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Report: Michigan CPS not up to standards 6 years after a state audit
(The Center Square) – A recent report on Michigan’s Child Protection Agency shows organizational issues that have been going on for at least six years. An audit completed in 2018 revealed a failure to conduct background checks, major delays in abuse investigations, failure to meet with some victims, and a lack of safety plans for identified victims. The updated report, conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General, reveals these issues have not been addressed. ...
Notre Dame Football Heads Into A Pivotal Year Three Under Head Coach Marcus Freeman In 2024
The Marcus Freeman era has brought some missteps but a lot of progress in two years. Entering year three, there is a lot on the line for Coach Freeman and the future of the Irish program.
Mishawaka council approves outdoor drinking district for downtown's Ironworks Plaza
MISHAWAKA — The city joined a list of Indiana cities where people can enjoy an open drink in a designated area after the Common Council approved the measure Monday night. A designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) will open up in Ironworks Plaza and Beutter Park in as early as 60 days, city...
South Bend Police opens applications for next Citizens Police Academy
SOUTH BEND — Applications are open for the fall session of the South Bend Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. The purpose of the academy is to give the public a closer look at the inner-workings of the police department. Sgt. Jarveair Bourn, who assists with organizing the academy...
Notre Dame’s Rylie Mills: Sleeper Player for 2024 Season Revealed by ESPN
ESPN identified Notre Dame's defensive tackle Rylie Mills as a "sleeper" player for the upcoming 2024 season, highlighting his potential impact on the team. Mills had 47 tackles, with 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He accumulated 32 total pressures, ranking third on the team in that category. Mills...
Middlebury business catches fire after severe Monday night weather
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind.-- A local small engine repair shop, Orlie's in Middlebury, went up in flames due to reported lighting striking the building due to the severe storm. The building is said to be a total loss due to the severity of the fire. ABC57's Giselle Valentin went on scene,...
Was it a tornado? National Weather Service assessing storm damage in Elkhart
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - The National Weather Service (NWS) and Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) are in the Elkhart area assessing the damage from last night’s storms. Elkhart Country Emergency Management Executive Director Jennifer Tobey says they’re trying to determine if a tornado hit the area or if...
Cleanup underway after late night storms
Cleanup is underway after overnight severe weather. The city of Elkhart reported severe damage in the south side of the city. A tornado warning was issued for most of our area last night as the storm brought strong wind, rain and even hail. Damage was reported throughout the area with...
Elkhart Public Library hosts free community party to celebrate Summer Reading
ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart Public Library announced it will celebrate a record-setting Summer Reading Challenge on Thursday at the Tolson Center for Community Excellence. The celebration will be from 3 to 7:45 p.m. Organizers say families can expect activities for kids, games, crafts, food, inflatables, and a rock-climbing wall.
Storms spawning a EF1 tornado in Iowa on Monday were part of a derecho. What to know:
The storm that Iowans experienced Monday was part of a derecho. “The derecho began in Iowa and went through portions of Illinois and southern Wisconsin into Indiana and southern Michigan,” Matthew Elliott, a warning coordination meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Center and National Weather Service, said in an email to the Des Moines...
Parkview Regional Medical Center Among Best Hospitals in Indiana
U.S. News evaluated 160 hospitals in Indiana. Five meet high U.S. News standards and are recognized as Best Regional Hospitals. The number 1 hospital in Indiana is Indiana University Health Medical Center. Pakview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, was ranked No. 4, tied with Community Hospital-Munster. Parkview received high performing...
I&M: Less than 3,000 customers remain without power following storms
(WPTA) - Indiana Michigan Power shares that as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, only about 2,900 customers are still without power. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has provided another update after 16,000 customers were without power Tuesday morning after a line of thunderstorms moved through the area. I&M says more than 70% of those affected have had their power restored noting that less than 8,000 customers are without power as of 1 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch Donates Drinking Water to Indiana Fire Department
An effort to get more cans of emergency drinking water to local fire departments is underway, thanks to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Emergency preparedness is something we hear a lot about, particularly around September during National Preparedness Month. The public service announcements and alerts used to roll right over my head, but now, as a married man with a house and several animals, it's something I keep in mind a little more these days. Disasters can happen at any time, as was clearly seen earlier this week when multiple weather hazards hit the area. If you ask me, preparing for disaster is not only an individual responsibility but also a community responsibility.
Step Back in Time with ‘A Walk Down Memory Lane’
SYRACUSE — Chautauqua Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are teaming up once again to present the second annual “A Walk Down Memory Lane” event. This free program, open to all ages, takes place from 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. The...
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