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UPDATE: Silver Alert cancelled for missing Bloomington man

By News Staff · Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024

UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says Larry Henderson has been found safe. The Silver Alert has been cancelled. Original post can be found below:

Woman sentenced in 2022 shooting

By News Staff · Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington woman will spend just under two years on house arrest after pleading guilty to a shooting that happened in January 2022 in the Crestmont neighborhood.

UPDATE: precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Monroe County

By News Staff · Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024

8/19/24 UPDATE: The precautionary boil water advisory for Monroe County has been lifted. There is a new precautionary boil water advisory for Gentry Estates only. See addresses at https://bloomington.in.gov/utilities or 812-339-1444.

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Bloomington to appeal ruling against annexation

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Leaders with the City of Bloomington are appealing a recent ruling against part the city’s annexation plan.

First designs released for Monroe County Convention Center expansion

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe Capital Improvement Board is sharing the first renderings of the $52 million Monroe Convention Center expansion project.

City seeking feedback on mural at Duke Energy substation

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington is asking for your opinion on a proposed mural that will be placed on the Duke Energy Substation.

Coroner investigating car in pond as a suicide

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Coroner has identified the person found dead in the driver seat of a car that went into a pond Sunday.

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.

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.