Weather
PALS horse barn destroyed in storm, all horses safe
BLOOMINGTON — People and Animal Learning Services (PALS) announces that a powerful storm destroyed its main barn and significantly damaged other structures on the evening of…
Lawrence County completes storm damage report for federal aid consideration
BEDFORD– Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer has finalized and submitted reports detailing storm and flood damage to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…
National Weather Service details path and strengths of tornados – EF-2 Hit Brown County State Park
BLOOMINGTON – The National Weather Service (NWS) has released its initial findings on the tornado that tracked across Monroe, Brown, and Bartholomew counties on Friday…
Storms hit Brown County: Horse fatality, campground and trails closed, damage to therapy center
NASHVILLE– The aftermath of Friday evening’s severe weather in Brown County has brought sad news, where one horse has died and several others sustained injuries…
Bloomington Mayor Thomson releases statement following severe storms
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson released the following statement: “Severe storms swept through our area last night (May 16), leaving damage across parts of…
Duke Energy restoring power in Monroe County
MONROE CO. – Duke Energy is asking the public to avoid the areas damaged by Friday’s tornadoes in Monroe County. Utility crews are working on…
UDWI REMC provides update on storm restoration
BLOOMFIELD –Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC would like to thank members for their patience as we work to assess damages and restore power after yesterday’s…
Monroe County Deputy EMA and National Weather Service assessing damage in Monroe County
MONROE CO. – This morning, Monroe County Deputy EMA Director Justin Baker was out with the National Weather Service assessing the damage in Monroe County….
Severe storms lash Monroe County: Dozens of homes damaged, several injured
BLOOMINGTON – A powerful storm system ripped through Western and Southern Monroe County on Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 6:25 p.m., leaving a trail…
Weather radios available for residents and are urged to report flood damage for potential aid
LAWRENCE CO. – Thanks to a generous $5,500 grant from Duke Energy, Lawrence County Emergency Management provides free weather radios to the most needy residents….
