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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

Kirkwood Avenue to stay open during outdoor dining season

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Kirkwood Avenue will stay open during this year's outdoor dining season, the City of Bloomington announced Thursday.

Bloomington man sentenced to 9 months in prison for Jan. 6 riot

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 11, 2024

According to court documents, Antony Vo, 31, will be on supervised probation for a year after his release and will be required to pay a $1,000 fine.

Bloomington man accused of trying to create nude modeling scheme for minors

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Bloomington man was arrested and charged after investigators reportedly found files containing child porn on his electronic devices and recovered social media conversations that detailed efforts to create a nude modeling scheme for minors.

Lane closures begin this week along State Road 46

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Lane closures will begin this week along State Road 46 between Kinser Pike and Arlington Road, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Here's where you can recycle your used eclipse glasses in Bloomington

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The next total solar eclipse to be visible in the United States isn't until August 2044, according to NASA. With no eclipse coming to the U.S. anytime soon, what should you do with all of those eclipse viewers and eclipse glasses?

Total solar eclipse brings excitement and awe from across state lines

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — As the total solar eclipse made its way through Bloomington this past weekend, excitement filled the air as the anticipation was building with each passing moment.

IU Police ready for eclipse day visitors and anticipated traffic

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, April 8, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The long-anticipated eclipse day is finally here, and the IU Police Department is putting the finishing touches on security and traffic plans ahead of the major event, that is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of people to the Bloomington area.

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Gaza ceasefire resolution passes amid antisemitic comments from public during meeting

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, April 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza while pushing back against antisemitic comments made during the public comment section.

IU students eligible for free tickets for Hoosier Cosmic Celebration

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, April 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Time is running out to get your tickets to Indiana University's Hoosier Cosmic Celebration on April 8, but students still have a chance to redeem up to two free tickets to the event, or upgrade already purchased tickets.

Duke Energy requests 16% raise in electricity rates

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 4, 2024

PLAINFIELD, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Duke Energy filed a rate raise request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Thursday, asking for approval to raise energy bills by 16% in Indiana. If approved, energy bills would go up 12% in 2025, and then an additional 4% in 2026.