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Shot three times and written off, Andrew Rodgers is now taking boxing seriously
Andrew Rodgers’ record might suggest he’s a gatekeeper, but his story reveals a fighter far more formidable – both in and out of the ring. Hailing from the tough streets of Elkhart, Indiana, Rodgers has been shot three times, some incidents overlapping with his professional boxing career. One bullet remains lodged in his buttocks, a permanent reminder of the violence he’s survived.
Coach | 2026 Notre Dame WR Target Jordon Gidron The “Total Package”
If you ask Derek Howard, Jordon Gidron is the quintessential “total package” as a college football recruit. “Jordon is definitely a unique talent,” the head coach of Ridge View (S.C.) High School says of Gidron, a 2026 receiver prospect. “I think for us, as good of...
Bike the Drive, new school trails offer bicyclists safe rides in the South Bend area
Get your bike out for some fun rides in the South Bend area. Bike the Drive Take your bike to Chicago on Sept. 1 for Bike the Drive, which attracts thousands of cyclists to ride on a 15-mile stretch of DuSable Lake Shore Drive as it’s completely closed to car traffic. This all happens...
Notre Dame football has to recalibrate after Florida State lays massive egg
Raise your hand if you had the Florida State game marked down as the most important game of Notre Dame football’s regular season. I’ve got my hand up there as well, don’t worry. It’s a safe bet that Marcus Freeman and his staff had that circled as...
Annual Nappanee Apple Festival returns Sept. 19-22
NAPPANEE — Historic Nappanee’s annual Apple Festival, one of Indiana’s premier fall festivals, will take place off September 19-22, continuing a beloved tradition that began in 1975 as a humble, one-block celebration. Today, this charming community of 7,000 residents warmly welcomes over 100,000 visitors to a fantastic...
Mishawaka schools to welcome new therapy dogs
Mishawaka schools are getting therapy dogs following a School Board vote on Wednesday night. The three dogs-Penny, Ocean, and Michael Jordan-will work with students at Battel, Hums, Beiger Elementary, and John Young Middle School. Ocean will be at Beiger Elementary, while Michael Jordan will attend John Young Middle School. Officials...
Hamlet Home Invasion Now a Homicide Case
(Hamlet, IN) - The Hamlet home invasion that took place on August 3 is now a homicide case. One of the elderly victims has passed away. 40-year-old David Campbell of Plymouth is accused of forcing his way into a home on the north side of Hamlet near U.S. 30. Both elderly residents were assaulted.
'Carter's Ride' event happening on August 31 in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The second annual 'Carter's Ride' is taking place on August 31 in Mishawaka. The event is taking place at 11 a.m. at VFW Post 360 in Mishawaka. Carter's Ride aims to help families who have lost a child to suicide. Solo riders, dual riders, and non-riders are...
Pick a vase of flowers at Field to Vase U-Pick's Girls Day
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. (WSBT) — Saturday is Girls Day at Field to Vase U-Pick Flowers in New Carlisle, and is a perfect way for women to treat themselves. There will be lots of vendors, wine sampling, photo ops and so much more. Nearly all the flowers will be 50...
Notre Dame out-ghosts Kaukauna in nail-biting 16-13 clash
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Notre Dame knew its season-opening matchup with Kaukauna on Friday would be a grind, it would be a battle and it would not be easy. So, if the Tritons would find a way to post a win in a contest featuring teams that reached Level 4 last season in their respective divisions last season, it would jumpstart a season where Notre Dame has high expectations.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicting Colder, Drier Winter for Michigan
While some forecasters are predicting a snowier winter than Michigan has seen in years, the Old Farmer's Almanac isn't so convinced. The venerable publication has released its regional projections for the winter of 2024-25, and it's calling for below average snowfall for the Lower Great Lakes region. That's not to...
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Police Escort Ex-Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo Out of Party Convention
Kristina Karamo made waves when she was chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party. That hasn't changed since she was ousted by the party earlier this year. Police on Saturday escorted her out of the GOP's convention inside the Dort Financial Center in Flint. Craig Mauger of the Detroit News reports...
U of M regent race could be the most controversial at state Democratic convention
Updated, 8:44 a.m., 8/24/24 As the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) gets set to hold its convention this weekend in Lansing, trying to build on the unity coming out of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, one candidate is drawing attention for her stance on an issue that remains divisive within the Democratic coalition: the ongoing […]
Walmart and Target Announce Great News For Michigan Shoppers
So let's be real for a second, shall we? Target is clearly superior to Walmart but each has its things that keep it amongst the best in the retail business. Walmart has almost 5 times as many locations in the US than Target and their customer turnover shows that as well. Target gets over 30 million customers per week but Walmart blows them out of the water with over 37 million customers daily.
The State of Foster Care Up North: "We Just Don't Have Enough Homes"
Foster care organizations advocate for better mental health care and more foster parents. It's no secret that the U.S. needs more foster parents. The Michigan foster care network alone comprises about 10,000 children. Though the state has made some recent strides—1,600 children were adopted in 2021, and as of late...
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