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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.

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!”

Monroe County sheriff: Armed, dangerous suspect at large, fled through airport then to Greene County, seeking tips from public

Monroe County sheriff: Armed, dangerous suspect at large, fled through airport then to Greene County, seeking tips from public

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies pursued a stolen SUV across the county airport tarmac on Christmas Day before losing sight of the suspect in Greene County. The suspect may be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office.

Bloomington police: Woman arrested after alleged bomb threat to dispatch center

Bloomington police: Woman arrested after alleged bomb threat to dispatch center

Bloomington police say a woman who phoned in a bomb threat Wednesday was identified and arrested within an hour. Officers traced the call to a woman who was booked on a level 6 felony intimidation charge after allegedly threatening to attack the county’s emergency dispatch center.

Monroe County warming centers ready to open Saturday with temps set to plunge below zero

Monroe County warming centers ready to open Saturday with temps set to plunge below zero

Warming centers in fire stations and library branches will open across Monroe County starting Saturday, as forecasts call for lows of zero or colder from Saturday night into Monday morning. The centers do not offer overnight shelter. Snow is expected to start Thursday evening.

Afghan asylum seeker taken into custody in Bloomington; ICE holding him in Brazil, Indiana jail

Afghan asylum seeker taken into custody in Bloomington; ICE holding him in Brazil, Indiana jail

A Bloomington resident with a pending asylum case was detained Monday by federal agents after leaving Broadview Learning Center. He is now held by ICE at the Clay County Justice Center in Brazil, Indiana. His family says he followed all requirements and has received no explanation for the detention.

Sheriff asks public for footage after bicyclist critically hurt in northern Monroe County crash

Sheriff asks public for footage after bicyclist critically hurt in northern Monroe County crash

A Friday afternoon collision between a Honda Accord and a bicyclist near North Bottom and West Maple roads left a 19-year-old IU student in critical condition. The Monroe County sheriff’s office is seeking witnesses and video as its Major Crash Investigation Team reviews the crash.

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.