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UPDATE: Woman found dead in Bloomington ditch Sunday identified

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Police found a woman dead in a ditch on Sunday near South Walnut Street Pike, said Bloomington Police Department Captain Ryan Pedigo.

Bedford man arrested on child exploitation charges

BEDFORD, Ind. (IUSTV News) - An investigation from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) ended in the arrest of a Bedford, Indiana man on child exploitation charges, according to the Indiana State Police (ISP).

Thursday morning fire destroys garage, damages three homes

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A large fire caused damage to two homes and destroyed a garage Thursday morning, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District.

Bloomington man handed 3 years in 2022 sexual assault case

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Bloomington man was sentenced to three years in prison Monday as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors in a sexual assault case from July 2022.

Bloomington bars required to turn on closed captioning under new law

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A recently passed Bloomington ordinance will soon require bars to turn on closed captions on all TV screens. It is the first of its kind in Indiana.

Car catches fire after hitting a tree

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A car caught fire after crashing into a tree early Monday morning, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District (MFD).

Sprinkler pipe leak forces closures in Dunnkirk Squar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A broken sprinkler pipe forced the closure of several businesses at Dunnkirk Square Monday evening.

Woman arrested in connection to shooting death at Bloomington homeless encampment

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department arrested a woman Friday on a murder charge, nearly two weeks after a man was found shot to death at a homeless encampment near the Wheeler Mission.

Former Indiana University professor arrested on child porn charge

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A former Indiana University professor was arrested and charged after investigators reportedly found files containing child porn on his Dropbox account.

2024 Bloomington City Council holds first meeting, elects new leadership

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The newly-elected Bloomington City Council met for their first official meeting of the new year Wednesday and selected a new council president, vice-president, and parliamentarian.

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Monroe County Coroner has identified the man who was found murdered in a homeless encampment Tuesday.

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday night with an apparent gunshot wound in a tent near a homeless shelter.

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A trial date has been set for the man accused of shooting and killing his long-time girlfriend in November at their northern Bloomington home.

Bloomington launches pilot program to help police and firefighters buy homes in city

Bloomington launches pilot program to help police and firefighters buy homes in city

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The City of Bloomington announced the launch of a pilot program aimed at helping city police and firefighters with housing payment assistance.

Bloomington Police arrest suspect wanted in two armed robberies

Bloomington Police arrest suspect wanted in two armed robberies

BLOOMINGTON — A man has been arrested in connection to two reported armed robberies on Tuesday, including the robbery at IU Credit Union, according to a release from the Bloomington Police Department.