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Convicted January 6th rioter detained in Canada

By News Staff · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency says Antony Vo, 31, was arrested on a warrant under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Look up, Bloomington: Two separate planetary events happening in January

By Mike Badrov · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

Tonight, there will be an occultation not visible again in the U.S. until 2035

Man arrested for taking fries and drink during late-night Taco Bell break-in

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

Brandon Harden, 37, is charged with burglary, a Level 5 felony, theft with a prior conviction and possession of meth, both Level 6 felonies.

Man charged with firing gun, crashing into police car during chase

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

William Garrett, 32, is charged with battery against a police officer, a Level 5 felony; resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and criminal recklessness, both Level 6 felonies.

Bloomington police investigating fatal shooting

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

BPD says the people involved are known and knew one-another and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Monroe County warming stations open Wednesday and Thursday for cold temperatures

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

Warming stations are a place where people who are in need of short-term relief from the cold can come and warm up, according to a Facebook post from the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency.

Markay Winston appointed MCCSC superintendent

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

The MCCSC Board of School Trustees unanimously made the appointment during a reorganizational meeting Tuesday.

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.

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.