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Here's what custom license plates were rejected by the Indiana BMV in 2023

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023

Everyone on the road (should) have them, and some are more unique than others. Each year, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles releases its list of rejected custom license plates. In 2023, the state rejected over one thousand requests. Plates were denied for either being "misleading" or being ...

Bloomington Police arrest suspect wanted in two armed robberies

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A man has been arrested in connection to two reported armed robberies on Tuesday, including the robbery at IU Credit Union, according to a release from the Bloomington Police Department. SEE ALSO:Using a name that was found on the back of the piece of paper handed to ...

Police investigate possible armed robbery at IU Credit Union

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a possible armed robbery at the IU Credit Union on 17th Street, according to an IU Notify Alert sent Tuesday evening.The first IU Notify Alert was pushed to students at 4:29 p.m. alerting of a possible armed individual ...

Southern Indiana man faces long list of additional child sex crimes

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023

A Memphis, Indiana man arrested for child sex crimes in November is now facing additional charges in several other southern Indiana counties. On Nov. 30, Indiana State Police arrested Eric Adam Riggs, 37, after an investigation into possible child molestation and other child sex crimes. In that ...

NTSB releases initial findings into plane crash that killed Bloomington business owner

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Dec. 18, 2023

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its initial report into last month's fatal plane crash that killed two people, including Nathan Finney, who owned several businesses in Bloomington.BACKGROUND:The recently published report cites the witness account of a woman who was driving ...

Man found dead at homeless encampment identified

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Dec. 15, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Monroe County Coroner has identified the man who was found murdered in a homeless encampment last week.Using fingerprints, the man was identified as 31-year-old Shaquille Phillips.BACKGROUND:Phillips was unhoused at the time of his death. The man accused in the murder ...

Iowa man killed in crash along Indiana Toll Road

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023

ANGOLA, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Troopers with the Indiana State Police are investigating after an Iowa man was killed in a three-vehicle crash along the Indiana Toll Road Tuesday morning.According to ISP, around 8:15 a.m., troopers responded to the 153-mile marker in Steuben County, roughly four miles from ...

IU chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity suspended for hazing

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The IU chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity is suspended from campus for hazing, dishonest conduct, and retaliation, becoming the second fraternity to be suspended this semester. Late last month, the IU chapter of Delta Upsilon fraternity was suspended by its Board ...

Man injured after being thrown from bed of truck at Hoosier Showdown truck show

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A 20-year-old was injured after being thrown from the bed of a pickup truck that was doing donuts at the Hoosier Showdown truck show, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).MCSO says deputies responded to the Ivy Tech Community College around 9:30 ...

Miami County Sheriff Deputy injured in crash

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023

MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana State Police Peru Post is investigating after a Miami County Sheriff Deputy was seriously injured in a crash late Sunday afternoon.SEE ALSO:ISP says that just after 4.pm., Miami County Sheriff Department Sergeant Nathan Freeman was going north on County ...

Suspect arrested for murder after man found dead near homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead in a wooded area near a homeless encampment on Thursday. Officers responded to the Wheeler Mission on Westplex Avenue around 5:40 p.m. Thursday for a report of a possible dead body. When ...

One dead, one injured after shooting at Bloomington house party early Sunday morning

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A 21-year-old man is in jail and faces a murder charge after police say he pulled a gun at a house party, killing one man and injuring another early Sunday morning.Bloomington Police say that around 2 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to the area of 500 S. Park Avenue ...

1 dead, 1 suspect in custody following Monday shooting in Columbus

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed one person Monday evening.According to a Facebook post from the department, officers were called to the 2600 block of Joseph Cox Court for a report of shots fired.CPD says that when police arrived to ...

Two men arrested after shooting at Bloomington apartment complex

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Nov. 27, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department arrested two men following a shooting at an apartment complex last week.BPD reports that on Nov. 19, officers responded to the Union at Crescent apartment complex off Crescent Road for a possible shooting and an injured female.According ...

Nathan Finney, owner of several Bloomington restaurants, among two killed in small plane crash

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Nov. 27, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Nathan Finney, the owner and founder of Finney Hospitality Group, which owns and operates several restaurants in Bloomington, was among two people killed in a small plane crash in Shelby County the day before Thanksgiving.The company, which owns Social Cantina, The Tap, ...

Large fire destroys garage early Monday morning

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Nov. 27, 2023

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A barn and garage were destroyed in an early morning fire in south central Monroe County, according to the Monroe Fire Protection District.Fire officials say that someone living along Airline Road woke up around 1:30 a.m. to an "orange glow shinning into their ...

Car catches fire after hitting deer on Interstate 69

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Nov. 24, 2023

GREENE COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A vehicle went up in flames after hitting a deer along Interstate 69 on Thanksgiving, according to the Center-Jackson Fire Territory. Officials say it happened near the State Road 45 exit, south of Bloomington.The Monroe Fire Protection District also responded to the ...

Westfield man arrested for reportedly leaking evidence from Delphi murders case

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

A Westfield man was arrested on a charge of conversion for allegedly illegally obtaining and releasing evidence related to the Delphi murders case, according to the Indiana State Police. 41-year-old Mitchell Westerman faces a charge of Conversion, a Class A Misdemeanor following an investigation. ISP ...

Evansville man located and arrested a week after terminated pursuit

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (IUSTV News) — An Evansville man was located and arrested after reportedly leading police on a dangerous pursuit late last week, according to the Indiana State Police.34-year-old Daimion Jamin Garrett was arrested on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, a Level 6 Felony; ...

Bloomington man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023

A Bloomington man will spend the next 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana.Federal prosecutors say in Sept. 2022, 40-year-old Joshua Vestal forced a child between ...

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Here's what custom license plates were rejected by the Indiana BMV in 2023

Bloomington Police arrest suspect wanted in two armed robberies

Police investigate possible armed robbery at IU Credit Union

Southern Indiana man faces long list of additional child sex crimes

NTSB releases initial findings into plane crash that killed Bloomington business owner

Man found dead at homeless encampment identified

Iowa man killed in crash along Indiana Toll Road

IU chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity suspended for hazing

Man injured after being thrown from bed of truck at Hoosier Showdown truck show

Miami County Sheriff Deputy injured in crash

Suspect arrested for murder after man found dead near homeless encampment

One dead, one injured after shooting at Bloomington house party early Sunday morning

1 dead, 1 suspect in custody following Monday shooting in Columbus

Two men arrested after shooting at Bloomington apartment complex

Nathan Finney, owner of several Bloomington restaurants, among two killed in small plane crash

Large fire destroys garage early Monday morning

Car catches fire after hitting deer on Interstate 69

Westfield man arrested for reportedly leaking evidence from Delphi murders case

Evansville man located and arrested a week after terminated pursuit

Bloomington man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation

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