The Herald-Times

The Herald-Times is a daily publication that caters to Bloomington, Indiana, and its nearby regions. It has been recognized multiple times with the Blue Ribbon Daily award, earning this honor in 1975, 1984, 2007, and 2014, which highlights it as the top daily newspaper in Indiana during those years. At present, the newspaper is part of the Gannett media group.

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How Nick Offerman responded to a homophobic meme of his 'Parks and Rec' character

2 days ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Brendan Morrow

Ron Swanson once had some harsh words for frozen yogurt, calling it the "celery of desserts." But actor Nick Offerman had even harsher words for Michael Flynn Jr.The son of former national security advisor Michael Flynn adapted a "Parks and Recreation" meme of Offerman's character to diss Pride Month. A popular animated GIF of Offerman on the show, set in the fictional Pawnee, Indiana, shows his character throwing his computer in a dumpster.
June is Pride Month. Here's how Indy's LGBTQ+ community is celebrating 🌈

5 days ago | heraldtimesonline.com | John Tufts

Parades awash in colorful rainbows, concerts and friendly meetups will mark Pride Month, an annual celebration of identity for the LGBTQ+ community every June. In Central Indiana, the Indy Pride festival kicks off soon with more events planned throughout the month. Both Carmel and Irvington will hold similar celebrations near the end of June.
What channel is NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400 on TV today? Start time, where to watch, how to stream

5 days ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Steve Letarte

The 2025 Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR race will take place at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The race begins at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime. Coverage will feature commentators Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Steve Letarte. NASCAR roars into Nashville Superspeedway Sunday to run the Cracker Barrel 400. Will last year's winner − Joey Logano − find himself in victory lane again at the Cracker Barrel 400?
Did anyone win Powerball last night? California winner! Winning numbers for May 31, 2025 drawing

5 days ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Chris Sims |Evan Frank

The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $207 million with a cash option of $92.7 million for the Saturday, May 31, 2025 drawing. Matching the Powerball alone wins $4, and the drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. ET. Tickets cost $2, with additional $1 options for Power Play and Double Play. The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers from Wednesday night's drawing. Grab your tickets and check your numbers to see if you're the game's newest millionaire.
Man accused of trying to abduct 7-year-old girl at Bloomington movie theater

1 week ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Laura Lane

Editor's note: The Herald-Times is not naming the person charged in this case because it does not intend to follow the case through the court system. A Worthington man faces two felonies after a 7-year-old girl reported being grabbed by a man she said covered her mouth and tried to drag her into the men's restroom at Bloomington's AMC movie theater. The girl screamed and kicked the 22-year-old suspect, got away and ran to the lobby with her sister, who was with her.
Vote centers off the table in Monroe County for now despite widespread support

1 week ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Laura Lane

Election board member John Fernandez had high hopes vote centers might be in place before Monroe County's next election but realized Republican opposition could stop the plan. And it did. "I was not terribly surprised by the 2-1 vote," Fernandez said. "Disappointed but not surprised."Two weeks before Fernandez's stint on the 3-member bipartisan panel ended May 30, the Democrat voted in favor of switching Monroe County's precinct-based system to countywide voting centers.
Bloomington to launch free downtown shuttle. Here's when and where.

1 week ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Boris Ladwig

Bloomington Transit will launch a free downtown shuttle this summer. Here’s when and where it will run and how you can use it. When will Bloomington Transit launch the free shuttle? BT will launch the shuttle June 2 as part of its BLink Microtransit service. When will the downtown Bloomington shuttle run?
My Favorite Ride: Man takes kids to their first auction and ends up with a 1959 Corvette

1 week ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Laura Lane

Jarrod Franklin didn't plan on buying this car. But the morning of the first Saturday in May, a story popped up on his Herald-Times newspaper app that I wrote previewing an auction that very day. Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel's collection of 43 fast, vintage and eclectic vehicles, purchased with tax dollars he pilfered during two terms in office, were to be sold.
Baseball stats: Bloomington area leaders heading into IHSAA sectionals

1 week ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Jim Gordillo

Bloomington area baseball stat leaders Through the regular season Offense BATTING AVERAGE — Chris Barnett, North .478 (33-69); Gavin Whitfield, Eastern Greene .431 (28-65); Luke Freel, North .429 (27-63); Jacob Bellman, Eastern Greene .425 (31-73); Rhett Manuel, Owen Valley .420; Luke Arnett, South .380 (27-71); Peyton Lewis, Eastern Greene .379 (22-58); Nolan Hudson, Edgewood .366 (15-41); Jake Meyer, North .359 (23-64); Jake Heidrick, Owen Valley .356; Rhet Heckman, Owen Valley .347; Reid...
Bloomington area IHSAA baseball sectionals begin: Breaking down the matchups

1 week ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Jim Gordillo

Bloomington North and Bloomington South face off in the first round of the Class 4A Terre Haute North sectional. Edgewood begins its sectional play against Indianapolis Washington in the Class 3A Cascade sectional. Eastern Greene plays Sullivan in the opening round of the Class 2A Sullivan sectional. The IHSAA baseball sectionals have arrived, so here's a look at the storylines to follow as the Bloomington area's five teams look for a sectional title starting on Wednesday, May 28. It's been a while.