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Ronald McDonald House seeks pop tab donations for 2nd Annual Pop Tab Palooza
MISHAWAKA — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana asks the public to donate pop tabs to its 2nd Annual Pop Tab Palooza drive-thru event. In partnership with United Federal Credit Union, the event will raise money and awareness for RMHC Michiana's mission: "to serve families of ill or injured children" by providing them with meals, accommodations and other services.
'It's not fair': How getting your car stolen can impact your insurance
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Waking up and not finding your car in its usual spot is a gut punch. One felt by thousands of drivers in WNY over the past year. Including Jeffrey Hinton. "They just wanted to go on a joyride and then causing me all this financial...
Franciscan Health opens new orthopedic surgery office
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health has opened a new orthopedic surgeon's office in La Porte, Ind. The Franciscan Physician Network orthopedic surgeon's office will be housed alongside a Franciscan WorkingWell location and a HEALTHeACCESS office. Orthopedic surgeon Thomas Magill, MD, will serve patients at the new location. Dr. Magill specializes in...
Intoxicated driver leads ISP on chase through La Porte County
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- An Indiana State Trooper patrolling I-94 near the Porter and La Porte County line early Saturday morning clocked a Toyota SUV going over 110 mph without any headlights or taillights, and when the trooper attempted to pull the vehicle over, a chase began. A little...
Right place, right time: SRO rescues two people after crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – South Gibson School Resource Officer, Fred Schleter, was off-duty and came across a severe accident on the side of the road right outside Michigan City and comes to the rescue. According to Chief SRO, Dan Lienemann, Schleter and other officers were in Michigan City for a training. Schleter was allegedly was […]
Michigan City Cracking Down on Illegal Dumping
(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City is cracking down on illegal dumping at a public access site. The city currently has dumpsters outside its Central Services location on 1801 Kentucky St. The bins are designated receptacles for clean, empty recyclable materials only, such as glass bottles and jars; various forms of paper; flattened cardboard; and aluminum, tin and steel cans.
2 arrested after high-speed chase in northwest Indiana
PORTER/LAPORTE COUNTIES, Ind. (WNDU) - Two men are facing charges after a high-speed chase over the weekend in multiple northwest Indiana counties. An Indiana State Trooper was patrolling I-94 near the Porter/LaPorte County line on Saturday around 1:30 a.m. when he saw a gray Toyota SUV heading east at an extremely high rate of speed without any headlights or taillights on.
Michigan is building the nation’s first smart highway
A three-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in Michigan will be converted into America’s first smart highway. Axios reports that the Alphabet-backed startup Cavnue has started constructing the smart highway as part of a new pilot project that could spur other construction projects across the country. Another project, a "Smart Freight Corridor" on State Highway 130 by Austin, Texas, is also being developed.
Watch Out For Stinging Nettles During July 4th Weekend
If you and your kids plan on being outside a lot in Michigan during the Fourth of July weekend, watch out for stinging nettles or someone will have a bad couple of days. Many Michiganders will be camping, barbecuing, fishing, hiking, or walking, and some will do yard projects during the Fourth of July weekend.
Michigan HOAs can’t ban solar panels under newly passed bill
The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act would prohibit homeowners associations from banning rooftop solar panels and other green improvements. It passed on party lines and awaits Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature. Proponents applaud the bill for removing barriers to renewable energy, while opponents fear the bill undermines neighborhoods’ authority.
‘Jordan D’s Law’: Representatives introduce bills to combat online sextortion
LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - State Reps. John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming), Kara Hope (D-Holt) and Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) introduced a package of bills collectively known as “Jordan D’s Law,” aimed at combating the growing threat of online sextortion targeting minors and vulnerable individuals. According to a press release, the...
Abandoned Michigan Sears Store: A Silent Reminder
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sears stores were founded in 1886 as the R.W. Sears Watch Company in Chicago. Along with Richard Sears, the company was co-founded by Alvah Roebuck. For almost...
Michigan opens first public EV charging network for off-road vehicles
The nation’s first public EV charging network for off-road vehicles is now open in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Proponents say they hope for continued expansion, but it may be a while before the average trail-rider goes electric. Michigan’s nascent electric transportation sector is expanding to the trail-riding crowd, with...
Michigan DNR implementing 'Operation Dry Water' to keep waterways safe this holiday week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Operation Dry Water will be kicking off this week, just in time for the 4th of July holiday. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign to bring awareness and enforcement to water ways to help prevent and stop boaters from boating under the influence. As...
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