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Sheriff defends Monroe County Jail immigration policy

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita that targets the county's immigration policy.

Months-long road closure coming near site of Hopewell project

By News Staff · Monday, Aug. 12, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Road closures are coming to the area near Rogers and First Streets, the City of Bloomington announced Monday.

Person found dead in vehicle partially submerged in pond

By News Staff · Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

UPDATE 08/15/24: The driver was identified as Ayana Addisu, 17, a student at Bloomington High School North. The coroner is investigating her death as a suicide.

IU awarded $16 million grant for Trades District development

By News Staff · Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University has been awarded a $16 million grant to accelerate the development of Bloomington’s Trades District, the university announced Friday.

Police: man uses BB gun to rob Dollar General store

By News Staff · Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Police arrested a Crown Point, Indiana man for allegedly using a BB gun to steal hundreds of dollars from a Dollar General store in Bloomington on Thursday.

Woman charged after man dies from fentanyl-laced drug overdose

By News Staff · Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington woman is accused of dealing drugs laced with dangerous controlled substances to a man who fatally overdosed in July, according to newly filed court documents.

Docs: woman fired several rounds at car, striking nearby apartment

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington woman is facing charges after police say she fired a gun several times at a moving car, but missed and sent bullets flying into a nearby apartment where a child was sleeping.

'Get him!': Woman arrested after telling dogs to bite officers

By News Staff · Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A woman is facing charges after allegedly running from police and telling her dogs to bite, sending three officers to the hospital.

West Nile virus mosquitos found in Monroe County

By News Staff · Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — The Monroe County Health Department confirmed Tuesday that mosquitoes in the county have tested positive for the West Nile virus.

No jail time for man charged in 2022 storm drain standoff

By News Staff · Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The man charged in 2022 for an hours-long standoff with police in the city's storm drain system will avoid jail time after reaching a plea deal this week with prosecutors.

Bloomington Police welcomes new K9

By News Staff · Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Bloomington Police Department has a new set of paws joining the department.

Bedford man arrested for distributing child porn

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024

Warning: this article mentions child sex crimes that may be disturbing to some readers.

GOP Monroe County Commissioner candidate drops out

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Randy Cassady, the Republican candidate for the District 2 seat on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners is suspending his campaign.

See what businesses receive critical violations for June 2024 inspection reports

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Health Department has released business health inspection reports for June.

UPDATE: Body of missing man recovered in Grandview Lake

By News Staff · Wednesday, July 31, 2024

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — The body of 70-year-old missing man has been found at Grandview Lake in Bartholomew County.

Monroe County Dems challenge District 2 Commissioner candidate's residency

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, July 31, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Monroe County Democrats are challenging the candidacy of District 2 County Commissioner candidate Randy Cassady.

Cooling stations open in Monroe County for intense heat

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 30, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Eight cooling stations across Monroe County are open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as intense heat returns to southern Indiana.

Installation of Bloomington gateway set to begin

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 30, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After more than a year of delays fueled by public backlash, the installation of the Bloomington Bicentennial Gateway starts Sunday.

BPD: Man arrested for kicking officer in the groin

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 30, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man is accused of kicking an officer in the groin during an arrest Sunday.

Natural gas leak reported near Atwater Avenue

By News Staff · Monday, July 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A natural gas leak was reported near the area of Atwater Avenue and Fess Avenue, according to an IU Notify alert Monday.

Bloomington offering neighborhood improvement grants

Three different grants are available during the 2025 cycle: Neighborhood Improvement Grant, Small & Simple Grants and Neighborhood Cleanup Grant.

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as next defense secretary

Trump, for his part, told reporters Friday morning that Hegseth is “a very, very good man.”

Water main break closes East Third Street at College Mall Road

BPD is asking drivers to seek alternate routes while crews work to fix the break.

IU students start Semester in LA program amid wildfires

But with the wildfires, many students were left wondering whether LA would be a safe place to stay for the semester.

Indiana bill would make wearing masks at public assemblies a misdemeanor

Under SB 286, anyone who wears a mask at a public assembly could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor.