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Sen. Yoder replaces minority leader Greg Taylor after sexual misconduct allegations

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, Dec. 18 6:20 p.m.

Yoder has represented Bloomington and much of Monroe County since 2020.

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What Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education could mean for IU, MCCSC

By Andrew Miller · Monday, Dec. 9 6:21 p.m.

It’s dubious whether the plan would get congressional approval.

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How an unbroken Republican supermajority could continue to affect Indiana

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Tuesday, Dec. 3 12:18 p.m.

Indiana continues to be a ‘one-party state’ after elections resulted in a maintained Republican supermajority.

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Episode 4: IU football ranking, Monroe County approves a new jail and Micah Beckwith threatens the IDS

By Annabel Prokopy and Jonathan Soco · Sunday, Nov. 17 10:05 p.m.

IDS Weekly News Rundown shares top stories from the IDS staff every week.

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Beckwith alleges ‘covert’ funding, suppression at IU during interview with IDS: Read the transcript

By Mia Hilkowitz · Thursday, Nov. 14 6 a.m.

Beckwith participated in the interview one day after he threatened IDS in an X post.

Why did Trump win? Local politicos weigh in

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, Nov. 12 3:11 p.m.

This election saw a national rightward shift as Trump swept all seven swing states.

Future Lt. Gov. Beckwith threatens IDS over front page: ‘We will be happy to stop it for them’

By Mia Hilkowitz · Tuesday, Nov. 12 2:52 p.m.

Indiana voters elected Mike Braun, a U.S. Senator, and Beckwith as the next governor and lieutenant governor Nov. 5.

How Mike Braun’s education plan as governor could affect students, schools

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Thursday, Nov. 7 5:28 p.m.

Braun proposed a seven-part education policy plan similar to Indiana’s current education policies.

Indiana ballot constitutional amendment approved

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Thursday, Nov. 7 12:49 p.m.

The Indiana state superintendent of public instruction approved for removal from gubernatorial successor list.

In blue Bloomington, students devastated as millions celebrate Trump’s victory

By Eva Remijan-Toba , Tyler Spence and Andrew Miller · Thursday, Nov. 7 11:33 a.m.

In a deep red state, Bloomington remains an outlier.

Donald Trump elected president again

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, Nov. 6 8:07 a.m.

Indiana voted for Trump by 20% as of publication.

Indiana House District 62 too close to call

By Marissa Meador · Wednesday, Nov. 6 12:32 a.m.

Hall currently leads by 768 votes with some votes still uncounted by publication.

Democrat Matt Pierce retains State House District 61 seat in uncontested election

By Ethan Roberts · Tuesday, Nov. 5 11:05 p.m.

Pierce has held the Indiana House of Representatives seat since 2002.

Democrat Shelli Yoder retains uncontested State Senate District 40

By Ethan Roberts · Tuesday, Nov. 5 11:03 p.m.

Yoder is a senior lecturer at IU’s Kelley School of Business.

Julie Thomas wins Monroe County Commissioner District 2

By Mateo Fuentes-Rohwer · Tuesday, Nov. 5 10:55 p.m.

Thomas ran unopposed after securing the Democratic nomination over Peter Iverson in May.

Catherine Smith to continue role as Monroe County Treasurer

By Jacob Spudich · Tuesday, Nov. 5 10:53 p.m.

Smith has served as in the role since January.

Trohn Enright-Randolph reelected Monroe County surveyor in uncontested election

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, Nov. 5 10:51 p.m.

Enright-Randolph has held the position since 2016.

Brianne Gregory elected as Monroe County Auditor in uncontested race

By Jacob Spudich · Tuesday, Nov. 5 10:45 p.m.

Gregory has served in the role since February 2024.

3 Monroe County Circuit Court judges reelected

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Tuesday, Nov. 5 10:45 p.m.

Judges Haseman, Fawcett and Stafford will begin their second term on Jan. 1, 2025.

Republican Erin Houchin reelected to Indiana’s 9th Congressional District

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, Nov. 5 10:22 p.m.

Houchin has represented the district since 2023.

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Sen. Yoder replaces minority leader Greg Taylor after sexual misconduct allegations

What Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education could mean for IU, MCCSC

How an unbroken Republican supermajority could continue to affect Indiana

Episode 4: IU football ranking, Monroe County approves a new jail and Micah Beckwith threatens the IDS

Beckwith alleges ‘covert’ funding, suppression at IU during interview with IDS: Read the transcript

Why did Trump win? Local politicos weigh in

Future Lt. Gov. Beckwith threatens IDS over front page: ‘We will be happy to stop it for them’

How Mike Braun’s education plan as governor could affect students, schools

Indiana ballot constitutional amendment approved

In blue Bloomington, students devastated as millions celebrate Trump’s victory

Donald Trump elected president again

Indiana House District 62 too close to call

Democrat Matt Pierce retains State House District 61 seat in uncontested election

Democrat Shelli Yoder retains uncontested State Senate District 40

Julie Thomas wins Monroe County Commissioner District 2

Catherine Smith to continue role as Monroe County Treasurer

Trohn Enright-Randolph reelected Monroe County surveyor in uncontested election

Brianne Gregory elected as Monroe County Auditor in uncontested race

3 Monroe County Circuit Court judges reelected

Republican Erin Houchin reelected to Indiana’s 9th Congressional District

The state wants Kinsey off-campus. IU says they’re already complying with state law

Indiana men’s basketball had a simple game plan for Chattanooga. It nearly lost

Indiana football quarterback Tayven Jackson enters transfer portal

As temperature in Indiana rise, Bloomington’s snow days might be changing too

Dick Van Arsdale, former Indiana basketball All-American, dies at 81