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Fourth Human Case Of Bird Flu Confirmed As Experts Sound Alarm Of Potential Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the fourth human case of bird flu linked to the ongoing dairy cow outbreak. This case, reported on Wednesday, concerns a dairy worker in Colorado, which follows previously reported cases in Texas and Michigan. Similar to the prior instances, the latest patient is a dairy farm worker who came into contact with cows that tested positive for the H5N1 strain of avian influenza. The worker was under monitoring due to their exposure to the infected cattle and reported symptoms to state health authorities.
First Tee Michiana scrambles for gear after theft ahead of fundraiser
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — First Tee Michiana is searching high and low for golf clubs after a devastating theft left the organization without tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment. Now, they’re asking the community for help. The kids and teens golf organization is suffering...
A busy morning for South Bend firefighters
South Bend Firefighters were busy overnight, Friday morning, responding to numerous emergencies including two fires. Shortly before 12 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, companies were dispatched to the 700 block of Johnson Street for a fire at a one story home. Crews found fire on the exterior extending into the...
Rollover crash on bypass sends one to hospital
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend dispatch told ABC57 News a call came in around 11:20 a.m., Friday, for a crash on the U.S. 31 Bypass near the airport involving a semi-truck and a vehicle rollover and entrapment. Authorities say the entrapped individual was out before the South Bend Fire...
Watch: Notre Dame football players let us know where they will celebrate the 4th
In yet another edition of On Camera with Notre Dame freshman wide receiver Cameron Williams, is themed very appropriately. The Irish won’t be working out today, instead Williams asked many of his teammates where their ideal spot to celebrate the 4th of July, at the lake or the ocean. As someone who is currently not celebrating America’s independence at home, rather on a lake, my choice is obvious. What isn’t are the other Irish players preference to have fun and watch fireworks. Check out where each of the interviewed players would rather spend their Independence Day, and which wins out, the lake or the ocean. Happy #4thofJuly Let us know where you are celebrating ⬇️#GoIrish☘️ | @cam_will30 pic.twitter.com/KK7YO9HB8q — Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 4, 2024 Where would you choose? Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
National Weather Service confirms July 4 tornado in southern Indiana
CORYDON, Ind. (WISH) — The National Weather Service in Louisville on Friday confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in southern Indiana on Thursday afternoon. A survey report from the NWS says the tornado began in Harrison County, just west of IN 135 north of Corydon around 1:05 p.m. Thursday. It traveled just under a mile, […]
Mishawaka Central Park 4th of July Celebration
Mishawaka, Ind. (WNDU) - Today Central Park in Mishawaka also had a spirited July 4th celebration. The event was punctuated by the sounds of fireworks going off in the distance. As we look at the children cooling off in the splash pad and frolicking in the park we are reminded...
First look inside the $38 million Mishawaka Fieldhouse opening soon
The $38 million Mishawaka Fieldhouse is nearly complete, with the doors opening around Labor Day. The project broke ground nearly a year ago in June of 2023 and will be considered a national destination for youth sporting events. WSBT had an exclusive first look at the facility as construction nears...
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s journey through Northwest Indiana
Historic walking pilgrimage travels through Northwest Indiana. On July 1 the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a historic walking journey with Jesus in the Eucharist, arrived in Northwest Indiana for a dynamic and diverse five-day excursion through the Diocese of Gary. Father Declan McNicholas, director of missionary discipleship and evangelization for the...
After nearly 40 years, happy hours return to Southern Indiana bars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After nearly 40 years, bars in Indiana can now once again offer happy hour specials. In March, Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1086 into law, allowing happy hours to return beginning on July 1. Hourly drink discounts were banned in the Hoosier state in 1985...
New study explores the impact of environmental change on housing in Indiana
A new analysis examines how pressing environmental issues can impact housing throughout the state. One key finding is that historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities in Indiana. The report, from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, or FHCCI, looked at environmental concerns that neighborhoods are...
Indiana’s Top Player Damien Shanklin Commits To LSU
LSU’s recruiting in the trenches continues to stay hot as the Tigers get another commitment and this time, arguably its biggest one to date as Warren Central High School four star 2025 defensive end Damien Shanklin announced his commitment to the Tigers. Shanklin chose the Tigers over Alabama and...
Focus on Food: The Indy Community Pantry
The Indy Community Pantry is making a significant impact on the lives of Hoosiers, one family and one friend at a time. Deandrea Rayner joined us on “All Indiana” to discuss the important work being done by the pantry. Located in the heart of Indianapolis, the Indy Community Pantry provides free services to anyone in […]
Ports of Indiana Plans to Establish First Container Port on Lake Michigan
Ports of Indiana, the 63-year-old authority managing the state’s ports, is proceeding with a plan to develop the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. According to the authority, it would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago metropolitan area via the Great Lakes.
Study shows more than 340,000 acres of Indiana farmland gone
(The Center Square) – Indiana lost nearly 2% of its farmland over 12 years. That’s according to a legislative-directed study by state agricultural officials. The inventory conducted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture determined the acreage of parcels devoted to farming fell by a net total of 345,682 acres to slightly less than 18 million acres. With 640 acres in a square mile, that works out to slightly more than 540 square miles lost from 2010 to 2022. ...
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