Ashley Holloway, Author at The Bloomington Star

Gov. Mike Braun visited RecycleForce and Keys2Work to recognize two federal grants awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training initiative, known as RESTART.

State news

Indiana invests $10.2 million to turn second chances into skilled careers

Indiana – For hundreds of young Hoosiers leaving incarceration, the hardest part of starting over may be finding an employer willing to offer a...

Ashley Holloway13 hours ago

The City of Bloomington Department of Public Works has earned full accreditation from the American Public Works Association after evaluators found it compliant with 100% of the management practices applicable to its operations.

Bloomington local

Bloomington Public Works earns perfect score in national accreditation review

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s streets, equipment and emergency systems may be the most visible parts of public works. This time, however, the department’s achievement...

Ashley Holloway18 hours ago

A few hours at Bloomington City Hall could help shape months of community work across the city. Local nonprofits and civic groups now have a chance to claim a spot at an event designed to turn public interest into hands-on service.

Bloomington local

Bloomington opens registration for annual Volunteer Fair at City Hall, nonprofits have until August 15 to reserve space

Bloomington, Indiana – A few hours at Bloomington City Hall could help shape months of community work across the city. Local nonprofits and civic...

Ashley HollowayJuly 26, 2026

A travel insurance system meant to protect people far from home became the engine of a long-running fraud operation. Over several years, fake policies, fabricated claims and carefully divided kickbacks produced nearly $1.2 million in losses.

Crime and Safety

Indianapolis insider leads $1.2 million travel insurance fraud scheme, eight sentenced after filing 441 fake travel insurance claims

Indianapolis, Indiana – A travel insurance system meant to protect people far from home became the engine of a long-running fraud operation. Over several...

Ashley HollowayJuly 21, 2026

Southern Indiana’s long connection to spaceflight has entered a new chapter, this time inside a 30,000-square-foot facility built to turn microgravity research into products that could affect life far beyond orbit.

State news

Indiana strengthens space economy with 30,000-square-foot Redwire research and manufacturing center

Indiana – Southern Indiana’s long connection to spaceflight has entered a new chapter, this time inside a 30,000-square-foot facility built to turn microgravity research...

Ashley HollowayJuly 21, 2026

Downtown Bloomington is giving residents a reason to linger after the workday ends. On the third Wednesday of every month, storefront lights will stay on later as local businesses turn an ordinary evening into a communitywide shopping experience.

Bloomington local

Downtown Bloomington turns third Wednesdays into a monthly shopping night to support locals

Bloomington, Indiana – Downtown Bloomington is giving residents a reason to linger after the workday ends. On the third Wednesday of every month, storefront...

Ashley HollowayJuly 12, 2026

Residents in nine Bloomington parking zones must apply digitally for new permits

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Residents in nine Bloomington parking zones must apply digitally for new permits

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington residents who rely on neighborhood street parking have a new item for their annual checklist. The city has opened applications...

Ashley HollowayJuly 11, 2026

Bloomington’s drinking water system is getting a new round of investment, and customers will begin seeing the cost of that work on their bills later this year

Bloomington local

Bloomington approves first water rate hike since 2024 to fund treatment plant upgrades

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s drinking water system is getting a new round of investment, and customers will begin seeing the cost of that work...

Ashley HollowayJune 29, 2026

Indianapolis

Indianapolis CA$H 5 ticket wins more than $1.5 million jackpot this week

Indianapolis, Indiana – One Hoosier may be starting the weekend with a very different kind of to-do list after a CA$H 5 ticket sold...

Ashley HollowayJune 20, 2026

Indianapolis police are preparing for a busy weekend after officers found social media posts advertising juvenile “parties” and other large gatherings that have not been approved by the city.

Crime and Safety

Indianapolis police warn of unapproved juvenile parties, say they will not allow unlawful or unsafe takeovers of public spaces

Indianapolis, Indiana – Indianapolis police are preparing for a busy weekend after officers found social media posts advertising juvenile “parties” and other large gatherings...

Ashley HollowayJune 20, 2026