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Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights
Democratic Attorney General nominee Destiny Wells on Tuesday said she would strengthen the state’s medical privacy protections, workers’ rights and the integrity of the state office if elected. She said her policy focuses have not changed since she launched her campaign in late 2023. Wells shared her priorities during a press conference three days after […] The post Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
A look back at Monday night’s derecho and how often they occur
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - People across 21Country are still cleaning up after a derecho swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, causing a large path of damage that stretched from Iowa to Indiana. According to the National Weather Service, derecho is defined as a storm complex that has...
Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak
ELKHART, IND — The National Weather Service reported that three tornadoes struck northern Indiana early Tuesday, one of which impacted residential areas in Elkhart. A weak tornado with 75 mph gusts touched down at 12:09 a.m. in Marshall County, uprooting trees along a three-quarters-mile path. At 12:21 a.m., a tornado with 90 mph gusts […] The post Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files with state for Indiana ballot
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Third-party presidential candidate and controversial figure Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently has submitted enough signatures for the Indiana Election Division to certify his candidacy, meaning Kennedy will likely appear on the November ballot as an option for Hoosiers. The Indiana Election Division confirmed that Kennedy met the Monday deadline at […]
Multiple-vehicle crash under investigation by St. Joseph County Fatal Crash Team
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- On July 16, a crash occurred at the intersection of Walnut Street and Colfax Street at 6:07 p.m. that involved multiple vehicles. The St. Joseph County Fatal Crash Team (FACT) was activated following the crash. The crash occurred after an attempted traffic stop. A vehicle,...
Kamm Island Fest returns for 21st year
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - It was a midweek island getaway in Mishawaka Wednesday evening for the annual Kamm Island Fest. The festival took place from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Kamm Island Park. There was tons of fun, with live music and over 12 food vendors to give a...
Southard, West depart Notre Dame tennis as Semoball Awards co-winners
For Charlie West, it’s a three-peat. For Thomas Southard, it’s the perfect way to end a long, productive career at Notre Dame Regional High School. The top doubles pairing in Southeast Missouri got their seasons put out for all to see on July 12 as the pairing of Southard-West was tabbed as the top boys tennis performance at the 2024 Semoball Awards.
ESPN Tabs 'sleeper player' as Notre Dame football's Secret Weapon
As we get closer to the season’s first game, ESPN is laying out who it thinks the “sleeper players” are for each team in their Post-Spring Top 25. That includes the Notre Dame football team. ESPN knows that the Irish defense is where its strength lies. And...
Operation Education: What is next for the South Bend Empowerment Zone?
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — An effort to turn-around some struggling South Bend schools is now over. South Bend Empowerment Zone schools are now back under the control of the South Bend Community School Corporation. The Empowerment Zone board voted Tuesday to approve a resolution agreement that will conclude...
Winning CA$H 5 ticket sold at South Bend Meijer, winner not yet identified
If you bought a Hoosier Lottery “CA$H 5” ticket earlier this week, check it carefully. One entry matched all five numbers in the Monday, July 15th drawing. The nearly $126,000 jackpot winning ticket was purchased at the Meijer Store located on Portage Road in South Bend. The winning...
Interns join neighbors to imagine new park space in South Bend
South Bend’s Near West Side is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Its tree-lined streets are dotted with large wood-framed homes in various architectural styles, alongside sprawling 19th-century granite and limestone estates with distinguished-sounding names such as Copshaholm and Tippecanoe Place. Situated along historic West Washington Street,...
List names Notre Dame ninth-best team heading into 2024
Ask any college football expert, and they typically have Notre Dame in the top 10 of any preseason rankings they put together. It’s proof that expectations will be high for the Irish with Marcus Freeman entering his third season as coach and a plethora of talent on his roster. One of many college football fans putting together their list of the top teams heading in 2024 is Big Game Boomer, known for his many lists he puts out on social media. The time has come for him to list what he believe to be the top 50 teams ahead of the...
ND Shakespeare Festival offers zany performances for both families and 'adults only'
SOUTH BEND — The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival will bring back favorite performances of “ShakeScenes” on July 20 at the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and “Shakespeare After Hours” on July 26 at LangLab. “ShakeScenes,” which starts at 2 p.m. July...
Golden Steps Autism Awareness Walk
Lauren and Jill of Golden Steps ABA of Indiana came by the studio on Wednesday to talk with Rhoni about what their center offers as well as what "ABA" therapy entails. They also shared with us that the 1st Annual Autism Awareness Walk is happening in Mishawaka July 27th. The first steps for a child's life on the spectrum can be golden with awareness and education. To find out how you can join the walk, donate, or find out more about the center, check out their Facebook page.
Woman killed after fiery crash into train
BAUGO TWP., Ind. (WNDU) - A 36-year-old woman has died after she crashed her SUV into a moving train. She has not yet been identified. Police say the crash happened just before midnight at a railroad crossing at Ash Road and Lincoln Way in Osceola. The say preliminary evidence indicates...
Two tornados imbedded in straight line winds
Officially we had 2 tornados imbedded in the straight-line winds from the Monday night storms. The Elkhart tornado started near Hawthorne Elementary and lifted just east of Monger Elementary. Peak winds were 90mph with the most extreme damage on Mather Ave. between Carlton and Naomi St. The Tippecanoe tornado was...
Ribbon Cut on New Pickleball Courts in Bremen
The ribbon was cut this week on the newly constructed pickleball courts at Sunnyside Park in Bremen. The project was made possible with funds collected by the Bremen Pickleball Club that has over 90 members, a READI grant, the Town of Bremen with the Bremen Park Board, the Marshall County Community Foundation and the German Township Trustee and Advisory Board.
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
New state standardized test results show stagnant progress among Hoosier students in grades 3-8, signaling a continued struggle to reverse widespread learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. New ILEARN scores show 41% of Indiana students who were tested earlier this spring were at or above proficiency standards in English and...
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