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Five democrats file candidacy to fill Monroe County Council vacancy

By News Staff · Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

Cheryl Munson served Monroe County for several decades, including as a member of Indian Creek Township Board for 16 years, and as member of the Monroe County Council.

Bloomington Police warn of recent phone scam

By News Staff · Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

Anyone who receives a phone calls that seem like a scam from someone claiming to be from the Bloomington Police Department is ask to hang up and call the department to verify.

Sewer rate increase, new credit card fee for Bloomington residents in 2025

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

The new rate will be reflected starting with February 2025 bills.

No injuries in accidental Monroe County Fire

By News Staff · Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

MFD says the fire was kept from spreading to an adjacent house and the fire was accidental. No injuries were reported.

One person injured in Christmas morning fire

By News Staff · Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

MFD says firefighters were able to get into the home through the front door and had the fire out within 15 minutes.

Columbus man arrested on child pornography charges

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

The investigation into the 56-year-old man began after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Bloomington Transit board approves plan to limit number of ad-wrapped buses

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

Starting in 2025, no more than 50% of the Bloomington Transit fleet may have full wraps. That drops to no more than 25% starting in 2026.

Convention center expansion gets end-of-year design tweaks

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

Construction and renovation could start in June 2025, with the project expected to be complete in early 2027.

Police investigating possible road rage shooting

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024

Pedigo says the driver described the truck as an older vehicle with rust and was possibly a Chevrolet pickup.

Bloomington City Council approves amended salary increase

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

The amended salaries will go into effect on Jan. 1 if Mayor Kerry Thomson approves the ordinance.

Woman sentenced for stabbing IU student on bus in 2023 hate crime

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Davis will spend six years in federal prison and will be on monitored release for three years after her sentence is complete.

One person injured in explosion at Bloomington Shrine Club

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

The building on Thompson Ridge Road will stay closed until renovations are complete, which could last well into the new year.

Lane closures return to State Road 45/46 Friday

By News Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — Lane closures are set to make a return to a portion of State Road 45/46 in Bloomington. Starting Dec. 13, crews with the City of Bloomington will perform utility relocation work just east of the Interstate 69 interchange, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Work ...

Monroe County councilor Cheryl Munson passes away at age 80

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Munson served Monroe County for several decades, including as a member of Indian Creek Township Board for 16 years, and as member of the Monroe County Council.

Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson reflects on first year in office

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

In an interview with IUSTV News' Ashton Hackman, Thomson reflects on her first year in office, including recent controversy with city council, a focus on combatting homelessness, and the working relationship with the IU administration.

20-year-old man charged with child molesting, possession of child porn

By News Staff · Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

Gabriel Hensley, 20, of Camby, is charged with child molesting, a Level 3 felony, and possession of child pornography, a Level 6 felony.

California earthquake registers at Bloomington seismic station

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was ecorded at 10:47 a.m. Thursday. about 45 miles southwest of Eureka, California.

Woman charged with providing her brother drugs that caused fatal fentanyl overdose

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

Kurstie Purtlebaugh, 34, was arrested Wednesday isandcharged with dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a Level 1 felony, more than eight months after her brother, Brian O’Bannon, died of a fentanyl overdose.

Bloomington City Council considering change to major salary increase proposal

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

The original proposal by a committee made up of four members of the council, would give councilors a 115% raise in the new year, totaling $45,423.

Construction of Bloomington city gateway complete

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

The city says there is space an additional public art piece about 60 feet north of the gateway wall.

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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Five democrats file candidacy to fill Monroe County Council vacancy

Bloomington Police warn of recent phone scam

Sewer rate increase, new credit card fee for Bloomington residents in 2025

No injuries in accidental Monroe County Fire

One person injured in Christmas morning fire

Columbus man arrested on child pornography charges

Bloomington Transit board approves plan to limit number of ad-wrapped buses

Convention center expansion gets end-of-year design tweaks

Police investigating possible road rage shooting

Bloomington City Council approves amended salary increase

Woman sentenced for stabbing IU student on bus in 2023 hate crime

One person injured in explosion at Bloomington Shrine Club

Lane closures return to State Road 45/46 Friday

Monroe County councilor Cheryl Munson passes away at age 80

Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson reflects on first year in office

20-year-old man charged with child molesting, possession of child porn

California earthquake registers at Bloomington seismic station

Woman charged with providing her brother drugs that caused fatal fentanyl overdose

Bloomington City Council considering change to major salary increase proposal

Construction of Bloomington city gateway complete

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