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Water main break closes East Third Street at College Mall Road

By News Staff · Friday, Jan. 24, 2025

BPD is asking drivers to seek alternate routes while crews work to fix the break.

City council signs off on Kirkwood Avenue closure for Outdoor Dining Program

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025

The Board of Public Works will need to give final approval before the program returns.

Monroe County Democratic Chair not seeking reelection

By Isaac Perlich · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

David Henry has served in the position since 2021, and will step down March 1.

Monroe County warming stations open for brutal cold Monday through Wednesday

By News Staff · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025

Monroe County is under a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Liz Feitl elected councilwoman for Monroe County Council

By Mike Badrov · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025

Feitl will fill the role of the late Cheryl Munson, who died in December.

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Expanded bike lane safety coming to portions of Third Street

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Phase two construction is expected to begin the week of March 17, while students are out of town during spring break.

Metered parking in Bloomington free until at least Sunday

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Office of the Mayor Communications Director Desiree DeMolina said the rates were waived as the city continues to clear roads from last week’s winter storms.

BPD: Two masked people robbed Circle K gas station at gunpoint

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Police searched the area but did not locate the suspects.

No injuries reported in Tuesday night fire

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

One person was initially missing, MFD said, but everyone in the home was able to make it out, including a cat.

Monroe County warming stations to open next week for brutal cold

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

High temperatures will be in the low teens with windchills close to or below zero early next week, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Woman charged with neglect after boarding bus with toddler zipped inside suitcase

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

When police arrived, they watched video footage from the bus, which showed the child was inside the suitcase for almost 18 minutes after the woman boarded the bus.

One dead in Bloomington house fire

By Mike Badrov · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

MFD said firefighters were dispatched to a home on South Fairfax Rd at 1:14 a.m.

Convicted January 6th rioter detained in Canada

By News Staff · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency says Antony Vo, 31, was arrested on a warrant under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Look up, Bloomington: Two separate planetary events happening in January

By Mike Badrov · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

Tonight, there will be an occultation not visible again in the U.S. until 2035

Man arrested for taking fries and drink during late-night Taco Bell break-in

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

Brandon Harden, 37, is charged with burglary, a Level 5 felony, theft with a prior conviction and possession of meth, both Level 6 felonies.

Man charged with firing gun, crashing into police car during chase

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

William Garrett, 32, is charged with battery against a police officer, a Level 5 felony; resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and criminal recklessness, both Level 6 felonies.

Bloomington police investigating fatal shooting

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

BPD says the people involved are known and knew one-another and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Monroe County warming stations open Wednesday and Thursday for cold temperatures

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

Warming stations are a place where people who are in need of short-term relief from the cold can come and warm up, according to a Facebook post from the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency.

Markay Winston appointed MCCSC superintendent

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

The MCCSC Board of School Trustees unanimously made the appointment during a reorganizational meeting Tuesday.

City of Bloomington trash collection delayed one day due to winter storm

By News Staff · Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025

All sanitation services, including trash and recycling collection, will run on a one-day delay.

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