Monroe County

Bloomington police pursue stolen semi tow truck, subdue driver with non-lethal rounds
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Bloomington police pursue stolen semi tow truck, subdue driver with non-lethal rounds

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A police pursuit of a stolen flat bad semi ended in a crash on the north side of Bloomington Sunday night. Police shot the driver with bean bag rounds when he resisted.Read more
Work resumes on I-69 project in Monroe County
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Work resumes on I-69 project in Monroe County

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Work is underway once again on the I-69 project.Read more
Monroe County polls stay open until 7 p.m. after ballot shortage
Decision 2018

Monroe County polls stay open until 7 p.m. after ballot shortage

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Monroe County polls stayed open an extra hour because of ballot shortages at up to half of their voting sites Tuesday.Read more
I-69 extension ready for 70 mph
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I-69 extension ready for 70 mph

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INDOT reports the 21-mile section of Interstate 69 between Bloomington and Martinsville is finally ready for top highway speeds.Read more
Traffic stop for tossing lit cigarette leads to arrests on warrant, drug charges
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Traffic stop for tossing lit cigarette leads to arrests on warrant, drug charges

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A state trooper found syringes and methamphetamine in a car driving in Monroe County - all because of a lit cigarette. Read more
IU responds to deadly off-campus shooting
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IU responds to deadly off-campus shooting

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The university confirms there were a number of IU students at the party, but none of them were injured.Read more
Indianapolis man dies in Monroe County shooting
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Indianapolis man dies in Monroe County shooting

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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting early Sunday that killed an Indianapolis man.Read more
First-ever child porn suspect on FBI list pleads guilty
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First-ever child porn suspect on FBI list pleads guilty

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The first-ever child pornography suspect named to the FBI's Most Wanted list cashed out his life savings and was fleeing law enforcement on a bus traveling across...Read more
Monroe County Courthouse's fish-shaped weather vane to get name
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Monroe County Courthouse's fish-shaped weather vane to get name

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The Monroe County History Center and county officials are holding a contest to name the weather vane atop the Monroe County Courthouse.Read more
2 endangered barn owls released in Monroe County
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2 endangered barn owls released in Monroe County

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Two rare barn owls have been released in an area of southern Indiana where wildlife experts suspect another of the raptors is living.Read more
Sheriff releases body cam video from officer-involved shooting
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Sheriff releases body cam video from officer-involved shooting

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The incident happened on August 7 when a veteran deputy along with a rookie in training approached a mobile home to serve a warrant.Read more
Sheriff to release body camera video from shooting involving deputies
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Sheriff to release body camera video from shooting involving deputies

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The incident happened on August 7 when a veteran deputy along with a rookie in training approached a mobile home to serve a warrant.Read more
Police: 'Proactive warning' sounds sirens for rotation spotted in Johnson County
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Police: 'Proactive warning' sounds sirens for rotation spotted in Johnson County

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Severe weather triggered tornado warnings across parts of central Indiana Wednesday night.Read more
Sheriff plans to release body cam video from deadly deputy-involved shooting
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Sheriff plans to release body cam video from deadly deputy-involved shooting

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The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says it plans to eventually release body cam video of an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning.Read more
Monroe County dispatcher helps deliver baby over the phone
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Monroe County dispatcher helps deliver baby over the phone

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A former nurse and Monroe County dispatcher worked together to bring a new baby into the world Wednesday.Read more
Duke donates $400K for Indiana summer reading programs
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Duke donates $400K for Indiana summer reading programs

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Eighteen districts in central and southern Indiana are receiving grants ranging from about $6,000 to more than $25,000 for summer reading initiativesRead more