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A 14-year-old suspect took his own life after a shooting at a Richmond, Indiana middle school this morning, police say. The Richmond Police Department and school officials were warned that anarmed individual was heading to Dennis Intermediate School this morning. The school was on lockdown and police were waiting for the teen when he arrived. Police and the teenager shot …

The Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for the 2019 Woman of the Year. The award will be presented in March, in honor of Women’s History Month. Sue Owens, staff liaison for the commission, said that the 2019 Woman of the Year should be someone with significant contributions to the community in their chosen area. Nominations …

Indiana has released accountability grades for schools within the state, but more than half of the schools within the Monroe County Community School Corporation don’t yet have grades; Indiana is reporting the first death of a resident, due to influenza this year; An ice storm that hit parts of Indiana created hazardous roads conditions that contributed to one motorist’s death, shut …

Indiana has released accountability grades for schools within the state, but more than half of the schools within the Monroe County Community School Corporation don’t yet have grades. Neither does the overall school district. That’s because MCCSC is appealing grades for 13 out of its 21 schools. Until those appeals are voted on by the state board, those schools and …

The Bloomington Police Department is responding to a domestic violence call on S. High St. Captain Steve Kellams confirmed the Critical Incident Response Team, which operates BPD’s recently-acquired armored vehicle, has been deployed at the scene. It is not currently known whether the suspect is alone at the residence. Monroe County Community School Corporation spokesperson Andrew Clampitt sent parents and …

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 …

HEADLINES Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly met with Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, earlier today; Monroe County residents will see fewer road clean-up crews picking up trash; The Monroe County Community School Corporation’s 2019 budget is expected to be nearly five million dollars higher than this year’s budget; The Indiana Arts Commission announced yesterday that they will bestow awards to two Bloomington …

Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies shot and killed a man this morning; As students in the Monroe County Community School Corporation go back to school tomorrow, they’re required to obtain Hepatitis A immunizations; The City of Bloomington Utilities department continues to work on removing mercury and asbestos at the decommissioned Griffy Lake treatment plant; The Utilities Service Board approved a $3 million …

The state of Indiana is releasing funds for school districts to purchase metal detectors. The program, championed by Governor Eric Holcomb, allots one hand-held metal detector for every 250 students. Voices in the Street asks listeners whether they believe Monroe County Community School Corporation should implement the program. Voices in the Street is produced by Community Radio, WFHB. This week’s …