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Global tech outage affecting Corewell Health
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Corewell Health officials report many of their computers and systems are currently being affected by a global tech outage. Officials say their teams are assessing the situation and working together to care for their patients. Officials say their hospitals and emergency rooms are open, but some...
Tennis teams add depth for 2024 fall Crossroads League season
GOSHEN, Ind. - The Goshen men's and women's tennis teams are coming off of their first real spring season as they head into the fall Crossroads League competition in September. Head coach Jon Bemisderfer is in his second season as the head coach, but he is bringing in his first recruiting class.
Storm recovery still underway in Elkhart
Elkhart continues to recover from the storms that blew through on Monday evening. “It really feels like we’ve turned a corner and the worst of the storm is behind us. We continue to be grateful that Elkhart came out of this event without any injuries or fatalities. The work of cleanup and meeting the immediate needs of our residents is ongoing. We don’t want anyone to feel alone, so please reach out to us if you need anything.” -Mayor Rod Roberson.
100th edition of Greater South Bend Men's Metro Golf tournament: Here are weekend tee times
SOUTH BEND — When the 100th Greater South Bend Men’s Metro Golf Tournament begins Saturday morning at Elbel Park Golf Course, it will be without its defending champion. Michigan State left-handed senior golfer Satchel Pierce, who was born in Elkhart, raised in Union, Mich., and played his high school golf at Edwardsburg, notified tournament officials late this week that he would not be able to defend. Pierce, who finished third in the Kent County Amateur in Wyoming, Mich.,...
Mission Impossible: picking the 10 best Penn High School athletes of the last 25 years
Where does one even start with ranking the 10 best athletes from Penn High School the last 25 years? Penn isn’t just a standard bearer for high school athletics in the South Bend area, but for the state as a whole. Since the turn of the century, the Kingsmen have won 14 state titles: four in baseball, three in girls golf, two each in girls soccer and volleyball, and one each in girls basketball, football, softball and...
Woman charged with felony resisting law enforcement
The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a woman with felony resisting law enforcement after they say she led Mishawaka Police on a chase. Officers were called to Kohl’s on Grape Road, earlier this month, about a group of shoplifters. Authorities say Shykeena Smith, 24, took off...
South Bend man sentenced on weapons charge
A South Bend man was sentenced on a weapons charge on Monday in connection with a January incident. The incident happened on January 5 when a car was stopped by police in Bertrand Township. 47-year-old Jason Miltroka was a passenger in the car, according to statements, and he had been...
Encore RV Opens Manufacturing Facility Following Fire Destruction
Encore RV announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility. The milestone comes after the unfortunate fire that affected its previous location. Located on C.R. 6 in Elkhart and spanning over 60,000 square feet, the new facility demonstrates Encore RV’s resilience and commitment to excellence in the face of adversity. The strategic design enhances production efficiency and underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable practices, it said.
Notre Dame Men's Basketball offseason updates
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Catching up with Coach Shrewsberry about his new additions surrounding 2023 ACC Player of the Year. Heading into his second year at the helm, Shrewsberry added four freshman and three graduate transfers to last year's core. "You have to find you have to find a positional...
Man found guilty but mentally ill in case of fatal crash
A man found guilty, but mentally ill, for a fatal crash in South Bend has learned his fate. Seth Jason Becker has been sentenced to a total of seven years on counts of reckless homicide, criminal recklessness, and reckless driving. It was back in July of 2022 when police were...
Man arrested after allegedly grabbing woman by neck, stealing purse, money, debit cards
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Court documents state 25-year-old Jameer Anderson has been charged with robbery, a level five felony, after allegedly robbing a woman of her purse, debit cards, $1,500, iPhone, and more, on July 11. The affidavit states officers from the Mishawaka Police Department responded to a report of robbery....
$5 deals at Indiana State Fair: New value menu designed to help stretch food bucks
A $5 food menu is coming to the Indiana State Fair. Vendors will help take some of the financial sting out of eating at the fair by offering food and drinks for $5 or less. ...
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