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‘Serious crash’ closes I-65 south of Franklin
EDINBURGH, Ind. (WISH) — What Indiana State Police are calling “a serious crash” on Wednesday afternoon temporarily closed I-65 southbound south of Franklin. The crash is about 6 miles south of the Franklin exit for State Road 44, says Sgt. John Perrine of state police in a social media post about 2:30 p.m. The crash is near the border of Johnson and Shelby counties.
Bloomington city council OK’s proposal for 4,200 new homes, with conditions
The Bloomington City Council is allowing developers to build up to 4,250 homes on a piece of undeveloped land on the city’s southwest side. The council on Wednesday approved Sudbury Developer Partner’s request for a rezone of 138.51 acres north of RCA Community Park to a Planned Unit Development. The vote was 7-2, with council members Dave Rollo and Andy Ruff voting against it.
Indiana Casino Winner Robber Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
A man suspected of an attack against an elderly casino winner in Indiana was sentenced earlier this week. The case involved a person with the initials M.J.B., 59, who was accused of robbing and harming an 84-year-old man from Franklin. The 59-year-old, accused of the violent crime, initially rejected the...
Mooresville residents complain about smell coming from water treatment plant
MOORESVILLE, Ind. — Over the last six months, at least 60 people in Mooresville have been complaining about the smell in the town. The focus has reportedly been on the smell coming from the Mooresville Wastewater Treatment plant, located in south Mooresville. On Thursday, Aqua Utility Services, LLC, a company based out of New Albany, […]
10-week Ind. 45 road closure coming to Monroe County. What you need to know.
Ind. 45 southwest of Bloomington will be closed for about 10 weeks starting May 22 as construction crews repair a bridge. The project will take place just east of Darrell Drive on a bridge over Indian Creek, about 3.5 miles southwest of the state road’s intersection with Interstate 69 in Bloomington.
President Whitten misses listening sessions for eye surgery
IU President Pamela Whitten is having eye surgery Thursday. The procedure caused her to miss work and listening sessions with faculty. . The operation was previously scheduled but had to be bumped up due to complications, according to an IU media liaison. . Whitten had planned to meet with faculty from...
Fun at the Martinsville Ag Fair
The president of the Martinsville Ag Fair Board, Bob Zellers, joined Julie in the studio to talk about the activities planned for this year’s Ag Fair. It all kicks off on Sunday, May 26 with community worship, and the fair wrapp up with a family fun day on June 2, meaning there is a full week of fun for everyone to enjoy. There are free carnival rides with gate admission starting on Wednesday, May 29.
City of Bloomington accepting applications for 15 of its boards and commissions
The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on several of the city’s boards and commissions, according to a May 10 press release. Of the more than 45 boards and commissions which advise the Bloomington mayor and city council, contribute to policy, approve resolutions and fund projects, the following 15 have vacancies open for application.
Canceled: $150M investment in semiconductors in southern Indiana falls through
A manufacturing company has canceled plans to invest $150 million in Monroe County, impeding local leaders' efforts to diversify the local economy. Chicago area-based NHanced Semiconductors announced plans late last year to create 250 local jobs with annual salaries of about $100,000. On Tuesday, the company’s president, Bob Patti, said...
Column: Bloomington public safety commission condemns IU treatment of protesters
As members of the City of Bloomington’s Community Advisory on Public Safety (CAPS) Commission, we are appalled at the videos of SWAT police and state troopers assaulting and arresting non-violent protestors and their supporters on the Indiana University campus on April 25 and 27. CAPS works to amplify the...
Franklin Community High School teacher named Indiana Teacher of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Franklin Community High School teacher Eric Jenkins has been named the 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Department of Education. On Wednesday Jenkins joined Daybreak to discuss the accomplishment and help inspire future educators. Jenkins teaches tenth-grade honors/general English/language arts, as well as...
SR 45 bridge closure begins May 22
A portion of State Road 45 southwest of Bloomington is scheduled to close May 22. Ragle Inc., an Indiana Dept. of Transportation contractor, plans to work on the bridge for ten weeks. If weather permits, that portion of the street will reopen at the beginning of August. A detour route...
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