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Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
Man missing overnight rescued from river by Hamilton Police Department, Warsaw Fire Department
HAMILTON, Ill. — A man was rescued from flood waters Saturday morning while he was kayaking in the Mississippi River. Mike Boley, chief of the Hamilton Police Department, reported in a press release that at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday, July 20, a call was received in reference to a person who had been missing overnight in the flood waters near the Spring Island Campground.
Zimmer Biomet could relocate headquarters following safety battle with state
Warsaw, Ind.-based Zimmer Biomet, the largest employer in Kosciusko County, is threatening to exit the region if the state does not modernize a 155-mile stretch of nearby highway, according to a July 18 report from Inside Indiana Business. "We want to be in Warsaw, Indiana, for the next 100 years,...
First-ever ‘Double Dutch Bash’ held at Battell Park
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - Battell Park was transformed on Saturday into a dancing extravaganza for the first ever “Double Dutch Bash.”. The event was hosted by Melanin Elite dance group. The group danced, taught, and performed throughout the day... even teaching kids how to double Dutch. The Majorette dance...
Goshen’s First Fridays Presents Picklefest
GOSHEN — Downtown Goshen, Inc. presents an August celebration like no other. The inaugural First Fridays Picklefest, from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2, presents the spectacle of a citywide pickleball tournament on Main Street, specialty pickled foods and treats, and live entertainment from the Miller Poultry Main Stage headlined by acclaimed South Bend rapper Heyzeus.
Doctor returns to Elkhart after humanitarian mission in Gaza
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — A local OB/GYN is making sure everyone has access to quality healthcare, especially in underserved areas. To fulfill that passion, she went on mission to provide humanitarian care to women in Gaza for nearly a month. Dr. Thalia Pachiyannakis has been an OB for 14...
Cass County, IN: Child Found Safe in Unlocked Vehicle After Overnight Search
Logansport, IN – A 13-year-old child was found safe in Logansport early Saturday morning following an extensive overnight search. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 2:09 AM about a missing juvenile in the 7000 block of US 24 West. According to the Cass County...
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