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Federal Sentence for Gun Sale in Michigan City
(South Bend, IN) - A Chicago man has been sentenced on a federal gun charge with ties to Michigan City. In January of last year, 42-year-old Allory Smith of Chicago sold a rifle, a handgun, and ammunition to a buyer in the Michigan City area. According to authorities, Smith referred to the rifle as a “real license to kill” because he believed it had previously been reported stolen. With several prior felony convictions, Smith is prohibited from possessing firearms.
$5 deals at Indiana State Fair: New value menu designed to help stretch food bucks
A $5 food menu is coming to the Indiana State Fair. Vendors will help take some of the financial sting out of eating at the fair by offering food and drinks for $5 or less. ...
Granger's Bella Bauer as Miss Indiana Teen 2024
Recent Penn High School Graduate and soon-to-be student at Purdue University, Bella Bauer is representing the state of Indiana as Miss Indiana Teen 2024. Though she won the biggest title at the competition, Bauer also won the preliminary talent award, overall dance award, tied for the overall interview award and the Joy of Life award.
Family Carnival coming to Warsaw
WARSAW, Ind. -- Warsaw Parks and Recreation will hold a Family Carnival on Friday, July 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. The carnival is a cash only event. There is no entry fee and wristbands are $10 and tickets are 25 cents each. Organizers invite you to join them for...
Another card skimmer found at grocery store in Evansville, police say
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Police are continuing to investigate after card skimmers were discovered at local businesses in the Tri-State. We reported yesterday morning that skimmers were found by employees at two separate Ruler Foods grocery stores in Evansville. [SUGGESTED: Card skimmers allegedly found at Ruler Foods grocery stores in...
Copper wiring, tools stolen from electrical substation in southwest Michigan
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI – Police are investigating a theft that occurred at an electrical substation in southwest Michigan in June. A larceny was reported at the AEP Mottville Substation, 10005 North River Road in Mottville, north of the Michigan and Indiana boarder, where multiple items appeared to have been taken by someone trespassing on the site, according to the Michigan State Police.
Confirmed: First Case of West Nile Virus of 2024 Reported in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health has released details about the first confirmed case in 2024 of West Nile Virus in the state. West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999 and quickly spread across the country. Since then, it has been something most of us have taken efforts to prevent every year as the disease is easily transmitted by mosquitoes.
One person dead, another injured in overnight shooting in Elkhart
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting late Saturday night. It happened just before 11 p.m. at a home on West Cleveland Avenue. This is just north of Pierre Moran Park. Police say they found a man suffering from an apparent...
Stuff a Bus Fundraiser helps South Bend, Elkhart families in need
An event aimed at helping families in need makes a return this summer. 103.9 The Bear's Stuff a Bus Fundraiser takes place Saturday. The fundraiser will benefit the Center for the Homeless and the Faith Mission of Elkhart. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the community is welcome to make...
'Backpacks for Good' event taking place on August 6 in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Berrien Community Foundation will give out 1,100 backpacks with school supplies to the students who live in the 49022 ZIP code regardless of what school they attend. The Berrien Community Foundation is hosting 'Backpacks for Good' on August 6 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m....
Dramatic NASCAR Truck Series Incident: Corey Heim Confronts Christian Eckes at Indianapolis
Corey Heim confronts Christian Eckes at Indianapolis Raceway Park during the NASCAR Truck Series race, leading to a heated exchange between the two drivers. Corey Heim picked up a flat left front tire after contact with Christian Eckes. NASCAR recently issued $50,000 fines to Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar for...
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in La Porte
(La Porte, IN) - A Powerball ticket purchased in La Porte is worth $50,000. According to the Hoosier Lottery, the winning ticket was bought at Virk’s Liquors at 501 State St. So far, nobody has come forward to claim the prize. Clerk Harold Peterson said he sold the winning...
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