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Body recovered from Monroe Lake

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the body of a New York man was recovered from Monroe Lake Saturday afternoon.First responders were called to Paynetown State Recreation Area at the lake just before 4 p.m. after people reported a man went underwater ...

City of Bloomington to install parking corrals for electric scooters and bikes

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Over 50 parking corrals for electric mobility vehicles, like e-scooters and e-bikes will be installed throughout downtown Bloomington, the city announced Monday.In a press release, the city said the new corrals aim to improve right-of-way access for pedestrians who are ...

Woman killed in head-on crash involving a firetruck in Jefferson County

MADISON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana State Police (ISP) is conducting an investigation after they say a two-car crash involving a fire truck killed a woman in Jefferson County Saturday morning.It happened near Clifty Hollow Road on Hanover Hill near Madison, Indiana. ISP says at 8:35 a.m. a firetruck ...

Eric Montgomery sentenced to 36 years in August 2022 rape of IU student Avery McMillan

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Monroe County judge sentenced 35-year-old Eric Montgomery to serve 36 years in prison on Friday, a month after a jury found him guilty of charges related to the rape of IU student Avery McMillan in August 2022. 20-year-old McMillan was found dead in Montgomery's ...

"We’re spreading our wings!" BuffaLouie's to open second restaurant with expansion to Carmel

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - After supposed rumors were 'flying' around of a possible expansion, Ed Schwartzman, owner of the iconic Bloomington restaurant BuffaLouie's, confirmed the company is opening a second restaurant in Carmel, Indiana.In a Twitter post, Schwartzman said the new ...

Four arrested on drug charges in Columbus after investigation

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Four Columbus residents are in jail and face several drug-related charges following a multi-agency narcotics investigation, the Columbus Police Department (CPD) announced in a press release. Police say the investigation was opened after CPD received numerous tips of criminal ...

Search continues for missing woman swept by floodwaters in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has released the names of the two people swept away by floodwaters on Wolf Creek in Franklin County on Friday.The body of 49-year-old Hardy Harris Jr. was found by search crews on July 29, where officials declared them ...

Driver of Google Maps vehicle leads police on 100+ mph chase in Henry and Madison Counties

MIDDLETOWN, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The driver of a Google Street View vehicle led police on a multi-county chase Monday evening, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour, according to a Facebook post from the Middletown Police Department.Police say around 5 p.m., the Middletown Police Chief observed a vehicle ...

UPDATE: missing Columbus man found safe

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The state-wide Silver Alert for a missing Columbus man has been canceled after police say he was safely located. ORIGINAL STORY:The Columbus Police Department is trying to find a missing man out of Bartholomew County.Police say 30-year-old David Lackey was last seen on ...

Mitchell man killed in single-vehicle crash in Lawrence County

MITCHELL, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Mitchell man was killed after losing control of his vehicle, according to a Facebook post from the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office.Police say 24-year-old George Troxel was traveling southbound on Meridian Road just before 5 p.m. on July 28, and was approaching a ...

Bloomington Subway employee arrested and charged with shooting man outside restaurant

DEC. 8, 2023 UPDATE: A jury has handed down a verdict of not guilty in the attempted murder case against Sean Rivers, who has been held in jail since the shooting.As a result of the verdict following the trial this week, Rivers was released from custody and the first steps have begun to expunge the ...

Martinsville house fire kills person and dog

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Martinsville Fire Department confirmed a resident and a dog were killed in a large house fire in Martinsville Friday night. Fire crews responded to the home near Martinsville High School just before 9:30 p.m. to a report of a fire with entrapment. !function(){"use ...

Bloomington man found guilty in 2022 rape of IU student

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A jury found a man guilty in the 2022 rape of IU student Avery McMillan, who was found dead in the suspects home.Eric Montgomery was convicted on three charges after four hours of deliberation, following a week-long trial in Monroe Circuit Court. He was found guilty ...

Monroe County Sheriff's Officer hit over head with thermos

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A man is facing a battery on a public official charge for allegedly striking a Monroe County Sheriff's Officer Saturday morning.Police say that Monroe County Sergeant Avery Brahaum was conducting a patrol outside of the jail around 11:30 a.m. Saturday when the suspect, ...

Arrest made for Friday night shooting in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and several other charges in connection with a shooting that left one person with serious injuries Friday night.Bloomington Police arrested 47-year-old Quentin R. Farmer Sr. on Saturday on an arrest warrant issued ...

Federal judge temporarily blocks Indiana’s gender-affirming care ban for minors

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A federal judge out of Indianapolis has approved of a partial injunction, temporarily blocking a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for children under the age of eighteen from going into effect.Senate Bill 480 passed the Indiana legislature earlier this year ...

Indiana State Police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Vigo County

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Vigo County Sheriff's Office has requested the Indiana State Police (ISP) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead Wednesday night. Police say at 4:40 p.m., officers were called to a home along South Carlisle Street in Terre Haute for ...

College Avenue and Walnut Street Corridor Study enters next phase

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A corridor study looking at two major arteries of Bloomington traffic will enter the next phase of the process this week, as the city looks to hear public input and perspective. Bloomington residents are invited to attend a meeting focusing on current conditions of the ...

City of Bloomington to host Juneteenth celebration

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The City of Bloomington announced plans for this year's Juneteenth celebration at Switchyard Park. The action will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 17.This free and family-friendly event will feature free food, games and music. Black-owned business ...

‘Serious’ car crash closes State Road 45 at Greene County line