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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.

Dunn Meadow to reopen after months-long closure

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024

IU Spokesman Mark Bode confirmed the fences would be removed by the end of the semester.

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.

IUPD searching for person of interest in theft case

By News Staff · Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Cartwright at briacartw@iu.edu or 812-856-7139.

IU chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity suspended due to hazing

By Mike Badrov · Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

Following an IU investigation, the fraternity was suspended by IU on November 15th.

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.

Charges filed against IU student accused of vandalizing Herman B. Wells statue

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

IU Police used security cameras to identify the suspect, and connected the images of the vandalism to photos allegedly found of Summers' phone.

Robert Q. Berry III named new IU School of Education dean

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

Berry comes from the University of Arizona, where he is the current dean and chair in that university’s College of Education.

Indiana Supreme Court denies request to pause state's first execution in 15 years

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

Indiana has been without an execution since Matthew Wrinkles on Dec. 11, 2009.

Man arrested after state police K-9 hints to three kilos of cocaine

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

ISP says during the traffic stop, a K-9 from the Warsaw Police Department responded to assist the trooper with a free-air sniff.

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.

IU Police receive delayed sexual assault report

By News Staff · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

There have been 22 reported sexual assaults on the IU Bloomington campus since the start of the academic year.

Tsunami warning issued as magnitude 7.0 earthquake is reported off Northern California coast

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for the entire Northern California coast, through the San Francisco Bay Area, and into Oregon.

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.

Hegseth tries to rally support as allegations swirl

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

Republican senators have not openly opposed Hegseth — and many support him — but some have voiced concerns over allegations of sexual misconduct.

Trump taps billionaire SpaceX astronaut to run NASA

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

If confirmed, Jared Isaacman would oversee a U.S. agency with a roughly $24.8 billion budget and a suite of human and robotic space exploration programs

Indianapolis man arrested after police chase through Morgan County

By News Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

Online court records show the driver, Christopher Whitis, was also wanted on warrants in three counties for charges including meth possession, auto theft, and criminal mischief.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killed by masked gunman outside Manhattan hotel

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

Police believe Thompson was targeted but did not have a specific motive for the killing.

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