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IU Board of Trustees approves lease of former Poplars site for student housing

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The IU Board of Trustees approved a ground lease for a one-acre lot near 7th and Dunn Streets, which was formerly the Poplars building. The approval gives the green light to an $81-million project to enhance graduate student housing.The six-story building will provide ...

Teen hit by semi-wheel while changing tire on Interstate 80 in Lake County

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Indiana State Police (ISP) has opened an investigation after a teen boy helping with a tire change on Interstate 80 was struck by a tire that had come off a passing semi.ISP says they received calls around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday of a pedestrian hit along eastbound I-80. ...

3 arrested for prostitution, drug charges after investigation in Columbus

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Columbus Police Department announced the arrests of three people they say were involved in prostitution and narcotic activity.An investigation was opened by the Bartholomew County Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) after tips about a prostitution advertisement ...

Princeton mother arrested for OWI with two children in car

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023

GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana State Police (ISP) says a Princeton mother was arrested from operating while intoxicated with her two children in the backseat.A trooper pulled over 28-year-old Tamera Reeves for having an improper taillight and no license plate light. ISP says Reeves ...

Bloomington woman killed in crash on I-69

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Greene County Sheriff's office says a Bloomington woman was killed Tuesday in a crash along southbound Interstate 69 near mile marker 98.Police say a car veered off the road and went into the median, overturning in a ditch in the northbound lanes. 49-year-old ...

Kappa Sigma fraternity put on cease and desist for endangering others, alcohol, hazing

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The IU chapter of Kappa Sigma was put on cease and desist on Aug. 15 for endangering others, alcohol, and hazing. All activities of the organization are suspended until further notice.Kappa Sigma joins two other IU Greek organizations currently on cease and desist. Alpha ...

Second body recovered from Monroe Lake in two days

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Aug. 14, 2023

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the body of a Bloomington man was recovered from Monroe Lake Sunday afternoon, the second in just two days.First responders were called to the Moore’s Creek area at 2:20 p.m. after witnesses reported a man ...

Body recovered from Monroe Lake

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the body of a New York man was recovered from Monroe Lake Saturday afternoon.First responders were called to Paynetown State Recreation Area at the lake just before 4 p.m. after people reported a man went underwater ...

City of Bloomington to install parking corrals for electric scooters and bikes

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Aug. 7, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Over 50 parking corrals for electric mobility vehicles, like e-scooters and e-bikes will be installed throughout downtown Bloomington, the city announced Monday.In a press release, the city said the new corrals aim to improve right-of-way access for pedestrians who are ...

Woman killed in head-on crash involving a firetruck in Jefferson County

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023

MADISON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana State Police (ISP) is conducting an investigation after they say a two-car crash involving a fire truck killed a woman in Jefferson County Saturday morning.It happened near Clifty Hollow Road on Hanover Hill near Madison, Indiana. ISP says at 8:35 a.m. a firetruck ...

Eric Montgomery sentenced to 36 years in August 2022 rape of IU student Avery McMillan

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Aug. 4, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Monroe County judge sentenced 35-year-old Eric Montgomery to serve 36 years in prison on Friday, a month after a jury found him guilty of charges related to the rape of IU student Avery McMillan in August 2022. 20-year-old McMillan was found dead in Montgomery's ...

"We’re spreading our wings!" BuffaLouie's to open second restaurant with expansion to Carmel

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - After supposed rumors were 'flying' around of a possible expansion, Ed Schwartzman, owner of the iconic Bloomington restaurant BuffaLouie's, confirmed the company is opening a second restaurant in Carmel, Indiana.In a Twitter post, Schwartzman said the new ...

Four arrested on drug charges in Columbus after investigation

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Four Columbus residents are in jail and face several drug-related charges following a multi-agency narcotics investigation, the Columbus Police Department (CPD) announced in a press release. Police say the investigation was opened after CPD received numerous tips of criminal ...

Search continues for missing woman swept by floodwaters in Franklin County

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has released the names of the two people swept away by floodwaters on Wolf Creek in Franklin County on Friday.The body of 49-year-old Hardy Harris Jr. was found by search crews on July 29, where officials declared them ...

Driver of Google Maps vehicle leads police on 100+ mph chase in Henry and Madison Counties

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The driver of a Google Street View vehicle led police on a multi-county chase Monday evening, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour, according to a Facebook post from the Middletown Police Department.Police say around 5 p.m., the Middletown Police Chief observed a vehicle ...

UPDATE: missing Columbus man found safe

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The state-wide Silver Alert for a missing Columbus man has been canceled after police say he was safely located. ORIGINAL STORY:The Columbus Police Department is trying to find a missing man out of Bartholomew County.Police say 30-year-old David Lackey was last seen on ...

Mitchell man killed in single-vehicle crash in Lawrence County

By News Staff · Monday, July 31, 2023

MITCHELL, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Mitchell man was killed after losing control of his vehicle, according to a Facebook post from the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office.Police say 24-year-old George Troxel was traveling southbound on Meridian Road just before 5 p.m. on July 28, and was approaching a ...

Bloomington Subway employee arrested and charged with shooting man outside restaurant

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, July 17, 2023

DEC. 8, 2023 UPDATE: A jury has handed down a verdict of not guilty in the attempted murder case against Sean Rivers, who has been held in jail since the shooting.As a result of the verdict following the trial this week, Rivers was released from custody and the first steps have begun to expunge the ...

Martinsville house fire kills person and dog

By News Staff · Saturday, July 8, 2023

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Martinsville Fire Department confirmed a resident and a dog were killed in a large house fire in Martinsville Friday night. Fire crews responded to the home near Martinsville High School just before 9:30 p.m. to a report of a fire with entrapment. !function(){"use ...

Bloomington man found guilty in 2022 rape of IU student

By News Staff · Saturday, July 1, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A jury found a man guilty in the 2022 rape of IU student Avery McMillan, who was found dead in the suspects home.Eric Montgomery was convicted on three charges after four hours of deliberation, following a week-long trial in Monroe Circuit Court. He was found guilty ...

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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IU Board of Trustees approves lease of former Poplars site for student housing

Teen hit by semi-wheel while changing tire on Interstate 80 in Lake County

3 arrested for prostitution, drug charges after investigation in Columbus

Princeton mother arrested for OWI with two children in car

Bloomington woman killed in crash on I-69

Kappa Sigma fraternity put on cease and desist for endangering others, alcohol, hazing

Second body recovered from Monroe Lake in two days

Body recovered from Monroe Lake

City of Bloomington to install parking corrals for electric scooters and bikes

Woman killed in head-on crash involving a firetruck in Jefferson County

Eric Montgomery sentenced to 36 years in August 2022 rape of IU student Avery McMillan

"We’re spreading our wings!" BuffaLouie's to open second restaurant with expansion to Carmel

Four arrested on drug charges in Columbus after investigation

Search continues for missing woman swept by floodwaters in Franklin County

Driver of Google Maps vehicle leads police on 100+ mph chase in Henry and Madison Counties

UPDATE: missing Columbus man found safe

Mitchell man killed in single-vehicle crash in Lawrence County

Bloomington Subway employee arrested and charged with shooting man outside restaurant

Martinsville house fire kills person and dog

Bloomington man found guilty in 2022 rape of IU student

IUSTV News - Nov. 18, 2025

Transgender people banned from women's sports in Braun executive order

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IU Greek life social events put on hold until late March

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