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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.

Bloomington area braces for big storms on Saturday (July 19)

Bloomington area braces for big storms on Saturday (July 19)

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather alert that includes Monroe County and several other central Indiana counties, warning that severe storms are possible for Saturday afternoon (July 19) and the early evening hours.

Monroe County sheriff: Driver of truck that rear-ended tractor arrested, charged with OWI

Monroe County sheriff: Driver of truck that rear-ended tractor arrested, charged with OWI

In a news release issued on Thursday (July 10) morning, the Monroe County sheriff’s office announced earlier the same morning, the driver of a pickup truck that rear-ended a farm tractor west of Bloomington had been arrested for driving while intoxicated that caused serious injury.

Monroe County sheriff announces arrests in separate cases: mid-June shooting; stolen trailer from Kentucky

Monroe County sheriff announces arrests in separate cases: mid-June shooting; stolen trailer from Kentucky

On Wednesday (July 9) the Monroe County sheriff’s office announced arrests in two separate cases—one a shooting in mid-June and another involving a stolen trailer that was found on Tuesday.

Monroe County sheriff’s office: Saturday fireworks death appears accidental

Monroe County sheriff’s office: Saturday fireworks death appears accidental

According to a news release from the Monroe County sheriff’s department, a man died late Saturday night (July 5) in a fireworks-related incident. Around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, sheriff’s deputies responded to a report about the incident in the 7000 block of W. Tabor Hill Road.

Fatal motorcycle crash on SR 45 near Monroe County airport

Fatal motorcycle crash on SR 45 near Monroe County airport

In a news release issued Saturday night (July 5), the Monroe County sheriff’s department reported a fatal motorcycle crash west of Bloomington at the intersection of SR 45 and Airport Road. The crash took place around 6 p.m.

Cooling centers open in Monroe County as heat wave hits

Cooling centers open in Monroe County as heat wave hits

With forecasted temperatures in at least the low 90s through next Friday (June 27) , Monroe County emergency management staff have announced the opening of several cooling centers, mostly at fire stations, but some at library branches. Cooling centers are open through Wednesday.

Monroe County sheriff's office: Southside shooting appears targeted, 2 victims expected to recover

Monroe County sheriff's office: Southside shooting appears targeted, 2 victims expected to recover

The shooting of two people at their home that took place just south of Bloomington city limits in the early morning hours of Wednesday (June 18) looks like it was a "targeted incident" that does not pose a threat to public safety. That's according to a Monroe County sheriff's news release.