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Situation Desk

This section includes inclement weather, action by first responders (police, fire, and ambulance), occasionally demonstrations and protests—anything with an element of urgency.

Protestors call for the end of Flock camera contract with city, Bloomington mayor says ‘that is one of the options’

Protestors call for the end of Flock camera contract with city, Bloomington mayor says ‘that is one of the options’

Hundreds gathered at Bloomington city hall on Friday to protest the city’s contract with Flock Safety, a license-plate reader company. Demonstrators tied the cameras to federal immigration enforcement and urged officials to cancel the agreement. Local officials signaled reconsideration is possible.

Snow impact: Bloomington trash pickup delayed indefinitely, no MCCSC school on Monday

Snow impact: Bloomington trash pickup delayed indefinitely, no MCCSC school on Monday

Heavy snowfall has prompted many closures and delays across Bloomington. The city has suspended regular trash pickup starting Monday, while MCCSC canceled school and eLearning. The College Avenue skywalk closure is delayed a day, and travel remains restricted under a county “Warning.”

‘No internet, no witness!’ Bloomington rally condemns Iran’s lethal crackdown, communications blackout

‘No internet, no witness!’ Bloomington rally condemns Iran’s lethal crackdown, communications blackout

About 60 Bloomington residents rallied Sunday at the courthouse square to condemn Iran’s crackdown and to call for democracy. Protesters cited reports of thousands killed. With internet and calls disrupted, they chanted: “No internet, no witness!”

Updated: 2 dead | Suspect in Monroe County house fire with 4 victims guarded by sheriff’s deputies at Indianapolis hospital

Updated: 2 dead | Suspect in Monroe County house fire with 4 victims guarded by sheriff’s deputies at Indianapolis hospital

Monroe County deputies are guarding a suspect at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis after a house fire early Sunday (Jan. 18) on E. Anderson Road in northeast Monroe County left four “victims.” A followup release says two of the victims died.

After Peach Bowl win, IU football team lands safely, then has minor taxiway incident

After Peach Bowl win, IU football team lands safely, then has minor taxiway incident

Indiana University’s football team flew home Saturday after its 56–22 Peach Bowl win, but the arrival included a brief ground incident. A Monroe County airport official said the team’s jet left the pavement while taxiing to park and got stuck in turf. No injuries or damage were reported.

Photos: Protesters rally on Bloomington courthouse square after ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Photos: Protesters rally on Bloomington courthouse square after ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Photos from Sunday’s protest in freezing weather show about 150 people gathered at the southeast corner of the courthouse square in downtown Bloomington, chanting against the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 7.

Speakers at Bloomington rally denounce U.S. attack on Venezuela, call out history of intervention

Speakers at Bloomington rally denounce U.S. attack on Venezuela, call out history of intervention

Bloomington residents rallied Sunday (Jan. 4) on the Monroe County courthouse lawn to protest a U.S. military strike that removed Venezuela’s president. Speakers condemned U.S. interventionism, linked it to past actions in Latin America, and marched down Kirkwood chanting “Yankee, go home!”