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Union Health becomes first hospital in Indiana with latest surgery robot
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Union Health in Terre Haute has become the first hospital in Indiana to have the latest version of a surgical robot. Da Vinci 5 is a state-of-the-art system used for minimally invasive surgery. The machine helps surgeons see more during the procedure with a 3D...
Indiana Pathways for Aging: Get help taking care of a loved one
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield are dedicated to improving physical health and the factors that affect it, like behavior and social conditions. They offer a variety of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plans for people at all stages of life. Their goal is to help individuals and communities make positive health changes with plans […]
Driver of truck seriously injured after being ejected in Cass County crash
CASS COUNTY, Ind. — A Wabash man was seriously injured after being ejected after a Friday morning crash in Cass County, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At around 1:42 a.m. on Friday, deputies with the office responded to a single vehicle crash near County Road 500 East and U.S. 35, according to a […]
Greene, Marquette and Eggleston elementary placed on 30 day listing after SB School committee meeting
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) On Friday afternoon the new South Bend School Committee held a public demolition meeting to discuss the future of five non-operating school buildings. According to our reporting partners the South Bend Tribune, back in April the committee voted 4-3 to demolish the old Marquette School, the former Greene Intermediate Center and Eggleston Elementary School.
Rudy Yakym talks politics, tornado aftermath in Elkhart
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s been an eventful week both here at home and across the nation. From a weeklong Republican National Convention held just days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump to a severe weather outbreak, there’s been no shortage of news. Our...
What's happening this weekend in Michiana
PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- Downtown Plymouth will be host to a classic car show on Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m., while The REES will be host to a classic film screening at 7:30 p.m. Beary’s Emporium will also have its food truck on hand for attendees. Before George Lucas told...
School board candidate removed from ballot over 'MAGA' nickname
The St. Joseph County Election Board voted 2-0 Thursday to rule in favor of a challenge against school board candidate Ben Dallas because he tried to use the nickname “MAGA” on the November ballot. The vote takes Dallas off this fall’s ballot. ...
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
Popular Michigan Tag Team Reportedly Signing with WWE
Wrestling is cool again. It's like the attitude era all over again with the way the business has changed over the last few years. Still, plenty of stars made their name in the years between. One such tag team was the Motor City Machine Guns. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, both born in Michigan (Shelley in Detroit, Sabin in Pinckney), for the duo that has won championships pretty much everywhere in wrestling except the WWE.
Mother in Crash with Kids Charged
(La Porte, IN) - Criminal charges are now stemming from a violent single vehicle crash involving a mother and her three children in La Porte County. Crystal Singleton, 39, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with operating while intoxicated and two counts of neglect of a dependent. According to...
Edwardsburg to consider rental fees for Gunn Park shelter
EDWARDSBURG — The Village Council of Edwardsburg met Monday at the Village Hall for their regular monthly meeting.= The council continued discussion regarding possible rental fees for use of the new shelter at Gunn Park after bringing back additional research. Trustee Hughes put forth the idea of offering rentals for full or half days, with […] The post Edwardsburg to consider rental fees for Gunn Park shelter appeared first on Leader Publications.
Niles manufacturer celebrates expansion, rebrand with ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local manufacturer celebrated its expansion and rebrand Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Members of the Greater Niles Area Chamber of Commerce were on hand to celebrate Pratt Intermodal Chassis, a leading manufacturer of container chassis located at 2070 S 3rd St., Niles. PIC guided attendees through the 300,000 square-foot facility, […] The post Niles manufacturer celebrates expansion, rebrand with ribbon-cutting ceremony appeared first on Leader Publications.
25,000-year-old Michigan cave partially collapses after heavy rains
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- One of Michigan’s few public caves is closed for tours after heavy rains caused a partial collapse. A wall of Bear Cave in Buchanan collapsed this week, said Adam Morris, the property manager at Bear Cave RV Campground. The cave, one of Michigan’s few open to the public, is closed until further notice.
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