{"id":8846,"date":"2024-01-19T03:58:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T03:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bloomingtonnews.online\/?p=8846"},"modified":"2024-01-19T04:10:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T04:10:36","slug":"local-news-headlines-january-19-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomingtonnews.online\/?p=8846","title":{"rendered":"Local News Headlines: January 19, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bloomingtonian allegedly refused access to photograph traffic accident<\/strong>
*excerpt directly republished from The Bloomingtonian<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A woman was struck by a vehicle around 6:17 p.m. near Indiana University. However, obtaining additional details was difficult. When I arrived, I saw a woman lying in the road, attended to by several emergency workers, including the Bloomington Fire Department, IU Lifeline Ambulance workers, and the Indiana University Police Department. The conscious and alert woman was loaded onto a stretcher and placed into an ambulance. Another woman stood on the sidewalk, and a black Audi sedan was stopped in the roadway.<\/p>

A few minutes later a police officer administered a breathalyzer test to the woman, reporting zeros on the radio.<\/p>

I captured photos of the injured woman being attended to but was careful not to photograph her face. I took additional photos in case she was seriously injured or died. I avoid displaying photos of deceased individuals or victims\u2019 faces, aiming to carefully show my readers what happened.<\/p>

While photographing a police vehicle, a young male police officer approached and instructed me to move behind a fire truck. Surrounded by people crossing the street, I found it interesting to be asked to move away from the scene. I asked if the officer was invoking the 25-foot rule passed by the Indiana legislature last year, and he confirmed it. I inquired about potential arrest, and he politely expressed reluctance but made it clear that I would be arrested if I didn\u2019t leave. READ MORE . . .<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Monroe County Southside Library closed due to flooding
<\/strong>The following notice was provided by MCPL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southwest Branch Update
Monroe County Public Library Southwest Branch
Due to the extreme cold temperatures, one of the exhaust vents froze overnight, leading to large amounts of water being distributed to approximately one-third of the Southwest Branch, including the program lobby, program room, Teen Space, portions of the entrance to the Children’s space, and a small portion of the Adult print area. To prioritize public safety and comfort, the Southwest Branch will be closed until the proper repairs can be made. We estimate that these repairs could take approximately 3 to 4 weeks. While no collections were damaged, we ask that patrons use the Downtown Library, the Ellettsville Branch, and the Bookmobile collections for browsing and placing holds. If you have any holds currently waiting for you at the Southwest Branch, please change your pickup location on our website or contact the Library and request to have those holds routed to the Downtown Library, the Ellettsville Branch, or the Bookmobile for pickup. Until the Southwest Branch reopens, you will need to select one of these three pickup locations.
As we work through repairs, we may reschedule some Southwest Branch programs at either of our other two locations. Please check mcpl.info\/calendar for program location changes or contact the Library for information on the location of any upcoming Southwest Branch programs.
We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Southwest Branch soon.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Bloomington invites residents to apply for resident-led traffic calming program
<\/strong>The City of Bloomington 2024 Resident-Led Traffic Calming grant program is now open, empowering residents to actively contribute to the safety and well-being of their neighborhoods. The program, part of the Traffic Calming and Greenways Program (TCGP), invites residents to collaborate with the City in managing motor vehicle traffic on residential streets. The focus is on implementing traffic calming measures such as speed cushions and speed humps to enhance road safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents interested in fostering positive change in their community are encouraged to apply for the program using the 2024 Resident-Led Traffic Calming Program guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indiana Art Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n