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Suspect arrested in murder of Bloomington man found in field

By News Staff · Thursday, July 25, 2024

OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — The Owen County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man they say is responsible for fatally shooting a 23-year-old Bloomington man and leaving his body in a field just outside Monroe County.

Two cats killed in Ellettsville house fire

By News Staff · Monday, July 22, 2024

ELLETTSVILLE, Ind. — Two cats were killed in a house fire in Ellettsville Monday morning.

Bloomington woman accused of drugging, abusing, and sharing 12 year old

By News Staff · Monday, July 22, 2024

Warning: this article mentions and includes details of sexual assault that may be disturbing to some readers.

16-year sentence for man cleared in 2022 murder case

By News Staff · Friday, July 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man will spend the next 14 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to meth possession tied to a 2022 murder case.

'We can’t keep putting this off': commissioners appear closer to jail site decision

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, July 18, 2024

Sharing calculations for the potential added costs of delaying a decision, commissioner Penny Githens said the county can't afford to wait any longer.

BPD: Man followed and sexually assaulted woman walking on sidewalk

By News Staff · Wednesday, July 17, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man is accused of following a woman walking on the sidewalk, pushing her into a wooded area, and sexually assaulting her until bystanders jumped into help.

Preliminary designs show possible changes to Indiana Avenue

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 16, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington residents are getting a first look at the preliminary designs for the Indiana Avenue Safety Improvement Project.

Mother-son duo arrested for breaking into apartment, beating man with tire iron

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 16, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bedford man and his mother are in jail for allegedly kicking down a door to a man's Bloomington apartment and beating him with a tire iron.

Utility consumer counselor says Duke rate request is too high

By News Staff · Sunday, July 14, 2024

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is recommending Duke Energy cut it's Indiana rate increase request by more than 60 percent.

5 year old dead after apparent drowning Saturday

By News Staff · Saturday, July 13, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent drowning that happened Saturday night on the southwest side of Bloomington.

Smith Road construction to resume Monday

By News Staff · Saturday, July 13, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Starting Monday, Smith Road will once again be closed at the State Road 46 intersection after an extended delay for utility relocation work, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Monroe County Sheriff warns clock is ticking faster on new jail project

By News Staff · Thursday, July 11, 2024

One of the main points of the presentation was insisting the county consider the new facility’s functional capacity, which is 80% of the total number of beds a jail can hold.

New public art installation for Trades District parking garage

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 9, 2024

A celebration for a new public art installation in Bloomington is happening this Friday from 9 to 10 p.m. in the south alley of the Fourth Street Garage.

Mooresville boy missing for two years found in Bloomington

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nearly two years after a 3-year-old was reported missing from Mooresville, Indiana State Police found the boy safe at a home in Bloomington Tuesday.

Man acquitted for attempted murder back in jail for July 4 shooting

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, July 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man acquitted of attempted murder in December is back in jail for allegedly shooting a gun several times into a wooded area between apartment complexes on the Fourth of July.

Network 'intrusion' behind Monroe County computer outage

By News Staff · Monday, July 8, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Monroe County Commissioners confirmed Monday that a network breach was behind a computer outage that closed county government offices last week.

BPD: Three teens arrested in video posted to social media

By News Staff · Wednesday, July 3, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Three teens were arrested Tuesday night and a video capturing the incident is getting some pushback on social media, with some claiming the arrest by police was violent.

Bloomington to offer free on-street parking on weekends in July

By News Staff · Wednesday, July 3, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington will offer free on-street parking downtown after 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights throughout July.

Martinsville man arrested on child porn charge

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Warning: this article mentions and includes details of child sex crimes that may be disturbing to some readers.

UPDATE: Monroe County government offices closed until July 8

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Monroe County government offices, including the county's court system, will stay closed until July 8, according to an update from the Monroe County alert system.

Built on Belief: Inside Indiana Football’s Stunning Two-Year Turnaround

Indiana Football takes home their 1st national championship in program history.

Bain and Mesidor: How Indiana Can Thwart Two of CFP’s Best Pass Rushers

Indiana Football tackles their 1st national championship Jan. 19 at 7:30pm

Indiana Football Beats Alabama with SEC-level Rush Attack for a CFP Semifinal Berth

Indiana Football is the 1st team to win a CFP game following a bye, pushing them to the national semifinal.

“It’s 100% Contagious”: Why Indiana Football Thrives Under Pressure

IUSTV Football reporter Thomas Crow sits down with Sports Psychologist Dr. Jesse Steinfeldt, Ph.D., CMPC to discuss how pressure impacts performance in high-stress scenarios

Fernando Mendoza Named First Heisman Trophy Winner in Indiana Program History

The Heisman Trophy is in Bloomington for the 1st Time Thanks to Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza Wins the 2025 Heisman Trophy