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Seventh Street stop signs to return amid safety concerns

By Isaac Perlich · Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

City Council passed an ordinance to Nov. 2024 to make the stop signs at Seventh and Dunn Streets permanent, but would have to pass another ordinance to make the new stop signs permanent.

Rape charges tossed, lesser sentence granted in rape case plea deal

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

Monroe County Judge Valerie Haughton sentenced Lopez to serve 444 days in jail, but was given credit for the 222 days he has spent in a cell since his arrest last July.

Winter weather advisory lifted, Travel Advisory remains for Monroe County

By News Staff · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025

Monroe County is also under a Winter Weather Advisory until 7 p.m. Sunday.

Monroe County firefighter killed in Saturday morning crash

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025

The sheriff’s office confirmed Leroy Terrell was driving around 6 a.m. on SR 446 and Dutch Ridge Road when his vehicle left the road and crashed into nearby woods.

Bloomington Police investigating stabbing at Crawford Apartments

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

No arrests have been made, although police said the stabbing happened inside the building.

BFD Mobile Integrated Healthcare unit first in U.S. using telemedicine kits

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025

The kits, from Tech4Life, allow paramedics to get real-time vitals of a patient like vital signs, ECG readings, oxygen saturation levels.

Trooper hit by drunk driver in 2024 returns to work after year-long recovery

By News Staff · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

"We are glad to have him," ISP Bloomington Post Sgt. Kevin Getz wrote in a Facebook post.

Bedford man arrested on child molesting charges

By News Staff · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

The investigation began Feb. 3 after detectives were called to speak with a child victim at Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Center.

Bloomington launches e-bike voucher program for low-income residents

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

Fifteen vouchers for up to $2,000 each are available for applicants on a first come first serve basis.

Man arrested and charged with possessing child pornography

By News Staff · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

According to court documents, Nelsen admitted to possessing and distributing child porn as recently as the previous night to "relieve stress" after work.

MCSO: Six-hour standoff at Bloomington hotel ends peacefully with arrest

By Carson Johnson and Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

During a search of the room after the standoff, police uncovered a rifle and two boxes of ammunition.

City council approves merging commissions into new Transportation Commission

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

The new commission will replace the Bicycle Pedestrian Safety, Parking and Traffic commissions.

Del Taco expanding to Bloomington, Bedford locations

By News Staff · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

The market expansion will include new restaurants in Bloomington, Bedford, Columbus, Greenwood, Plainfield and Avon.

No injuries in Tuesday night fire near Lake Lemon

By Mike Badrov · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation.

Bluebird employee charged with intentionally burning coworker using nitrous oxide

By Isaac Perlich · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

Pandora Milan Langley, 22, is charged with one count of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a Level 6 felony.

Special needs aide arrested for physically hurting disabled middle school student

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

The investigation began on Jan. 30 after school administrators contacted police, according to court documents.

INDOT to close lanes along two sections of Interstate 69

By Isaac Perlich · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

The work is expected to last through early June.

18-year sentence for woman charged in child sex trafficking case

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

Naomi Floren, 22, will only spend just over 15 years of that sentence after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.

Road work, shoulder closures return Monday on State Road 45/46

By News Staff · Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

INDOT said all lanes of S.R. 45/46 are anticipated to remain open, however short-term shoulder closures should be expected.

BPD: Rape, two sexual assaults reported Wednesday

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

Anyone with information on any of the cases can contact Bloomington Police.

IU Greek life social events put on hold until late March

The IFC wrote in an email the pause will address student health and safety concerns.

Starbucks, poke bowl restaurant coming to Read Hall

IU announced in Nov. 2024 it would increase housing and dining rates on the Bloomington campus by 2% each.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump cuts to USAID

The decision, while temporary and tentative, is the court’s first clear defeat for Trump in his second term.

Transgender people banned from women's sports in Braun executive order

The executive orders aim to end what the governor's office labeled as "extreme gender ideology."

Water main break repaired at 10th Street and Fee Lane

The closure is expected to end around 10 p.m., the city said on their live dashboard.