McCowan found guilty of murder of ex-girlfriend

Officials and lawyers express frustration at the lack of evidence against McCowan in his murder trial.

Celebrating the Ostroms

Late professor of political science and Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom and her husband Vincent, a distinguished IU scholar, left many contributions behind in their passing.

Man, baby found surrounded by needles, rotting food

Hypodermic needles and rotting food covered the floor of a hotel room in which Bloomington police officers found a man and his 3-year-old son residing.

IU beats Purdue in blowout win

The Hoosiers triumphed against the Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette 97-60.

Bloomington issued flood watch

On Monday afternoon, the Bloomington area experienced rain, but not nearly as much as predicted by the National Weather Service for this evening.

Kill the birds

Will someone please do something about Bloomington’s crow problem? I think I speak for many, if not most, when I say I hate the crows that descend upon us each winter.

Sudden Heat

Three years ago this Christmas, IU assistant professor Don Belton arrived at the home of former-marine Michael Griffin for a dinner party. Two days later, he was dead and accused of sexually assaulting the man who killed him.

After tornado, rebuilding a home

On May 25, 2011, Don Holmes, now divorced, lost the house where he raised his family. But he did not leave.

Window of opportunity

In the world of ballet, it is common for companies to begin hiring dancers at the age of 17 or 18. Ballerinas are faced with the decision of either signing with a company immediately after high school or continuing their education at a school such as Jacobs School of Music.

Going trashing

Every day, students discard about 186,000 pounds of garbage. Every year, IU dedicates thousands of man-hours and spends thousands of dollars to keep it from burying us.

Homeland security urges home winterization

To help Hoosiers prepare for winter, the DHS provided a few tips to keep costs down and the heat up.

Perry Township adjusts after blast

At about 11 p.m. Saturday, a colossal explosion leveled 8355 Fieldfare Way, once home to Jennifer Longworth, 36, and her husband John Longworth, 34.

Dusk to Dawn

Elinor, Vincent Ostrom remembered at celebration

Nine professors and administrators from around the world contributed vignettes and remarks during a celebration of the lives of Elinor Ostrom and her husband, Vincent.

Male student assaulted in Ashton Center dorm room

An Ashton Center resident was assaulted in his room between 11:29 p.m. Monday and 12:11 a.m. Tuesday, according to an IU Police Department report.

IU Cinema's Jon Vickers

IU Cinema's director Jon Vickers discusses his top 10 films that didn't make the Sight & Sound list.

Bloomington implements city-wide water restrictions

With the projected return of about 35,000 people to town this week, the City of Bloomington Utilities Department issued mandatory water use restrictions Monday. The restriction is in effect until Oct. 11.

Home to Stay: Family battles baby's brain tumor

Therapies, anesthesia and radio treatments like this one have become parts of the new life Willa and her parents, Jim Frankenberger and Jody Held, have had to adopt since Willa was diagnosed with anaplastic ependyoma, a type of brain tumor, on July 28,2011.

From battlefield to football field: Veteran becomes head coach, leads Cutters Football team

The field beneath his feet helps define who he is. Before Jay McCool was head coach of the semi-professional Indiana Cutters, the desert sand beneath his feet meant he was an infantry soldier.

Looking to rush?

Libby was one of about 1,500 women to go through sorority recruitment in 2010. Rush began in December with 19 Party and ended in January with Bid Day. IU has one of the most competitive rush processes in the country. This is Libby’s story.