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South Bend Police help rescue cat
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Cats are known to be curious and they are also known to get into trouble. A cat in the south side of South Bend is no exception. Early Friday morning a kitty got its head stuck under a chain link fence at O'Brien Park.
Two South Bend Police K-9s receive protective vests
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — South Bend Police K-9s Teddy and Troy are a little safer on city streets. The K-9 officers received a donation of bullet and stab protective vests from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K-9s Inc. The program is open to U.S. dogs that are...
Firefighters’ Blues Festival celebrates 25 years with all-day blues tunes
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The 25th Firefighters’ Blues Festival kicked off Saturday afternoon at Kamm Island Park, featuring lots of blues tunes and the community coming together. The crowds spread across the lawn as the bands played all day, singing, dancing and having a good time. With the...
California Road closed for re-paving in Elkhart
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — Drivers will have to find a way around road work in Elkhart through the weekend. California Road will be closed starting Saturday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. for re-paving from County Road 3 to Nappanee Street. This is in front of Elkhart High School.
Several Elkhart schools damaged after tornado hits city
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - After the storms and EF-1 tornado that happened earlier this week in Elkhart, the “City with a Heart” is trying to clean up and get back to normal. Especially schools, who are expecting students back on Monday for the Jumpstart Program. All hands are...
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...
Sturgis home burglarized after fire
"If you can imagine taking your entire life that you've acquired over decades, and throwing it all in a dumpster in a matter of hours, that's what it feels like," Samantha Moody said. It was late in the afternoon when Samantha Moody and members of her family received a call...
Tom’s Car Care Center to Host”19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice” Event
Tom's Car Care Center will host the 19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice event on Friday, July 26 from 7:00am until 6:00pm. During that time, participants will receive a full-service oil change and a basic car wash for just a $45 donation to Center for Hospice Care!. When asked why they do...
North Liberty driver faces felony charges after 4-car South Bend crash, also had warrants
SOUTH BEND — A North Liberty man accused of crashing into three vehicles Tuesday evening is now charged in St. Joseph Superior Court with four criminal counts, including resisting law enforcement and possession of drugs. Matthew James Dean, a 33-year-old resident of North Liberty, was allegedly driving erratically with...
Michiana feels impact of global tech outage
(WNDU) - There was nothing friendly about the skies today as a computer glitch caused thousands of flight cancellations around the world. Would-be travelers at the South Bend International Airport were not immune. Their attempts to fly out of town did not always go swimmingly. “Trying to get to Paris,...
South Bend man sentenced on weapons charge
A South Bend man was sentenced on a weapons charge on Monday in connection with a January incident. The incident happened on January 5 when a car was stopped by police in Bertrand Township. 47-year-old Jason Miltroka was a passenger in the car, according to statements, and he had been...
Team Brew-S-A: Community comes out to support Olympian Evans
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's not often you find yourself heading to the Olympics. On an unrelated note, it's probably even less often you find yourself having a beer named after you. On a somehow related note, it's probably even more rare for both those things to happen to the...
South Bend Farmer's Market celebrates 100 year anniversary
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The South Bend Farmer's Market will celebrate 100 years of success on Saturday. Since 1924, the market has been offering the community fresh produce, dairy products, baked goods, artwork and homemade items. From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the community is invited to join...
First-ever ‘Double Dutch Bash’ held at Battell Park
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - Battell Park was transformed into a dancing extravaganza for the first ever “Double Dutch Bash.”. The event was hosted by Melanin Elite dance group. The group danced, taught, and performed throughout the day... even teaching kids how to double Dutch. The Majorette dance group also...
7 Things People Love About Decatur, Michigan
From delicious ice cream and burgers to historical figures here are 7 fun facts that people love about the small village of Decatur according to your Facebook comments. 7. "Decatur was once the celery capital of the United States" ~Judy Spradlin. Judy is correct, the nutrient-rich swampland that Decatur sits...
Auditions set for 'Columbo' origin play
BRISTOL — Elkhart Civic Theatre has announced it will hold auditions for its production of the “Columbo” origin play “Prescription: Murder.” Auditions will be 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31, at the Bristol Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St., Bristol. Performances will be held Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 22 at the Bristol Opera House. Auditions will consist of readings from the ...
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