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PHOTOS: Northern Lights seen from Bloomington overnight

By News Staff · Saturday, May 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, fueled by a powerful solar storm was seen in parts of Bloomington late Friday night into Saturday.

Court docs give new details about moments before fatal shooting

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, May 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The man charged with murder for Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Bloomington claims he shot through the windshield of his van at another man because he was "defending himself and his property," according to newly filed court documents.

Robert Boro was found; the family says it's too little, too late

By IUSTV · Friday, May 10, 2024

Robert "Bob" Boro went missing from 1832 S Curry Pike on Jan. 1 after he crashed his truck into the side of a house just after midnight.

Video showing BPD community service specialist bumping protesters prompts investigation

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, May 8, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Prosecutor's Office and the City of Bloomington Legal Department have opened an investigation after protesters reported a community service specialist vehicle bumped into them while crossing Walnut Street during a protest Tuesday.

One dead in Tuesday morning shooting

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, May 7, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — One man is dead and another is in jail after a fatal shooting in Bloomington early Tuesday morning.

10 years in prison for woman who killed IU student in DUI hit and run in 2022

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, May 7, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — 10 years in prison followed by two years of probation—that's the sentence a judge handed Monday to Madelyn Howard, the woman who pleaded guilty last month to drunk driving in a hit and run that killed IU student Nathaniel Stratton in September 2022.

Bloomington ends public safety housing pilot program

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, May 3, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington is ending a $3 million pilot program that would have provided mortgage assistance for 20 public safety officers, Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson announced Thursday.

Woman to be sentenced Monday for 2022 hit and run that killed IU student

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, May 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — 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.

Bloomington City Council override mayor veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, May 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Bloomington City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to override the veto by Mayor Kerry Thomson against a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Report recommends Monroe County build new jail rather than renovate

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The 187-page report was put together by the Fishers-based engineering consulting firm, RQAW.

Bloomington City Council members release letter condemning IU's response to protests

By IUSTV · Monday, April 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Eight out of the nine members of Bloomington City Council signed an open letter denouncing the way IU President Pamela Whitten and IU Provost Rahul Shrivastav have handled ongoing protests in Dunn Meadow over the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.

IUPD: All clear after suspicious item prompts IU Notify alert

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — There is no threat to campus after someone reported a suspicious item near 4th Street and Indiana Avenue, prompting an IU Notify alert Thursday.

Bloomington awarded $746k in road repaving grants

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, April 24, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Bloomington was awarded a $746,000 grant by the Indiana Department of Transportation for a planned road repaving project this summer, marking the largest grant the city has received from the program.

MCCSC board approves Childs-Templeton merger, appoints interim superintendent

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, April 23, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The Monroe County Community School Corporation will begin the process of merging Childs and Templeton Elementary Schools starting the 2025-26 school year following school board approval Tuesday night.

Indiana State Police release arrest numbers from Little 500 weekend

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, April 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — It was a busy Little 500 weekend for troopers with the Indiana State Police.

Truck leaves interstate, crashes into Hoosier Hills Food Bank

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, April 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A truck crashed into Hoosier Hills Food Bank Sunday afternoon after leaving Interstate 69 in Monroe County, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District.

MCCSC to consider Childs-Templeton elementary merger

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, April 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees are expected to consider approving a resolution to merge Childs and Templeton Elementary Schools at the next board meeting Tuesday night.

Two arrested after Friday night shooting in Bloomington

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, April 20, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— Two people are in custody and one man is in the hospital after a shooting on Bloomington’s west side Friday night.

New student apartment building site plan gets approval

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 18, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The Bloomington Plan Commission approved site plans for a proposed student housing apartment building near Memorial Stadium.

Approval granted for planned Beacon shelter facility

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 18, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The Bloomington Plan Commission approved site plans for the proposed Beacon housing shelter.

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