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What to Know About Pete Buttigieg's Military Service — Did He Go Overseas?
Former South Bend, Ind. mayor Pete Buttigieg has had a very interesting career. He went from helming the small midwestern town to running for president, to serving as the Secretary of Transportation under President Joe Biden.Before he joined politics, the Democrat had a six-year military career that saw him serving in multiple capacities. He has spoken about his service, including how dangerous it actually was. Details are ahead.Pete Buttigieg's military service involved a stint in Afghanistan.Per CNN, the dad of two spent six years as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserves. He also went overseas. Indeed, for six months,...
Jack Kiser uses helmet communication to excel
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Notre Dame’s sixth-year linebacker Jack Kiser, who has been with the program since 2019, has leveraged his extensive experience to become a leader and mentor on the field. Kiser is now working with his third defensive coordinator in as many seasons, following Marcus Freeman’s promotion to head coach and the arrival of Al Golden as the new defensive coordinator. Now, he receives in-helmet communications from the sideline. The NCAA approved this rule change in April to allow one player on each side of the ball with a radio in their helmet. This gives Kiser a...
Xavier Watts looks to learn from last year’s success
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re less than 10 days away from Notre Dame’s season opener against Texas A&M, and fifth-year safety Xavier Watts is back with the Irish after an unbelievable season last year. In 2023, Watts led the nation with seven interceptions, averaging one pick every other game. Notre Dame recently announced on social media that Watts will be one of five team captions this season. With high expectations for the defense, he hopes to build off his impressive performance from last year while learning from past experiences. “I definitely think I can attain it again,” Watts said....
Flyin Lion 5k - St. Pius X Catholic Church
The Flyin Lion is an annual race that kicks off the parish’s Saint Pius X weekend celebrations. The race benefits the Saint Pius X Youth and Young Adult Ministry Programs. The funds help support teens and young adults participating in World Youth Day and summer camps and conferences. For more information, click the link.
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...
Gary NAACP receives Thalheimer Award for community impact
The Gary branch of the NAACP was recently awarded the esteemed Thalheimer Award in recognition of its outstanding achievements and contributions to the community during the 115th National Convention in July in Las Vegas. The Thalheimer Award, one of the NAACP’s highest honors, is bestowed upon branches that demonstrate exceptional...
Wolves girls golf drops pair in DAC opener at Municipal
The Michigan City girls golf team improved its team score from earlier in the week but came up on the short end of both legs of a Duneland Conference opening triangular at Municipal South falling to Crown Point 179-231 and Portage 212-231. Senior Natalie White paced the Wolves with a...
Six Flags Great America preparing for annual 'Fright Fest' with new haunted houses, scare zones
With the summer season winding down, Six Flags Great America is already looking ahead to its 33rd Fall Fright Fest.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis year's event at the Gurnee amusement park will include five haunted houses and nine so-called "Scare Zones".Three of the haunted houses will debut with themes from popular series, including "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "Stranger Things," and the "SAW" franchise.SEE ALSO | Six Flags Great America to build new roller coaster Wrath of Rakshasa with beyond vertical drop"Fright Fest" will run on weekends at Great America on select nights from September 14 until November 3.
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...
1 dead in vehicle fire in Walmart parking lot in Crystal Lake
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A person died in a car fire at a Walmart parking lot early Thursday in northwest suburban Crystal Lake.Around 5:40 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the Walmart parking lot at 1205 S. Route 31, where a vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, according to police.A person was inside the vehicle, and witnesses told police they tried to help get the victim out, but the flames were too intense.After the fire was extinguished, the victim inside was pronounced dead at the scene.The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Crystal Lake Police Department, Crystal Lake Fire Department, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal. Anyone with information about the fire is asked to call Crystal Lake police at 815-356-3620. Anonymous tips cam be submitted by texting CLPDTIP along with the tip information to 847411 (tip411).
‘I Think She’s…Trash’: Black Woman Sues Chicago Staffing Agency After Workers Caught On Open Line Making Derogatory Remarks While Mistaking Her for a White Woman
A staffing agency in Chicago is being accused of discrimination after one of its agents left an accidental but derogatory voicemail on a Black woman’s […] ‘I Think She’s…Trash’: Black Woman Sues Chicago Staffing Agency After Workers Caught On Open Line Making Derogatory Remarks While Mistaking Her for a White Woman
Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
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