Lake Monroe to close areas over Memorial Day weekend due to high waters
As of noon Monday, May 18, 2026, the reservoir was sitting at more than 8 feet above normal water levels, according to Indiana DNR.
May 19, 2026Open source
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City of Bloomington closes road leading to Monroe County’s W. Club House Drive Bridge near Old SR 37, eff...
BLOOMINGTON – In response to a County inspection of Bridge 317 on W. Club House Drive at Old State Road 37 recently shared with the City, and in the intere...
May 15, 2026Open source
Single-lane closures planned on I-69 in Greene and Monroe counties
GREENE/MONROE COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces upcoming single-lane closures on I-69 in Greene and Monroe counties. Beginnin ...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Lee Lawmaster posted “86” to the Facebook pages of Indiana officials. Then came a knock at the door. It was Kurt Spivey, Director of Investigations for t...
May 7, 2026Open source
County commissioners, council racing to beat deadline for new jail
WTIU News Monroe County faces a deadline this month to make progress on a new jail or possibly face another lawsuit from the ACLU. Last week, the Monroe Coun...
May 7, 2026Open source
A Busy Day for First Responders: Chicks rescued from house fire, Ducklings saved from sewer
MONROE COUNTY— First responders in Central Indiana had their hands full with feathered friends this Wednesday, as two separate agencies stepped in to save...
May 7, 2026Open source
Firefighters rescue baby chicks from Monroe County house fire
The fire was reported May 6 on West Crum Road, around 13 miles southwest of downtown Bloomington.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Janathan Kafumbe, who will attend the Jacobs School of Music at the University of Indiana_
Janathan Kafumbe, who will attend the Jacobs School of Music at the University of Indiana_
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Author visits Kokomo library on Monday
Laura Martin, the Indiana author of middle-grade fiction such as Edge of Extinction: The Ark Plan, Float and Glitch, will be giving an author talk from noon...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Boston scores 34 and Clark adds 32 to lead Fever past Sky in overtime
Aliyah Boston had 34 points and 12 rebounds, Caitlin Clark added 32 points and 10 assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 114-106 in overtime on...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sports briefs for Friday, June 12
Former Kokomo High School basketball standout Karson Rogers is transferring to NCAA Division I school Campbell University following two seasons at NAIA schoo...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
VIDEO: Violently leaking propane tank causes wild spectacle in Indiana floodwaters wdsu
Video shows a propane tank blowing while being carried by raging floodwaters in Indiana this week.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Fire at substation knocks out power for 4K+ New Albany residents
Thousands of people were without power for hours in the New Albany, Indiana after a substation caught fire.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
‘Large, damaging' tornadoes rampage through NW Indiana Thursday
The National Weather Service has confirmed multiple “large, damaging” tornadoes that roared through parts of northwest Indiana Thursday.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Cleanup efforts begin after tornadoes hammer Chicago area, NW Indiana A tornado outbreak pounded the Chicag...
A tornado outbreak pounded the Chicago area on Thursday evening, with multiple twisters reported, leaving behind an extensive trail of damage stretching from...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
You Will Be Shocked to Learn That Donald Trump Pardoned a Corrupt Politician
With Donald Trump’s pardon of former Indiana Rep. Steve Buyer over the weekend, he has now pardoned at least 11 former GOP politicians, almost all of them...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Indiana man allegedly pulls gun on teens after they called him 'cute,' police say
An Indiana man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at teenagers because they called him "cute."
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Four Jaffrey police officers are credited with preventing an Indiana woman from being trafficked.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Indiana Has Seen Vacation-Home Purchases Fall 54.8% Since 2021
The pandemic-era vacation-home boom appears to be unraveling. A new analysis found that U.S. vacation-home purchases financed with a mortgage fell 65.8% betw...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Terre Haute native Nicole Jackson to participate in Miss Indiana contest next week
During next week’s Miss Indiana contest in Zionsville, Terre Haute native Nicole Jackson will share her passion for child welfare and advocacy.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Brynn Ogsbury, Miss Indiana State University, headed to Miss Indiana pageant
Brynn Ogsbury of Terre Haute, who is Miss Indiana State University 2026, is among the 37 contestants who will compete at the Miss Indiana contest next week.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Greene County man faces sex-, drug-related charges
A Greene County man is jailed on sex- and drug-related charges after an investigation by the county sheriff’s department and Indiana Internet Crimes Agains...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
South Central Indiana Christian Men’s Fellowship to meet at New Hope Christian Church
South Central Indiana Christain Men’s Fellowship’s annual Ladies Night gathering will be June 30 at New Hope Christian Church, 1404 W. County Road 400N,...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Indiana State hurdler, a native Hoosier, heads to NCAA track nationals again
Having been there twice in the past, Indiana State junior and Schnellville native Rachel Mehringer is off to the NCAA track and field outdoor national champi...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Janathan Kafumbe, who will attend the Jacobs School of Music at the University of Indiana_
Janathan Kafumbe, who will attend the Jacobs School of Music at the University of Indiana_
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Author visits Kokomo library on Monday
Laura Martin, the Indiana author of middle-grade fiction such as Edge of Extinction: The Ark Plan, Float and Glitch, will be giving an author talk from noon...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Boston scores 34 and Clark adds 32 to lead Fever past Sky in overtime
Aliyah Boston had 34 points and 12 rebounds, Caitlin Clark added 32 points and 10 assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 114-106 in overtime on...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sports briefs for Friday, June 12
Former Kokomo High School basketball standout Karson Rogers is transferring to NCAA Division I school Campbell University following two seasons at NAIA schoo...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
VIDEO: Violently leaking propane tank causes wild spectacle in Indiana floodwaters wdsu
Video shows a propane tank blowing while being carried by raging floodwaters in Indiana this week.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Fire at substation knocks out power for 4K+ New Albany residents
Thousands of people were without power for hours in the New Albany, Indiana after a substation caught fire.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
‘Large, damaging' tornadoes rampage through NW Indiana Thursday
The National Weather Service has confirmed multiple “large, damaging” tornadoes that roared through parts of northwest Indiana Thursday.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Cleanup efforts begin after tornadoes hammer Chicago area, NW Indiana A tornado outbreak pounded the Chicag...
A tornado outbreak pounded the Chicago area on Thursday evening, with multiple twisters reported, leaving behind an extensive trail of damage stretching from...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
You Will Be Shocked to Learn That Donald Trump Pardoned a Corrupt Politician
With Donald Trump’s pardon of former Indiana Rep. Steve Buyer over the weekend, he has now pardoned at least 11 former GOP politicians, almost all of them...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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