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Indiana loses 3.5% of farmland; gains 1.7%
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has determined that there has been an overall reduction in farmland acres between approximately 1.5 to 2 percent from 2010 to 2022. This was determined through an inventory of lost farmland that showed in that time frame the total agricultural acreage in the state dropped […]
Kentucky, Indiana government buildings closed for Independence Day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - All local and state government buildings in Kentucky and Indiana are closed for Independence Day. All offices and branches of the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office will be closed Thursday and Friday. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches open back up on Friday. Anyone who...
St. Joseph County 4-H Fair animal exhibits show how hard work pays off
SOUTH BEND — A few hours before the Wednesday night contests, the stables at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds are busy with teenagers brushing their horses. Savannah Metoyer tends to Nala, whose mane she has braided neatly with blue rubber bands. Horse and owner look perfectly in sync.
Multiple railroad crossings to close in Goshen for rail replacement
GOSHEN, Ind. -- The City of Goshen announced multiple Norfolk Southern railroad crossings will close starting the week of Monday, July 8. Norfolk Southern plans to close several crossings to install new rails. The work expected to begin on Tuesday, July 9, or Wednesday, July 10, and expected to last...
‘Fireworks on the Fairway’ dazzle in Goshen
GOSHEN, Ind. (WNDU) - An impressive fireworks show took place on Thursday night at the Black Squirrel Golf Course in Goshen. Known as “Fireworks on the Fairway,” it is a long-loved event in greater Goshen. Before the fireworks were launched, food trucks and vendors offered a host of...
40 percent of local students choosing not to attend South Bend Schools
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Indiana's school choice program has a big financial impact on South Bend Schools. Of the more than 23,000 students living in the City of South Bend, 40 percent do not attend the school corporation, which means the district gets less money. Soon-to-be high school senior Diamond...
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...
New Laws Went Into Effect This Week; Here’s What Gary Residents Should Know
Indiana’s fiscal year began on July 1, and with it a slew of bills signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb after months of legislative crafting and debate by state lawmakers. These new laws, ranging from education reform and public safety to immigration, are now in effect. Here are some laws that could significantly impact Gary and its residents.
Supreme Court ruling allows cities to ban sleeping outdoors
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold an Oregon city’s ban on sleeping outdoors earlier this week. The decision says cities can enforce criminal punishments on people for sleeping outside – even when there isn’t available shelter space. To some, the ruling wasn’t necessarily surprising. “I didn't...
Mentone Council Hears From Residents About Viking Drive, Jackson Street Connection Suggestion
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council heard from several residents about a prior suggestion from a property owner about connecting Viking Drive and Jackson Street Wednesday. In May, Kelley Doering approached the council and said she and her husband purchased the three lots behind the Dollar General. She said there is a lot of traffic running through her property and finding its way to the Dollar General. It looks like the path is being used by mostly golf cart and bike traffic, she said. One of the suggestions Doering presented to the council was to see if the council could attach Viking Drive and Jackson Street.
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