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Seven-year-old girl raising money after losing horse
Eau Claire, Mich. (WSBT) — An Eau Claire seven-year-old is raising money for a new horse after losing hers to colic just weeks ago. Tragedy hit when Maylie Bell’s horse unexpectedly died from colic weeks ago, but Bell didn’t let it get her down. She is now...
Early voting in Michigan starts Saturday, locations in St. Joseph and Berrien Counties
Early voting for the Michigan primary starts Saturday, with voting taking place locally in St. Joeseph and Berrien Counties until Tuesday, August 6. In Berrien County, early voting will be at the South County Courthouse in Niles. In St. Joseph County, it will be at their training facility in Centreville.
Ox Creek: Flowing toward economic revival and Environmental Justice
On the brink of a summit dedicated to the communitywide revival of Ox Creek in Southwest Michigan’s Berrien County, work and investments keep rolling. Efforts have come far since the 1980s, when now-Benton Harbor Interim City Manager Alex Little recalls the city buying the railway along the creek with a vision for a future nonmotorized trail.
Hey Annie takes the stage at Fridays by the Fountain
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Fridays by the Fountain concert series continued at the Hunt Plaza in the shadow of the Morris Performing Arts Center with music by Hey Annie. The beautiful weather outside, the music, and the opportunity to gather with friends was enough for anyone to head out and have some fun.
Notre Dame football: Mike Denbrock rated near the top OC in the sport
One of the reasons there is so much excitement about Notre Dame football this coming season is because of new offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock. The former Irish and LSU assistant came back this winter, looking to finish the mission he started under Brian Kelly. He’s got a reputation as a...
Post-Visit Q&A with Notre Dame LB Prospect Cincere Johnson
Notre Dame hosted their annual ‘Grill and Chill’ event this week. Among the top targets for Notre Dame in the 2026 class is Ohio linebacker, Cincere Johnson. Rated as the No. 117 player, No. 10 linebacker, and No. 4 prospect in Ohio per the Composite rankings, Johnson hails from Division-I talent factory and the Buckeye feeder, Glenville High School.
What's happening this weekend in Michiana
Here are just a few of the events and activities going on in the Michiana area this weekend. Unity Gardens will be host to the Westside BBQ and Craft Festival on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers invite you to bring the whole family to this event. The...
Unsung Heroes: South Bend Police Officer Anthony Pearson
WSBT 22 is giving a salute to our unsung heroes. Tonight, we honor South Bend Police Officer Anthony Pearson. Pearson recently retired after serving more than 20 years with the department. Much of that time spent in the halls and classrooms as a School Resource Officer. Thank you for your...
Former Housing Authority of South Bend asset manager sentenced in fraud case
SOUTH BEND — The former asset manager for the Housing Authority of South Bend convicted of 10 counts in connection with a multi-year conspiracy to steal money from the public housing provider was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison and ordered to repay more than $3 million in restitution. U.S. District...
New women’s residence hall to be named for Therese Mary Grojean
The family of Thomas F. Grojean Sr., a member of the University of Notre Dame’s class of 1960, has made a significant leadership gift for the construction of Therese Mary Grojean Hall, a women’s residence hall on the south side of campus, that will honor the legacy of their beloved wife and mother.
PHOTO STORY: Hundreds attend Dowagiac’s annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise
DOWAGIAC — The revving of engines and the screeching of tires could be heard throughout downtown as the eighth annual Ed’s Open Header “Cruise for a Cause” rolled into Dowagiac. A record number of vehicles participated in this year’s event, with nearly $9,000 raised in total between the procession and a raffle facilitated by Honor […] The post PHOTO STORY: Hundreds attend Dowagiac’s annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise appeared first on Leader Publications.
Water rates at K.I. Sawyer set to increase 27%
K.I. SAWYER, Mich. (WLUC) - An $8.5 million water infrastructure improvement project at K.I. Sawyer means an increase in water rates for residents. Thursday night, K.I. Sawyer Director Duane DuRay highlighted the work and costs. The work includes refurbishing multiple water towers, adding backup power generators to wells, and replacing...
South Bend Black Expo hosting back-to-school rally for kids
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Chapter Indiana Black Expo (SBCIBE) announced on Friday that its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive-Thru Rally will be happening on Aug. 3 at the Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Adams Street. "SBCIBE will provide free clear and regular backpacks and school supplies...
Studebaker admin building to be rehabilitated with $4 million in private and city funds
SOUTH BEND — The Studebaker Administration Building has sat vacant for 19 years. Its windows are boarded up, the roof is damaged, and there’s lead and asbestos in the building. The city’s redevelopment commission approved an agreement Thursday, July 25 to deal with these concerns and get the building up to basic safety...
Breaking: Bus, SUV crash ends with vehicle inside home
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — An apparent hit and run crash ended up heavily damaging a South Bend home Friday morning after one of the vehicles involved crashed into the house. A Transpo bus was rear ended by an SUV about 9:30 Friday morning near Eddy and Sorin streets.
Four-star DE McHale Blade Talks Latest Trip to Notre Dame
A very promising defensive end in the 2026 class discusses his trip to South Bend on Thursday. McHale Blade made the relatively short trip from Chicago to South Bend again this week. The Composite rankings have the 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive end listed in the Top 150. At a position of...
Why the dew point is the best way to represent humidity
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A common misconception in the weather world is "the relative humidity is 90%, it has to be humid!" In fact, the best way to measure humidity is actually the dew point temperature- the temperature that if the air cools to it, the air becomes saturated. The...
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