Alleged robbery at Bloomington WalmartAccording to Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, on May 9, 2023, at approximately 3:20pm, a customer at Walmart called the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to report an armed robbery that had just taken place. The 25-year-old female victim stated she was inside of the store shopping when she was approached by a …
Taryn Kern named Big Ten Freshman and Softball Player of the Year Indiana softball freshman Taryn Kern was unanimously named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in addition to the league’s Player of the Year award amidst five Hoosiers who earned All-Big Ten honors in the annual postseason awards, the league announced on Wednesday morning. …
Ivy Tech Bloomington to confer 1,750 credentials to graduates on FridayIvy Tech Community College Bloomington will host its annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at the Indiana University Auditorium, where it will confer approximately 1,750 associate degrees and certificates to graduates, a 17% increase over last year. Larry Swafford, Ph.D., Vice …
Indiana University Men’s Basketball to play Harvard at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis For the 40th straight season and 113th time overall, IU Men’s Basketball will play in Indianapolis when it takes on Harvard on Sunday, Nov. 26, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “Playing a game in Indianapolis is very important to our program,” said IU Coach Mike Woodson a native …
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Available to March 31st Storm SurvivorsThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Monroe County from May 8–10 and May 17–19 to help survivors of the March 31 tornado continue their recovery. Specialists from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Indiana Department of …
Indiana University Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Glenn Box named Head Coach at Miami Ohio Monday afternoon, the Indiana women’s basketball program announced associate head coach Glenn Box has been named the Miami (OH) women’s basketball head coach after seven seasons with the Hoosiers. After several coaching stints at the junior college and Division I collegiate …
Two hunters injured in Monroe County turkey hunting accident Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred on Saturday morning at Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Shawn Hooper, 54, of Fishers was turkey hunting when he misidentified two other hunters. Jeffery McClintic, 31, of Indianapolis, and Scott Poynter, 34, of Danville, received non-life-threatening injuries when …
Indiana University Athletics celebrates Spring Commencement The Indiana Department of Athletics honored 118 graduates on Saturday, May 6, upon commencement from Indiana University. “Congratulations to our graduating Class of 2023,” said Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson. “This group has fulfilled our department’s ultimate goal for each of our students …
Indiana University Football adds Arizona State Transfer Robby Harrison Indiana added a young piece to its defensive line group during the spring transfer portal window. Robby Harrison, 6-foot-4, 325-pound defensive lineman from Arizona State, announced his commitment to join Indiana on Wednesday. Harrison played three games during his freshman season at Arizona State, but did …
Governor Holcomb addresses 2023 Legislative SessionGovernor Eric J. Holcomb recently lauded the conclusion of the legislative session that enacted his 2023 Next Level Agenda providing transformational changes to the way public health is delivered to Hoosiers, historic investments in K-12 education and workforce, pivotal contribution towards the economic development toolkit and another $500 million dedicated …
