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Indiana lawmakers express concerns with upcoming special session

By Laurel Demkovich · Friday, March 23,2018 4 a.m.

Some lawmakers announced they’d donate their pay for the duration of the special session.

Handgun found in Bear’s Place bathroom

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, March 22,2018 4:30 a.m.

The gun was sitting on top of the toilet paper dispenser.

Refugee resettlement in Bloomington still on hold

By Nyssa Kruse · Thursday, March 22,2018 1 a.m.

A year after 60 refugees were supposed to come to Bloomington, none have.

Man hospitalized after Tuesday morning crash

By Caroline Anders · Wednesday, March 21,2018 7 a.m.

The driver’s injuries are not life threatening, police said.

Mayor John Hamilton listens as Jada Bee from the Black Lives Matter movement discusses her beliefs on the Bloomington Police Department's purchase of an armored vehicle. The Bloomington City Council met with Hamilton and Bloomington residents to discuss their concerns Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Decision day for controversial armored truck approaches

By Caroline Anders · Wednesday, March 21,2018 12:18 a.m.

Public comment on the vehicle’s purchase will end Friday.

Dan Canon, a 9th District congressional Democratic candidate, introduces himself and his platform's beliefs to IU’s students. Canon discussed his ideas on health care for everyone and how to fight the opioid epidemic.

Indiana Young Democrats of Monroe County to host 9th District candidate forum

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 20,2018 12 p.m.

The forum will be hosted in collaboration with Bloomington South High School Democrats.

Tri-North Middle School student tells police he planned mass shooting

By Caroline Anders · Tuesday, March 20,2018 5:30 a.m.

The boy decided not to go through with his plans and had no access to firearms.

Police respond to mischief, counterfeiting and battery on St. Patrick’s Day

By Caroline Anders · Monday, March 19,2018 7:30 a.m.

Three more fake bills were reported to BPD on Saturday.

Noise-making devices could drive Bloomington's crow population north

Monday, March 19,2018 6:45 a.m.

Between 10,000 and 20,000 crows roost in Bloomington over the winter.

Spring break relatively quiet for Bloomington police

By Caroline Anders · Monday, March 19,2018 4 a.m.

There were 123 arrests in Monroe County over IU’s spring break.

IU Police Department Sgt. Brian Oliger talks about the “Fight” component of the “Run-Hide-Fight” model of responding to an active aggressor situation. Oliger and Steve Balko, assistant director of Emergency Management and Continuity at IU-Bloomington, taught a class on active aggressor response Thursday.

Requests for IU active aggressor training course rises after Parkland massacre

By Caroline Anders · Friday, March 9,2018 5:30 a.m.

IU recommends the “Run-Hide-Fight” response to an active shooter.

Poetry workshop for Monroe County Jail seeks personal revision

By Peter Talbot · Friday, March 9,2018 1 a.m.

The workshop helps inmates find a voice through their writing.

Woman steals two vibrators

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, March 8,2018 8:30 a.m.

One of the vibrators was valued at $56, and the other was $39.

Police investigating three counterfeit $100 bills

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, March 8,2018 5:30 a.m.

Two fake bills were used at Starbucks, and one was used at Subway.

BPD offers tips on avoiding spring break theft

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, March 8,2018 4:30 a.m.

BPD Lt. John Kovach said keeping valuables out of sight is key to avoiding theft.

Monroe County schools discuss safety after Florida shooting

By Nyssa Kruse · Tuesday, March 6,2018 8:44 a.m.

Discussion touched on safety drills, mental health resources and other topics.

Provost to deliver annual State of the Campus address Tuesday

By IDS staff · Tuesday, March 6,2018 2 a.m.

The speech is open to the public and will be live streamed by the University.

Explore the food of Fourth Street

By Christine Fernando · Monday, March 5,2018 12 p.m.

Try something new at one of the 10 ethnic restaurants on Fourth Street.

BPD received three reports of vehicle theft Saturday

By Caroline Anders · Monday, March 5,2018 8 a.m.

Police do not believe the vehicle thefts are related.

Bloomington residents purchase carryout alcohol on Sunday for the first time

By Laurel Demkovich · Monday, March 5,2018 2 a.m.

Many customers purchased alcohol simply because they could.

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