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Jordan Faison readjusts to football after winning national title with lacrosse team
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Notre Dame football team is gearing up for its season opener at Texas A&M next Saturday, and one of its wide receivers is coming off a special season with another Irish athletics program. Jordan Faison was a big member of the national champion Notre...
ESPN FPI Projections for Notre Dame’s Full Schedule
A full breakdown of Notre Dame’s schedule combining ESPN’s Football Power Index, Tim Prister’s First-Rate series, and Tim O’Malley’s analysis from Irish Illustrated. ESPN's Football Power Index projects Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish with the seventh-best odds nationally to claim college football's championship at season's end; but best among all FBS teams to finish the 2024 campaign unscathed.
Indianapolis man arrested after allegedly conspiring to distribute meth
An Indianapolis man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in South Bend after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, it was May of 2019 when Brandon James, 35, agreed with others to buy methamphetamine in California to bring back to the Midwest for distribution. James provided the cash to buy bulk meth at a low price.
Heat builds to end August with 90s possible
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- We are cool and comfortable right now, but that is set to change soon. Enjoy the pleasant conditions right now because the heat and humidity are going to build heading into the weekend and early next week. We will likely hit 90 degrees at least once or...
Community Leaders to Convene for Meeting on Reducing Plastic Waste in Educational Spaces
In a continued effort to foster environmental sustainability and promote plastic reduction practices within the community, local leaders, educators, and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste. The meeting will take place on August 28 at 6:30pm at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union, Ballroom C. The...
Lake County, Indiana: Schererville Town Dump Closing for Upgrades Until December
Schererville, IN – The Schererville Town Dump will close from Sept. 3 until mid-December 2024 for major upgrades. The facility, located at the Schererville Public Works Department, will undergo significant renovations, including a newly constructed dump site and infrastructure improvements. These upgrades are part of Phase 2 of the Kennedy Avenue expansion.
Starke County Community Foundation in Midst of Gift VIII
Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) is on its way to a $750,000 match in funding from the Lilly Endowment. The Foundation is participating in Lilly’s GIFT VIII. So far, more than $57,000 has been raised locally in the 2-1 matching program. Lilly Endowment will provide $750,000 if the community foundation raises $375,000 for community funds by the end of 2025. Community Funds generate flexible grant dollars, allowing the Foundation’s grant committee to assess the greatest local needs to help address. Local non-profits and charitable groups can apply for this funding all year round and the committee considers applications on a quarterly basis.
Celebrating Public Art in Valparaiso with Mural Week
One thing that thriving communities often have in common is support for the arts. Studies have shown that public art provides numerous benefits to communities - from economics to tourism to inclusion. Valparaiso is one community that has made efforts to expand on public art efforts in recent years via...
Valparaiso Police Department Adds Three More Graduates from the School of Staff and Command at Northwestern University
The Valparaiso Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Captain Melanie Sheets, Detective Sergeant Chris Allison, and Patrol Lieutenant Jerame Simpson from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. The officers have successfully completed the (22) week Staff and Command program. This program, which was implemented by the Center for Public Safety in 1983, has graduated over 21,000 students both nationally and internationally. Captain Sheets and Detective Sergeant Allison were students in SPSC Class #564, while Lieutenant Simpson was a student in SPSC Class #572.
Young Frankenstein comes alive at Memorial Opera House Sept. 26 – Oct. 13
The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches!. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
Indianapolis Forecast: Soaring Temperatures with Heat Index Near 100
Indianapolis, IN — As the weekend approaches, Indiana residents should prepare for rising temperatures. Starting Saturday, highs are expected to reach 89 degrees, marking the beginning of a warming trend that will continue into next week. Saturday will see mostly sunny skies with scattered clouds in the afternoon. The...
One injured in Cass County crash
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- Cass County Sheriff Deputies responded to a crash at 6:44 p.m. involving a motorcycle and pick-up truck. The crash occurred in the area of Sunset Boulevard, north of Wayne Street. The motorcycle was driven northwest by 36-year-old James Tran from Bristol when the road began to...
Police seize gun found with crack cocaine and meth in Southwest Michigan
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- Police seized a gun and drugs during enforcement in Southwest Michigan. Police served a search warrant at a home on the 500 block of Sycamore Street in Niles following multiple citizen complaints of drug activity, the Michigan State Police said. If you purchase a product or...
Man killed in Hyde Park shooting Thursday
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot by an unknown man in Hyde Park on Thursday, Chicago police said. At around 4:20 p.m. on August 22, the 29-year-old was standing near Nichols Park, 53rd Street and Kenwood Avenue, when he got into a verbal altercation with another man, according to police. The unknown man took out a firearm and shot in the 29-year-old’s direction before fleeing, striking him in the neck. The 29-year-old was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead.
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