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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.

No jail time for man charged in child molesting case

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, April 17, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Bloomington man charged in a child molesting case dating back to 2018 will spend no time in jail after a judge handed a four-year sentence Tuesday with credit for four years served.

Bike to Earth Day coming to Switchyard Park April 20

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, April 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Get out your bikes, put on your helmets, and head to the second annual Bloomington Bike to Earth Day event at Switchyard Park on April 20.

College Mall Road CVS to close its doors in May

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, April 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The CVS Pharmacy on College Mall Road is closing permanently on May 8.

Free EV charging stations at Switchyard Park changed to metered stations

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, April 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — If you drive an electric vehicle, you will soon have to pay to charge your car while parking in Switchyard Park.

UPDATE: Bloomington Police locate missing 79-year-old man

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, April 12, 2024

2:02 P.M. UPDATE: Bloomington Police have located Arthur Heckman

IUSTV News - Nov. 18, 2025

Join anchors Charlie Herman and Natalie Kahl.In tonight’s taping:What Hoosiers can expect at the airport after the government shutdown as thousands head home for Thanksgiving… IU football stays undefeated… a Bloomington man is arrested for child sex abuse material… and 27 IU fraternities are barred from hosting events after a string of hazing allegations.

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

Bloomington ends public safety housing pilot program

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

Bloomington City Council override mayor veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution

Report recommends Monroe County build new jail rather than renovate

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

IUPD: All clear after suspicious item prompts IU Notify alert

Bloomington awarded $746k in road repaving grants

MCCSC board approves Childs-Templeton merger, appoints interim superintendent

Indiana State Police release arrest numbers from Little 500 weekend

Truck leaves interstate, crashes into Hoosier Hills Food Bank

MCCSC to consider Childs-Templeton elementary merger

Two arrested after Friday night shooting in Bloomington

New student apartment building site plan gets approval

Approval granted for planned Beacon shelter facility

No jail time for man charged in child molesting case

Bike to Earth Day coming to Switchyard Park April 20

College Mall Road CVS to close its doors in May

Free EV charging stations at Switchyard Park changed to metered stations

UPDATE: Bloomington Police locate missing 79-year-old man

IUSTV News - Nov. 18, 2025

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