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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 ...

Monroe County councilor Cheryl Munson passes away at age 80

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

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 Mayor Kerry Thomson reflects on first year in office

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

In an interview with IUSTV News' Ashton Hackman, Thomson reflects on her first year in office, including recent controversy with city council, a focus on combatting homelessness, and the working relationship with the IU administration.

20-year-old man charged with child molesting, possession of child porn

By News Staff · Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

Gabriel Hensley, 20, of Camby, is charged with child molesting, a Level 3 felony, and possession of child pornography, a Level 6 felony.

California earthquake registers at Bloomington seismic station

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was ecorded at 10:47 a.m. Thursday. about 45 miles southwest of Eureka, California.

Woman charged with providing her brother drugs that caused fatal fentanyl overdose

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

Kurstie Purtlebaugh, 34, was arrested Wednesday isandcharged with dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a Level 1 felony, more than eight months after her brother, Brian O’Bannon, died of a fentanyl overdose.

Bloomington City Council considering change to major salary increase proposal

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

The original proposal by a committee made up of four members of the council, would give councilors a 115% raise in the new year, totaling $45,423.

Construction of Bloomington city gateway complete

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

The city says there is space an additional public art piece about 60 feet north of the gateway wall.

New Bloomington Transit route will be first to offer service outside city limits

By News Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

Route 13 begins service on Jan. 2 and will connect downtown to Vernal Pike, Curry Pike and the Ivy Tech campus.

Thanksgiving argument ends with man getting beat and slashed with knife

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

The man told officers he got the injuries while spending the night with a woman he was seeing the night before, later identified as 50-year-old Erica Kraemer.

Water main break causes boil water advisory

By News Staff · Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management issues boil water advisories when water pressure falls below 20 psi in the water main.

House destroyed in Sunday morning fire

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024

MFD said the homeowners were home during the fire and woke up to the smell of smoke, finding the fire in the middle of the house.

MCSO: Help wanted finding person who cut through Menards ceiling during burglary

By Mike Badrov · Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said suspect reportedly cut through the ceiling of the store, but no other information has been released.

INDOT to hold winter weather training Monday on state highways, interstates

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

INDOT Southeast's fleet of more than 170 yellow snow trucks will be on state-maintained highways and interstates to test equipment and become more familiar with assigned routes.

Man arrested on police impersonation charge after Rural King incident

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Nov. 25, 2024

Shawn Hackney, 39, is charged with impersonating a public servant, a Level 6 felony.

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.