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A fuller picture of safety in Bloomington is now available to the public, with the city releasing its annual report on the work carried out by police, firefighters and community support teams during 2025. A fuller picture of safety in Bloomington is now available to the public, with the city releasing its annual report on the work carried out by police, firefighters and community support teams during 2025.

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Bloomington public safety report highlights fewer property crimes amid heavier workloads

Bloomington, Indiana — A fuller picture of safety in Bloomington is now available to the public, with the city releasing its annual report on...

16 hours ago
A stretch of West 2nd Street that connects downtown movement, transit access and Bloomington’s growing Hopewell area is set for a major transformation beginning in the first week of June.

Bloomington local

Protected bike lane and safer crossings coming to West 2nd Street in Bloomington, work starts next week

Bloomington, Indiana – A stretch of West 2nd Street that connects downtown movement, transit access and Bloomington’s growing Hopewell area is set for a...

17 hours ago
A new rhythm of neighborhood life is taking shape at Hopewell Commons this summer, with fresh food, music and community activity returning to the center of Bloomington’s growing Hopewell neighborhood.

Bloomington local

Hopewell Commons becomes gathering place for local food, music and new neighbors all summer long

Bloomington, Indiana – A new rhythm of neighborhood life is taking shape at Hopewell Commons this summer, with fresh food, music and community activity...

18 hours ago

State news

Governor Mike Braun signs legislation designed to prepare Indiana for future emergencies and cybersecurity threats

Indianapolis, Indiana – Indiana Governor Mike Braun has ceremonially signed two new laws that state leaders say will strengthen public safety, improve military readiness, expand...

May 21, 2026

Bloomington

Bloomington local

City of Bloomington recognized for award winning housing dashboard designed to improve community planning

Bloomington, Indiana – The City of Bloomington’s Geographic Information Systems team has received statewide recognition for its work on a public housing data tool designed...

May 21, 2026
Monroe County school district cuts millions in expenses while protecting classrooms and student experience Monroe County school district cuts millions in expenses while protecting classrooms and student experience

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Monroe County school district cuts millions in expenses while protecting classrooms and student experience

Bloomington, Indiana – The Monroe County Community School Corporation is reporting major progress in its effort to stabilize finances while limiting the impact on classrooms,...

May 21, 2026

Bloomington local

Monroe County launches first Milk Express location to improve maternal and infant health services

Bloomington, Indiana – Families in Monroe County now have a new resource aimed at improving infant nutrition and supporting parents after the Monroe County...

May 21, 2026
Bloomington’s push for more housing choices will take a practical turn this June, when the city brings a hands-on development workshop to City Hall for residents, property owners, builders and others interested in how smaller projects can help shape stronger neighborhoods. Bloomington’s push for more housing choices will take a practical turn this June, when the city brings a hands-on development workshop to City Hall for residents, property owners, builders and others interested in how smaller projects can help shape stronger neighborhoods.

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City Hall event will explore how smaller developments can strengthen Bloomington neighborhoods

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s push for more housing choices will take a practical turn this June, when the city brings a hands-on development workshop...

May 9, 2026

Indianapolis

At East 46th Street and North Keystone Avenue, officers with IMPD’s North District are warning drivers to pay close attention to the “No Turn on Red” restriction near the Nickel Plate Trail crossing, where walkers and bicyclists regularly move through the area with the right of way.

Indianapolis

Safety warning issued for Indianapolis intersection where illegal turns threaten walkers and cyclists

Indianapolis, Indiana – As spring brings more people outdoors, one Indianapolis intersection is drawing renewed attention from police for a rule that cannot be...

April 21, 2026
A sweeping enforcement effort across Indianapolis ended with 133 arrests after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department joined forces with a wide network of local, state, and federal agencies for what officials described as a targeted push against some of the city’s most wanted violent offenders A sweeping enforcement effort across Indianapolis ended with 133 arrests after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department joined forces with a wide network of local, state, and federal agencies for what officials described as a targeted push against some of the city’s most wanted violent offenders

Indianapolis

Massive Indianapolis enforcement push leads to 133 arrests, 35 guns and major drug seizures

Indianapolis, Indiana – A sweeping enforcement effort across Indianapolis ended with 133 arrests after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department joined forces with a wide...

