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Thrive Alliance names new Dementia Outreach Specialist
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Thrive Alliance recently appointed Jennifer Moffatt as Dementia Outreach Specialist. In her new role, Moffatt will implement the State of Indiana’s Dementia Care Specialist Program (DCSP) for Thrive Alliance’s PSA (Planning and Service Area). Intending to improve Indiana’s dementia-related population health outcomes, the DCSP...
Barnes, Bergeron, Ditote, Harnish and Steele join Indiana Football Hall of Fame
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Five more football stars from Northeast Indiana joined the Indiana Football Hall of Fame on Monday evening. The Indiana Football Coaches Association hosted another induction dinner at the Goeglein’s Banquet Hall in Fort Wayne, celebrating the class of 2024. That group included Roosevelt Barnes,...
21Alive team tracks storm damage
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A thunderstorm swept through the Midwest overnight leaving behind significant damage. While the strongest storms and tornadoes were seen northwest of our area, some gusty winds and widespread power outages have been reported throughout 21Country. In DeKalb County, a semi driver was left with minor...
Trail cracks call for attention in South Bend and north. Data bike maps the bumpy issues.
A series of bumps across the asphalt trail in Niles, just north of Fort Street, have been so bone-jarring in recent years that many cyclists have bypassed that section of trail. And now cracks and bumps are growing in the asphalt of the Riverside Trail in South Bend that, if left untreated, could...
Fort Wayne Urban League brings together police, youth in new initiative
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The Fort Wayne Urban League’s new initiative aims to bridge the gap between law enforcement and youth in the community. “Mothers for the Movement – every child home alive” strives to address two main areas. One area is giving local police officers the chance to connect with children.
What would happen if St. Joseph River dams removed? Homeowners press I&M for answers.
ELKHART — A century ago, hydroelectric dams went into the St. Joseph River in Elkhart and Mottville, Mich., and changed the landscape, which led several people to build homes along the scenic, widened riverbanks where it’s almost like a lake. So, the initial announcement that Indiana Michigan Power has started to think about...
Everyone's Polish in Bronson this weekend for the 54th Polish Festival
BRONSON — Everybody is Polish in Bronson this weekend for the 54th Polish Festival. Dozens of events take place from Thursday night until late Saturday. Polish Festival Council President Candy Cox said the festival will be better and bigger in 2024. "People are ready to get back, get together, and have fun."
Strom Produced Tornado Maybe More
(Lake County, IN) - At least one tornado was confirmed to have touched down in northwest Indiana last night. The tornado touchdown was confirmed through radar in the Crown Point area. It’s believed the tornado continued on in Porter County as part of a strong storm system that moved through...
Motorcyclist gravely injured in crash
BRISTOL — A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening head injuries after a crash Saturday on S.R. 15 and C.R. 112. Matthew King, 37, of Bristol, was traveling north on S.R. 15 about 6:30 p.m. when his Harley-Davidson motorcycle veered off the right side of the roadway, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office said. The motorcycle continued in the ditch until it crossed C.R. 112, hit a stop sign and ...
Nearly 30 Areas Being Surveyed As Potential Tornado Tracks This Morning
It was an incredible weather event yesterday. Our entire area, at one point or another, was under a tornado warning, and I can’t remember if that’s ever happened before. A handful of tornadoes have already been confirmed, but since it all happened under the cover of darkness and rain, it was impossible to say how many actually occurred. Safe to say…it was A LOT!
Kicking The Stigma, American Foundation For Suicide Prevention to distribute mental health-themed coffee sleeves
The Indianapolis Colts and Kicking The Stigma today announced a statewide collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Indiana to provide free coffee cup sleeves to coffee shops across Indiana that promote mental health awareness. The partnership, set for September's Suicide Prevention Month and October's World Mental Health...
Tracking more storms, comfortable air later this week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A flood watch includes southern and south central Indiana until Wednesday afternoon. Showers and storms will likely return to these spots later today. TODAY: Showers will exit south central Indiana by midday. We are expecting some dry time with partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies before additional showers and storms start to […]
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