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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 […]
Widespread damage and thousands without power after strong storms roll through Michiana
(WNDU) - Strong storms overnight caused significant damage and left thousands in Michiana without power. Indiana Michigan Power is reporting more than 2,200 outages across its coverage area this evening. More than 1,000 of those are in Elkhart County while 1,100 more are in Berrien County. NIPSCO is currently reporting...
Storm causes sporadic power outages, knocking radio stations off the air
WARSAW — A strong line of storms caused power outages throughout parts of northern Indiana overnight, including an area stretching from north of North Webster and as far south as Pierceton, according to the National Weather Service in North Webster. According to NIPSCO, upward of 2,000 customers in Kosciusko...
Fort Wayne Urban League promotes upcoming fundraiser with traveling sneaker display
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Over the next six weeks, the Fort Wayne Urban League will display a traveling sneaker tour throughout the Summit City to promote the organization’s new fundraiser in September. The inaugural fundraiser — dubbed the Equality for All Sneaker Ball — will replace the...
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