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‘Bicycling Brisket Bandit’ Snatches Beef from Indiana BBQ Joint
The owner of an Indiana restaurant claims a "Bicycling Brisket Bandit" has stolen over 30 pounds of brisket right from their smoker. As someone who has prepared and smoked brisket on multiple occasions, I can confidently say it's not for a quick dinner night. For one, you've got to make sure you take the time to trim your brisket so it cooks evenly. You also need to make sure it's well seasoned. The hardest part is monitoring your beef for several hours while it takes a bath in smokey goodness. When using a stick burner rather than a pellet grill, this becomes even more challenging as you have to manage fire and temperature on top of all those other elements. That said, if someone were to snag my brisket after all that work, I would be very peeved. Plus, brisket isn't cheap.
Elkhart receives permit to burn storm debris
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - The Elkhart Fire Department has received a 60-day burn permit to burn tree limbs and brush from the tornado and severe storms that rolled through the city earlier this week. Burning of storm debris will begin on Monday at 7 a.m. at the City of Elkhart’s...
5th grade boy to run bases for Beacon Children’s Hospital’s ‘Home Run for Life’ program
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A fifth-grade boy from Goshen is set to run the bases at Friday’s South Bend Cubs game as part of their “Home Run for Life” program with Beacon Children’s Hospital. Braxton Miller is a warrior. He is the typical 11-year-old boy who loves to play sports. “Braxton is a very energetic 11-year-old. He loves baseball, basketball, all kinds of sports. He likes Notre Dame, Notre Dame teams,” said Paivi Hiltunen-Miller, Braxton’s mother. Braxton was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia back in October of 2022. “It started in September 2022 when he started getting sick,” Paivi said....
Portage, MI Roadwork: South Westnedge Avenue Lane Closures Start July 21
Portage, MI – Motorists traveling overnight on South Westnedge Avenue should prepare for lane closures starting Sunday, July 21. The northbound curb lane at the Portage Crossing Drive intersection and Portage Crossing Drive will close nightly for storm sewer construction. According to the Portage MI Department of Public Safety...
One injured in shooting on Huey Street in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- One person has been confirmed to have been shot on Huey Street in South Bend. The call in around 8:34 p.m. for shots fired on the 1100 block of Huey Street. Units are on the scene in the 1200 block of Huey Street. More information will...
Cass Prosper says Niele Ivey’s coaching has helped prep her for Olympics
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Team Canada announced its 12-person roster for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris earlier this month, and Notre Dame is one of just two schools to have multiple players on the team. One of those players is junior guard Cassandre Prosper, who missed most of...
South Bend Schools Transportation gets new software to increase safety and efficiency
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Community School Corporation announced it's taken a step forward in optimizing its school bus operations by adopting Bytecurve360, a comprehensive dispatch and payroll software application. SBCSC officials say the adoption of Bytecurve360 reflects the district's commitment to improvement and innovation in student transportation.
Goshen Health Surgery Center Recognized By U.S. News & World Report
GOSHEN — Becker’s ASC Review recently announced U.S. News & World Report’s list of the nation’s best ambulatory surgery centers. Goshen Surgery Center made the list, based on its performance in colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures. “We’re excited to see the physicians in Goshen Physicians Gastroenterology and...
5 go to hospital after North Liberty man flees South Bend traffic stop, starts 4-car crash
SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph County Fatal Crash Team is investigating a multiple-vehicle crash on the city's northwest side Tuesday night. The collision occurred at 6:07 p.m. at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Walnut Street after an attempted traffic stop, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's office reported. One passenger was...
Elkhart to burn tornado tree debris to save on landfill costs
Perhaps you’ve wondered what the city of Elkhart’s doing with all the trees and branches knocked down by Tuesday’s tornado. City of Elkhart spokeswoman Corinne Straight says as of Thursday morning, the city’s first two days of cleanup filled 39 trucks with tree debris from the southside neighborhood where the tornado hit. Streets and sidewalks are now clear but the city doesn’t yet have a good feel for how much remains in people’s yards.
MLB Hall of Famer Fred McGriff to make guest appearance at Four Winds Field
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A baseball legend will be making a visit to South Bend next week! Fred “Crime Dog” McGriff will be at Four Winds Field next Friday, July 26, as the Cubs host the Peoria Chiefs. The former Chicago Cub and five-time MLB All-Star will sign autographs on the concourse and throw out a ceremonial first pitch. McGriff began his 19-year MLB career in 1986 with the Toronto Blue Jays. From 1993 through 1997 he flourished with the Atlanta Braves, picking up three-straight All-Star nods from 1994-1996 while also winning the 1995 World Series. After a few...
Big Picture: Notre Dame’s 2025 Receivers Class
Notre Dame's top priority receiver prospect Derek Meadows is slated to announce his college decision tomorrow on the heels of four-star pass-catchers Tanook Hines and Dylan Robinson turning down the Irish for USC (Hines) and Washington (Robinson) this week. The stakes are high. As we await that announcement, Irish Illustrated...
Notebook: I'm At A Wedding, So Enjoy My Best Guesses
So, by the time you're reading this, I will be at a wedding, likely a couple of drinks in, and breaking out dance moves that are heavy on the elbows - like, a shocking amount of elbow action. No, no video will be provided. First off, congratulations to the happy...
Boyfriend of Portage mom of 8 arraigned in her murder case
PORTAGE, Mich. — Carlos Watts Jr., 38, has been arraigned in the murder of a Portage mother who went missing in December 2022. According to court documents, his arraignment came on July 15. He was charged with the murder on Jan. 10, 2024. Heather Kelley, 35, is a mother...
Concord mall renovation preserves history
A new stage of construction at the former Concord Mall in Elkhart. Crews are working to transform the historic mall into a new business park. Developers say preserving the history of the building was important, deciding to update the building instead of tearing it down. "They didn't like blow it...
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