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US plans to send as many as 30,000 detained migrants to US Navy base in Guantanamo

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Currently, the U.S. government has a facility in Guantanamo where some Cuban and Haitian migrants intercepted at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard await the result of their asylum cases.

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein said the penalty reflected the seriousness of Menendez’s crimes, which he said were motivated by “greed” and “hubris” and “betrayed the voters of New Jersey.”

Third Street and College Mall Road to close overnight for repairs

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

All right turn lanes will remain open during the closure.

Cyclist injured after crash with Bloomington Transit bus

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

It happened around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Seventh and Washington Streets, according to Bloomington Police Captain Ryan Pedigo.

Sigma Delta Tau placed on cease and desist for hazing

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Cease and desist is a disciplinary measure used by the university when there is an immediate threat or ongoing investigation.

Bloomington eyes Rogers Street location for future police headquarters

By Sidney Moore · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Mayor Kerry Thomson said a building at 714 South Rogers Street is a strong candidate for BPD.

Jan. 6 case dismissed against former IU student after Trump pardon

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Vo had fled to Canada after his conviction and was detained by Canadian police earlier this month.

IU student builds Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium in Minecraft

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Jackson Kronland, a Butler fan-turned Hoosier is putting a whole new meaning to Coach Cig's "Study Later" motto.

Indiana AG Rokita files amended lawsuit over Monroe County Sheriff’s immigration policy

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Rokita filed the lawsuit in Monroe Circuit Court in July, claiming the county is violating state law by "limiting or restricting the enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Childcare program fee increase approved by MCCSC Board

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Parents with children in these programs will spend $600 to $1,200 more annually.

Supreme Court will decide if religious schools may be funded as public charters

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

The new church-state case could yield a potentially momentous decision that could change public schools in much of the nation.

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as next defense secretary

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

Trump, for his part, told reporters Friday morning that Hegseth is “a very, very good man.”

Bloomington offering neighborhood improvement grants

By News Staff · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

Three different grants are available during the 2025 cycle: Neighborhood Improvement Grant, Small & Simple Grants and Neighborhood Cleanup Grant.

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.

IU students start Semester in LA program amid wildfires

By Lacie Carr · Friday, Jan. 24, 2025

But with the wildfires, many students were left wondering whether LA would be a safe place to stay for the semester.

Indiana bill would make wearing masks at public assemblies a misdemeanor

By News Staff · Friday, Jan. 24, 2025

Under SB 286, anyone who wears a mask at a public assembly could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor.

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.

Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Cheney and more as Trump inauguration looms

By Tribune News Service · Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

With Trump taking power at noon, Biden took dramatic action to protect them from Trump’s stated goal of exacting revenge against perceived enemies.

Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 47th president in historic inauguration

By Tribune News Service · Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

Trump became only the second person in the nation’s history to regain the White House after losing it.

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