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One person dead, another injured in overnight shooting in Elkhart
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting late Saturday night. It happened just before 11 p.m. at a home on West Cleveland Avenue. This is just north of Pierre Moran Park. Police say they found a man suffering from an apparent...
Fatal shooting on W. Cleveland Ave
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. --The Elkhart County Homicide Unite was activated on Jul. 20, around 10:52 p.m., to handle the investigation of a fatal shooting in the 300 block of W. Cleveland Ave, by the Elkhart City 911 Communications Center. Officers with the Elkhart City Police Department and first responders arrived...
Elkhart Fire Department holds supervised burn to clean up tree, brush damage from storms
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — The Elkhart Fire Department will start burning trees and brush on Monday from storms that hit early last week. The department received a special 60 day burn permit from the state to help clear the debris. The burn will take place every day starting Monday...
Indiana politicians react to Biden dropping out
INDIANAPOLIS — Many Indiana lawmakers, politicians and political groups are weighing in after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would be dropping out of the 2024 election. Biden, who made the announcement in an open letter to the American people, cited growing pressure from other Democrats as reason for his withdrawal. Here is what Indiana […]
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”. The American Association of State Troopers is conducting their annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. The Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was voted the “2023 Best Looking Cruiser.” This contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement in a positive manner.
Rollover crash on July 19, 2024 seriously injures one
Last Updated on July 21, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network. On Friday, July 19, 2024, at approximately 1:42 a.m., Cass County Deputies on patrol located a single vehicle crash near County Road 500 East and US 35. Deputy Bryce Hamilton found a single vehicle with an ejected driver approximately 100 feet off of the roadway. Cass County Emergency Medical Services, Cass County Fire District #1, Walton Fire Department and the Walton Police Department also responded to the scene.
Police: Speed a factor in crash that killed a 22-year-old man from Granger
A 22-year-old Granger man died after a motorcycle. The collision happened around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, near Dailey Road and Jefferson Center Street in Jefferson Township. Cass County Sheriff’s deputies say the motorcyclist was traveling northbound when he lost control of his motorcycle, which caused him to hit...
North Webster Community Public Library — Coffee With Friends Introduces Local Craftsman Jerry Neibert
NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library, in conjunction with the Friends of the Library, has announced the upcoming “Coffee with Friends” event, where local resident and craftsman Jerry Neibert will share the fascinating process behind his handcrafted model boats. This event will take place at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24.
Classic cars take over Eddy Street Commons at ‘Coffee and Cars’ event
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Classic cars took over Eddy Street Commons on Saturday at the annual “Coffee and Cars” event. Over 120 cars and trucks were on display along Eddy Street to show how motor vehicles have developed over the ages. Prizes were given out for “Best...
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