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2 people charged in connection to 2023 South Bend shooting in 17 month-long investigation
SOUTH BEND — More than 17 months after Justin Gerhard ”Stewie” Stewart’s death, South Bend Police arrested a man and a woman in July in connection to his murder. Following their arrests, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s office charged Christopher Cornelius Brown with murder and conspiracy to commit murder and London Davis with conspiracy to commit murder. ...
Madison Man Among Winners of Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest
INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture have announced the winners of the 2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The winning photographs will be displayed in the lieutenant governor’s Family of Business offices in Indianapolis throughout the next year. Among the winners was Andrew...
JavAroma, Monastery Baked Goods among area producers at the State Fair’s Indiana Grown Marketplace
A favorite stop at the Indiana State Fair is the Indiana Grown Marketplace, a chance to shop local and learn about the hundreds of products produced by Indiana businesses. More than 90 Hoosier businesses will have a selection of 407 products in the Indiana Grown Marketplace. Two businesses from the Radius Indiana region will have products to shop – Monastery Baked Goods in Ferdinand and JavAroma Roasters in Mitchell.
NWS wrapping up the July 15 historic tornado outbreak analysis…
At least 50 tornadoes across Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. In totality, 32 tornadoes have been confirmed in the NWS Chicago forecast area, which is the most from a single severe weather event on record, since reliable tornado records began in 1950. From the NWS: During the evening hours of July 15, a well-organized and […]
We Bloom’s fight against Indiana’s opioid crisis
“Gene was very, very social. He was someone where you walk into a room and before you’ve been there for two seconds, he’s there. He’s greeting you. He’s welcoming you into his home and he’s immediately connecting with you.”. Indianapolis resident Rhiannon Clayton is describing...
The ‘Sarah Smasher’ at Urban Swirl and Scoop in Granger
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - Enjoy a victory treat.... like a champion. Local gold medal Olympian, Sarah Hildebrandt has created a one-of-a-kind dessert. Thanks to Sarah you can enjoy what is called the ‘Sarah Smasher’ at Urban Swirl and Scoop in Granger. Ice cream lovers were able to start...
Another arrest made in deadly 2023 shooting in River Park
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Another person has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a man in South Bend’s River Park neighborhood a year and a half ago. The St. Joseph County Police Department says Samantha Zsedeny was arrested at the Orlando Sanford International Airport is in Sanford, Florida.
Chicago Welcomes Sunny Days Ahead, but Swim Risks at NW Indiana Beaches Prompt Warnings
The city of Chicago is set to experience a series of bright days ahead, with a detailed forecast indicating a high near 78 degrees today, with breezy west-northwest winds and even stronger gusts. As we head into the weekend, the sunny conditions are expected to persist, although tonight's skies will be mostly clear with the temperature dropping to a low of around 59 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Brandywine School Board debates Title IX police changes
The Brandywine School Board debated adopting a new policy to align with updated federal Title IX regulations, which now include protections for LGBTQ+ students. The proposal was defeated with a 2-3 vote, according to Leader Publications. One opposing member suggested adding protections for female students and gathering community input before...
Indiana elementary school first in state to test out four-day school week
One Indiana elementary school is the first in the state to implement four-day school weeks. Students at Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette will add an hour and a half to their school days this year, but they’ll only go to school Monday through Thursday. Vinton Elementary School Principal Cindy...
Ongoing and upcoming INDOT projects in central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been quite the year for road construction in Central Indiana. This includes hitting a major milestone with the opening of the new I-69 and I-465 interchange on the city’s southwest side. “I have been waiting for this day for 16 years,” Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said on Tuesday. “The crossroads of America has now […]
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