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At Wednesday’s regular meeting, after about two hours of deliberation, Bloomington’s city council voted 5-4 to establish eight new four-member standing committees. Wednesday’s vote means that after a first reading of a...

Known for its slogan, "There’s more than corn in Indiana,” the Indiana Beach amusement and water park will not reopen this spring. The northwest Indiana park has been open almost...

COLUMBUS, Ind. — A Bloomington man faces several charges after a crash killed a Columbus man in early December. Nathan Morrow was formally charged Friday in connection with a crash...

The hearing officer in Attorney General Curtis Hill’s disciplinary case says the Republican official’s law license should be suspended for 60 days. Hill is accused of groping four women at...

Indiana schools and teachers won’t face any penalties from lower student scores on the state’s new ILEARN standardized exam under a proposal the governor signed Wednesday. The bill signed by...

Bloomington Fire Department To Push In New Fire Engine at University Station WHAT: Fire Chief Jason Moore and Mayor John Hamilton invite the press and the public to attend a push-in...

The Bloomington police and fire departments’ chiefs presented the 2019 public safety report Tuesday at the Bloomington Police Headquarters. They discussed statistics, new changes and goals for 2020. The annual report includes...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman who had agreed to come to his home to take nude photographs in exchange for $10,000....

Bloomington smoke and vape stores are seeing an increase in underage customers trying to buy tobacco products with fake IDs since a new federal law pushed the legal buying age...

A group of Indiana lawmakers is creating a Maternal Health Caucus to help find solutions to the maternal mortality problem in the state. Rep. Vanessa Summers (D-Indianapolis) announced plans for...

A 77-year-old Bloomington woman was scammed out of $20,000 cash and $4,000 worth of Best Buy gift cards, according to police. Bloomington Police Department Capt. Ryan Pedigo said the woman...

MONROE COUNTY, Ind.– Police say a 4-year-old boy passed away Thursday after an apparent accidental shooting earlier this week. The incident occurred on Jan. 19 in the 1200 block of East...

The Monroe County Sheriff’s office says the 4-year-old boy injured in this shooting passed away on Jan. 23. The child was identified as Tripp Shaw. Original story:  MONROE COUNTY, Ind....

Marijuana advocates gathered outside the Statehouse Monday in support of several bills. Lawmakers who spoke at the rally say they don’t expect legalization this year, but they’re making steps forward....

On Wednesday, Bloomington’s city council kicks off 2020 with its first meeting of the year, when it handles organizational matters like the election of new officers. Some other non-organizational action...