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Change of plea hearing in Sater murder case delayed again

By Nyssa Kruse · Thursday, Feb. 8,2018 3 a.m.

Billie Jean Edison was expected to plead guilty as part of a deal.

Current and former Indiana High School Press Association Directors Ryan Gunterman and Diana Hadley add up the potential yes, no and undecided votes for H.B. 1016 during the morning session at the Indiana Statehouse Feb. 1. The bill focused on strengthening student journalists’ rights. It was defeated for lack of a 51-vote constitutional majority Monday, Feb. 5. The final vote was 47-46. In 2017, a similar bill passed in the House but later died in the Senate.

Student journalism bill fails in Indiana House

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Feb. 7,2018 9 a.m.

The bill would have provided press freedom protections for student journalists.

Bill allowing guns on church property passes state Senate

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Feb. 7,2018 8 a.m.

The bill would allow a person to carry a gun on church property, even if there is a school.

Here’s how to spot and avoid the flu at IU

By Caroline Anders · Wednesday, Feb. 7,2018 3 a.m.

The flu is a national pandemic. Here’s how to avoid the virus at IU.

Both bill, resolution addressing redistricting reform pass through state Senate

By Laurel Demkovich · Wednesday, Feb. 7,2018 12 a.m.

The bill would change current standards for redistricting in Indiana.

Indiana senate passes bill legalizing CBD oil

By Laurel Demkovich · Tuesday, Feb. 6,2018 7 a.m.

The bill that would legalize the sale and possession of CBD oil with a THC composition.

13 arrests made in months-long opioid ring investigation

By Caroline Anders · Tuesday, Feb. 6,2018 2 a.m.

Five suspects are still wanted in relation to an opioid ring bust in Bloomington.

A man takes a class for a concealed handgun license on Jan. 17, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas. A bill which would change handgun license laws passed through the Indiana House of Representatives on Monday morning.

Indiana representatives pass bill changing handgun license requirements

By Laurel Demkovich · Tuesday, Feb. 6,2018 12 a.m.

The bill eliminates a fee for a lifetime carry permit.

Registered sex offender arrested on charge of misconduct with minor

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Feb. 5,2018 9 a.m.

A Greene County man was arrested Friday for sexual misconduct with a minor.

Man reports roommate’s Xbox and TV stolen

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Feb. 5,2018 6 a.m.

Police said they found no signs of forced entry.

Bloomington Blotter: Unknown substances, missing persons and counterfeit bills

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Feb. 5,2018 4 a.m.

Police responded to reports of counterfeit bills, theft and a missing person this weekend.

Indiana becomes second state with Medicaid work requirement

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 5,2018 3 a.m.

Kentucky received similar approval from the federal government three weeks before Friday's announcement.

On-campus food sales to students unaffected by new county tax

By Arielle Pare · Monday, Feb. 5,2018 12 a.m.

Students will have to pay the tax for restaurant services, but sales on campus are safe.

Sex ed, hate crimes and smoking age: What you missed this week in the general assembly

By Laurel Demkovich · Saturday, Feb. 3,2018 10:39 a.m.

The Indiana General Assembly is about halfway through its session.

Bloomington kicks off Black History Month at City Hall

By Emily Isaacman · Friday, Feb. 2,2018 7:30 a.m.

This month comes at a critical time with NFL protests and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Suspect arrested in connection to June fire which destroyed Bloomington building

By Jesse Naranjo · Friday, Feb. 2,2018 6 a.m.

A combination of phone records and interviews led police to believe the suspect had been at the scene.

Michelle Lennis, a co-organizer of the Hoosiers for CBD Rally, speaks on Thursday at the Indiana Statehouse about the need for awareness about CBD oil. CBD oil and industrial hemp are the focus of three ongoing bills in the Indiana House of Representatives and Senate.

CBD supporters urge passage of legislation, stress education at rally

By Laurel Demkovich · Friday, Feb. 2,2018 1 a.m.

Users and supporters of CBD oil and industrial hemp gave testimonials Thursday.

Liz Watson, a Democratic candidate for the 9th Congressional District, addresses the audience on her platform beliefs. Watson informed the audience on what she wanted to fight for in Congress, such as equal opportunity for all Americans and the raise of pay for the working class.

Candidates for 9th District Democratic primary answer students' questions in Rawles Hall

By Emily Isaacman · Thursday, Feb. 1,2018 11:30 a.m.

College tuition and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals were the most common issues students wanted the candidates to answer.

Indiana bill could require schools to seek parental permission to teach sex ed

By Laurel Demkovich · Thursday, Feb. 1,2018 8:30 a.m.

The bill passed through the Senate on Tuesday.

Bloomington and IU offer numerous events for Black History Month

By IDS staff · Thursday, Feb. 1,2018 2 a.m.

There are more than 25 events spread over different days for Black History Month.

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