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Gaza ceasefire resolution passes amid antisemitic comments from public during meeting

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, April 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza while pushing back against antisemitic comments made during the public comment section.

IU students eligible for free tickets for Hoosier Cosmic Celebration

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, April 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Time is running out to get your tickets to Indiana University's Hoosier Cosmic Celebration on April 8, but students still have a chance to redeem up to two free tickets to the event, or upgrade already purchased tickets.

Duke Energy requests 16% raise in electricity rates

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 4, 2024

PLAINFIELD, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Duke Energy filed a rate raise request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Thursday, asking for approval to raise energy bills by 16% in Indiana. If approved, energy bills would go up 12% in 2025, and then an additional 4% in 2026.

Bloomington man handed six-year prison sentence for fatal 2022 crash

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Monroe County judge sentenced a Bloomington man to six years in prison after pleading guilty this week to hitting and killing a woman with his car in June 2022.

IU, Bloomington Police assist with school bomb threat in Ellettsville Wednesday

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 4, 2024

ELLETSVILLE, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A bomb threat made Wednesday towards Edgewood Intermediate School in Ellettsville was found to be a false alarm, Ellettsville Police said in a press release.

Bloomington Police searching for armed robbery suspect

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Bloomington woman was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning, and police have yet to find a suspect, according to Bloomington Police Captain Ryan Pedigo.

Lane closures coming next week for State Road 46 in Bloomington

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Lane closures will begin next week along State Road 46 between Kinser Pike and Arlington Road, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

City asking for public input on High Street multi-use project

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The City of Bloomington is asking residents to attend the second public input meeting for the High Street Intersection Modernizations and Multiuse Path project.

Robert "Bob" Boro still missing after three months

By IUSTV · Monday, April 1, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Robert “Bob” Boro is still missing. The 44-year-old father disappeared in the early hours of New Year's Day after crashing his truck into a house’s garage and porch on South Curry Pike.

Monroe County, Indiana University offer free text alert system for April 8

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, March 31, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — With hundreds of thousands of travelers expected to make a trip to Monroe County for April 8's total solar eclipse, Indiana University is partnering with Monroe County to provide a text alert system for the day of the once-in-a-lifetime event.

Death investigation underway after man found dead in car Thursday

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, March 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Coroner and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a man found in the back seat of a vehicle Thursday.

Coroner identifies woman in Feb. 20 fatal hit and run

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Coroner's Office has identified the woman who was hit and killed by a car on Feb. 20.

Anna Killion-Hanson appointed Bloomington housing and neighborhood director

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson has appointed Anna Killion-Hanson to lead the city’s Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND).

City to close top floors of parking garages on eclipse day

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Did you have plans to watch the April 8 total solar eclipse from the top of a Bloomington parking garage? Well, you may want to think again.

Catalent cuts more than 100 jobs at Bloomington facility

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Pharmaceutical manufacturer Catalent has laid off 130 employees at its Bloomington facility.

25 years handed to man convicted in 2020 stabbing

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, March 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Monroe County judge has sentenced a Brownsburg man to 25 years in prison after being convicted last month of attempted murder for stabbing a woman in August of 2020.

16-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after Friday morning shooting

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, March 20, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington Police arrested a 16-year-old boy Monday on several charges, including attempted murder, after police say an argument over Snapchat ended with a 14 year old being shot early Friday morning.

UPDATE: Silver Alert cancelled for missing Bloomington man

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, March 19, 2024

9 PM UPDATE 3/19/24: The previous Silver Alert for William Dudley, 90, has been canceled. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says Dudley was found safe Tuesday evening.

BPD: Teen boy shot twice during argument

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, March 15, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A 14-year-old boy was shot twice after an argument ended in gunfire early Friday morning, according to the Bloomington Police Department.

Man wanted for murder arrested after 3 years on the run

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, March 12, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Police have arrested a Greenwood man who was wanted for his role in an October 2020 fatal shooting in Bloomington.

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.