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“Until we filed this lawsuit, Monroe County was in violation of the First Amendment,” an attorney for billboard company GEFT said.

If all other forms of communication go down, local amateur radio operators will still be able to reach one another.

Marte administration taking steps to improve inmates lives while addressing issues ranging from racist graffiti to filthy walls and floors

Monroe County aims to select firm to help determine options for addressing jail problems now and in the future.

The Bloomington City Council in December rejected the commissioners’ request to rezone land just east of Ind. 37, on the north side of Fullerton Pike.

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton addresses working with county elected officials to move convention center and jail projects forward.

Criminal justice study reveals about half of the people booked into jail have been there before.

Grievance seeks reduction of time spent inside the jail cells. Currently most inmates get 4 hours outside of the two-person cells.

As talks about a new jail grow, community resources for people with mental health and substance abuse issues are too few and lack funding.

County leaders confident in proposed jail timeline that would have a new facility ready to house inmates in 2026.