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Plea deal reached for woman accused in 2022 hit and run that killed IU student

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, March 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A plea agreement has been reached in the case against a woman accused in the 2022 hit and run that killed an IU student who was riding an e-scooter.

Saturday crash claims one life in northern Monroe County

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened Saturday evening.

Police investigating serious three-way motorcycle crash

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious crash involving three motorcycles.

Courtney Daily selected to fill vacant Bloomington City Council seat

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After a tie-breaking vote during the fourth round of voting, the Monroe County Democratic Party officially selected Courtney Daily to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Bloomington City Council during a caucus at city hall Saturday.

Residents push Bloomington City Council to adopt a call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - More than a dozen Bloomington residents filled city hall Wednesday during a Bloomington City Council meeting, urging the council introduce and adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Man arrested for allegedly peeking in windows, masturbating on porch

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man is facing voyeurism and other misdemeanor charges after police say he was caught masturbating on someone's front porch Saturday morning.

City council candidates answer questions at forum for District 5 vacancy

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 26, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The three candidates vying to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Bloomington City Council answered questions during a forum Saturday ahead of this Saturday's caucus. The event was organized by the Monroe County Democratic Party.

Bloomington asking for residents to give input on road safety concerns, improvements

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The City of Bloomington is asking for the public's input on how to make roads and sidewalks safer in the city.

State police conducting death investigation

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Investigators with the Indiana State Police are conducting a death investigation after a request from Monroe County Sheriff Rueben Marté.

Man arrested in fatal hit-and-run accident Tuesday morning

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he allegedly fled a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a woman who was walking along a road.

Indiana State Police respond to more than 100 crashes during recent snow storm

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Troopers with the Indiana State Police responded to over 100 crashes Friday and Saturday during the snow storm.

Forum scheduled for District 5 City Council candidates

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Democratic Party will hold a forum on Saturday for the three candidates vying to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Bloomington City Council ahead of the March 2 caucus.

Bloomington's oldest current playground to get major upgrade this spring

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The playground at Bryan Park in Bloomington will soon undergo a major reconstruction project.

Winter weather advisory, travel advisory lifted for Monroe County

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - FINAL UPDATE: Monroe County is no longer under a travel advisory after a winter blast brought heavy snow and poor road conditions Friday evening.

How much revenue do Indiana University and Bloomington make in parking tickets?

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In 2022, Bloomington reported earning nearly 700-thousand dollars from parking citations. Indiana University earns over 800-thousand dollars yearly from parking citations.

Monroe County NAACP and Prosecutor’s Office team up to hold “community conversation” on justice reform

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 12, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Roughly fifty people filled a conference room at the Monroe County Public Library Saturday for a conversation on how to strengthen community trust in the local justice system.

Bedford man jailed on several child porn charges

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

BEDFORD, Ind. (IUSTV News) - An investigation from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) ended in the arrest of a Bedford, Indiana man for a long list of child porn charges, according to the Indiana State Police (ISP).

Bloomington man killed in Tuesday morning crash

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Bloomington man was killed in a two-car crash Tuesday morning, according to a release from the Indiana State Police.

Months-long parking lot, road closures anticipated for storm drain project

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The last stretch of a years-long storm drain project throughout downtown Bloomington has forced the closure of several parking areas near Indiana Avenue.

Monroe County Sheriff deputies now equipped with AEDs

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department's newest addition to their patrol cars and emergency vehicles is one that hopes to save many more lives.

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