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    Sequester takes chunk out of Meals on Wheels funding Video included

    Many organizations are feeling the impact of federal budget cuts, or the sequestration, and Meals on Wheels is no different. Linda Strohl, executive director of Meals on Wheels in Benton Harbor says they More>>

    Akron says farewell to beloved town marshal Video included

    In a town of roughly 1,100 people, one death can touch a lot of lives.  "In a place like Akron, Indiana, this leaves a hole in everyone's hearts," said Pat Brasi. That is especially true when that death More>>

    Mishawaka officials stress train safety

    When trains are involved in vehicle accidents, the consequences are often grave and can be fatal.  That's why officers from Norfolk Southern and Mishawaka PD are out teaching people about dangers of railroad crossings. More>>

    Indiana BMV renews fight over gay youth group plates

    Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles is continuing its battle over specialty auto license plates for a group that counsels gay and lesbian youth. More>>

    Clay Fire Department hosts fire camps

    Clay Fire Department is hosting a fire camp from June 17th until the 22nd. It is a summer camp for children between the ages of ten and thirteen years old, who might want to experience and understand More>>

    Missing Illinois woman found in Osceola

    A missing Buffalo Grove, Ill. woman is back home safely after being found in St. Joseph County Tuesday morning. Dispatchers say police found the woman, who they estimate to be in her late 60s, near the More>>

    Semi rollover closes down multiple intersections in St. Joseph County

    An early morning semi rollover closes down the roundabout at Cleveland Rd and Bittersweet Rd. To help the clean up process crews also closed down several intersections: Douglas Rd. and Bittersweet Rd., More>>

    Group promoting education fairness in St. Joe County

    An effort to promote fairness in education is already underway in St. Joe County. It's thanks to a coalition known as "L.E.A.D.E.R.S." That stands for Learning Effective Approaches Designed to Educate More>>

    Elkhart Jazz Festival introduces smart phone app

    How can you make the Elkhart Jazz Fest even more fun than it already is? Well, now it has its own app! The new Elkhart Jazz Fest app engages people in the festival before and during the event. You More>>

    U-93's Roofsit raises money and awareness for child abuse prevention Video included

    It's a week long event called Roofsit.The goal is to raise money and awareness for child abuse prevention.U93's annual event is underway right now and the cause hits close to home for many in Michiana."I More>>

    Wilk will not be tried a third time for neglect

    Jacqueline Wilk (Courtesy St. Joseph County Police) Jacqueline Wilk (Courtesy St. Joseph County Police)

    The St. Joseph County Prosecutor's office will not push for a third trial in the neglect case against Jacqueline Wilk.  Wilk was indicted back in May of 2012 on two counts of Neglect of a Dependent.The More>>

    Elkhart sewer compact proposals head to committee Video included

    They're another step closer to finding a solution to the sewer dispute in Elkhart.County residents and businesses who use the city's sewer service have not been pleased with the compact agreement proposed More>>

    Emergency closure of Lincolnway starts at 7:00pm

    Lincolnway West between Bendix and Ardmore will be closed tonight starting at 7:00pm for emergency repairs.The road is not expected to reopen until Tuesday morning, and there will be lane restrictions More>>

    UPDATE: Ballot fraud conspirators sentenced; Morgan going to prison

    Owen "Butch" Morgan/Courtesy: St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department Owen "Butch" Morgan/Courtesy: St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department

    The four people who were found guilty of forging signatures and creating false documents all have learned their fates. More>>

    Elkhart offers citizens academy on police operations

    Have you ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at your local police department?  The Elkhart Police Department is opening those doors to the public this summer.You can be a part of the Elkhart More>>

    State warns people to be alert at fairs, festivals

    The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and state police are reminding state residents to be alert for safety concerns when attending county fairs and other local festivals. More>>

    Michigan gas prices fall 27 cents over past week

    AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have fallen about 27 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.95 per gallon. More>>

    Benton Harbor Riots: 10 Years Later Video included

    Sunday marks ten years since riots broke out in Benton Harbor.June 16th 2003, Terrance Shurn died in Benton Harbor after crashing into an abandoned building while riding his motorcycle.He was being chased More>>

