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        Graduation brings big business to South Bend Video included

        Business is Booming in South Bend.  The graduation crowd is bringing in extra customers and extra cash.  Eddy Street Businesses tell us that they're even doing better this graduation weekend compared to More>>

        Elkhart area businesses drawing attention to their sewer rates with yard signs Video included

        New developments Friday in a sewer squabble we've been telling you about for months.  Elkhart County businesses and home-owners have been battling the City of Elkhart over sewer rates.  They live just More>>

        Disconnect Your Life: A FOX28 Special Report Video included

        Do you wake up every morning and immediately pick up your cellphone, looking for missed text messages or Facebook notifications?Is the last thing you do before you go to bed every night, check your phone?You're More>>

        Graduation crowd could hold up weekend traffic Video included

        The University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College will be holding their graduation ceremonies this weekend, and that means thousands of extra drivers will be in Michiana. All that traffic could hold More>>

        Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade

        DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) -- An emergency official says about 50 to 60 people were injured after car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in a small Virginia town.   Washington County director of emergency More>>

        Thousands walk in Mishawaka and South Bend Relay for Life Video included

        Mishawaka and South Bend Relay for Life started Saturday morning.  About 2,000 people are participating in the event.  And there will be someone walking on the Mishawaka High School track at all times More>>

        Local firefighters bowl for wounded warriors Video included

        It was a battle of the badges at the bowling alley Saturday.  Clay firefighters hosted the 12th Annual Lt. Jon Kimm Memorial Battle of the Badges at Chippewa bowl in South Bend.  This year they were bowling More>>

        Amazing Elkhart Race highlights the city and raises money for a good cause Video included

        People were racing around Elkhart Saturday trying to win $1,000.  It was the Church Community Services Amazing Elkhart Race.  19 teams started in Downtown Elkhart then took off from there to compete in More>>

        Coast Guard urging boat safety this week

        The weather is heating up and Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, so that means folks will be getting their boats in the water.The Coast Guard wants to remind everyone to stay safe on the More>>

        DNR says helmet could have saved teen's life

        A helmet, may have saved a teen's life in Kosciusko County.The Department of Natural Resources says 13-year-old Mason Johnson was riding his A-T-V on his family's property in Claypool when he attempted More>>

        Mich. customers oppose fees to refuse power meters

        Some residential customers vow to continue battling Michigan's largest utilities over the freedom to not have new electricity meters installed outside their homes. More>>

        Michigan lawmaker backs anti-cyber-bullying bill

        A Democratic Michigan lawmaker is backing an effort aimed at preventing cyber-bullying in schools. More>>

        Grand Rapids club closes stairwell where 3 died

        A Grand Rapids nightclub has closed a staircase where three fatal falls have occurred since 2009. More>>

        Sheriff: SW Michigan man drove farm tractor drunk

        Sheriff's deputies arrested a southwestern Michigan man after finding him driving a farm tractor on a county road while drunk. More>>

        Stink bug threatens Mich. fruit, vegetable crops

        A tiny insect is threatening Michigan's fruit and vegetable crops. More>>

        Suspect arrested in Western Michigan U. assaults

        Police have arrested a man suspected in two assaults on Western Michigan University's campus. More>>

        Veteran's family aims to help others with PTSD

        The parents of an Indiana soldier who died in a car crash after struggling with post-traumatic stress syndrome says there are thousands more veterans like their son who need help. More>>

        Report: Indy's jail has top US sex abuse rate

        A new federal report says inmates at the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis are more likely to be sexually abused by guards than inmates at any other jail in the nation. More>>

        Purdue makes fast progress on tuition freeze

        A Purdue University official says the school has made fast progress finding $40 million in savings or new revenue to support a two-year tuition freeze announced in March. More>>

        Golfers scramble for charity

        Even though the economy is showing some signs of improvement, the Food Bank still needs help to feed those in need. So they invited some golfers to help get the word out. The third annual Hunger Scramble More>>

        Family & friends remember cancer victim at Mishawaka Relay

        Do you remember Montana Mazurkiewicz? He was the little boy battling cancer who was a big Notre Dame Fan... you might recall Charlie Weis met him and let him call the first play for a game? That was More>>

        Bike to Work luncheon wraps up Bike to Work Week Video included

        Bike to Work Week wraps up this weekend, but before Bike the Bend on Sunday-- the annual Bike To Work Luncheon was held today. Bicyclists gathered on the gridiron of the former College Football Hall of More>>

        "Lest We Forget" organization holds WWII remembrance events

        A political organization focused on promoting patriotism throughout Michiana is holding special events this weekend to remember World War II. "Lest We Forget" is a group of veterans and non-veterans More>>

        UPDATE: Elkhart parents alerted to school changes

        Changes are coming for Elkhart Community Schools to offset a $2 million shortfall.  The changes will affect transportation, school hours, and several other adjustments for specific schools starting next More>>

        Fallen Heroes Ride this Sunday

        Red, white and blue....and......motorcycles? It's all part of the annual fallen heroes family ride which take place this weekend. It's for a great cause, helping those that have lost someone in either More>>

        Spitting becomes popular in Downtown South Bend

        The South Bend Chocolate Company held the first malted milk ball spitting contest Friday. The event happened outside each of the stores, with the farthest spit winning the grand prize, a years supply More>>

        Aggressive door to door sales tactics reported in South Bend

        South Bend's 311 citizen service line has been receiving calls about people using aggressive tactics in selling goods and services door to door. Many of the salespeople are licensed by the city, but a More>>

        5th graders learn about different states

        Some local students were given a task, learn all they can about another state. It's for the annual state fair project for fifth graders at Nappanee Elementary School. Each fifth grader was assigned a More>>

        IU Health removing sugary drinks from hospitals

        A major Indiana hospital system is starting to remove all sugary drinks from cafeterias, vending machines and gift shops.Indiana University Health implemented the change this week at its downtown Indianapolis More>>

        Indiana, local unemployment numbers drop

        Indiana's seasonal unemployment number dropped .2% to 8.5% in April, the largest monthly decrease in over a year. More>>

        Chicago man sentenced for LaPorte beach fight death

        A 20-year-old Chicago man has been sentenced to 145 days in jail after pleading guilty to fatally punching a 17-year-old boy on a northwestern Indiana beach. More>>

        Seat-belt enforcement campaign runs through June 2

        Indiana law enforcement agencies have begun a two-week effort to enforce seat belt use on the state's highways. More>>

        National rugby tournament brining economic boost to Michiana Video included

        One of the biggest high school sports tournaments in the country started Thursday in Michiana and it may be the last sport you'd ever expect.The United States High School Rugby Tournament is underway in More>>

        South Bend committee to look at animal control laws Video included

        The City of South Bend's animal control laws are under scrutiny Thursday. South Bend Common Council member Valerie Schey has formed a special committee to review the decades old laws. The goal of the More>>

        Businesses react to RV Production leaving Wakarusa

        Monaco and Holiday Rambler RV's will no longer be produced in Wakarusa.  Navistar is selling its RV business to Allied Specialty Vehicles, which is moving production to Decatur.  That's potentially 800 More>>

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