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BPD: Rape, two sexual assaults reported Wednesday

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

Anyone with information on any of the cases can contact Bloomington Police.

Man arrested for setting fire to Narcan box

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

Online court records show Busby has several other pending cases in Monroe County, including criminal trespass, intimidation and theft.

‘We are devastated’: Members of US Figure Skating community on plane that crashed

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

Several coaches and skaters with the United States figure skating team were on the flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C., that crashed Wednesday night, according to U.S. Figure Skating. The skaters were part of the National Development Team, a training program for top ...

Many feared dead after midair plane collision over Washington

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

American Airlines Flight 5342 was traveling from Wichita, Kansas to the Washington's Reagan National Airport.

Gov. Braun orders Indiana police agencies, National Guard to work with ICE

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

The order comes after ICE has increased the deportations of undocumented immigrants, which according to ICE, has resulted in thousands of arrests.

US plans to send as many as 30,000 detained migrants to US Navy base in Guantanamo

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Currently, the U.S. government has a facility in Guantanamo where some Cuban and Haitian migrants intercepted at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard await the result of their asylum cases.

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein said the penalty reflected the seriousness of Menendez’s crimes, which he said were motivated by “greed” and “hubris” and “betrayed the voters of New Jersey.”

Third Street and College Mall Road to close overnight for repairs

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

All right turn lanes will remain open during the closure.

Cyclist injured after crash with Bloomington Transit bus

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

It happened around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Seventh and Washington Streets, according to Bloomington Police Captain Ryan Pedigo.

Sigma Delta Tau placed on cease and desist for hazing

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Cease and desist is a disciplinary measure used by the university when there is an immediate threat or ongoing investigation.

Bloomington eyes Rogers Street location for future police headquarters

By Sidney Moore · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Mayor Kerry Thomson said a building at 714 South Rogers Street is a strong candidate for BPD.

Jan. 6 case dismissed against former IU student after Trump pardon

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Vo had fled to Canada after his conviction and was detained by Canadian police earlier this month.

IU student builds Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium in Minecraft

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Jackson Kronland, a Butler fan-turned Hoosier is putting a whole new meaning to Coach Cig's "Study Later" motto.

Indiana AG Rokita files amended lawsuit over Monroe County Sheriff’s immigration policy

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Rokita filed the lawsuit in Monroe Circuit Court in July, claiming the county is violating state law by "limiting or restricting the enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Childcare program fee increase approved by MCCSC Board

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Parents with children in these programs will spend $600 to $1,200 more annually.

Supreme Court will decide if religious schools may be funded as public charters

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

The new church-state case could yield a potentially momentous decision that could change public schools in much of the nation.

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as next defense secretary

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

Trump, for his part, told reporters Friday morning that Hegseth is “a very, very good man.”

Bloomington offering neighborhood improvement grants

By News Staff · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

Three different grants are available during the 2025 cycle: Neighborhood Improvement Grant, Small & Simple Grants and Neighborhood Cleanup Grant.

Water main break closes East Third Street at College Mall Road

By News Staff · Friday, Jan. 24, 2025

BPD is asking drivers to seek alternate routes while crews work to fix the break.

IU students start Semester in LA program amid wildfires

By Lacie Carr · Friday, Jan. 24, 2025

But with the wildfires, many students were left wondering whether LA would be a safe place to stay for the semester.

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.