    Small town celebrates "World's Largest Flag Day Parade" Video included

    It may be a couple days delayed,but one small town celebrated Flag Day in a big way Sunday. Three Oaks, Michigan hosted the 61st annual Flag Day Parade. With over 95 units in the parade, organizers say More>>

    Cars on display for Father's Day Festival Video included

    What's better than wine and fancy cars to celebrate Father's Day? Sunday was the 29th annual Father's Day Festival and Corvette Show at Lemon Creek Winery. Organizers say it's the longest running wine More>>

    Campaign underway to save the Tri-Way Drive-In Theatre Video included

    There is a campaign underway to save the Tri-Way Drive-In Theater in Plymouth. From the business's website: It is project that at the end of 2013, 35 mm film which we use to show our movies, will no More>>

    Share your State Theater story

    Do you have a fond memory of the State Theater in Downtown South Bend? Maybe you have an album full of pictures of the fun times you spent at the theater. If so... the folks behind the Story Corps Project More>>

    Cass County man airlifted to hospital after tractor overturns

    A Cass County man was flown to the hospital after a farming accident Tuesday evening. More>>

    Woman who drowned in Mishawaka pond identified

    Police have identified an elderly woman found dead in pond in Mishawaka Monday morning. More>>

    Man suffers minor injuries in LaGrange County boating accident

    Indiana Conservation Officers say Keith Platter II of Garrett was slowing down his bass boat to enter a no-wake zone between Witmer Lake and Westler Lake when another boat following him ramped up and over his boat. More>>

    DNR: Stay out of water at Porter Beach

    The DNR is urging beach-goers at Porter Beach to stay out of the water after reports of a "suspicious chemical" in the water.  The DNR began preliminary testing after the report came in Monday afternoon.Chemists More>>

    Pools open in Elkhart

    Families can start getting wet and wild in Elkhart right now.  The city is opening parks and recreation water facilities.  Below is a list of hours and dates of operation for the pools and parks along More>>

    Police investigating elderly Mishawaka woman's drowning

    Mishawaka police are investigating the drowning death of an elderly woman.  The woman was found some time before 7:30am on Monday.  She died in a pond near the Waterford at Edison Lakes retirement home More>>

    Roofsit 2013 fights child abuse

    It's a week long event called U93's Roofsit. The goal -- to raise money and awareness for child abuse prevention. South Bend firefighter Brian Replogle knows about child abuse. His adopted son Austin More>>

    NSA director defends surveillance program

    By KIMBERLY DOZIERAP Intelligence Writer The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including More>>

    Sen. Coats: Stop NSA Grandstanding

    In today's edition of The Wall Street Journal, Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), discusses the mischaracterizations of the National Security Agency's (NSA) counterterrorism programs and the consequences of damaging More>>

    Elkhart Central baseball coach lets players shave his head Video included

    After a community-wide celebration wrapped up Monday evening, the 2013 State Champion Elkhart Central baseball team had a little bit of an after party for themselves.The team shaved head coach Steve Stutsman's More>>

    Statement from Secretary of State Connie Lawson on Butch Morgan sentencing

    "I commend the court's sentencing of former St. Joe County Democratic Chairman Butch Morgan and three other Democratic staffers for vote fraud," said Secretary of State Connie Lawson. "It is particularly More>>

    Elkhart Central Baseball State Champions celebrated by community Video included

    For the first time in 20 years Elkhart Central High School will celebrate a state championship.The Blazers baseball team won the school's first state title since the 1992-93 boy's track team when they More>>

    Councilman Henry Davis Jr. and Father to pay $1 for driving charge

    South Bend Common Councilman Henry Davis Junior and his father, Henry Davis Senior owe the courts $117 dollars for an incident that happened back in October.Fort Wayne Prosecutor Michael McAlexander handled More>>

    Indiana agency sued over cuts to program for disabled

    A lawsuit filed against Indiana's social services agency claims it wrongly barred a developmentally disabled woman from Medicaid waiver programs and left her without enough income to survive. More>>

    Northern Indiana lake resort opens after 5-year closure

    A lake resort in northern Indiana that shut down five years ago has reopened following an extensive renovation. More>>

    Woman and man in custody on coin theft charges

    A second person has been arrested in connection to a burglary in Plymouth.  On June 10, a home on the 300 block of N. Plum St. was broken into, and a large amount of coins were taken.Those coins were cashed More>>

    Construction projects to begin Monday

    We have a few construction projects to tell you about that could affect your morning commute.Beginning Monday morning, the westbound driving lane on the Cleveland Road bridge over St. Joseph River in South More>>

    AP IMPACT: Bites derided as unreliable in court

    A judge's ruling expected this month in New York could help end the practice of using bite mark analysis in courtrooms. More>>

    Lansing arts community embraces sick photographer

    Artists and art collectors are rallying behind a Lansing photographer who will undergo a kidney transplant to fight a disease that killed her father. More>>

    Electronic proof of auto insurance coming to Ind.

