Memorial held in Bloomington for New Zealand mosque victims; Catholic High School in Indianapolis fires outed gay administrator; Composting solutions gaining momentum in Monroe County. FEATURE Ron Smith talks to Michael Glab about his campaign for county council. ACTIVATE Leslie Cook talks about her volunteerism with Bloomington Girl’s Lacrosse. CREDITS Today’s headlines were written by Wes Martin, Kade Young and …

Over 100 residents and community members gathered at the Islamic Center of Bloomington on Sunday evening, in memorial for the victims of the terrorist attack on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. Sunday’s vigil was organized by ICOB congregants, after receiving an outpouring of support from area residents and organizations. Religious leaders and Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton spoke to the …

Leslie Cook admits that her involvement with Bloomington Girls’ Lacrosse may be a little selfish on her part. She just loves what she does. It was a natural step for her after playing lacrosse in high school and as a club player in college. She learned as many lessons on the field as in the classroom and wanted to share …

Host, Maria Auxi and Carlos Bakota, interview Dr. Felipe Hinojosa on boarder and immigration issues. They tell us more about Mennonites and the “crisis” on the border. Locutores, Maria Auxi y Carlos Bakota, entrevistan a Dr. Felipe Hinojosa sobre asuntos de fronteras y de inmigracion.  Nos cuentan mas sobre los menonites y la “crisis” en la frontera.

Students at Bloomington’s Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship shared their narratives in an annual MOTH-inspired oral story-telling event. Part 3 of 3. Organized by Rachel Bahr.

Last week, we heard the first part of a lecture by Max Felker-Kantor on policing in Los Angeles, from the Watts Rebellion in the 60s to the brutal police beating of Rodney King in the 90s. This week, he continues to talk about the police murder of Eula Love, and how her death affected the growing anti-police sentiment and protest …

Running for the second time for city council, Smith hopes to defeat fellow Democrat Jim Blickensdorf, owner of Grazie Italiano restaurant on the square, to fill the seat being vacated by single-termer Allison Chopra. Smith ran in 2011 against Marty Spechler, himself a one-term council member. Smith has worked all his life in the social services field, retiring last year …

A vehicle caused property damage to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, last night; Bloomington is planning improvements to the intersection of 17th and Dunn Streets; Two teachers allege they were shot with pellet guns, earlier this year, during an active shooter drill at an elementary school; MCCSC has created a tip line for reporting instances of bullying and bias; Bloomington Common Council …

A vehicle caused property damage to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, last night. The Bloomington-based non-profit food pantry and community garden suffered damage to fruit trees and plantings, after a driver crashed through the garden on West Allen Street. The Hub’s President and CEO Amanda Nickey says last night’s damage was extensive. She said it’s not the first time a driver has …

This week we have Greg W. Chaffin and Jesse Deshayes from Bloomington High School North. They are the GSA sponsors for the school. Join us for news coverage this week, including some local Bloomington news, and discussion about Bloomington North’s GSA. This week’s musical selection comes from Sasami’s 2019 self-titled album. Events: Poetry Night at the Book Corner @ The …