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    Whole Foods kicks off children program Video included

    A new grocery store in Mishawaka has gotten a lot of hype, but now even kids have something to be excited about. Whole Foods Market kicked off their "Whole Kids Club" program today. They hosted an event More>>

    Silver Hawks host a peanut-free zone Video included

    Everyone loves a good baseball game on a summer day, but for people with peanut allergies, baseball stadiums can be deadly. That's why the South Bend Silver Hawks planned a special event just for those More>>

    Thousands graduate from Notre Dame Video included

    Notre Dame's 168th commencement was held in the football stadium Sunday.  More than 3,000 students received degrees and their families were all there to watch.  Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of More>>

    More people biking in South Bend Video included

    Sunday was a beautiful day for a bike ride, bringing to an end a week devoted to trading the car keys for two wheels.  An interest in biking is on the rise in South Bend.  More people than ever before More>>

    Hundreds of women graduate from Saint Mary's College

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    Saint Mary's College held its 166th Commencement on Saturday, May 18th.Three-hundred seventy-four women received their diplomas on Le Mans Green in front of the iconic Le Mans Hall. The graduates hail 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>>

    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>>

    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>>

    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>>

    Mich. disabled vets could see property tax relief

    Some disabled veterans living in Michigan could get some relief next tax season under legislation being debated in the state Senate. More>>

    New smartphone app provides Mich. park information

    A new smartphone application has been developed that will provide users with information about Michigan's parks and other recreational opportunities. More>>

    Stilt walker wrapping up trek around Michigan

    Hundreds of miles and thousands of dollars later, the "Michigan Stilt Walker" is wrapping up his latest trek across the state. More>>

    Indy 500 winner Shaw's memorabilia to be auctioned

    A collection of memorabilia from three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Wilbur Shaw is set to be auctioned by the late racer's son. More>>

    Report: Many Ind. school buses fail inspections

    Thousands of Indiana school buses have been cited for safety violations over the last year, including many with serious issues that could put students at risk. More>>

    Young alumni a challenge for college fundraisers

    Purdue University is wasting no time trying to tap recent graduates as donors, but university leaders acknowledged the task is challenging. More>>

    Quiet tornado season a year after 14 die in Ind.

    It's been a quiet tornado season so far in Indiana, but experts caution it's far from over. More>>

    Mellencamp-King musical to debut in Bloomington

    A musical by John Mellencamp, writer Stephen King and T Bone Burnett will debut in Bloomington this fall before embarking on a tour of 20 U.S. cities. More>>

    Ind. teen competing in US geography, spelling bees

    A northwestern Indiana seventh-grader not only will represent Indiana in the National Geographic Bee but also is one of 12 Indiana students competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. 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>>

    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>>

    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>>

    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>>

    "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>>

    Police: Indiana mom killed 2 kids then herself

    Police say a mother found drowned in a southern Indiana creek along with her two children killed them before committing suicide. 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>>

    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>>

    Some students to receive new MEAP math scores

    Some students will get new Michigan Education Assessment Program math scores after a problem with some questions on the exam. 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>>

    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>>

    Wakarusa RV manufacturing jobs moving to Decatur Video included

    A local RV manufacturer is changing hands.  Navistar has sold several brands, including Monaco and Holiday Rambler, to Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV).  Navistar Monaco and Holiday Rambler motorized RV's 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>>

    International RV Rally held in Elkhart County Video included

    While Holiday Rambler production is moving out of Wakarusa hundreds of people are in Elkhart County celebrating that exact RV.  The Holiday Rambler International Rally is going on until May 21st at 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>>

    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>>

    Car hits house near North Liberty

    Five people, including three children, suffered minor injuries after the car they were in hit a house north of North Liberty. More>>

    Bremen students hosting "Barn Prom"

    Between the cost of tickets, the dress, the tux, and maybe even a limo, prom can be pretty pricey. That's why some Bremen High School seniors decided to host their own. Seniors Joe Zeltwanger and Andrew More>>

    Syracuse elementary students hold cancer-fighting Walk-a-Thon

    Students at one Kosciusko County elementary school aren't letting their young age get in the way of helping to fight cancer.  Syracuse Elementary hosted their first ever Relay for Life Walk-a-Thon on Thursday.Syracuse More>>

    Elkhart nursing home hosts petting zoo

    Residents at an Elkhart nursing home had a visit from some special guests on Thursday.  As part of National Nursing Home Week, Riverside Village organized a traveling petting farm to visit the care facility.Activity More>>

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