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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.

Pedestrian killed in crash at 3rd and Liberty; Bloomington police investigating

Pedestrian killed in crash at 3rd and Liberty; Bloomington police investigating

According to a Wednesday (Aug. 6) news release, Bloomington police are investigating a Tuesday afternoon crash that killed a pedestrian. The pedestrian was walking north across 3rd Street and was struck by a Jeep turning west (left) from Liberty Drive onto 3rd Street.

Courthouse rally speakers denounce Trump policies, urge voter action

Courthouse rally speakers denounce Trump policies, urge voter action

On Saturday (Aug. 2), the Monroe County courthouse lawn was the site of another protest sponsored by the 50501 Movement, expressing opposition to many of the specific policies that have been enacted by President Donald Trump.

Bloomington man arrested for 2 attacks: roadway assault, domestic violence

Bloomington man arrested for 2 attacks: roadway assault, domestic violence

According to a Bloomington police department news release, on Sunday night, a 28-year-old Bloomington man was arrested for two different violent attacks—one for a domestic situation on Heatherwood Lane, and another one shortly after that involving an motorist on Leonard Springs Road.

Eight arrested for drugs at Seminary Park; Bloomington mayor says move aims to protect vulnerable residents

Eight arrested for drugs at Seminary Park; Bloomington mayor says move aims to protect vulnerable residents

Bloomington’s police department (BPD) announced the arrest of eight people in the area of Seminary Park, on a range of drug-related charges. A press conference with the mayor on housing and homelessness is set for Tuesday next week (July 29).

Predicted 99° heat index, bad air quality alert: Monroe County to open cooling sites

Predicted 99° heat index, bad air quality alert: Monroe County to open cooling sites

With a forecasted high temperature of 92°F and a heat index of 99°F on Wednesday, Monroe County emergency management staff have announced that 10 cooling centers will be open across the county in fire stations and public library locations.

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.