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Crown Point to Build a New Gathering Place Downtown at East hack Court
The City of Crown Point is looking to transform East hack Court into an open-air pedestrian gateway, leading residents and visitors to the woutheast side of downtown. The project will include closing East Hack Court to motorists to allow for the creation of an “al Fresco Dining” area and a community placemaking area. At it’s core, the project will beautify the overall area to create a new gathering place.
6 Thoughts on a Thursday
Notre Dame’s 2018 and 2019 defenses could be correctly described as loaded. Seven starters from the 2018 defense ended up being drafted. That didn’t include Te’von Coney, one of the top inside linebackers in the country. They had two other defensive linemen in the rotation who would also end up being drafted.
Southard, West depart Notre Dame tennis as Semoball Awards co-winners
For Charlie West, it’s a three-peat. For Thomas Southard, it’s the perfect way to end a long, productive career at Notre Dame Regional High School. The top doubles pairing in Southeast Missouri got their seasons put out for all to see on July 12 as the pairing of Southard-West was tabbed as the top boys tennis performance at the 2024 Semoball Awards.
BREAKING: Person injured in drive by shooting
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A person is injured from a drive by shooting on South Bend’s Northwest side. Over several shots were fired in the 111th block of Huey Street just off Lincoln Way West. The shooting took place at about 8:30 p.m. after a ShotSpotter alert was...
Jennifer McCormick (D) holds town hall meeting in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Jennifer McCormick, Indiana’s Democratic candidate for governor, held a town hall meeting in Fort Wayne on Wednesday. During the town hall meeting at the Allen County Public Library, McCormick focused on reproductive rights and freedoms for Hoosiers, sharing what she would do if elected as Indiana’s governor.
ESPN Tabs 'sleeper player' as Notre Dame football's Secret Weapon
As we get closer to the season’s first game, ESPN is laying out who it thinks the “sleeper players” are for each team in their Post-Spring Top 25. That includes the Notre Dame football team. ESPN knows that the Irish defense is where its strength lies. And...
David M. Findlay Named To Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 List For Third Consecutive Year
Lake City Bank announced David M. Findlay, chairman and CEO, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list for the third consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits, according to a news release from Lake City Bank.
CPD lieutenant relieved of police powers after shocking confrontation caught on camera
CHICAGO - A Chicago police lieutenant has been relieved of his police powers after a shocking confrontation was caught on camera. FOX 32’s Tia Ewing talked with the man who recorded it. He doesn't want his name published out of fear of retaliation because this isn't the first time this officer has been accused of wrongdoing.
Ice Box announces third rink expansion
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Ice Box is celebrating 50 years of hockey in South Bend and has announced expansion to its facilities in order to add a third rink. The $12 million expansion plan is designed to allow more teams and more players to take the ice. The Ice...
Winning CA$H 5 ticket sold at South Bend Meijer, winner not yet identified
If you bought a Hoosier Lottery “CA$H 5” ticket earlier this week, check it carefully. One entry matched all five numbers in the Monday, July 15th drawing. The nearly $126,000 jackpot winning ticket was purchased at the Meijer Store located on Portage Road in South Bend. The winning...
South Bend Empowerment Zone teacher expresses concerns about reunification plans with SBCSC
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Last night in a 3-to-1 vote, the South Bend Empowerment Zone Board decided to reunite with the South Bend Community School Corporation. While no schools are closing, some have concerns over this change. WNDU 16 News Now met up with a teacher who works at...
South Bend band making big strides in ‘America’s Next Top Hitmaker’ competition
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Brianne Barden, Bryan Kelso, Tony Bliss, and Cody Secor make up a South Bend band known as Stay Nameless. They play live shows throughout northern Indiana and record their own music in recording studios inside their own homes. They take inspiration from bands like Green...
Notre Dame's New AD Feels Better About Independence Now Than Upon Taking Job
The college sports world is a crazy place right now as TV deals mean more than traditions that have forever shaped the sports, and conference realignment and the speculation surrounding it only continues. Despite that, and despite the differences in money Notre Dame is getting from NBC by remaining independent...
Notre Dame reportedly offers 2027 Delaware guard Jezelle "GG" Banks
Hannah Hidalgo is coming off the best season any Notre Dame freshman has had. Given the Irish’s ability to successfully recruit top talent, it wouldn’t be shocking if someone tried to top being named a First Team All-American among other things. It could happen if the Irish get their way.
River Rats to release new CD, working on new EP
South Bend, Indiana's River Rats are releasing a new CD ep. It's called Enchantment and it's the physical version of a previously release digital-only set. That's out at the end of July and you can hear it below. The band is working on a follow up EP right now. The...
Man arrested after breaking into Tippecanoe Place, found drinking beer and cooking
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Police Department officers responded to a call at Tippecanoe Place on July 6 of a man who had broken into the restaurant and made himself at home, cooking a sandwich and pouring a pitcher of beer. Responding officers spoke with Chef Mark Lofton, who...
Advanced Photon Source reopens at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont after being upgraded
One of the most complex high-tech machines on Earth is back up and running Wednesday in Lemont at the Argonne National Laboratory.Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, U.S. Department of Energy officials and Argonne representatives gathered to celebrate the upgrade of the "Advanced Photon Source."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe machine is responsible for some of the most innovative research in the world.Argonne National Laboratory's newly-upgraded Advanced Photon Source, or APS, is open again for research. The machine is used in nearly every scientific field from drugs and medical treatments to advanced battery technology and clean energy."You are...
Vinyette Teague: New image raises hope in decades-old Chicago missing persons case
CHICAGO - More than four decades after a young girl went missing on the South Side of Chicago, her family is hoping a new image can bring her home. Vinyette Teague was last seen 41 years ago on July 17, before she vanished from an apartment complex in Bronzeville. The...
Who's going to take over the Penn swim coach vacancy? Here's who
SOUTH BEND — The musical chairs of the local high school swimming coaching world continued Wednesday, when veteran South Bend Riley coach John VanDriessche moved to Penn High School. The opening at Penn lasted 24 hours — at least, publicly. On Tuesday, longtime Kingsmen coach Jess Preston was named the new coach at Noblesville High School just north of Indianapolis. ...
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