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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...
Indy cybersecurity expert weighs in on CrowdStrike global outage
INDIANAPOLIS — A single Microsoft content update is responsible for a global tech outage impacting Hoosiers and businesses like gas stations hotels, banks, some grocery stores and more. Systems were down at many businesses — meaning they were only able to accept cash. As of late Friday afternoon,...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
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...
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,...
Firefighters’ Blues Festival celebrates 25 years with all-day blues tunes
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The 25th Firefighters’ Blues Festival kicked off Saturday afternoon at Kamm Island Park, featuring lots of blues tunes and the community coming together. The crowds spread across the lawn as the bands played all day, singing, dancing and having a good time. With the...
24th annual Kids Triathlon held at Riley High School
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Riley High School was the epicenter of youth athleticism on Saturday morning for the 24th annual Kids Triathlon. Hundreds of kids came out for the competition, which was hosted by the South Bend Venues Parks & Arts. Children ages 5 to 14 swam, biked, and...
City of South Bend hosting 'Meet the Mayor and Team South Bend' event on July 30
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend has announced that it is hosting the next 'Meet the Mayor and Team South Bend' event on Tuesday, July 30. The event, held quarterly, is taking place at the Howard Park Event Center at 219 S. St. Louis Blvd. in South Bend from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Highlights from Notre Dame’s Two-Day Trip to ESPN Studios
On Thursday and Friday, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and players like Riley Leonard and Jordan Clark appeared on several ESPN programs, including SportsCenter, Get Up and First Take. Freeman and the players unveiled the team's new home uniforms, discussed what it'll be like playing in Notre Dame Stadium and...
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.
'Hometown Days' festival happening July 26-28 in New Carlisle
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. -- The summer festival tradition in New Carlisle, 'Hometown Days' is taking place from July 26 to 28 at New Carlisle Memorial Park. The events take place all three days throughout the course of the festival and organizers are hoping to provide family-friendly fun throughout the weekend.
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