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IU Board of Trustees approve new expressive activity policy

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, July 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana University Board of Trustees voted 6-3 Monday to approve an expressive activity policy that sets new guidelines for when, where and how the IU community can protest on campus.

IU staff and students voice concerns over proposed expressive activity policy

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, July 26, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana University Board of Trustees votes Monday on a proposed expressive activity policy that would set new guidelines for when, where and how the IU community can protest on campus.

Report: IU was not clear in policy changes before April protest arrests

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, July 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University released findings Thursday regarding an international law firm’s independent investigation into the events on Dunn Meadow in April 2024.

IU Police names first deputy superintendent and chief law enforcement officer

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, July 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Public Safety has appointed Anthony Williams as its first deputy superintendent and chief law enforcement officer.

Preliminary designs show possible changes to Indiana Avenue

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 16, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington residents are getting a first look at the preliminary designs for the Indiana Avenue Safety Improvement Project.

IU protest leaders targeted during April arrests, ISP body cameras show

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, July 10, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Two Indiana University students leading the campus protests at IU over the war in Gaza were targeted by police before their arrests in April, newly released body camera footage from Indiana State Police shows. Ashton Hackman reports.

Jill Maurer Burnett elected to IU Board of Trustees

By News Staff · Friday, June 28, 2024

Indiana University alumni have voted to elect Jill Maurer Burnett to the IU Board of Trustees.

Two-month closure begins on Indiana Avenue for storm drain project

By News Staff · Monday, June 24, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The anticipated months-long closure of Indiana Avenue between Kirkwood Avenue and 6th Street began Monday for the final stretch of Clear Creek Tunnel Project.

IU to begin search for new Bloomington campus chancellor

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, June 15, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In a last minute and previously unannounced item of agenda, the Indiana University Board of Trustees voted Friday to approve re-establishing a chancellor for the Bloomington campus.

City wants input on possible changes to Indiana Avenue

By News Staff · Sunday, June 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Big changes could be coming to Indiana Avenue and the City of Bloomington is asking for your feedback.

Monroe County Prosecutor won't file charges against arrested IU Dunn Meadow protesters

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, May 31, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — No charges will be filed against the 55 people arrested during the protests in Dunn Meadow in April, the Monroe County Prosecutor's Office announced Thursday.

IU Police captain arrested for alleged theft and fraud

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, May 31, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — A captain with the IU Police Department was arrested this week on charges of theft and fraud after a nearly six-month investigation from the Bloomington Police Department.

IUPD investigating several burglaries at Greek houses

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, May 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The IU Police Department is investigating several reported thefts at Greek houses during the month of May, according to an IU Crime Notice.

IU Board of Trustees meet for executive session Tuesday

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, May 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana University Board of Trustees are holding a previously unscheduled, closed-door meeting Tuesday morning over "initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing."

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PHOTOS: Northern Lights seen from Bloomington overnight

By News Staff · Saturday, May 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, fueled by a powerful solar storm was seen in parts of Bloomington late Friday night into Saturday.

10 years in prison for woman who killed IU student in DUI hit and run in 2022

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, May 7, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — 10 years in prison followed by two years of probation—that's the sentence a judge handed Monday to Madelyn Howard, the woman who pleaded guilty last month to drunk driving in a hit and run that killed IU student Nathaniel Stratton in September 2022.

ACLU of Indiana files lawsuit against IU over Dunn Meadow protests

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, May 3, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit Friday against Indiana University over claims the university violated the First Amendment rights of the protesters arrested during the Gaza encampment in Dunn Meadow.

IUPD issues Crime Notice for reported rape at Walnut Grove Center

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, May 3, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An IU Crime Notice for a reported rape was sent to the campus community Friday morning.

Woman to be sentenced Monday for 2022 hit and run that killed IU student

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, May 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A sentencing hearing is set for Monday for the woman who pleaded guilty in March for the 2022 hit and run that killed IU student Nathaniel Stratton who was riding an e-scooter.

IU Bloomington addresses changes to spring commencement

By IUSTV · Tuesday, April 30, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In an email Tuesday, IU Bloomington confirmed that they will be holding this Saturday’s commencement ceremony as planned. This comes as many universities across the country are canceling graduation ceremonies due to safety concerns from pro-Palestian and divestment encampments.