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Monroe County firefighter killed in Saturday morning crash

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025

The sheriff’s office confirmed Leroy Terrell was driving around 6 a.m. on SR 446 and Dutch Ridge Road when his vehicle left the road and crashed into nearby woods.

IU law students, volunteers team up for free tax filing help

By Isaac Perlich · Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

The program will run through March 21.

Bloomington Police investigating stabbing at Crawford Apartments

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

No arrests have been made, although police said the stabbing happened inside the building.

BFD Mobile Integrated Healthcare unit first in U.S. using telemedicine kits

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025

The kits, from Tech4Life, allow paramedics to get real-time vitals of a patient like vital signs, ECG readings, oxygen saturation levels.

Trooper hit by drunk driver in 2024 returns to work after year-long recovery

By News Staff · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

"We are glad to have him," ISP Bloomington Post Sgt. Kevin Getz wrote in a Facebook post.

Bedford man arrested on child molesting charges

By News Staff · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

The investigation began Feb. 3 after detectives were called to speak with a child victim at Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Center.

Bloomington launches e-bike voucher program for low-income residents

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

Fifteen vouchers for up to $2,000 each are available for applicants on a first come first serve basis.

Man arrested and charged with possessing child pornography

By News Staff · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

According to court documents, Nelsen admitted to possessing and distributing child porn as recently as the previous night to "relieve stress" after work.

Mike Woodson to step down following 2024-25 season

By Zion Brown · Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson confirmed the news in a statement on Friday afternoon.

MCSO: Six-hour standoff at Bloomington hotel ends peacefully with arrest

By Carson Johnson and Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

During a search of the room after the standoff, police uncovered a rifle and two boxes of ammunition.

City council approves merging commissions into new Transportation Commission

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

The new commission will replace the Bicycle Pedestrian Safety, Parking and Traffic commissions.

Man gets probation for making and mailing thousands of fake IDs

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

Federal prosecutors said although many underage college students purchased fake IDs from Watt, many IDs were purchased by adults far older than 21 to falsify their identity.

Del Taco expanding to Bloomington, Bedford locations

By News Staff · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

The market expansion will include new restaurants in Bloomington, Bedford, Columbus, Greenwood, Plainfield and Avon.

No injuries in Tuesday night fire near Lake Lemon

By Mike Badrov · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation.

Bluebird employee charged with intentionally burning coworker using nitrous oxide

By Isaac Perlich · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

Pandora Milan Langley, 22, is charged with one count of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a Level 6 felony.

Special needs aide arrested for physically hurting disabled middle school student

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

The investigation began on Jan. 30 after school administrators contacted police, according to court documents.

INDOT to close lanes along two sections of Interstate 69

By Isaac Perlich · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

The work is expected to last through early June.

Indiana GOP bill would cut number of early voting days in half

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 3, 2025

The original version of the bill called for lowering the number of days to seven, but was expanded in committee.

18-year sentence for woman charged in child sex trafficking case

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

Naomi Floren, 22, will only spend just over 15 years of that sentence after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.

Road work, shoulder closures return Monday on State Road 45/46

By News Staff · Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

INDOT said all lanes of S.R. 45/46 are anticipated to remain open, however short-term shoulder closures should be expected.

Kirkwood Avenue closure returns for summer

The closure will last through Nov. 10.

INDOT awards over $2 million in road grants

Both the city and county are bidding contracts for the projects, and construction is expected to begin later this year.

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.

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."

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.