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Hoosiers wait for progress with Pathways waiver
It's the night before the fourth of July. Matthew and Jason Harding stand in their dad's kitchen in Bedford, making him dinner. Their dad, John, has dementia. For the past couple of years, one of them has come over everyday to check on him and help around the house. At first it was just the evenings. But now one of them comes over every morning before work, too.
Indiana burger chain named one of the best regional fast food brands in the nation
A northwest Indiana dining scene staple has been named one of the best regional fast food chains in the U.S. Schoop’s Hamburgers was ranked number 10 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food category released Wednesday. The 1950s-style restaurant chain is known for...
Union Health becomes first hospital in Indiana with latest surgery robot
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Union Health in Terre Haute has become the first hospital in Indiana to have the latest version of a surgical robot. Da Vinci 5 is a state-of-the-art system used for minimally invasive surgery. The machine helps surgeons see more during the procedure with a 3D...
Unsung Heroes: Second Lieutenant Harry J. Michael of Milford
WSBT 22 is giving a salute to our unsung heroes. Tonight, we honor Second Lieutenant Harry J. Michael of Milford. Michael served in the US Army during World War II. He was killed while serving his country in Germany in 1945. Thank you for your service and for giving the...
Teachers speak out against Indiana high school diploma redesign proposal
INDIANAPOLIS — Many teachers from across the state spoke out against proposed changes to the state’s high school diploma requirements at the latest State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting on Wednesday. ”I believe these changes are a step in the wrong direction,” Gianna Mirowski with the Hammond Area Career Center said. ”By altering these requirements, […]
Law clerk held in contempt of court, sentenced to jail time
A law clerk was held in contempt of court and sentenced to jail time on Friday. That’s according to Leader Publications. Rosemary Kuerbitz, a law clerk for the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office, was sentenced to 30 days in jail after being arrested for contempt of court. The incident...
Zimmer Biomet could relocate headquarters following safety battle with state
Warsaw, Ind.-based Zimmer Biomet, the largest employer in Kosciusko County, is threatening to exit the region if the state does not modernize a 155-mile stretch of nearby highway, according to a July 18 report from Inside Indiana Business. "We want to be in Warsaw, Indiana, for the next 100 years,...
School board candidate removed from ballot over 'MAGA' nickname
The St. Joseph County Election Board voted 2-0 Thursday to rule in favor of a challenge against school board candidate Ben Dallas because he tried to use the nickname “MAGA” on the November ballot. The vote takes Dallas off this fall’s ballot. ...
City Continues Cleanup After Tuesday’s Storm
City of Warsaw employees are still cleaning up after early Tuesday morning’s storm, but they’re making headway, Public Works Superintendent Dustin Dillon told the Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday. Mayor Jeff Grose thanked Dillon, his department and other department heads and their departments for dealing...
Kari Bellville Named Associate Head Coach
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Fighting Irish Women’s Head Golf Coach, Caroline Powers Ellis, announced the promotion of Kari Bellville to Associate Head Coach for the Notre Dame Golf programs. “Kari’s hard work and dedication to our student-athletes and Notre Dame Golf is unmatched,” said Powers Ellis....
Family Carnival coming to Warsaw
WARSAW, Ind. -- Warsaw Parks and Recreation will hold a Family Carnival on Friday, July 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. The carnival is a cash only event. There is no entry fee and wristbands are $10 and tickets are 25 cents each. Organizers invite you to join them for...
Bowen Center Opens Crisis Receiving & Stabilization Services Unit
PIERCETON — Bowen Center opened its doors Thursday, July 18, for its new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Unit within its psychiatric hospital at 9 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton. The goal of the unit is to de-escalate a mental health crisis by providing less restrictive care in a comfortable environment. To...
Dimes with Dara | Notre Dame Women's Basketball Coach Niele Ivey Has Built A Monster
Dara Mabrey and Greg Flammang welcome Niele Ivey back to the show for an interview about the upcoming season. Coach Ivey has seen the team practice and the results have been extremely positive. Ivey discusses why the team has a blend of inside scoring and guard play that will be tough to defend. She also dives into why this squad has versatility and high expectations entering the season.
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