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Man arrested after police chase ends in three vehicle crash in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — A man is behind bars after police say he led them on a chase in a stolen vehicle Monday afternoon in South Bend. It happened around 4:30 p.m. near Portage Avenue and King Street. Police say they tried to stop the stolen vehicle but...
Downtown South Bend to celebrate new YMCA
YMCA of Greater Michiana will open the doors of its new facility in downtown South Bend on July 25. Downtown South Bend is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening. South Bend Mayor James Mueller, city representatives and the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce will gather for the event. Community members are invited to attend.
30-year-old Benton Harbor man sentenced to prison for firearm offense
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced 30-year-old Darell William Craft Jr., of Benton Harbor, has been sentenced to seven years and four months in federal prison for possessing a stolen firearm with a high-capacity magazine as a convicted felon, while on probation for a prior conviction.
Ex-doctor who operated Muncie pain clinic sentenced to 54 months in prison
MUNCIE, Ind. — Nearly a decade after it began, the legal saga of William Perry Hedrick apparently ended Friday when the former physician was sentenced to 54 months in prison. The 62-year-old Hedrick, most recently of Fort Wayne, operated a pain clinic in Muncie that opened in July 2013...
Consumer Reports: DIY projects to protect your home against storms, dangerous heat
INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — Summer isn’t all fun in the sun. More and more, it includes dangerous heat and severe storms, but there are ways to protect yourself and your home. Consumer Reports explains that a good defense against Mother Nature’s warm weather wrath starts with DIY projects around the house. Climate change brings more […]
Ivy Tech FW/Warsaw named a 2024 Metallica Scholars College
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A local community college is getting a boost from a very well-known metal band. Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw is one of 18 community colleges nationwide joining the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) this year. Ivy Tech be receiving a $75,000 grant to enhance the student experience across career and technical education programs.
Indiana Train Hosting Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Train Ride
When I was a kid my favorite board game was Clue so it's no surprise that now as an adult I love a good murder mystery. If there's a book, movie, or board game that has a "whodunnit" angle, I am IN. I've always thought it would be so much fun to attend a murder mystery-themed event, and this one even takes place aboard a real train!
Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Road rage incidents on the rise in Indiana
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- According to an Evansville Police report, a man pointed a gun at a woman during a road rage incident in Evansville. The incident occurred around 7:15 on Monday morning in 3100 block of North Green River Road, and Evansville Police say that the driver and vehicle have not been located. This is […]
Park Avenue project moving slower than expected in Warsaw
WARSAW — The two-phase construction project on Park Avenue in Warsaw is progressing slower than expected. The city of Warsaw issued a statement Monday saying the work being performed by NIPSCO has taken longer than planned due to weather and other complications. NIPSCO has advised that their completion date...
Labor of Love: Summit on infant mortality to convene in Indianapolis this week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Health is hosting the annual Labor of Love infant mortality summit in Indianapolis this week. Organizers say this year’s theme is “Expecting More” – a call for more emphasis, action, and collaboration in continued efforts to improve infant and maternal health outcomes. The event is on Tuesday from […]
Northern Indiana Forecast: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Today Through Wednesday
Fort Wayne, IN – Showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact Northern Indiana later today and continue through Wednesday. The US National Weather Service Northern Indiana reports that the best chances for severe weather will occur on Wednesday. Today’s high temperatures are forecasted to range between 79-85°F, with periodic showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon. Tonight, temperatures will drop to 63-67°F with continued storm potential.
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