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Calculating Notre Dame football wins needed for College Football Playoff at-large bid
It seems like a foregone conclusion that the Notre Dame football team is making the playoffs. However, it looks like we’ve finally found out exactly how many wins the Fighting irish would need in order to make the 12-team field. The college football analyst KFordRatings has put together a...
Chalkbeat Indiana story: Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
Mariama Shaheed, Global Preparatory Academy’s head of school, works with students during Summer Learning Lab on June 27. Students attend the free program to practice reading skills ahead of the IREAD-3, or to get ahead on math and literacy. (Photo/Aleksandra Appleton of Chalkbeat) This story was originally published by...
John Deere purchases 234 acres of land in Northwest Indiana
LOWELL, Ind. — John Deere has purchased 234 acres of land in Northwest Indiana, according to a press release from Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty. The bank’s release indicates the agriculture equipment manufacturing giant bought the parcel for $7 million. The bank reported that John Deere plans to build a 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility on the plot.
IMMIGRATION IMPASSE: Most targeted municipalities appear unfazed as AG Rokita’s sanctuary cities deadline passes
The city of Gary said it is “unwavering in its commitment” to help and welcome all members of its community. (Photo/Davon Clark at Capital B Gary) Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
RVer Finds Inspiration with RV Technical Institute Training
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Assocation (RVIA). DeLaine Triplitt is spending her retirement embracing outdoor opportunities. She’s an avid RVer, a small business owner, and a certified service technician through the RV Technical Institute. Since enrolling in the RV...
Berrien Springs 4th annual Pickle Festival
Berrien Springs, MI — The 4th annual pickle festival brought out pickle lovers to Berrien Springs. From ghost pepper flavored pickles to pickled jellybeans, anything pickled you can think of was at the pickle festival. With more than 60 vendors to help you shop until you drop and relish...
Michigan budget includes tuition-free Pre-K, community college
(The Center Square) – The recently passed Michigan budget would guarantee tuition-free community college for all residents, and expands access to tuition-free preschool. The tuition-free community college program is paid for by $330 million in taxpayer dollars, an increase of $30 million from last year. The new program gets rid of income caps, so any student can receive free tuition at an in-district community college. The Community College Guarantee builds...
La Porte man dies in Berrien County crash
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WNDU) - A 29-year-old La Porte man has died after crashing his vehicle in Berrien County just after midnight Thursday morning. The man’s identity has not yet been released. Police say he was driving on Deans Hill Road in Berrien Township when he apparently lost control...
Juvenile injured in early morning shooting in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — A juvenile was taken to the hospital after a shooting early Friday morning on South Bend's west side. It happened just after midnight at Western Avenue and Lombardy Drive. This is just south of Washington High School. Officials say the victim's injuries are believed...
Predicting the Playoff: No. 7 seed Notre Dame
Ready or not, the 12-team Playoff is here. The start of the 12-team Playoff era means that the entire conversation about being in contention will shift. A more inclusive field doesn’t necessarily guarantee that we’re about to see more variety with national champs. For this discussion, we’re not focused on who’ll win a national championship; we’re just focused on who’ll play for one.
Kentucky, Indiana Counties on Alert for Severe Thunderstorms Until 7 PM
Louisville, KY – A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of northern and northeastern Kentucky until 7 p.m. today. According to the US National Weather Service Wilmington, OH, the watch encompasses major cities including Louisville, Lexington, and Elizabethtown. Several counties in southern Indiana, such as Clark, Floyd, and Harrison, are also under the watch. The advisory warns of potential tornadoes, isolated hail up to quarter size, and scattered wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
Elkhart race car driver celebrates 50th June Sprints race
ELKHART, Wis. — Road America in Elkhart is home to a four-mile track. That track is also home to one driver who has reached a mark that no one has met before. Mike Froh has been racing since 1972. He recently finished his 50th June Sprint race, something no other driver has done.
Riley Leonard feeling good, no limitations ahead of 2024 season
Quarterback Riley Leonard transferred from Duke to Notre Dame for the 2024 season. Unfortunately, injuries followed him from his time at Duke and have been an issue that he’s battling to get ready for the year. While attending the Manning Passing Academy, Leonard shared that he’s feeling good after...
Two Libertarian party candidates paying a visit to Michiana
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Indiana Gubernatorial candidate Donald Rainwater and Mike Ter Maat, the Libertarian candidate for Vice President of the United States, went out and met with voters at the Saint Joseph County 4-H Fair in South Bend July 4. Their focus, to encourage everyone to make their...
Woodlawn receives $750K grant for new rural residency program
Woodlawn Health will train and hopefully recruit the next generation of doctors, thanks to a federal grant award of $750,000 to develop a rural residency program. Woodlawn Health COO Brad Rogers announces that the Rural Residency Planning and Development Grant, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will provide funding to Woodlawn Health over a 3-year period.
Use of deadly force policy changes statewide
INDIANAPOLIS – Starting July 1, a handful of new laws went into effect in Indiana. This includes an update to deadly force policies for law enforcement. For the last 1.5 years, the Law Enforcement Training Board has been working to create a uniform policy for all agencies in the state to follow when it comes […]
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