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Details of recent car theft and robbery at Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The details of the July 3 car theft and robbery at the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union have been released via the official court affidavit. Documents state on July 3 around 9:30 a.m., officers responded to the Gates Toyota Dealership on W Ireland Road in South Bend.
Man sentenced for 2022 crash that left 58-year-old dead
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Court documents state Seth Jason Becker was sentenced on Tuesday after being found guilty but mentally ill regarding the July 2022 crash that left 58-year-old Janeth Gomez dead in South Bend. Becker was originally charged with one count of reckless homicide, one count of criminal...
US 30 Summit Brings Local & State Leaders Together In Warsaw
WARSAW — If US 30 doesn’t become a freeway, it could not only mean the loss of jobs and economic growth for the seven Indiana counties along the corridor, but also more lives lost from accidents. That message was made clear during three panels of discussion at the...
Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Community Members
At the Elkhart Leadership Academy, community members can enroll and gain the necessary skills and knowledge to lead their community or business. Natalie Bickel, a graduate of the Academy herself, came by the studio to chat with Rhoni about what the Academy entails and how one can enroll and become a leader in their community. To find out more information on the application process, check out the Elkhart Leadership Academy website.
Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election
Indiana’s primary election results have still not been certified more than two months after the May 7 primary. Holding up the certification are two ballot recount efforts, which the Indiana Recount Commission approved in May despite large margins of victory. Initial tallying for one of the disputed races has not even started. In May, the […] The post Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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 language arts (ELA), according to […] The post Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024 appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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...
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