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Bloomington to end contract for Flock license plate readers
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (365+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) " Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thompson said Wednesday that the city government is not renewing its contract with Flock license plate readers following a monthslong evaluation. Bloomington will look at other technologies and providers that "better balance public safety…...
Six injured in rollover crash on I-69 near Bloomington
2+ week, 3+ day ago (124+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) " Two adults and four children were taken to a hospital after a rollover crash on I-69 near Bloomington. Monroe County Sheriff Office deputies responded to traffic crash at Mile marker 107 on I-69 near Bloomington at about 7: 45 a. m. Sunday. There deputies…...
Bloomington residents clean up after tornado, severe storms
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (540+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " Some Bloomington residents started the day Friday by cleaning up the damage left behind by severe storms and a tornado that rolled through the area on Thursday night. The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes from Thursday's storms....
Bloomington hosting 2026 Black History Month events, Kick-Off Celebration
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (187+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) " Bloomington, Indiana, officials are inviting residents and visitors to take part in the city's 2026 Black History Month events. The festivities will begin with a Kick-Off Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 7 at City Hall, located at 401 N. Morton Street. Doors…...
Bloomington braces for CFP championship crowds and celebrations
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (554+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) " The team may be playing in Miami, but the fans are expected to be out in force in Bloomington. The Bloomington city government says the police presence will be heightened downtown and in select spots throughout the…...
IU hosting National Championship events in Miami, Bloomington
3+ mon, 10+ hour ago (351+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " The Indiana Hoosiers will take on the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship Monday, and Indiana University is hosting several events for fans and attendees in Miami, Florida, and Bloomington, Indiana, this weekend. The College…...
Bloomington water main break prompts boil water advisory
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (144+ words) Boil Water Advisory issued for 26 addresses in Bloomington due to water main break. Boil water for drinking, cooking, and oral hygiene until Monday. Bloomington water main break prompts boil water advisory INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " 26 addresses in Bloomington have been placed under…...
IU student critically injured in crash near Bloomington intersection
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (186+ words) A 19-year-old Indiana University student was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash near a Bloomington, Indiana, intersection Friday. IU student critically injured in crash near Bloomington intersection BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) " A 19-year-old Indiana University student was critically injured in a…...
Out and About with Barney: Bloomington showcases Jim Irsay's iconic guitar collection
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (179+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " Bloomington recently hosted a display of Jim Irsay's legendary guitar collection, featuring iconic instruments from music history. The Jim Irsay Guitar Collection, featuring historic guitars from iconic musicians, will be auctioned in March 2026. The Lilly Library at Indiana…...
IU police investigate 3 reports of sexual assault at Bloomington campus
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (94+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " Indiana University police have issued a crime notice after three sexual assaults were reported at the university's Bloomington campus. The sexual assaults were reported in three different locations: IU Police say the three suspects are known to the…...