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Sexual assaults at IU Bloomington decreased in 2023, new report says

By Jack Forrest · Thursday, Oct. 3,2024 11:45 a.m.

It’s the first year that sexual assault has declined on campus since 2020.

Bloomington City Council considers next steps for consensus-building, votes down Green Acres Conservation District

By Theo Hawkins · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2024 6:13 p.m.

Councilmembers said they hope to see more community engagement in the future.

Suspect arrested Tuesday for allegedly robbing Bloomington bank Sept. 24

By Madelyn Hanes · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2024 4:50 p.m.

Strevels was arrested for robbery, a level 5 felony.

Project School classes canceled after written school shooting threat found Tuesday

By Madelyn Hanes · Wednesday, Oct. 2,2024 3:48 p.m.

A 12-year-old girl was charged with intimidation.

21 Monroe County businesses face critical violations in recent food inspection reports

By Marty Blader · Tuesday, Oct. 1,2024 2:11 p.m.

Critical violations more commonly contribute to foodborne diseases.

‘We will be back’: Green Acres conservation district application withdrawn

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, Oct. 1,2024 12:35 p.m.

It’s unclear what will happen to the area’s interim protections.

Why has the Monroe County Jail expansion project seen so many delays?

By Mia Hilkowitz · Tuesday, Oct. 1,2024 12:24 p.m.

Progress toward building a new county jail was delayed again Sept. 25.

UPDATED: Power restored at Bloomington student housing complexes, hundreds of Monroe County customers still without power Saturday

By Tyler Spence · Friday, Sept. 27,2024 8:54 p.m.

Over 1,100 customers are without power as of Friday night.

Sexual battery reported at Delta Tau Delta fraternity house

By Nicole Blevins · Friday, Sept. 27,2024 1:16 p.m.

The report involved an individual who was fondled Sept. 12.

UPDATED: 13th street reopens following downed powerlines, 98 customers still without power Friday

By Mia Hilkowitz · Friday, Sept. 27,2024 10:30 a.m.

Monroe County is under a high wind warning most of Friday.

Hurricane Helene remnants to cause rainy, windy weekend for Bloomington

By Mike Badrov · Thursday, Sept. 26,2024 5:47 p.m.

Wind gusts could reach 55 miles per hour.

Controller McClellan updates city council on budget proposal changes

By Molly Gregory · Thursday, Sept. 26,2024 1:07 p.m.

The mayor’s office met several of the council’s demands regarding the 2025 budget proposal.

Jennifer McCormick talks trustee appointments, tenure and state policy toward IU

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 25,2024 3:25 p.m.

McCormick is emphasizing higher education in her plans for the state. What does that look like at IU?

Bloomington bank robbed Tuesday, suspect at large

By Benjamin LeGrand · Tuesday, Sept. 24,2024 4:47 p.m.

Bloomington High School South was put on shelter in place during the search.

Indiana colleges waive application fees this week

By Natalia Nelson · Monday, Sept. 23,2024 12:57 p.m.

Learn More Indiana’s annual college application week will last Sept. 23-27.

Bloomington woman pleads guilty to federal hate crime for stabbing Asian IU student

By Mia Hilkowitz · Friday, Sept. 20,2024 11:16 a.m.

Davis’ sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 3.

No injuries reported after gunshots heard near Bruster’s Ice Cream

By Ben LeGrand · Thursday, Sept. 19,2024 7:16 p.m.

Police are investigating the incident.

New hot pot restaurant Malatang opens on Kirkwood

By Marty Blader · Thursday, Sept. 19,2024 10:44 a.m.

The restaurant has locations in two other college towns: Lafayette and Champaign, Illinois.

City Council moves forward with Green Acres Conservation District, Safe Streets initiatives

By Theo Hawkins · Thursday, Sept. 19,2024 10:02 a.m.

The council also discussed the appropriation of funds for employee salary and contractor pay.

Monroe County issues county-wide burn ban

By Natalia Nelson · Wednesday, Sept. 18,2024 9:43 a.m.

The burn ban is in place until Sept. 24 due to recent dry weather.

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