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Indiana State Police respond to more than 100 crashes during recent snow storm

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Troopers with the Indiana State Police responded to over 100 crashes Friday and Saturday during the snow storm.

Forum scheduled for District 5 City Council candidates

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Democratic Party will hold a forum on Saturday for the three candidates vying to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Bloomington City Council ahead of the March 2 caucus.

Bloomington's oldest current playground to get major upgrade this spring

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The playground at Bryan Park in Bloomington will soon undergo a major reconstruction project.

Winter weather advisory, travel advisory lifted for Monroe County

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - FINAL UPDATE: Monroe County is no longer under a travel advisory after a winter blast brought heavy snow and poor road conditions Friday evening.

How much revenue do Indiana University and Bloomington make in parking tickets?

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In 2022, Bloomington reported earning nearly 700-thousand dollars from parking citations. Indiana University earns over 800-thousand dollars yearly from parking citations.

Monroe County NAACP and Prosecutor’s Office team up to hold “community conversation” on justice reform

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 12, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Roughly fifty people filled a conference room at the Monroe County Public Library Saturday for a conversation on how to strengthen community trust in the local justice system.

Bedford man jailed on several child porn charges

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

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

Bloomington man killed in Tuesday morning crash

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Bloomington man was killed in a two-car crash Tuesday morning, according to a release from the Indiana State Police.

Months-long parking lot, road closures anticipated for storm drain project

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The last stretch of a years-long storm drain project throughout downtown Bloomington has forced the closure of several parking areas near Indiana Avenue.

Monroe County Sheriff deputies now equipped with AEDs

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department's newest addition to their patrol cars and emergency vehicles is one that hopes to save many more lives.

Bloomington Showers West building renovation project on hold over price concerns

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission rejected all construction bids for the Showers West renovation project, citing Mayor Thomson's concerns about the project price tag.

Demolition of remaining buildings at former hospital site set to begin Friday

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A demolition project is set to begin Friday in preparation for the construction of the future Hopewell neighborhood at the site of the former IU Health Bloomington hospital.

Jury trial begins for accused Bloomington murder suspect

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A jury trial is now underway for a man accused of shooting and killing a man at a Bloomington gas station in 2020.

Woman accused of stabbing IU student on bus declared competent to stand trial

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Bloomington woman charged with a federal hate crime for allegedly stabbing a Chinese-American IU student on a city bus in January of last year has been found competent to stand trial this summer.

BPD: Woman found dead in Bloomington ditch was hit by car, police looking for driver

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The woman who was found dead in a ditch on Sunday near South Walnut Street Pike was hit by a passing car and police are asking for the public's help in finding the driver, according to Bloomington Police Department Captain Ryan Pedigo.

Former IU football player handed more than 2.5 years for Grindr robbery, kidnapping

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A former Indiana University football player accused of kidnapping and robbing a man he met through the dating app, Grindr, was sentenced to more than 2.5 years in prison Tuesday as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Bloomington man charged with posting threats to IU President, other government officials on X

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man is facing several criminal charges after police say he posted threatening messages targeting IU President Pamela Whitten, former Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, and several other local government officials.

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Indiana State Police respond to more than 100 crashes during recent snow storm

Forum scheduled for District 5 City Council candidates

Bloomington's oldest current playground to get major upgrade this spring

Winter weather advisory, travel advisory lifted for Monroe County

How much revenue do Indiana University and Bloomington make in parking tickets?

Monroe County NAACP and Prosecutor’s Office team up to hold “community conversation” on justice reform

Bedford man jailed on several child porn charges

Bloomington man killed in Tuesday morning crash

Months-long parking lot, road closures anticipated for storm drain project

Monroe County Sheriff deputies now equipped with AEDs

Bloomington Showers West building renovation project on hold over price concerns

Demolition of remaining buildings at former hospital site set to begin Friday

Jury trial begins for accused Bloomington murder suspect

Woman accused of stabbing IU student on bus declared competent to stand trial

BPD: Woman found dead in Bloomington ditch was hit by car, police looking for driver

Former IU football player handed more than 2.5 years for Grindr robbery, kidnapping

Bloomington man charged with posting threats to IU President, other government officials on X

UPDATE: Woman found dead in Bloomington ditch Sunday identified

Bedford man arrested on child exploitation charges

Thursday morning fire destroys garage, damages three homes

Kirkwood Avenue closure returns for summer

INDOT awards over $2 million in road grants

IU Greek life social events put on hold until late March

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

Supreme Court strikes down Trump cuts to USAID