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Supreme Court to hear arguments on porn age verification law

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The ruling could impact Indiana's own age verification law for adult websites, which went into effect last summer.

Trump and Biden say Israel and Hamas are nearing a Gaza ceasefire deal

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s negotiators presented a detailed outline to Hamas during indirect discussions in the Qatari capital of Doha.

Unprecedented new extreme fire alert brings danger to SoCal for next 2 days

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The National Weather Service reserves the designation for signifying an extreme red flag warning, when especially hazardous fire weather conditions are expected.

Convicted January 6th rioter detained in Canada

By News Staff · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency says Antony Vo, 31, was arrested on a warrant under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Cabinet confirmation hearings dominate agenda as immigration bills move along

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

Tuesday’s slate of hearings includes Trump’s choices to lead the Defense Department, the Interior Department and Veterans Affairs.

Look up, Bloomington: Two separate planetary events happening in January

By Mike Badrov · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

Tonight, there will be an occultation not visible again in the U.S. until 2035

Man arrested for taking fries and drink during late-night Taco Bell break-in

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

Brandon Harden, 37, is charged with burglary, a Level 5 felony, theft with a prior conviction and possession of meth, both Level 6 felonies.

Mike Braun sworn in as 52nd Governor of Indiana

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

Braun and Beckwith were elected in November after defeating his two opponents: Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater.

Los Angeles braces for more firestorms as death toll hits 24

By Tribune News Service · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

High winds will limit opportunities for firefighters to make progress against the fast-moving Palisades and Eaton fires from the ground and air.

Florida cop slams into motorist while watching porn

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

The November crash, which caused the officer’s airbag to deploy, caused $10,000 worth of damage to his squad car and another $5,000 of damage to the vehicle he struck.

Blue Origin now shooting for early Monday debut launch of New Glenn rocket

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

It had been targeting an early Sunday launch, but the company called that off noting poor weather in the Atlantic, where it intends to try a booster recovery after launch, similar to how SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosters make their landing.

Los Angeles faces little relief from fires as winds persist

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told reporters Sunday that favorable winds overnight had helped to slow the spread of the Palisades Fire, but that evacuation orders and warnings remain in place.

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ as Trump probes end

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to lead the two criminal investigations shortly after Trump formally announced his reelection bid.

IU raises pay for graduate student workers starting in July

By News Staff · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

Student academic appointees work 20 hours per week for 10 months of the year and receive some benefits like health and dental insurance.

IU Administration narrows search for Bloomington campus chancellor

By News Staff · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

The campus community will have the opportunity to comment on the finalists in town hall meetings and online feedback forms, the search committee announced.

Public Safety Advisory issued for suspicious activity on IU Bloomington campus

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

IU Police received two separate reports on Jan. 8 and 11 about suspicious activity targeting students, according to the PSA.

Macy’s, Kohl’s to shut stores as part of plan targeting underperforming locations

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

Other chain stores have recently announced closures, including Walgreens, which shut stores in Aurora and Denver in 2024.

Giuliani hit with second contempt of court ruling in a week

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

A trial is set to begin Jan. 16 in the New York case, which could lead to Giuliani losing his second residence after he was forced to turn over his New York apartment last year.

White House announces Biden's farewell address

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

Biden, 82, will address Americans from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. Eastern time, the White House announced.

After an unprecedented 4-day siege, LA firefighters make progress against Palisades, Eaton fires

By Tribune News Service · Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

The Palisades fire was 8% contained and the Eaton fire was 3% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.

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.