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Food Bank of Northern Indiana gives kids weekend meals
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - As the school year picks back up, some students are in need of free breakfast and lunch, but what about when they go home for the weekend?. The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is providing food for kids during holidays and weekends when school lunches are not available.
Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
Canisius head cross country/track coach Tyler Scheving announced the upcoming 2024 men's and women's cross country schedule on Tuesday. Both Golden Griffin teams begin the season at the annual Little Three Championships, which features Canisius racing long-time rivals Niagara and St. Bonaventure. This year's Little Three races will be hosted by Niagara on Sept. 6. The Canisius men's team has won 17 straight Little Three Championship titles, while the Canisius women have won 15 of the last 20 race crowns. On Sept. 20, Canisius will return to the National Catholic Championships, hosted by Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., and...
Trump campaigns in Michigan to prioritize 'Crime in America'
HOWELL, Mich. (WWMT) — Donald Trump vowed to prioritize “Crime in America” if elected into office while speaking in swing-state Michigan. As part of a battleground campaign swing designed to counter the Democratic National Convention, Trump stood alongside sheriff’s deputies in the city of Howell and blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the “ringleader” of a “Marxist attack on law enforcement” across the country.
Scam Alert: There’s A New Scam Targeting Michigan Drivers
Recently, there’s been a scam circulating around Michigan, and it’s preying on folks who’ve driven across some of our state’s most iconic bridges. If you’ve crossed the Blue Water Bridge, International Bridge, or even the beloved Mackinac Bridge, you might find yourself targeted by this scheme.
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Issues Swim Caution as Dangerous Waves Expected
Marquette, MI – A swim risk advisory has been issued for the beaches of Alger County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through this evening due to dangerous waves and strong currents. The National Weather Service in Marquette has warned that areas such as Grand Sable Dunes, Miners Beach, and Au Train Bay could be especially hazardous. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise extreme caution, with only experienced swimmers advised to enter the waters.
Western Michigan Weather: Cooler Temps and Winds Up to 20 mph
Grand Rapids, MI – Western Michigan residents can expect a cooler day today, with temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to mid-70s. The region will see mostly sunny skies, providing a pleasant contrast to the unusually hot summer. However, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Rapids has issued a wind advisory, warning of northeast winds that could gust up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
Dangerous heat continues across the Southern Plains…
Cool, Autumn like start to the day on Tuesday across the North Woods, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even southern Michigan where widespread 40s, and even some upper 30s will be possible. Tuesday AM lows: While cooler-than-normal conditions dominate the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley, hazardous heat indices will continue across the Southern […]
ALERT: West Michigan’s Perrigo Company Recalls Baby Formula Across 12 States
Families across the nation are still haunted by the struggles of the great baby formula shortage of 2022 caused by a contamination at a production facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Just like the pandemic era supply chain issues which affected necessities like toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and computer chips, store shelves...
Franciscan Health hosting free LaPorte County car seat safety events
Franciscan Health is hosting two free LaPorte County car seat safety events in September. The first event will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the LaPorte County Family Resource Center, 1232 W. State Road 2 in La Porte. The second event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Franciscan Health Michigan City Legacy Campus, 301 W. Homer St. in Michigan City.
Leadership Academy to bolster Michigan City neighborhoods
The Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is re-launching after being put on hold during the pandemic. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at individuals who are interested in taking on a leadership role within their own neighborhoods and bringing neighbors together to spark change.
Construction on I-94 near Michigan City to start next week
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth Riley Construction will have lane closures on I-94 east of the U.S. 20/35 interchange (mile marker 40-42) on or after Monday, August 26. I-94 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction through mid-November for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project on...
The Poweshiek skipperling has disappeared from most of Michigan’s prairies. Now scientists are raising them in zoos for release into the wild.
GRAND RAPIDS – Standing next to a converted hoop house in one of the back areas of John Ball Zoo David Pavlik points to a line of small cloth-covered cages filled with yellow black-eyed Susans and small orange butterflies. “These cages out here are females that have already bred...
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