Man found shot to death in Bloomington ‘homeless encampment’On January 9, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Bloomington Police Department responded to the area of Wheeler Mission, located in the 200 block of S Westplex Avenue, for a report of a man that had been shot. Upon arrival, bystanders directed officers to the wooded area behind …
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today unveiled his 2024 agenda at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The governor focused on work that will continue this year because of an incredibly successful 2023 budget session as well as new administrative and legislative items that build on major progress already made in key priority …
Franklin man sentenced to 2 years in Federal Prison for 3-D Printing and Trafficking Firearms and Glock SwitchesAlexander Clark, 28, of Franklin, Indiana, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to making a firearm in violation of the National Firearms Act, possession of an unregistered firearm, and possession of a …
Local organization opposing Bloomington annexation sends out reminder to residents*press release provided by CRAA County Residents Against Annexation reminds interested members of the public to ‘Mark your calendars.’ While the New Year brings many changes within the City of Bloomington government, court proceedings related to the last administration’s attempts to complete multiple, simultaneous involuntary annexations …
Monroe County lawmakers encourage constituents to take 2024 issue surveyWith Indiana’s lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Dave Hall (R-Norman) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) released online surveys to gather constituents’ feedback on important issues. To get started, local residents can visit …
Teenager arrested after passenger thrown from pickup bedOn 12/09/2023 at approximately 9:30 PM, Monroe County Sheriff Deputies were made aware that an individual, Colin Vasil, age 20, fell from the bed of a pickup truck, resulting in injury. Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch originally received a phone call to the address of 200 N Daniels Way, …
Bloomington Fire Chief Jason Moore resigns after Mayor-elect offers continued appointment as ChiefJason Moore has resigned his position as Chief of the Bloomington Fire Department, a position he has held since 2016, when he moved his family here from South Carolina, to accept the position. Moore submitted his letter of resignation to Lame Duck Mayor …
Linton man charged as shooter in weekend killing21 year-old Isaiah Joseph D. Ramos of Linton has been charged with murder after a Sunday morning shooting in Bloomington. The incident took place around 2am at the 500 block of South Park Avenue, where a party was reported to be happening. According to witnesses, Ramos and a couple of …
New respiratory illness affecting dogs has new cases in IndianaIndiana is among several states currently monitoring an unusual illness in dogs which has begun in recent weeks. Indiana State Board of Health has heard from veterinarians across the state reporting cases. BOAH has heard from veterinarians in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Evansville. Holiday travel …
City Asks for Input on Redesigned North Gateway ConceptThe City today announced it is seeking feedback on a modified gateway for Miller-Showers Park. This new gateway concept, developed by Indianapolis-based landscape architecture firm Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA), stems from the incorporation of public feedback received through 2023. The new concept includes stacked limestone approximately 10′ high, reminiscent …
