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Body recovered from Monroe Lake

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the body of a New York man was recovered from Monroe Lake Saturday afternoon.First responders were called to Paynetown State Recreation Area at the lake just before 4 p.m. after people reported a man went underwater ...

City of Bloomington to install parking corrals for electric scooters and bikes

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Over 50 parking corrals for electric mobility vehicles, like e-scooters and e-bikes will be installed throughout downtown Bloomington, the city announced Monday.In a press release, the city said the new corrals aim to improve right-of-way access for pedestrians who are ...

Eric Montgomery sentenced to 36 years in August 2022 rape of IU student Avery McMillan

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Monroe County judge sentenced 35-year-old Eric Montgomery to serve 36 years in prison on Friday, a month after a jury found him guilty of charges related to the rape of IU student Avery McMillan in August 2022. 20-year-old McMillan was found dead in Montgomery's ...

"We’re spreading our wings!" BuffaLouie's to open second restaurant with expansion to Carmel

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - After supposed rumors were 'flying' around of a possible expansion, Ed Schwartzman, owner of the iconic Bloomington restaurant BuffaLouie's, confirmed the company is opening a second restaurant in Carmel, Indiana.In a Twitter post, Schwartzman said the new ...

Bloomington Subway employee arrested and charged with shooting man outside restaurant

DEC. 8, 2023 UPDATE: A jury has handed down a verdict of not guilty in the attempted murder case against Sean Rivers, who has been held in jail since the shooting.As a result of the verdict following the trial this week, Rivers was released from custody and the first steps have begun to expunge the ...

Bloomington man found guilty in 2022 rape of IU student

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A jury found a man guilty in the 2022 rape of IU student Avery McMillan, who was found dead in the suspects home.Eric Montgomery was convicted on three charges after four hours of deliberation, following a week-long trial in Monroe Circuit Court. He was found guilty ...

Monroe County Sheriff's Officer hit over head with thermos

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A man is facing a battery on a public official charge for allegedly striking a Monroe County Sheriff's Officer Saturday morning.Police say that Monroe County Sergeant Avery Brahaum was conducting a patrol outside of the jail around 11:30 a.m. Saturday when the suspect, ...

Arrest made for Friday night shooting in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and several other charges in connection with a shooting that left one person with serious injuries Friday night.Bloomington Police arrested 47-year-old Quentin R. Farmer Sr. on Saturday on an arrest warrant issued ...

College Avenue and Walnut Street Corridor Study enters next phase

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A corridor study looking at two major arteries of Bloomington traffic will enter the next phase of the process this week, as the city looks to hear public input and perspective. Bloomington residents are invited to attend a meeting focusing on current conditions of the ...

City of Bloomington to host Juneteenth celebration

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The City of Bloomington announced plans for this year's Juneteenth celebration at Switchyard Park. The action will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 17.This free and family-friendly event will feature free food, games and music. Black-owned business ...

‘Serious’ car crash closes State Road 45 at Greene County line

Man with gun arrested in connection to College Mall burglary

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly breaking into College Mall and attempting to steal items from inside the mall.Officers responded to the area just before 2 a.m. after a security guard at the mall called to report a shattered exterior door near Dick's ...

City of Bloomington to begin towing vehicles with six or more unpaid parking citations

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Vehicles that have six or more unpaid parking tickets from city parking enforcement will soon be subject to being towed and impounded, according to a press release from the City of Bloomington.City Council passed a new city code last year and it will be implemented on ...

UPDATE: Silver Alert cancelled for missing Bloomington woman

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A previous statewide Silver Alert for a woman missing out of Monroe County has been cancelled.Previous version of this story:The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says 49-year-old Christina Strunk was last seen on Monday wearing a black floral dress and driving a red ...

Bloomington woman arrested and charged with armed robbery, kidnapping

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Bloomington woman is in jail and facing felony charges after allegedly robbing another woman at Walmart on Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.34-year-old Tarea Hutchins was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery, a Level 3 felony, and Kidnapping ...

Two killed in crash on SR-37, south of Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A two-car crash killed the drivers of both vehicles along State Road 37, Monday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's office.Officers responded to SR-37 and Zikes Road just shortly after 3 p.m. for a reported head-on collision just nine miles south ...

Bodies of two missing IU students recovered at Monroe Lake

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The bodies of two missing IU students last seen Saturday at Monroe Lake were recovered Tuesday morning, according to a press release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.Conservation Officers located and recovered the bodies of the victims in an area east ...

Man escapes officers, jumps to death in Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve

Warning: This article mentions suicide and may be distressing to some readers.BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a man who jumped from a cliff at Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve.Officers were dispatched to the location at 6:00 p.m. April ...

Bloomington Police investigating shooting that injured woman

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Bloomington Police are investigating a shooting after a masked assailant shot a woman while she was backing out of a driveway on North Maple St on April 13.!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var ...

7th & Dunn Street intersection converted to all-way stop

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The intersection of 7th St. and Dunn St. near campus has been the spot for nearly 12 crashes in the last year, according to Bloomington City Engineer Andrew Cibor. That reason is why Cibor issued a 180-day mandate converting the intersection to an all-way stop."Any ...