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Changes to Bloomington Transit and IU Campus Bus routes: What to know

Bloomington Transit rolled out fare-free digital bus passes for all IU students.

Simtra BioPharma Solutions’ $241M investment expansion in Monroe County moves forward

The county council approved Simtra BioSolutions’ tax abatement on 65-acre property in Monroe County.

Monroe County Jail temporarily housing inmates in courtrooms during mold treatment

The jail will evacuate inmates to courtrooms Wednesday and return them the same day.

City Council weighs eliminating DEI training funds amid threats to federal funding

The elimination of DEIB training funds is to comply with federal and state initiatives. 

Weekly News Rundown Episode 23

IDS Weekly News Rundown shares top stories from the IDS staff every week.

Charlotte Zietlow Justice Center closed due to mold removal; to reopen Thursday

Disruptive removal activities are expected to last through Wednesday and operations to resume on Thursday. 

Two Bloomington women face neglect charges after death of 3-year-old

Monroe County officers arrested Keera L. Braun, 27, and Millissa D. Hicks, 50, on Aug. 14. 

Indiana correctional center opens to ICE, dubbed ‘Speedway Slammer’

The facility marks the second state partnership to expand ICE detention space after Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Mayor Thomson addresses Bloomington housing challenges following arrests

Thomson discussed recent arrests at encampments and city efforts to increase wages, decrease housing costs and influence development of affordable housing. 

Credit card skimming device found at Bloomingfoods East location

Users of Register 3 between June 28 and July 12 should assume their data has been compromised.

Bloomington Environmental Commission launches interactive map

U.S. House of Representatives approves funding cuts to public media outlets; what does this mean for local stations?

Local news outlets near Bloomington will face the effects.

U.S. Senate votes to cut $1 billion from public media, returns to House

Indiana senators Todd Young and Jim Banks voted in favor of the cuts.

Gov. Braun reviews state government programs for DEI initiatives

Motorcyclist killed in crash on SR 45 near Bloomington

Bedford man died Saturday in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Road 45 and Airport Road.

Bloomington Furniture Company announces closure, final sale

The store announced its closure on June 9.

Chairman of Monroe County Democratic Party resigns

Samuel Ujdak said he is unable to serve the role with the necessary amount of commitment and clarity.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigating targeted shooting on South College Drive

The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of June 18.

Highlighting Bloomington Black-owned businesses on Juneteenth

MCCSC announces no teacher layoffs for upcoming school year

The Monroe County Community School Corporation announced no teacher layoffs despite ongoing financial challenges that led to the elimination of non-classroom positions.