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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. ...
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,...
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...
Elkhart Schools impacted by tornado, offering additional food service sites
Some Elkhart schools have been impacted by the tornado and storm damage that occurred earlier this week. Four Elkhart Community Schools buildings sustained structural and electrical damage, as well as damage to the sidewalks and surrounding properties. Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff says additional food service sites at Monger Elementary and...
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...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
'Let's Go Blue' chant breaks out during JD Vance speech at Republican National Convention
Amid the political divide between parties, the Republican National Convention had a little sports divide, too, Wednesday night in Milwaukee. During his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio fueled the historic Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. ...
Michigan State Police Reopen Decades-Old Cold Case of The Disappearance of Cassandra Durham
The Michigan State Police announced this week that they are reopening the decades-long missing person cold case of Cassandra Durham. Cassandra has been missing since August 1987. According to officials and the FBI's official missing persons website, she and her boyfriend, identified only as having the initials "E.B." were traveling...
Vote for Your Favorite State Police Cruiser Photo
The Michigan State Police are trying to claim the title of best looking state police cruiser. The annual competition sees cruisers from state police agencies across the country trying to outdo each other in a photo contest. This year, the Michigan State Police cruiser, affectionately known as the Blue Goose, is shown in a photo parked in front of the entrance to the Electric Forest Musci festival in Rothbury on the west side of the state. The 13 states voted to have the best looking cruisers will have the photos added to the 2025 American Association of State Troopers wall calendar.
Heartland RV Announces Appointments to New Exec Roles
ELKHART, Ind. – Heartland RV announced in a press release it has made strategic changes to its executive team for the coming 2025 model year. Heartland has named Jim Fenner the new vice president of manufacturing, customer service, and engineering and has appointed Chad Olinger the new senior director of service and parts operations for Heartland RV, Cruiser RV and DRV. Both men have years of experience working within Heartland, Cruiser or DRV, and their elevation to these new roles reflects the Company’s commitment to creating the best possible experience for their valued owners and dealers, the release stated.
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...
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.
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.
Why is Michigan such a politically competitive state? Experts explain
(CBS DETROIT) — Michigan has already seen both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump during their 2024 presidential campaigns, and the state will see them again before the voters choose a winner. Campaign experts tell CBS News Detroit that the reason the state sees so much political activity is simple."Michigan is an important place in presidential politics because we are a 50-50 state. We are incredibly competitive electorally," said David Dulio, a political science professor at Oakland University. Dulio said Michigan's competitiveness is a combination of diversities: geographically, demographically and population. "You couldn't get more different in terms of political viewpoints,"...
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