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Making a Difference: Calleros does taxes, sells insurance and plans for more at 18
SOUTH BEND — Business owner. Mentor. Insurance salesman. Real estate broker. When an 18-year-old man tells about his current plans to start a church, become a financial planner and start college, he is someone you may want to get to know. Ezequias Calleros is a tall, engaging presence as...
Navarre Cabin Roof Replacement by The History Museum
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. --On Jul. 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can get hands-on experience installing an oak shake roof, in a two-day workshop at the historic Navarre Cabin at The History Museum in South Bend. Participants get to learn how to remove and properly install new...
Elkhart native qualifies for 2024 World Triathlon Championships
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Here in Indiana, we have a remarkable story about Ella Cunningham from Elkhart. After graduating from Indiana University, where she was on the women’s rowing team, Ella took up a completely new sport and went on to qualify as a world-class athlete. And that sport...
South Bend Farmer's Market celebrates 100-year anniversary
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. --It's a very special milestone few can say they've achieved for a staple of the South Bend community. The South Bend Farmer's Market is celebrating a century of bringing fresh produce and local goods to the area. To celebrate a century, the market is hosting a...
‘All INdiana Politics’ | July 21, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” former President Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention. News 8’s Garrett Bergquist talked with Steven Walker, a political science professor at Indiana University. Walker discussed the election, voters, partisan identity, and more. Later in the show, Bergquist brought […]
The Botany Shop Holds 3rd Annual Plant Pride
The Botany Shop in South Bend is excited to host it's 3rd annual Plant Pride Maker Market and Plant Faire event today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is hosting other local small businesses in our area, those shops including Archer Arts Design, Aubrey Rand Art, Bare Naked Salts and Soap LLC, Boxwood Bonsai, House Wins, Knotted Roots, Luna Lemon, Made by Doop, Pottery by Leonor, Quill Woman's Art, Sarah Dashley Studio, Sky Apothecary LLC, Sky + Earth Studio, Spooky Rat Creations, Stitch and Fire, The Hair and The Pear, The Pot Slot, Three Little Birds Crafts, Timeless Tableware, Wildwoods Workshops and Zombabies.
Local Podiatrist Inspired to Write Children's Book
Jason Grove, a Podiatrist at Trinity Health and father of seven, is the author of the children's book Monster's Mustard. Grove says he had always wanted to write a book and after encouragement from his wife and kids, he decided to go for it. Monster's Mustard is about the challenges...
Classic cars take over Eddy Street Commons at ‘Coffee and Cars’ event
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Classic cars took over Eddy Street Commons on Saturday at the annual “Coffee and Cars” event. Over 120 cars and trucks were on display along Eddy Street to show how motor vehicles have developed over the ages. Prizes were given out for “Best...
Annual 'Stuff-A-Bus' fundraiser takes place in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The annual 'Stuff-A-Bus' fundraiser returned to Michiana today. The radio station '103.9 The Bear' partnered with Martin's Super Markets to support the Center for the Homeless in South Bend. Participants, through their donations, stuffed a bus with non-perishable food. For those unable to attend, you can...
City of South Bend hosting 'Meet the Mayor and Team South Bend' event on July 30
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend has announced that it is hosting the next 'Meet the Mayor and Team South Bend' event on Tuesday, July 30. The event, held quarterly, is taking place at the Howard Park Event Center at 219 S. St. Louis Blvd. in South Bend from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Only a quarter of Hoosier high schoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark […]
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on first READI 2.0 project
Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined local and regional officials in Kokomo today to break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0), which increases the state’s overall program commitment to $1 billion, marking an unprecedented state-led investment in cultivating vibrant communities that attract and retain top talent. In Kokomo, READI 2.0 funding will facilitate the expansion of University Park at Indiana University Kokomo, adding critical student housing and amenities to retain and attract top talent and support significant job creation plans in the region’s growing electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Indiana State Police K9 Gifted Protective Vest
BREMEN, Ind. — Indiana State Police K9 Daisy was gifted a bullet and stab protective vest over the weekend thanks to a donation from the non-profit organizations “Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.” The vest honors a previously fallen police K9 from Des Moines, Iowa, Hobbs with a memoriam embroidered on the vests front. It was […] The post Indiana State Police K9 Gifted Protective Vest appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Rain holds off for the Brickyard 400; timing out rain chances this week
Skies have turned mostly cloudy throughout central Indiana this Sunday morning. Rain chances are going to hold off another day, which is good news for race fans heading to IMS to watch the Brickyard 400! There will be breaks in the clouds today as highs reach into the lower 80s. Sunscreen will still be needed with the UV index at 7 for Indianapolis. This means sunburn may occur within 35 minutes without any sunblock.
Indiana Arts Commission Announces New Team Members, Staffing Changes
Indiana Arts Commission Announces New Team Members, Staffing Changes. (INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) has added several key staff members, with an additional staff member stepping into a new role. Lydia Campbell-Maher joined the IAC in February as the Communities Services Manager. In this newly created role, she works...
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