    Indiana drivers will be able to prove they have auto insurance with the click of a smartphone starting July 1 under a new law that signals a shift toward the use of technology in insurance laws. More>>

    Evacuations end for area around Indy building fire

    Firefighters are still monitoring a fire that engulfed a sprawling, mixed-use building near downtown Indianapolis this weekend. More>>

    Diving into the search for lost 17th-century ship

    In a remote part of northern Lake Michigan, divers have started looking at an underwater pit, hoping to find the resting place of the Griffin, a ship commanded by the 17th century French explorer La Salle. More>>

    Disparate Ind. pols agree ISTEP answers needed

    Indiana Statehouse leaders want some answers about why the provider of the state's high-stakes ISTEP+ exam ran into trouble administering the online portion of the test. More>>

    Urban Garden Market brings fresh produce to South Bend

    The Urban Garden Market opened up for the first time this season Saturday. This year they've partnered with the St. Joseph County Minority Health Coalition in order to address a "food desert" in South More>>

    Memorial held to honor slain girl Video included

    The Michiana area is still reeling in disbelief over the brutal murder of six-year-old Shirley Mundia at the hands of her father two weeks ago. Saturday afternoon a memorial was held in her honor at the More>>

    Urban beekeeping in South Bend Video included

    Bee keeping has become a hot topic in South Bend. The Common Council is considering an ordinance that would make urban bee keeping easier.The new proposal would allow people to have bee colonies on lots More>>

    Father's Day events in Michiana

    If you're still trying to figure out what you want to do with Dad tomorrow, you're in lucky because there are some awesome events going on in Michiana for Dad's special day.Bacon and Brews for DudesThe More>>

    From roads to schools, Michigan budget touches you

    The state budget that takes effect in 3 ½ months will impact everything from Michigan's roads and the school calendar to its hunters. More>>

    'M' or 'F'? Outdated IDs worry transgender people

    Most people don't think twice about the gender printed on their driver's license. But those "M'' or "F'' markers - and the legal and administrative prerequisites for switching them on passports, birth... More>>

    Some residents to be without power until Sunday evening Video included

    Indiana Michigan Power crews continue to restore power to customers in southwest Michigan following the strong storms of Wednesday night and Thursday morning. More than 250 additional personnel are working More>>

    Teens give up weekend for service projects in Mishawaka Video included

    In Mishawaka, middle and high school students will be spending the weekend doing community service. Bethel College is hosting a Summer of Service or SOS weekend that about 500 teenagers and volunteers More>>

    Immigration reform a hotly debated topic in Michiana Video included

    Immigration has a lot of people fired up, including some in Michiana. The so-called "Gang of 8" in the US Senate thinks they have the solution to the seemingly never ending debate.The Northern Indiana More>>

    Painting for a cause in South Bend Video included

    It was a great opportunity to get creative for a good cause Friday night. Riverbend Cancer Services in South Bend held a painting event at U Can Paint 2 studio. The proceeds from the event go towards programs More>>

    Students master robotics at summer camp Video included

    A lot of kids hit the canoes and bunk beds for summer camp this year but some local kids had something else in mind. If you thought programming your TV was hard, this is not the summer camp for you.Technology More>>

    Elkhart Central heads to state baseball finals

    After ending their season 31 and 1, Elkhart Central's baseball team is headed to the state finals. Fans, family, and students cheered the Blue Blazers on as they departed for Indianapolis in hopes of winning More>>

    Heavy smoke damage in house fire in Mishawaka

    Mishawaka fire crews responded to a house fire on the 1000 block of Geyer Avenue Friday afternoon. The call came in at approximately 5:45pm Friday afternoon. Units reported heavy smoke damage in the home. More>>

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