Buildings on Indiana University’s Bloomington campus lost power yesterday afternoon; Indiana Chamber of Commerce stated it will not support Republican Senate Candidate Mike Braun in his bid to unseat Democratic Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly this Fall; The Monroe County Community School Corporation’s Board of Trustees declined to put metal detectors in schools. FEATURE Tonight is the 4th annual overdose vigil in downtown …

The Monroe County Community School Corporation’s Board of Trustees declined to put metal detectors in schools, last night. The decision comes even after MCCSC Superintendent Judi DeMuth recommended the adoption of the metal-detecting wands, during last night’s meeting. DeMuth said the wands would be used at school entrances on an ‘as-needed basis,’ and only with police present. In July, Indiana …

The Indiana Recovery Alliance’s efforts seem to be paying off. Ahead of the 4th Annual Overdose Remembrance and Candlelight Vigil, the IRA has seen decreases in the number of overdoses deaths in Monroe County. Elsewhere in the state, overdose deaths continue to rise. IRA Founder and Director Chris Abert sees a causation in the correlation – Monroe County and Clark …

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department announced they will  release officers’ body camera footage, today; The Monroe County Community School Corporation is continuing a public debate over whether it should deploy metal detectors at schools in the district; Flags across the state will be at half-mast, for the rest of this week; The Town of Ellettsville is considering purchasing two properties, due to two …

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb directed flags to be flown at half-mast yesterday afternoon. The governor’s announcement comes after the death of Senator John McCain, who died on Saturday. Holcomb’s directive will stay in place until McCain’s funeral proceedings this Sunday, September 2, 2018. The Governor is asking businesses and residents in the state to lower their flags as well. McCain …

This episode of the Bicentennial Journal tells the story of life in Richland Township, as written by James Parks. Parks was among the earliest homesteaders in Monroe County. A member of the first board of County Commissioners, in 1818, Parks later served on the board of school commissioners. In 1832, he was elected to the Indiana legislature. His letters are read …

Cornelius Wright and William Hosea welcome Dawn Johnsen for a special interview on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Kavanaugh. PART ONE On tonight’s show, Cornelius and William are joined by Dawn Johnsen, currently an IU Maurer School of Law professor.  We discuss the Supreme Court, current nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and the implications of his potential confirmation.  Previously, Dawn Johnsen …

The Indiana Department of Education released last year’s ISTEP+ results, this afternoon. The Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress tests evaluate school districts based on Indiana student scores. ISTEP tests students in grades 3 through 8 and high school sophomores on their mathematics and language arts skills. Results from last year’s tests, which were released this afternoon, show improvement in …

The Indiana Recovery Alliance and the Shalom Community Center handed out Hepatitis A vaccinations in Bloomington this afternoon. Indiana Recovery Alliance Founder and Director Chris Abert said the area organizations handed out around a dozen vaccinations for the disease. Abert said people experiencing homelessness and drug addiction are the among the most susceptible demographics to contract the disease, which is …

Kassandra Botts talks about her volunteer work with the Shalom Community Center; The Indiana Department of Education released last year’s ISTEP+ results; The Indiana Recovery Alliance and the Shalom Community Center handed out Hepatitis A vaccinations; Hoosiers for A Common Sense Health Plan met with Indiana Attorney General Curtis; Indiana State Police announced that they will be implementing a sobriety check point in Monroe …