Bloomington releases Water Quality ReportRecently, The City of Bloomington Utility Department published its annual drinking water quality report, providing information about local drinking water quality. This is a federally mandated report under the US Safe Drinking Water Act. In 2023, 14 contaminants were detected in Bloomington’s drinking water, yet according to the study, we still …
IU sets $4.5 Billion Budget for 2024-25During their June meeting The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved a $4.5 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The new budget kicks off July 1st and includes increases in salary of up to 3 percent for university employees. This is the 3rd consecutive year for IU with …
Bloomington City Council will meet Tuesday this weekBloomington City Council will meet a day early this week due to the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. Tuesday evening, The Council will discuss several agenda items including expenditures for the Food and Beverage Tax, a potential increase in pay for all fixed category City Employees, and the addition of …
Stay Cool Bloomington Initiative provides free pool admission during extreme heatThe City of Bloomington will offer “Stay Cool Bloomington Days at City Pools”—free access to the city’s two outdoor pools when the National Weather Service (NWS) HeatRisk is at Category 2 or higher. Bryan Park Pool, 1020 S. Woodlawn Ave. and Mills Pool, 1100 W 14th St., are open …
Man arrested for holding Bloomington worker against her willBloomington Police responded to an incident on Liberty Drive on Monday afternoon, in which a 48 year-old man reportedly locked a 37 year-old worker in her office and threatened her life. The suspect was a client at the office in question, which provides services for those challenged …
Warrant served to Ellettsville SpaLast Friday, members of the Ellettsville Police Department were aided by many local agencies in serving a search warrant on the Sunflower 99 Spa, located at the Richland Plaza in Ellettsville. The warrant was issued following a year-long long investigation into the possibility of illlegal activity at the Spa. The Investigation …
Johnson sentenced in 2021 Bloomington murderEric Quentin Johnson has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the 2021 murder of 32-year-old Teresa Michael of Bloomington. Johnson was arrested a few weeks after the incident in South Carolina to where he fled in Michaels vehicle. He pled guilty to strangling Michael before setting her apartment …
Singh sentenced to 2 years for striking ISP Trooper while intoxicated22 year-old Armaandeep Singh has been sentenced for driving a vehicle while intoxicate and striking Indiana State Trooper Azariah Keith, last January. Trooper Keith was pulled off of the road while assisting a motorist to change a tire when critically struck. Singh received 2 years …
Dave & Busters permits approved, anticipated to open early 2025The famous slogan of Dave & Busters is Eat, Drink, Play, Watch Sports, and Bloomingtonians will soon have their opportunity to do so after approval by the Monroe County Alcoholic Beverage Board. Dave & Busters plans to convert the 30,000 square foot former Bed Bath & …
Monroe County Commissioners to Honor Leaders in the Annexation Remonstration Effort on June 6thVolunteer recognition ceremony set to begin at 5pm in the Monroe County Courthouse Beginning at 5pm on Thursday, June 6, Monroe County Commissioners Julie Thomas, Lee Jones, and Penny Githens will honor area residents who spearheaded remonstration efforts in their respective annexation …
