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Bloomington Showers West building renovation project on hold over price concerns

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission rejected all construction bids for the Showers West renovation project, citing Mayor Thomson's concerns about the project price tag.

Demolition of remaining buildings at former hospital site set to begin Friday

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A demolition project is set to begin Friday in preparation for the construction of the future Hopewell neighborhood at the site of the former IU Health Bloomington hospital.

Jury trial begins for accused Bloomington murder suspect

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 5, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A jury trial is now underway for a man accused of shooting and killing a man at a Bloomington gas station in 2020.

Woman accused of stabbing IU student on bus declared competent to stand trial

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Bloomington woman charged with a federal hate crime for allegedly stabbing a Chinese-American IU student on a city bus in January of last year has been found competent to stand trial this summer.

BPD: Woman found dead in Bloomington ditch was hit by car, police looking for driver

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The woman who was found dead in a ditch on Sunday near South Walnut Street Pike was hit by a passing car and police are asking for the public's help in finding the driver, according to Bloomington Police Department Captain Ryan Pedigo.

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 ...

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Bloomington Showers West building renovation project on hold over price concerns

Demolition of remaining buildings at former hospital site set to begin Friday

Jury trial begins for accused Bloomington murder suspect

Woman accused of stabbing IU student on bus declared competent to stand trial

BPD: Woman found dead in Bloomington ditch was hit by car, police looking for driver

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

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