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Former IU football player handed more than 2.5 years for Grindr robbery, kidnapping

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A former Indiana University football player accused of kidnapping and robbing a man he met through the dating app, Grindr, was sentenced to more than 2.5 years in prison Tuesday as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Bloomington man charged with posting threats to IU President, other government officials on X

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man is facing several criminal charges after police say he posted threatening messages targeting IU President Pamela Whitten, former Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, and several other local government officials.

UPDATE: Woman found dead in Bloomington ditch Sunday identified

By IUSTV · Monday, Jan. 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Police found a woman dead in a ditch on Sunday near South Walnut Street Pike, said Bloomington Police Department Captain Ryan Pedigo.

Bedford man arrested on child exploitation charges

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Jan. 29, 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 on child exploitation charges, according to the Indiana State Police (ISP).

Thursday morning fire destroys garage, damages three homes

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A large fire caused damage to two homes and destroyed a garage Thursday morning, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District.

Bloomington man handed 3 years in 2022 sexual assault case

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Bloomington man was sentenced to three years in prison Monday as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors in a sexual assault case from July 2022.

Bloomington bars required to turn on closed captioning under new law

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A recently passed Bloomington ordinance will soon require bars to turn on closed captions on all TV screens. It is the first of its kind in Indiana.

Car catches fire after hitting a tree

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Jan. 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A car caught fire after crashing into a tree early Monday morning, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District (MFD).

Sprinkler pipe leak forces closures in Dunnkirk Squar

By News Staff · Monday, Jan. 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A broken sprinkler pipe forced the closure of several businesses at Dunnkirk Square Monday evening.

Woman arrested in connection to shooting death at Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department arrested a woman Friday on a murder charge, nearly two weeks after a man was found shot to death at a homeless encampment near the Wheeler Mission.

Former Indiana University professor arrested on child porn charge

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A former Indiana University professor was arrested and charged after investigators reportedly found files containing child porn on his Dropbox account.

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2024 Bloomington City Council holds first meeting, elects new leadership

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The newly-elected Bloomington City Council met for their first official meeting of the new year Wednesday and selected a new council president, vice-president, and parliamentarian.

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Monroe County Coroner has identified the man who was found murdered in a homeless encampment Tuesday.

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Monroe County Coroner has identified the man who was found murdered in a homeless encampment Tuesday. BACKGROUND: He was identified as 52-year-old Curtis Butler, of Bloomington. The coroner said the preliminary cause of death was from a gunshot wound, but ...

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday night with an apparent gunshot wound in a tent near a homeless shelter.

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday night with an apparent gunshot wound in a tent near a homeless shelter. Officers responded to the Wheeler Mission on Westplex Avenue around 1:45 p.m. for a report of a man who had been ...

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A trial date has been set for the man accused of shooting and killing his long-time girlfriend in November at their northern Bloomington home. Bryce Leighton, 34, will face a jury beginning April 1, according to online court records. A final pretrial conference is scheduled ...

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A trial date has been set for the man accused of shooting and killing his long-time girlfriend in November at their northern Bloomington home.

Bloomington launches pilot program to help police and firefighters buy homes in city

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The City of Bloomington announced the launch of a pilot program aimed at helping city police and firefighters with housing payment assistance.The goal of the $100,000 no-interest, down-payment program is to incentivize living and working in Bloomington.The city says ...

Bloomington launches pilot program to help police and firefighters buy homes in city

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The City of Bloomington announced the launch of a pilot program aimed at helping city police and firefighters with housing payment assistance.

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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Former IU football player handed more than 2.5 years for Grindr robbery, kidnapping

Bloomington man charged with posting threats to IU President, other government officials on X

UPDATE: Woman found dead in Bloomington ditch Sunday identified

Bedford man arrested on child exploitation charges

Thursday morning fire destroys garage, damages three homes

Bloomington man handed 3 years in 2022 sexual assault case

Bloomington bars required to turn on closed captioning under new law

Car catches fire after hitting a tree

Sprinkler pipe leak forces closures in Dunnkirk Squar

Woman arrested in connection to shooting death at Bloomington homeless encampment

Former Indiana University professor arrested on child porn charge

2024 Bloomington City Council holds first meeting, elects new leadership

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

Bloomington launches pilot program to help police and firefighters buy homes in city

Bloomington launches pilot program to help police and firefighters buy homes in city

IUSTV News - Nov. 18, 2025

Transgender people banned from women's sports in Braun executive order

Supreme Court strikes down Trump cuts to USAID

IU Greek life social events put on hold until late March

Del Taco expanding to Bloomington, Bedford locations