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Cass County Administration Building to be closed on July 25
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- On July 25, the Cass County Administration Building will be closed in order that the Cass County's electrical service provider is able to install a new transformer. The new transformer will be installed as a part of the construction happening at the Cass County Historic Courthouse.
Look out for that green scum in area waterways as summer heats up
The summer green scum is back in Michigan waters, signaling harmful algal blooms. Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Health Agency Environmental Health Director Paul Andriacchi said nothing has been confirmed yet in the three-county district, but there is a nearby suspected site. "We just want to get the word out because of conditions," he said. ...
BREAKING: Person injured in drive by shooting
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A person is injured from a drive by shooting on South Bend’s Northwest side. Over several shots were fired in the 111th block of Huey Street just off Lincoln Way West. The shooting took place at about 8:30 p.m. after a ShotSpotter alert was...
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,...
Motorcyclist killed in crash involving semi on State Road 2
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The St. Joseph County FACT team is investigating a deadly crash on South Bend's west side. Those with FACT say a motorcycle collided with a semi on State Road 2 near Chapel Lane, around 6:30 p.m. Police tell WSBT 22 the motorcyclist died as...
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...
Ice Box announces third rink expansion
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Ice Box is celebrating 50 years of hockey in South Bend and has announced expansion to its facilities in order to add a third rink. The $12 million expansion plan is designed to allow more teams and more players to take the ice. The Ice...
Winning CA$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...
South Bend band making big strides in ‘America’s Next Top Hitmaker’ competition
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Brianne Barden, Bryan Kelso, Tony Bliss, and Cody Secor make up a South Bend band known as Stay Nameless. They play live shows throughout northern Indiana and record their own music in recording studios inside their own homes. They take inspiration from bands like Green...
Freeman, Kiser Named Nominees for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman and graduate student linebacker Jack Kiser have been nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes college football athletes and an honorary coach each season for their unwavering commitment to community service and their “good works” off the field.
Notre Dame reportedly offers 2027 Delaware guard Jezelle "GG" Banks
Hannah Hidalgo is coming off the best season any Notre Dame freshman has had. Given the Irish’s ability to successfully recruit top talent, it wouldn’t be shocking if someone tried to top being named a First Team All-American among other things. It could happen if the Irish get their way.
River Rats to release new CD, working on new EP
South Bend, Indiana's River Rats are releasing a new CD ep. It's called Enchantment and it's the physical version of a previously release digital-only set. That's out at the end of July and you can hear it below. The band is working on a follow up EP right now. The...
Man arrested after breaking into Tippecanoe Place, found drinking beer and cooking
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Police Department officers responded to a call at Tippecanoe Place on July 6 of a man who had broken into the restaurant and made himself at home, cooking a sandwich and pouring a pitcher of beer. Responding officers spoke with Chef Mark Lofton, who...
Kennedy's Kitchen brings Irish tradition to Dayton Celtic Festival
Kennedy's Kitchen, a traditional Irish music group based in South Bend, Indiana, is set to perform at the Dayton Celtic Festival on Sunday, July 28, on the WDTN Traditional Stage from 12:00-1:20pm. John Kennedy, a founding member of the band, recently spoke with Cindy Funk, host of Dear Green Place on WYSO, about the group’s musical approach and upcoming performance.
Who's going to take over the Penn swim coach vacancy? Here's who
SOUTH BEND — The musical chairs of the local high school swimming coaching world continued Wednesday, when veteran South Bend Riley coach John VanDriessche moved to Penn High School. The opening at Penn lasted 24 hours — at least, publicly. On Tuesday, longtime Kingsmen coach Jess Preston was named the new coach at Noblesville High School just north of Indianapolis. ...
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,...
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.
Concord mall renovation preserves history
A new stage of construction at the former Concord Mall in Elkhart. Crews are working to transform the historic mall into a new business park. Developers say preserving the history of the building was important, deciding to update the building instead of tearing it down. "They didn't like blow it...
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