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Day two of Gaza encampment and protests lasts through the night
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Just hours after police clashed with protesters, arresting 34 people, faculty and demonstrators returned to campus bright and early Friday for the second day of the Gaza encampment—in what remained a peaceful demonstration that lasted overnight. Day two of the Gaza encampment began...
'Serious First Amendment problem': A day before protests, IU changed a free assembly policy
On the eve of Thursday’s pro-Palestine protests , Indiana University changed a decades-old policy related to free assembly. Three legal experts said the university’s actions likely violated the Constitution. The university on Wednesday, April 24, changed a policy that dates back to 1969. The change required that protesters...
Jay White found guilty of murder and obstructing justice in Owen County trial
SPENCER — Jurors found 39-year-old Jay White guilty of murder and obstruction of justice after deliberating about two hours Wednesday. The guilty verdicts came on the seventh day of a trial in Owen Circuit Court. White is to be sentenced May 23 by Monroe Circuit Judge Darcie Fawcett, who oversaw the trial. He faces a prison sentence of 45 to 65 years for murder and two years on the second charge.
Housing density, annexation: District 2 commissioner candidates answer questions
Editor's note: This is part of a series of articles about the primary election in Monroe County. Monroe County Commissioner Julie Thomas is facing Monroe County Council member Peter Iversen in this year’s Democratic Party primary election for commissioner. The two are vying for the Democratic Party nomination for...
Bloomington to Consider Citywide Speed Limit at May 9 Planning Commission Hearing
Drivers in Bloomington may need to start easing off the gas pedal, as city officials are gearing up to put the brakes on speed limits. The Bloomington Planning Commission has announced a public hearing for May 9 to mull over the adoption of a citywide speed limit, potentially putting a new cap on the pace at which vehicles can travel through the suburban streets.
Murder trial in shooting death of "Bizzy" Stevens continues in Owen County
SPENCER — When police investigating the death of 26-year-old Elizabeth "Bizzy" Stevens found the pickup truck she was shot in, bloody water was dripping onto the Walmart parking lot pavement. That detail was among the testimony police presented in Owen Circuit Court last week in the murder trial of...
Lucas a step closer to Olympic dream as Bloomington North sweeps conference track titles
BLOOMINGTON — The boys and girls squads from Bloomington North and South posted 1-2 finishes in the Conference Indiana track meet at North on a Friday night that didn't wrap up until 10:30 as the boys' pole vaulters worked overtime. The top-ranked North boys had 156½ points, winning nine events, to top the Panthers (138), who won six titles. It left only the top spot in high jump for Southport to claim. ...
PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Police Initiatives to Improve Recruiting and Safety
The following is a press release written by Justin Crossley for the City of Bloomington. Bloomington, Ind. –Today the Office of the Mayor and Bloomington Police Department (BPD) announced several new initiatives aimed at increasing recruitment, providing modern policing tools, and supporting safer, faster response to incidents. First, in...
Bloomington's Firefighter Ryan Simonis Transitions from Marine to Local Hero
From the military to fire rescue, Ryan Simonis proves to be a hero in many uniforms. The Bloomington Fire Department boasts Simonis as one of their finest, who joined them full-time in April 2023 after starting as a paid-on-call firefighter in September 2021. A former Marine with 24 years of experience, Simonis also has a history in police work and federal law enforcement, according to a recent Bloomington Fire Department announcement.
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