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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 police arrest two on burglary, recklessness charges after apartment gunfire

Bloomington police arrest two on burglary, recklessness charges after apartment gunfire

Bloomington police arrested two men on Monday in connection with shots fired June 3 inside an apartment on West Hays Court. No injuries were reported, but officers found bullet holes in the victim’s apartment and neighboring units.

Injured hiker, overnight ordeal prompts Sunday boat rescue from Lake Monroe peninsula

Injured hiker, overnight ordeal prompts Sunday boat rescue from Lake Monroe peninsula

Three teenagers stranded overnight in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area were rescued Sunday by Monroe Fire Protection District and DNR crews after one hiker injured an ankle. The group had run out of water and phone batteries were fading before a rescue boat reached them on Lake Monroe.

Bloomington police seek suspect after gunfire at rooftop party on North Walnut, no injuries

Bloomington police seek suspect after gunfire at rooftop party on North Walnut, no injuries

Bloomington police are seeking a suspect after a man fired several .45 caliber rounds into the air during a Sunday rooftop party at The Rive on North Walnut Street. No injuries or damage were reported.

Water levels at Lake Monroe high, but not record-setting, drier weather in forecast

Water levels at Lake Monroe high, but not record-setting, drier weather in forecast

Lake Monroe remained nearly 13 feet above its normal level on May 27, ranking among the highest late-May levels on record. Flooding has closed beaches, campsites, and roads but the lake remains open for boating as dam releases stay limited to protect downstream communities.

Canvas breach hits Indiana University, MCCSC as hackers threaten data leak

Canvas breach hits Indiana University, MCCSC as hackers threaten data leak

Indiana University and Monroe County Community School Corporation are dealing with the impact from a global security breach involving the Canvas learning platform, which remained offline Friday at both institutions. MCCSC say there is no confirmation that student data was exposed.

Called-in tips help ID Bloomington man in Kirkwood shooting; second shooter still sought

Called-in tips help ID Bloomington man in Kirkwood shooting; second shooter still sought

Bloomington police have arrested an 18-year-old Bloomington man in one of the two Kirkwood Avenue shootings during Little 500 weekend that injured five young women. Police say tips from released video images identified the suspect, while investigators still seek a second shooter.

Bloomington police looking for shooting suspect wearing shark- or dolphin-style backpack

Bloomington police looking for shooting suspect wearing shark- or dolphin-style backpack

Bloomington police have released images of a man they call a “person of interest” in the April 26 Kirkwood Avenue shooting, highlighting his shark- or dolphin-style backpack. Investigators urge anyone who recognizes him to contact detective Chris Scott at 812-339-4477 or scottc@bloomington.in.gov