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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.

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.

Crash on SR 46 near Stinesville leaves 2 dead

Crash on SR 46 near Stinesville leaves 2 dead

On Friday (June 13) afternoon, a head-on collision on State Road 46 at Stinesville Road left one motorist dead and another seriously injured, according to a news release from the Monroe County sheriff's office.

Candlelight vigil on Monroe County courthouse lawn protests ICE detentions, Trump administration sanctuary list

Candlelight vigil on Monroe County courthouse lawn protests ICE detentions, Trump administration sanctuary list

On Saturday, around 60 people gathered for a candlelight vigil, and to hear remarks from faith leaders and others about a trend that includes more than 4,000 people who have have recently been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Half dozen tornadoes reported in Monroe County, Red Cross shelter opens

Half dozen tornadoes reported in Monroe County, Red Cross shelter opens

Based on information from the National Weather Service, at least a half dozen tornadoes were reported in Monroe County on Friday (May 17). The storm caused damage to several residences. Shortly after midnight, Monroe County emergency management announced the opening of a Red Cross shelter at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church

Tornado watch, T-storm warnings Friday night in Bloomington, Monroe County

Tornado watch, T-storm warnings Friday night in Bloomington, Monroe County

Just before 6 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Monroe County and several other counties in the path of a severe weather system approaching from the west. NWS radar confirmed the system approaching, and scanner traffic around 7:10 p.m. indicated wires down and