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TikTok restores service after Trump vows to extend deadline

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025

Even before TikTok made the app unavailable, loyal creators were organizing online to pressure Trump to follow through on pledges he made on the campaign trail to be TikTok’s savior.

Monroe County warming stations open for brutal cold Monday through Wednesday

By News Staff · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025

Monroe County is under a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Liz Feitl elected councilwoman for Monroe County Council

By Mike Badrov · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025

Feitl will fill the role of the late Cheryl Munson, who died in December.

China population shrinks for third year even with more babies born

By Tribune News Service · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

The total number of people in China fell by more than 1.39 million to 1.408 billion last year, according to data released by the National Statistics Bureau on Friday.

Supreme Court upholds law that could force TikTok to shut down in US

By Tribune News Service · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

The justices in a unanimous opinion said the 2024 law does not violate the 1st Amendment or its protection for freedom of speech.

Rape charges tossed, house arrest given to former IU student arrested in 2023 sexual assault

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Michael Greenberger was arrested on Dec. 7, 2023 and was suspended and trespassed from the university.

Whitten receives Sagamore of the Wabash award

By Isaac Perlich · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

The award is the highest honor given by the governor, and was one of the last given by Gov. Eric Holcomb.

IUPD issues Crime Notice for a dozen recent burglaries

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

IUPD does not have any known suspects, as of publication, but said there is a possible lead for one of the burglaries.

IU student arrested for possession of child porn

By Isaac Perlich · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

“I downloaded some pornography, I thought it was legal, but it’s not,” Wu told state police during the investigation.

SpaceX pushes 1st Starship test launch attempt to Thursday

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

The seventh test flight overall for the 396-foot-tall combined rocket is aiming for liftoff from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas during a 60-minute launch window that opens at 5 p.m. EST.

Southwest pilot arrested in cockpit for DUI

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits pilots “from reporting for duty or remaining on duty” if they have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 of higher and work in a “safety-sensitive” capacity.

Cartel-linked drug trafficking ring members sentenced to decades in prison

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

The ring was busted in October 2022 when agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency learned the traffickers were traveling to Nebraska to locate a rail car loaded with drugs by the Mexican cartel.

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Expanded bike lane safety coming to portions of Third Street

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Phase two construction is expected to begin the week of March 17, while students are out of town during spring break.

Indiana bill to deny school enrollment to undocumented students

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

The bill also requires schools submit an annual report with the number of undocumented students who are enrolled.

Metered parking in Bloomington free until at least Sunday

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Office of the Mayor Communications Director Desiree DeMolina said the rates were waived as the city continues to clear roads from last week’s winter storms.

BPD: Two masked people robbed Circle K gas station at gunpoint

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Police searched the area but did not locate the suspects.

Indiana House GOP bill would legalize marijuana use

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Under current Indiana law, marijuana possession is a Class B misdemeanor and can be charged as a felony for more aggravated cases, like prior drug convictions.

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Southwest Airlines sued by U.S. over ‘chronically late’ flights

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Southwest said it was “disappointed” over the lawsuit on flights that happened more than two years ago.

Biden cites threat from ‘extreme wealth’ in farewell address

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

The president said he worried of the consequences if wealthy Americans used their influence to win tax breaks, roll back efforts to combat climate change, and decrease accountability.

No injuries reported in Tuesday night fire

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

One person was initially missing, MFD said, but everyone in the home was able to make it out, including a cat.

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