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18-year sentence handed to man who beat grandfather, set house on fire

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Monroe County man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison followed by seven years on probation after pleading guilty but mentally ill to aggravated battery and arson charges.

Bloomington man charged in child molesting case

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Bloomington man was arrested and charged for allegedly molesting his granddaughter in 2020.

Bloomington Police to carry tasers within the next month

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, March 10, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — At least 40 officers with the Bloomington Police Department could be equipped with tasers as early as next month.

Four Bedford residents arrested in drug bust

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, March 9, 2024

BEDFORD, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A drug investigation ended in the arrest of four people in Bedford, according to a release from the Indiana State Police.

Skeletal remains found at Monroe County Airport

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, March 8, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a hiker reported finding human skeletal remains in a wooded area near the Monroe County Airport last week.

Roger Kerr named new Bloomington Fire Chief

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, March 7, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson has named interim fire chief Roger Kerr as the new Chief of the Bloomington Fire Department. Kerr has been serving as interim chief since January 1, filling a vacancy by the resignation of former chief Jason Moore, who stepped down at the end of last year.

Bloomington, IU, and State Police share plans ahead of total solar eclipse

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, March 7, 2024

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Mother arrested after police find drugs in child's bedroom

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, March 7, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Bloomington mother is charged with a long list of felony drug and child neglect charges after police allegedly found meth, fentanyl, and other drug paraphernelia throughout her home, including in her children's bedrooms.

Plea deal reached for woman accused in 2022 hit and run that killed IU student

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, March 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A plea agreement has been reached in the case against a woman accused in the 2022 hit and run that killed an IU student who was riding an e-scooter.

Saturday crash claims one life in northern Monroe County

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened Saturday evening.

Police investigating serious three-way motorcycle crash

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious crash involving three motorcycles.

Courtney Daily selected to fill vacant Bloomington City Council seat

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After a tie-breaking vote during the fourth round of voting, the Monroe County Democratic Party officially selected Courtney Daily to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Bloomington City Council during a caucus at city hall Saturday.

Residents push Bloomington City Council to adopt a call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - More than a dozen Bloomington residents filled city hall Wednesday during a Bloomington City Council meeting, urging the council introduce and adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Man arrested for allegedly peeking in windows, masturbating on porch

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man is facing voyeurism and other misdemeanor charges after police say he was caught masturbating on someone's front porch Saturday morning.

City council candidates answer questions at forum for District 5 vacancy

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 26, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The three candidates vying to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Bloomington City Council answered questions during a forum Saturday ahead of this Saturday's caucus. The event was organized by the Monroe County Democratic Party.