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Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation’s opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
Pro-life group speaks on lawsuit against Indiana Department of Health
The lawsuit filed against the Indiana Department of Health claims that information on individual terminated pregnancy reports is now being withheld from those requesting it. In December, the IDOH stopped releasing the individual reports, rather compiling public statewide data quarterly. Leaders with Voices for Life, a pro life group based...
Hometown Days wraps up its 19th year
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. -- The festival has been a beloved tradition for 19 years, and everyone is already buzzing about what next year's 20th anniversary might bring. New Carlisle's Hometown Days festival is wrapping up its 19th year with a weekend full of fun, festivities, and community spirit. As this year’s celebrations end, excitement is building for next year’s milestone 20th anniversary.
‘Don’t know what I’m going to do,’ cries Rite Aid shopper as 136 stores to close – they have to travel miles to nearest
RITE Aid has announced the closure of dozens of stores across one state, significantly impacting local communities that rely on these pharmacies for essential medications and services. Michigan is home to 184 Rite Aid locations, according to the company’s website, but 136 of them are slated to shut their doors...
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...
2 online gamblers win $300K jackpots from Michigan casino
NEW BUFFALO, MI -- Two online gamblers took home a total of $698,930 from Four Winds’ Online Casino this month. On July 9, an anonymous guest from Fenton won a $376,699 on a $6.75 bet playing Jackpot Shores in the online casino. If you purchase a product or register...
Kokomo man jogging the entire perimeter of the US | Inspiring Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Anyone who has run long distance knows the final stretch can be the toughest, but Kokomo's Cameron Balser, a modern day Forrest Gump, has everybody beat. He's in the final miles of a run across America. Check that — not across, but around. Balser is jogging the...
2nd annual 'Blooming Fest' held in Niles
NILES, Mich. -- It was all about flower power in Niles Saturday where the second annual 'Blooming Fest' was held. All proceeds to benefit the local nonprofit One Good Deed Michiana, run by ABC57's kickoff host Allison Hayes. The event was complete with animals, live music, food trucks, and a...
3 injured in shooting on South Bend’s northeast side
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Three people were taken to the hospital after police say more than 100 shots were fired overnight on South Bend’s northeast side. It happened around 1:15 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of E. Bissell Street. When police arrived, they found three people who...
Christner leads Kumfer by 1, Wiseman by 4 as Men’s Metro is set to conclude Sunday
SOUTH BEND – Austin Christner birdied two of his last three holes Saturday at Erskine Park Golf Course and held off Jonah Kumfer for the third-round lead in the 100th Greater South Bend Men’s Metro Golf Tournament. The 28-year-old Christner, who is trying to go wire-to-wire for his first Men's Metro title, birdied the seventh and ninth holes at Erskine to complete his even-par round of 70. A Mishawaka resident who played tennis for Fairfield High School and...
On the board: Notre Dame fencer Eszter Muhari wins bronze for Hungary in women's epee
SOUTH BEND — In a bronze-medal match that featured nine ties and required sudden-death overtime, Notre Dame sophomore women’s fencer Eszter Muhari prevailed 15-14 over Estonia's Nelli Differt on Saturday at the Grand Palais in Paris. Despite facing a 12-10 deficit midway through the third period, the 10th-seeded Muhari rallied past her 34-year-old opponent, who was seeded 12th. Total duration of the match was 19 minutes, 35 seconds. ...
Mixed-income homes set to begin construction in West Side South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Following $25 million investment approvals, ground is set to break on affordable housing. There are 120 homes that are set for development in South Bend’s West Side. Advocate for the investment and 2nd District Council Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers is thrilled to see these options being built.
Inclusive baseball field will be built at Mishawaka's Normain Heights Park
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — Normain Park could soon have a completely new and more accessible look. The Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department is raising funds for phase one of the renovation project to bring a Miracle League Field, allowing for children with disabilities to experience and play baseball. Leaders...
Ex-Notre Dame football wide receiver gets second NFL life
It’s that time of year. Guys who played their college years with programs like Notre Dame football are trying to find a way to keep things going. They’re hoping to catch on with a pro team. And this is the time of year where they’ll get their best chance to show the next level they’re worthy of a roster spot.
2 local educators are top 25 finalists for Indiana ‘Teacher of the Year’
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presents the Indiana Teacher of the Year (INTOY) program each year. It works to inspire, rejuvenate, and celebrate the teaching profession by recognizing outstanding teachers from across the state. On Friday, Indiana’s top 25 Teacher of the Year award finalists were...
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