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A statue of alumnus and World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle typing on his typewriter was installed in front of Franklin Hall in 2014.  According to "Indiana University Bloomington: America’s Legacy Campus," the statue is meant to “convey how Pyle worked alongside foot soldiers at the front during WW2.”

Inaugural Ernie Pyle Day: what it means and how to celebrate

By Dominick Jean , Cameron Drummond and Murphy Wheeler · Thursday, July 26,2018 11 a.m.

Ernie Pyle was an IU student, Indiana native and the first person to receive an honorary doctorate from IU.

Bloomington Transit to stop Night Owl bus service

By IDS staff · Thursday, July 26,2018 10:15 a.m.

IU will continue to operate its own campus Night Owl service Friday and Saturday nights.

Armored truck deployed for first time

By IDS staff · Thursday, July 26,2018 8 a.m.

The truck was used in response to a welfare check call.

IU instructor, cave rescue expert offers advice, thoughts on Thailand cave rescue

By Cameron Drummond · Thursday, July 19,2018 6 a.m.

Anmar Mirza, a national coordinator for the National Cave Rescue Commission, also teaches in the School of Public Health at IU.

Kirkwood Observatory opens a window to space

By Varda He · Wednesday, July 18,2018 7 a.m.

The Bloomington landmark offers the public a chance to look at and learn about the stars.

Bloomington residents voice concerns over transportation plan

By Dominick Jean · Friday, July 13,2018 12:43 p.m.

A major area of concern was restoring two-way traffic on Atwater Avenue and Third Street.

Facebook outrage leads to changes in how Bloomington displays overdose data

By Dominick Jean · Thursday, July 12,2018 7 a.m.

According to a Bloomington press release, the data will no longer have the exact street address for each overdose death.

Draft of transportation plan 'sets the tone' in Bloomington

By Dominick Jean · Thursday, July 12,2018 6 a.m.

Kirkwood Avenue could become a shared street, prioritizing nonmotorized traffic over vehicles.

Armored truck, source of debate and protest, arrives in Bloomington

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, July 10,2018 7:47 p.m.

Mayor John Hamilton said he hopes the vehicle never needs to be used, but that it's meant to keep people safe.

Curtis Hill refuses to resign after groping allegations, says he has been 'condemned'

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, July 10,2018 8:30 a.m.

Governor Eric Holcomb, House Speaker Brian Bosma and Senate President David Long have all issued statements asking for Hill to resign.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh arrives at the U.S. Capitol on July 10, 2018, in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump nominated Kavanaugh to succeed retiring Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Donald Trump picks Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

By Dominick Jean · Monday, July 9,2018 9:27 p.m.

Trump called out lawmakers to 'swiftly and robustly' confirm Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

Ken Ray, senior landscape architect for Toole Design Group, presents a preliminary transportation plan for Bloomington in January 2018 at City Hall. The group has been working with Bloomington on their transportation plan and has released the final draft which will be presented on July 12.

Bloomington to present draft of transportation plan, could change downtown dramatically

By Matt Rasnic · Sunday, July 8,2018 10:37 a.m.

The plan outlines possible changes such as Kirkwood Avenue becoming a new curbless, shared street.

State leaders call for Hill to resign, anonymous lawmaker Hill harassed is revealed

By Dominick Jean · Saturday, July 7,2018 4:33 p.m.

Hill could face possible impeachment by the House of Representatives and be tried by the Senate.

Internal memo sheds light on allegations against Attorney General Curtis Hill

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, July 3,2018 7:18 p.m.

Hill reportedly approached a representative, slid his hands down her back and "grabbed a handful of ass," according to the memo.

Four women accuse Indiana AG Curtis Hill of inappropriately touching them

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, July 3,2018 7:12 p.m.

Curtis Hill was elected Attorney General in 2016 and now faces calls to resign.

Amber Nikirk and her children Lily and Jeremiah hold pro-life signs on Oct. 1. Pro-life advocates like Nikirk won a major victory in June 2018 when the Supreme Court ruled in their favor in NIFLA v. Becerra

While upholding the travel ban, Supreme Court also hands pro-life movement a win

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, July 3,2018 8 a.m.

An IU student was among pro-life activists in Washington D.C. when the case was decided.

Block party, fireworks show, concert, parade to be part of city's Independence Day celebration

By Cameron Drummond · Monday, July 2,2018 11:26 a.m.

The City of Bloomington will have a block party and fireworks show Tuesday, followed by a concert and parade Wednesday.

Demonstrators voice opposition to Trump's immigration policy

By Matt Begala · Saturday, June 30,2018 6:57 p.m.

Over 200 people gathered at the Monroe County Courthouse to protest the Trump administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy.

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retires

By Dominick Jean · Wednesday, June 27,2018 7:12 p.m.

In 2015, Kennedy was instrumental in the ruling which established the right to same-sex marriage.

Supreme Court upholds travel ban

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, June 26,2018 6:15 p.m.

The majority decision argues the president has broad powers to limit U.S. entry.

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