Carol Kugler is a food and environmental reporter at The Herald-Times. She specializes in topics related to food manufacturing, production, and safety, as well as beverage production and restaurant innovation, often intertwining her passion for nature with her reporting. Carol's work has been featured in various publications, including USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and The Indianapolis Star.
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Carol Kugler's coverage primarily focuses on local events, restaurants, and entertainment news in Bloomington, Indiana. She frequently covers upcoming events, restaurant openings/closures, and seasonal activities within the area.
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A dangerous tornado hit Monroe County north of Bloomington on June 17, the National Weather Service confirmed.
A dangerous tornado hit Monroe County north of Bloomington on June 17, the National Weather Service confirmed.
By: Carol Kugler
Issues with the plumbing system delayed the opening of Mills Pool in Bloomington. It opens June 19 for the 2026 season.
Daisy Garton Community Farm on East 10th Street is now a place of community agriculture for volunteers, participants with Sobremesa Foundation.
By: Boris Ladwig, Carol Kugler
The storm hit about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
By: Carol Kugler
Flooded roads and debris from recent storms cause issues on Monroe County roads.
The fireworks at Fourwinds on Lake Monroe have been rescheduled for Sept. 5 due to the continued high water levels of the lake.
By: Carol Kugler
Planted Bloomington will open a restaurant on Sixth Street downtown; Linton's Sportsmans Pub reopened after a 2025 tornado shut it down.
Fireworks will start this year's Monroe County Fair on Friday night. Other weekend events include a movie in the park, Bubblefest at WonderLab.
The Herald-Times June 24, 2026, 12:46 p.m. ET Bloomington police are seeking information about shots fired on the evening of Tuesday, June 23, on Bloomington's north side.
