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Converting melon waste into bioplastics
Farmers and the Ag industry are always looking for innovation; both to drive demand, find ways to reduce waste products, and help the environment. We may focus a lot on things like biofuels, aviation fuels, and other products for which our corn and soybeans are used. But we also know...
Council votes to allow Casey's gas station within safety zone of city's new water wellfield
MISHAWAKA — The Common Council approved a rezoning Monday night that will allow a second convenience store-gas station at Fir and Douglas roads within the safe zone the city has established to limit the potential for contamination near its new water wellfield. Developers won approval for a Casey's convenience store and gas station...
Bridge to close until December in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Mishawka city officials announced the Cedar Street Bridge over the St. Joseph River will close on Monday, July 8, at 9 a.m., and reopen December 1. Officials add this is for the first phase of scheduled maintenance and construction of the riverwalk expansion, which is vital for connecting the north and south side of the riverwalk.
Bloomington Police awarded by Indiana State Police
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana State Police have awarded the Bloomington Police Department as the 2023 Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Affiliate of the Year. The ICAC Task Force is a multiagency task force that investigates and prosecutes persons who use the internet to sexually exploit or...
Warsaw Man Arrested For Dealing, Possessing Meth
WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of illegal drugs. Tony Bryon Slone, 42, 603 E. Clark St. Apartment 3, Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; and driving while suspended prior, a class A misdemeanor.
Students observe atmospheric conditions through weather balloon launch
Students had the opportunity to learn more about our skies on Tuesday with a balloon launch. Students from both Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) and several area high schools participated in the experiment from start to finish. The purpose was to collect real world data from the atmosphere and figure...
4 Irish football players named Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re getting closer to the start of fall camp for Notre Dame football, and that means preseason awards are being announced. Four Notre Dame players made the Walter Camp Foundation’s Preseason All-America teams. Senior defensive back Xavier Watts and senior defensive tackle Howard...
Elite TE Brock Harris Looks Back on Spring Trip to Notre Dame
When Notre Dame offered nearly 100 rising juniors on March 17, the annual Pot of Gold Day scholarship offer extravaganza, Irish Illustrated went to work on poring over every new prospect's highlight reel and particulars. It was a large workload, no doubt. In the end, it seemed Brock Harris was...
‘Fair Catch Corby’ honored with flags
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Everyone knows about “Touchdown Jesus,” but do you know the story of “Fair Catch Corby?”. That’s the loving nickname given to the statue of Father William Corby on Notre Dame’s campus. Before he was president of Notre Dame, he was a soldier — an Army chaplain serving with the Irish Brigade of the Union Army.
South Bend firefighters called for hazardous material response
Just before 11 o'clock this morning, South Bend firefighters were called to a home in the 700 block of South Bendix Drive to assist police. The call gradually escalated into a hazardous materials response, with the city's haz mat team called in. Fire officials on scene were unable to provide...
Beacon Health Trauma Team gives precautions, tips for fireworks safety
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Despite the laws surrounding fireworks, people will still do what they do. We know a lot of you have already witnessed or heard fireworks, and we’ve even done some reporting this week on the dangers of them. So today, we brought in our friend...
Two tickets to Paris: Natalie Achonwa, Cassandre Prosper make Team Canada's Olympic roster
SOUTH BEND — Thanks to Team Canada, Notre Dame women’s basketball will have two more representatives at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Natalie Achonwa and Cassandre Prosper were announced Tuesday as part of the 12-player Olympic roster for Canada. Achonwa, 31, becomes Canada’s first four-time Olympic selection in women’s basketball. The native of Guelph,...
South Bend Fire Dept. responds to fires at vacant Little League partk
Police are investigating after two fires happened at Matthy’s Little League park within two days. The park, which has been empty for a while, raised concerns about what might have caused these fires to break out so. On Friday around 7:30 p.m., the South Bend Fire Department responded to...
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