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City of Bloomington trash collection delayed one day due to winter storm

By News Staff · Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025

All sanitation services, including trash and recycling collection, will run on a one-day delay.

Winter storm updates: Monroe County under Travel Advisory, MCCSC schools closed Monday and Tuesday

By News Staff · Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025

This article will be updated with new information as the expected winter storm arrives in Bloomington

Visitor restrictions begin Monday at IU Health Bloomington Hospital

By News Staff · Friday, Jan. 3, 2025

Water tests for RSV, Coronavirus and particularly Norovirus are showing their highest positive levels in the last few months, according to the Monroe County Health Department,

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IU Health Bloomington welcomes first baby of 2025

By News Staff · Friday, Jan. 3, 2025

Parents Annabelle and Ben Craig welcomed their son, Waylon, on New Year's Day.

Monroe Dems postpone scheduled caucus to fill county council vacancy

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 3, 2025

The party will now meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Nat. U Hill Room in the Monroe County Courthouse to appoint the interim councilperson at-large.

Stolen tractor investigation lands three in jail on theft, drug charges

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 3, 2025

Police later obtained and served a search warrant at a home on South Cardwell Road and reportedly found both stolen vehicles and most of the power tools.

Five democrats file candidacy to fill Monroe County Council vacancy

By News Staff · Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

Cheryl Munson served Monroe County for several decades, including as a member of Indian Creek Township Board for 16 years, and as member of the Monroe County Council.

Bloomington Police warn of recent phone scam

By News Staff · Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

Anyone who receives a phone calls that seem like a scam from someone claiming to be from the Bloomington Police Department is ask to hang up and call the department to verify.

Sewer rate increase, new credit card fee for Bloomington residents in 2025

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

The new rate will be reflected starting with February 2025 bills.

No injuries in accidental Monroe County Fire

By News Staff · Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

MFD says the fire was kept from spreading to an adjacent house and the fire was accidental. No injuries were reported.

One person injured in Christmas morning fire

By News Staff · Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

MFD says firefighters were able to get into the home through the front door and had the fire out within 15 minutes.

Columbus man arrested on child pornography charges

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

The investigation into the 56-year-old man began after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Bloomington Transit board approves plan to limit number of ad-wrapped buses

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

Starting in 2025, no more than 50% of the Bloomington Transit fleet may have full wraps. That drops to no more than 25% starting in 2026.

Convention center expansion gets end-of-year design tweaks

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

Construction and renovation could start in June 2025, with the project expected to be complete in early 2027.

Police investigating possible road rage shooting

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

Pedigo says the driver described the truck as an older vehicle with rust and was possibly a Chevrolet pickup.

Bloomington City Council approves amended salary increase

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

The amended salaries will go into effect on Jan. 1 if Mayor Kerry Thomson approves the ordinance.

Woman sentenced for stabbing IU student on bus in 2023 hate crime

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Davis will spend six years in federal prison and will be on monitored release for three years after her sentence is complete.

One person injured in explosion at Bloomington Shrine Club

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

The building on Thompson Ridge Road will stay closed until renovations are complete, which could last well into the new year.

Lane closures return to State Road 45/46 Friday

By News Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — Lane closures are set to make a return to a portion of State Road 45/46 in Bloomington. Starting Dec. 13, crews with the City of Bloomington will perform utility relocation work just east of the Interstate 69 interchange, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Work ...