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UPDATE: Richard Allen handed 130-year prison sentence in Delphi murders case

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

Allen, 52, was convicted last month on two counts of murder and two counts of felony murder.

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 Health alerts possible security incident from October

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

In a release, IU Health said it learned on Oct. 18 that a team member’s account may have been compromised.

Committee named for Kelley School dean search

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

The new dean will succeed Ash Soni, who has been serving a two-year appointment since April 2023.

Luigi Mangione extradited to New York to face terrorism, murder charges

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

Mangione, a 26-year-old Maryland native, only replied to questions from the judge and simply replied “yes,” when asked whether he understood his rights and the extradition process.

Georgia appeals court strips DA Fani Willis of case that charged Donald Trump with election interference

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

In a 2-1 opinion, the court concluded that Willis’ onetime romantic relationship with former special prosecutor Nathan Wade merited her dismissal from the case.

FAA bans drones over parts of New Jersey, violators could face criminal charges

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

The Temporary Flight Restrictions cover nearly two dozen towns and cities, from Camden to Bayonne, Edison, Harrison and Jersey City.

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.

Indiana executes first inmate in 15 years

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024

The process began shortly after 12 a.m. CT and Corcoran was pronounced dead by 12:44 a.m. CT, according to DOC.

A look back at the history of executions in Indiana

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

After waiting more than 25 years on death row and several last-effort appeals, Joseph Edward Corcoran will become Indiana's first executed inmate in over 15 years.

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.

Dunn Meadow reopens after 136-day closure

By News Staff · Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

The closure, which began just days after the Indiana University Board of Trustees voted to approve an expressive activity policy, was to repair what the university said was the result of "heavy use of that space since April."

Governor-elect Mike Braun names pick for Superintendent of State Police

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

Scott has been with ISP for nearly three decades and serves as an area commander for multiple state police districts.

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.

New Indiana high school diploma requirements approved by state board

By News Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Public schools statewide will be required to adopt the changes by 2028, when the current graduation requirements expire, affecting the class of 2029, who are current eighth graders.

Whitten touts university accomplishments, love for IU in 2024 State of the University address

By News Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Whitten delivered her remarks before an audience convened by the University Faculty Council.

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 ...