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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.

Before kickoff on gameday, protesters hold ‘funeral’ for free speech at Indiana University

Before kickoff on gameday, protesters hold ‘funeral’ for free speech at Indiana University

A dozen protesters staged a funeral-themed demonstration at Sample Gates on Saturday, criticizing IU’s leadership and state policy changes they say restrict free speech. The event was held ahead of the IU–Wisconsin game.

Bloomington police: Woman dies in Monroe County jail sallyport after arrest in Seminary Park

Bloomington police: Woman dies in Monroe County jail sallyport after arrest in Seminary Park

The Bloomington police department has confirmed the death of a 64-year-old woman suspect who had been arrested on a warrant in Seminary Park late Friday morning, while she was waiting in the sallyport for transfer into the Monroe County jail.

Bloomington police arrest suspect in Sept. 26 murder

Bloomington police arrest suspect in Sept. 26 murder

The Bloomington police department has issued a news release saying a suspect in the Sept. 26 murder of a 29-year-old Bloomington man has been arrested. The shooting took place near the intersection of West Howe Street and South Morton Street.

Fire at downtown Bloomington church quickly contained; no injuries reported

Fire at downtown Bloomington church quickly contained; no injuries reported

Mid-afternoon on Wednesday, Bloomington firefighters put out a blaze at the First Christian Church, located at the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Bloomington.

Downtown Bloomington fight: 2 arrested on felony charges in beating of unhoused man

Downtown Bloomington fight: 2 arrested on felony charges in beating of unhoused man

Two men have been arrested in connection with the severe beating of an unhoused Bloomington resident during a fight with as many as four other men last Friday (Sept 26) in downtown Bloomington.

Bloomington police looking for footage of dark-colored sedan in connection with fatal shooting

Bloomington police looking for footage of dark-colored sedan in connection with fatal shooting

Bloomington police are looking for a dark-colored sedan in connection with a fatal shooting near the intersection of West Howe Street and South Morton Street on Friday (Sept. 26) around 9:30 p.m.

Standoff between police, armed woman on Bloomington’s north side ends in arrest

Standoff between police, armed woman on Bloomington’s north side ends in arrest

A five-hour standoff between Bloomington police and a woman inside a northside house on Thursday (Sept. 11) afternoon ended with her arrest on a charge of domestic violence. That’s according to a news release issued early Friday afternoon.