April 21, 2026
 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis and IndyGo have extended the submission deadline for their Design-A-Bus student art contest, offering Marion County teens until March 27 to submit their original creations.  Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis and IndyGo have extended the submission deadline for their Design-A-Bus student art contest, offering Marion County teens until March 27 to submit their original creations.

Indianapolis

Ivy Tech and IndyGo extend deadline for student bus design contest in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana – A new wave of creativity is rolling through Indianapolis as local students are given extra time to bring their artistic ideas...

March 16, 2026
A late-night call to police in Indianapolis quickly unfolded into a homicide investigation that authorities say moved forward rapidly thanks to determined detective work and key information provided by community members. A late-night call to police in Indianapolis quickly unfolded into a homicide investigation that authorities say moved forward rapidly thanks to determined detective work and key information provided by community members.

Indianapolis

Woman found dead in her backyard in Indianapolis earlier this week, IMPD arrested the suspect just several hours later

Indianapolis, Indiana – A late-night call to police in Indianapolis quickly unfolded into a homicide investigation that authorities say moved forward rapidly thanks to...

March 15, 2026

State news

State news

Indiana Governor Mike Braun urges graduating seniors to stay in state as public colleges freeze tuition again

Indianapolis, Indiana – Indiana Governor Mike Braun is urging graduating high school seniors to continue their education inside the state as Indiana public colleges and...

May 21, 2026
Indiana is putting a clearer price tag on healthcare, and Gov. Mike Braun says the goal is simple: help Hoosiers understand what medical care and prescriptions may cost before they are forced to make hard decisions. Indiana is putting a clearer price tag on healthcare, and Gov. Mike Braun says the goal is simple: help Hoosiers understand what medical care and prescriptions may cost before they are forced to make hard decisions.

State news

Gov. Mike Braun drops game-changing tool that will crush healthcare costs for every Hoosier

Indiana – Indiana is putting a clearer price tag on healthcare, and Gov. Mike Braun says the goal is simple: help Hoosiers understand what...

May 9, 2026
Indiana is preparing to reopen a key lifeline for working families after months of strain in the state’s child care system. Indiana is preparing to reopen a key lifeline for working families after months of strain in the state’s child care system.

State news

Massive win for parents: Indiana reopens child care vouchers for 14,000 more kids, $200 million investment

Indiana – Indiana is preparing to reopen a key lifeline for working families after months of strain in the state’s child care system. This...

April 16, 2026

Crime and safety

A California man who prosecutors said led a large marijuana distribution network reaching into northern Indiana will spend seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy and money laundering charges.

Crime and Safety

Massive marijuana empire from California floods Indiana, California kingpin gets 84 months in prison

Indiana – A California man who prosecutors said led a large marijuana distribution network reaching into northern Indiana will spend seven years in federal...

May 9, 2026
A years-long tax fraud operation run out of southern Indiana and nearby Louisville has ended with prison sentences for the two preparers at the center of it, after federal prosecutors said the scheme pumped out millions of dollars in refunds built on false information. A years-long tax fraud operation run out of southern Indiana and nearby Louisville has ended with prison sentences for the two preparers at the center of it, after federal prosecutors said the scheme pumped out millions of dollars in refunds built on false information.

Crime and Safety

$15 million: Indiana scammers faked tuition at phantom schools to pocket millions in refunds

Indiana – A years-long tax fraud operation run out of southern Indiana and nearby Louisville has ended with prison sentences for the two preparers...

April 2, 2026
A series of federal prosecutions across southern Indiana has led to prison sentences for eleven convicted felons who were found in illegal possession of firearms A series of federal prosecutions across southern Indiana has led to prison sentences for eleven convicted felons who were found in illegal possession of firearms

Crime and Safety

23 weapons seized, 11 felons sentenced: Southern Indiana’s war on illegal guns just went nuclear

Indiana – A series of federal prosecutions across southern Indiana has led to prison sentences for eleven convicted felons who were found in illegal...

March 19, 2026
Ten people, from Indiana and New York, tied to a sprawling drug network that moved large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine go to prison Ten people, from Indiana and New York, tied to a sprawling drug network that moved large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine go to prison

Crime and Safety

“Major victory for law enforcement”: Ten people caught with 25,000 killer fentanyl pills, 108 kilos meth and firearms received hefty prison sentences

Indiana – Ten people, from Indiana and New York, tied to a sprawling drug network that moved large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine...

February 27, 2026