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Human remains found in Goshen culvert
GOSHEN, Ind. -- Goshen Police confirmed they were called to the 3200 block of Elkhart Road around 12:15 p.m. after human remains were found in a culvert. The call came around noon on Wednesday, June 12. Police say the Elkhart County Homicide Unit has been called in to investigate and...
Wakarusa man injured in DeKalb County crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) - A Wakarusa man was injured in a crash that happened Tuesday morning in DeKalb County. Investigators say, around 9:47 a.m., Kenneth Chaney, 82, of Wakarusa, was traveling east on U.S. 6 and went left of center, sideswiping a Freightliner driven by Jude Anya, 44, of Monroe, Ohio.
Washington Post dives deep into SBPD's Timothy Barber, police leniency
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- As part of a nation-wide investigation into sexual misconduct by police in America and the lower-than-average punishments they receive, even after pleading guilty and admitting to offenses, the Washington Post looked into the case of former South Bend police officer Timothy Barber. Barber, the SBPD officer...
Bremen Firemen’s Festival kicks off with annual parade
BREMEN, Ind. (WNDU) - The Bremen Firemen’s Festival is officially underway after kicking off Tuesday night with the annual parade through downtown. Awards were given out in different categories like trucks, bands, dance, and floats. There was even a Fireman’s Choice award given out. It’s the 67th year...
Man identified in deadly officer-involved shooting in South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Investigators have released new details which include the suspect’s name. The man is 69-year-old John Charles Neiswender. Police say he was shot on Tuesday by a South Bend officer and died at the hospital. According to court documents Neiswender has been arrested several...
Child remains in critical condition after being rescued from St. Joseph River
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — A child is still in critical condition after they were pulled from the St. Joseph River a few weeks ago. The child is now at Riley's Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, and is under life-support medical care. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the...
Warm and sunny today, hot and stormy tomorrow
Warm and sunny weather awaits us today as highs are expected to reach into the upper 80s with dewpoints slowly building around the upper 50s. Lows likely won't go below 70 later tonight, an indicator of the warm air moving through our area into tomorrow. While the first half of Thursday will be quiet, hot, and humid, the second half will be littered with showers and thunderstorms as a cold front passes through. While not everyone will see thunderstorms, those who do can expect gusty winds and possibly small hail. A severe risk is present but has not increased since yesterday. No threats are of the table at this point both during Thursday afternoon and evening. A quieter pattern sets in Friday through the coming weekend with highs expected to soar to the low 90s on Father's Day.
Emergency gas main repairs happening on Grape Road in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- As of 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, NIPSCO has both northbound lanes restricted on Grape Road between Imus Drive and Catalpa Drive for emergency gas main repairs. NIPSCO has northbound traffic reduced to one lane using the center left turn lane. Weather permitting, this restriction is expected...
Man stabbed during fight at Goshen bar
GOSHEN, Ind. (WSBT) — Sunday morning, just after midnight, officers responded to the report of a possible stabbing at Crazyman's in Goshen. Upon arrival, officers found a 24-year-old male with a minor stab wound. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, officers learned the...
Trial Begins For Man Facing Reckless Homicide Charge For 2020 Lake Wawasee Boating Accident
Two witnesses testified Tuesday during the first day of a three-day jury trial for an Indianapolis man criminally charged for a fatal boating accident on Lake Wawasee. Kevin M. Kelley, 66, Indianapolis, is charged with reckless homicide, a level 5 felony. Kelley is being represented by Mary K. Zahn and...
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