-term mayor addressed the community at a town hall meeting, last night. The Associated Press reports a further 11 people were shot yesterday, including one man fatally, after a …

Pete Buttigieg announces bid for Democratic Presidential nomination; Amanda Barge’s resignation leaves vacant District 3 seat; Early Primary voting is under way; City officials continue work on comprehensive transportation plan; City taking nominations for Sustainability awards. FEATURE On this week’s edition of Big Talk Extra, Nile Arena talks about the issues that motivate his independent run for Mayor. ACTIVATE! In …

Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Barge announced she will resign, this afternoon. Barge is accused of sexual harassment by former independent Monroe County contractor, Brandon Drake. The County Commissioner previously suspended her campaign for Bloomington Mayor. The mayoral campaign suspension was announced as the same day as an Indiana Daily Student article‘s publication, which included audio excerpts and correspondence between Barge …

Amanda Barge speaks out against allegations of sexual harassment; City Council to vote tonight on 4th Street Garage construction project. FEATURE Nile Arena talks with News Director Wes Martin about his sudden inspiration to run as an Independent for Bloomington Mayor. BETTER BEWARE More telephone scams elucidated by our weekly consumer watchdog segment. CREDITS Today’s headlines were written by Rasha …

The Third National Women’s March takes place this Saturday, as women across the country are expected to march on state capitals, including in Indianapolis and DC; Monroe County is poised to complete a major portion of its Fullerton Pike East-West connectivity project, this year. FEATURE Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton announced earlier this month that he’ll stand for re-election. The first term …

Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Barge announced an exploratory committee will look into the her candidacy for Bloomington Mayor. Barge made the announcement at a press conference at RCA Park, in Bloomington. She criticized current Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton’s administration, referring to the city’s failed annexation attempt and the publishing of addresses of overdoses on an opioid map hosted by the …

Bloomington City officials are proposing a new ordinance to limit use of the city’s new armored vehicle. In a press release last Friday, the city council announced its plan to float legislation would formally codify use of the vehicle. The ordinance would prohibit the armored truck to be used for crowd control or during non-violent public protests. It would also …

The city of Bloomington is proposing a one-year moratorium on addiction treatment facilities; Today may be the last day Bloomington commuters see police directing traffic at the Second and Third Street overpasses;Demonstrators took to the Monroe County Courthouse Square on Friday, calling for action on gun violence. Big Talk Extra: Bestselling mystery and crime author Michael Koryta released his thirteenth novel, “How …

The city of Bloomington will hold three public meetings this week, about the planned purchase of an armored vehicle for the city’s police department. The announcement of the planned purchase on February 6th drew criticism from Bloomington residents and Black Lives Matter advocates. Residents raised concerns about a lack of public input and the two-hundred, twenty five thousand dollar price …

Black Lives Matter activists are expected to disrupt Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton’s 3rd State of the City Address this evening, in protest of the Bloomington Police Department’s acquisition of an armored car; Political aspirants are vying for three seats on the Monroe County Council; The Indiana Office of the Secretary of State has updated their voter registration website, reportedly enabling voters …