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Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
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...
Elkhart Fire Department to start storm debris burn Monday, trees and brush only
ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart Fire Department announced it's received a 60-day burn permit from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to burn trees and brush from Monday night's storm. The burn is set to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 22, at Elkhart’s Toledo Road site. City...
SBPD investigating mass gun fire on Cedarwood Wednesday night
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- While little information is known, officers with the South Bend Police Department are reporting that they found approximately 74 casings from discharged bullets in the 51000 block of Cedarwood Wednesday night. "At the Cedarwood scene, there were some vehicles and homes struck, but no injuries," authorities...
Tom’s Car Care Center to Host”19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice” Event
Tom's Car Care Center will host the 19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice event on Friday, July 26 from 7:00am until 6:00pm. During that time, participants will receive a full-service oil change and a basic car wash for just a $45 donation to Center for Hospice Care!. When asked why they do...
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.
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....
Indiana port to build Chicago sea cargo container terminal
The Ports of Indiana is set to build a sea container terminal on Lake Michigan, making it the first all-water route for ocean vessels via the Great Lakes to serve the Chicago metro area, according to a July 2 press release. The new terminal received approval from U.S. Customs and...
Construction at Amazon data center moving quickly
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Work is moving fast at the new Amazon data center west of South Bend. Chamber officials expect five to seven buildings when everything is done. Chamber officials say this will be the most comprehensive data center in the world. The $11-Billion project is...
Blog: How global Microsoft outage is impacting Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A global Microsoft outage that began late Thursday has caused stress and frustration worldwide as millions of people sit stranded in airports, fail to pay bills online, or even call 911. Indianapolis International Airport told travelers Friday morning to check with their airline before heading to the terminal as airlines — including […]
Solar eclipse paints the perfect backdrop for ISP’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ photo
INDIANA (WFIE) - Indiana State Police is hoping to represent the Hoosier State well with this year’s submission for the “Best Looking Cruiser”, which is put on annually by the American Association of State Troopers. For 2024, ISP took the opportunity to snap their photo during one...
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