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12/15/2024

Police reform is being considered in Lansing before the end of the lame duck session.

Lawmakers in Michigan are working to pass police reforms during the lame-duck session. The bills being pushed before the end of the year would establish "a duty to intervene," restrict no-knock warrants, and more. Bridge Michigan reports that proposals in the past that were inspired by the 2020 poli...

12/15/2024

After an update on January's tragic fatal fire in South Bend, new legislation is being offered that would better protect Indiana renters.

In the wake of the update on the fatal LaPorte Avenue fire from earlier this year, a bill has been introduced to improve protections fir Hoosier renters. Last week there was an update from Indiana State Fire Marshall Steve Jones and South Bend Fire Department Chief Carl Buchanon. The investigation u...

12/13/2024

Don't miss a beat: The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra has begun an important fundraising effort.

The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra needs the community to help keep the music alive. The SMSO has launched their "Save Our Symphony" fundraising campaign, with the hopes of matching a recent grant. WSJM reports that the orchestra needs to raise $150,000 by March 30 in order to double its mone...

12/11/2024

"Mayor Pete" Buttigieg is being asked to consider a run for Michigan Governor.

Democrats in Michigan are wooing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to consider a run for Governor. South Bend's former Mayor moved to Traverse City after his failed Presidential campaign in 2020, as he joined the Biden Cabinet. Secretary Buttigieg has stated that he won't make any announcement...

12/11/2024

The Elkhart railroad overpass project at Hively and Main still needs a little coal to stoke the engine.

New progress has been made on the railroad overpass at Hively Avenue and Main Street in Elkhart, but there are still funding and other concerns. WSBT reports that Elkhart officials want the overpass to ease traffic congestion and improve safety, and the project has been discussed for more than a dec...

12/11/2024

A tax abatement has been rejected for the second time by the St. Joe County Council.

A proposed tax abatement change in St. Joseph County was denied for a second time by the County Council. By a vote of 5 to 4, the bill was rejected nine months after it had been denied the first time. Supporters say it would simplify and streamline what they call a confusing tax abatement process,.....

12/11/2024

The Class of 2029 may have a different set of requirements for their high school diplomas in Indiana.

The Indiana State Board of Education has approved new requirements for high school diplomas in the state. The vote was unanimous to approve the changes, which now moves on to Indiana's Attorney general for a signature in the next 45 calendar days. After that, The Diploma Rule would move on to the Go...

12/09/2024

A new study takes a look at credit card use in metros around the country, including South Bend-Mishawaka.

Holiday spending is expected to push the nation's household credit card debt of $1.17 trillion even higher, putting cardholders at higher risk of falling behind on their payments. A new report from consumer resource Upgraded Points breaks down credit card delinquency rates at a local level. For the....

12/02/2024

With a month to go, 2024 is on pace to be the warmest year on record across Northern Indiana.

It may not feel like it as December begins, but we're on pace for the warmest year on record across Northern Indiana. The National Weather Service Northern Indiana office says with just a month to go, both South Bend and Fort Wayne are on pace for their warmest recorded year in 2024. In South Bend.....

11/26/2024

Here's a great drone shot of the Holiday Train rolling through South Bend taken by our friends at the South Bend Police Department

11/25/2024

We had a warm fall on Lake Michigan. Will that bring more lake effect snow this winter?

Overall, we've enjoyed some mild winters in recent years...but that might not be the case this time around. We're likely to see less ice on Lake Michigan, which could impact our potential for Lake Effect. WSJM reports that warmer than average fall temperatures on the big lake, coupled with the emerg...

11/25/2024

ISP Troopers from Bremen stepped up their presence in St. Joseph County over the weekend with a saturation patrol.

Friday night into Saturday, Indiana State Police Troopers from the Bremen Post conducted a saturation patrol in St. Joseph County. Sgt. Ted Bohner says their efforts resulted in 103 traffic contacts, with 68 resulting in warnings and the other 35 stops ending in tickets. Those included 5 OWI inciden...

11/25/2024

Michigan officially certified its 2024 election results on Friday.

Michigan's Elections Board certified the results of the 2024 election on Friday with a unanimous vote. The vote was very different from the one that followed in 2020, when Republicans loyal to Donald Trump made an effort to delay the certification of the state's results. The Michigan Board of State....

11/15/2024

Among our top local stories: The death of a woman, last month, at Miami Hills Apartments in South Bend has been ruled a homicide... A second person is under arrest for a deadly shooting in Eau Claire, Michigan... and some prices are up...and some are down for what you're preparing for your Thanksgiving table.

Among our top local stories: The death of a woman, last month, at Miami Hills Apartments in South Bend has been ruled a homicide... A second person is under arrest for a deadly shooting in Eau Claire, Michigan... and some prices are up...and some are down for what you're preparing for your Thanksgiv...

11/14/2024

Among our top local stories: The bodies of two men reported missing in Elkhart County were pulled out of a pickup truck submerged in the St. Joseph River... Some Mishawaka residents have spotted coyotes near the homes... and suspects in the election fraud case centered on the 2022 Goshen School Board election have appeared in court.

Among our top local stories: The bodies of two men reported missing in Elkhart County were pulled out of a pickup truck submerged in the St. Joseph River... Some Mishawaka residents have spotted coyotes near the homes... and suspects in the election fraud case centered on the 2022 Goshen School Boar...

11/14/2024

Jon's fabulous new "Anniversary" jacket from his wife!

11/13/2024

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