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Bloomington man shot, then charged with 10 felonies after multi-county pursuit
The incident started with reports of a naked man driving a pickup truck recklessly through Owen County. Later, when the man was driving in southern Vigo County, he veered into a residential driveway about 10 p.m. and struck a man who had just exited his car, police said. The second...
ISP chief pushes back against criticism police response on IU campus was 'heavy-handed'
Following criticism from local government officials about the police response to protests on the Indiana University campus, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter answered questions about de-escalation, rooftop snipers and hate speech. Questions and answers have been edited for clarity and brevity. ...
Coroner: Dental records confirm death of Bob Boro, missing since New Year's Eve
Monroe County Coroner Joani Stalcup said dental records were used to identify Boro. The 44-year-old Bloomington man was last seen New Year’s Eve. His pickup was found early New Year’s Day crashed into a house in the 1800 block of South Curry Pike, and Boro was nowhere to be found.
Bloomington clears residents out of homeless camps adjacent to Switchyard Park
Dozens of residents in established homeless encampments along the edge of Bloomington's Switchyard Park have moved on after city officials announced the camps would be cleared out May 1. Wednesday morning, piles of debris, discarded and rain-soaked items, hundreds of bicycle parts, abandoned lean-tos and just a few residents were...
Woman to be sentenced Monday for 2022 hit and run that killed IU student
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A sentencing hearing is set for Monday for the woman who pleaded guilty in March for the 2022 hit and run that killed IU student Nathaniel Stratton who was riding an e-scooter. Howard was originally set to stand trial at the end of February...
Bloomington debuts "challenge course" playground
Bloomington's newest playground could double as a training ground for aspiring "American Ninja Warrior" champs. The big features: In addition to the typical slides and play structures, Smith Park's just-debuted "Challenge Course" incorporates elements like floating boards, agility trainers, vault walls, and "ninja steps." A marked 40-yard dash, complete with...
Bloomington cancels housing assistance program for police, firefighters
The City of Bloomington has canceled a $3 million pilot program to help city police officers and firefighters buy homes in city limits. Deputy Mayor Gretchen Knapp made the announcement Wednesday; it was explained further in a Thursday news release from Mayor Kerry Thomson. Knapp cited high cost per participant...
Metal detectors. No banners, flags or clear bags. Expect heightened security at university commencements after protests
An important personal milestone for many young adults will be reached against a backdrop of police barricades, increased law enforcement presence and other security measures.
New school may be needed if 4,200-unit housing project approved, developer says
The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) may want to build a new school if the Bloomington City Council approves a proposal to build 4,250 homes on the city’s southwest side. That’s a new piece of information from a Wednesday city council meeting. Travis Vencel, who is co-developing...
IU protest encampment enters second week
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Pro-Palestinian protesters camped out in Dunn Meadow have begun the second week of their demonstration to force Indiana University to divest its investments in Israel and the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center for its defense industry research and contracts. Meanwhile, supporters of Israel conducted their first campus rally at Showalter Fountain. ”People […]
Faculty at IU’s largest college overwhelmingly vote for Whitten, Shrivastav’s termination
Faculty from Indiana University’s College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) – the university’s largest college by student enrollment – overwhelmingly called for the Board of Trustees to terminate the employment of President Pamela Whitten and Provost Rahul Shrivastav during a college-wide vote on May 1. More...
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