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Tornado victims in limbo, Elkhart County still waiting for aid following June storm

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind.--The August Derecho is still making headlines, two months after the storm. FEMA assistance is being allocated to victims for that storm, but victims of another storm just a month earlier are still waiting. The EF-2 tornado that ripped through Elkhart County on June 11 impacted more than...

Elkhart County, IN · 3d
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Vote for top bites at Taste of Noble County

Here’s a November ballot you can enjoy. Diners can cast a ballot with their dinner at the 10th annual Taste of Noble County from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Community Learning Center in Kendallville, where ballots direct 25 percent of gross ticket sales straight to local charities. The...

Noble County, IN · 5d
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South Bend Tribune

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South Bend poll worker removed after remarks to Mexican American voter

Clarification: Fatima Mercado says she overheard a poll worker tell another woman, "Here we shoot illegals." A previous version of this story reported the worker said it directly to Mercado. Fatima Mercado, 29, cast her vote at her alma mater, Washington High School, around noon Tuesday, Nov. 3, moments after she said a polling volunteer questioned her U.S. citizenship and whom she heard tell another woman, “here we shoot illegals.” The man’s retort, which was investigated by St. Joseph County election officials who later removed him from the polling location, came as a shock to Mercado, she said Tuesday night. The interaction left her still furious hours later. More: Live blog of midterm Election Day in St. Joseph County As Mercado entered the high school, she approached a volunteer sitting at a table and asked the worker, as she handed him her identification, “Is this where I vote?” she recalled. She described the worker as an older man wearing a badge with the handwritten name Leonard. “As long as you don’t have a Mexican flag,” Mercado heard. The statement seemed so bizarre that all she could think to say was, “What?” “I told him, ‘Well, I’m Mexican American.’ And then

South Bend, IN · 5d

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Yakym, Decio, Henry Battle for Indiana's 2nd District as Polls Open Tuesday

Polls opened across Indiana's 2nd Congressional District at 6 a.m. Tuesday, giving voters in South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Goshen and Warsaw their say in a race that pitted Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym against Democrat Jamee Decio and Libertarian William Henry. Voting was scheduled to run until 6 p.m. local time, with anyone already in line by that cutoff still allowed to cast a ballot.

Indiana · 6d
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The Goshen Light Parade Returns This Friday!

Downtown Goshen comes alive with color, creativity, and community spirit this Friday, November 6, as the annual Goshen Light Parade, the centerpiece of November First Fridays!. The free, family-friendly celebration takes place from 5 to 9 p.m., bringing together illuminated floats, festive storefronts, seasonal food and beverages, special shopping opportunities, and activities for visitors of all ages.

Goshen, IN · 7d

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16 News Now at 10 p.m. - Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026

Democrats make major gains in the 2026 midterms. Plus, Niles Charter Township is issued a boil-water advisory until further notice.

South Bend, IN · 4d

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River project plans for River Park Sqauare

PLYMOUTH – The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission has submitted an application and conceptual plans for a Yellow River restoration project at River Park Square in Plymouth. Executive Director Scott Pelath submitted the application on behalf of the commission. The project aims to improve bank...

Plymouth, IN · 6d

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MICHIANA TONIGHT: Michiana's 'Blue Tsunami' Midterm Sweep

Joshua Short sits down for two exclusive, back-to-back post-election interviews to break down what Tuesday’s results mean for the Michiana community. Short speaks to Bill Redman, St. Joseph County's outgoing sheriff and projected winner of the county commission's District 1 seat, and Steven Gerencser, a political analyst and chair of the Department of Political Science at Indiana University South Bend.

Michiana, MI · 4d

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Councilmembers-elect speak out after victories

ST. JOESEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- All three St. Joseph Council races flipped blue, as District A was taken by Michael Hamann. District B would see Ranjan Rohatgi getting the nod, and District C won by less than 500 votes by Jan Cervelli. The three winners emphasized to ABC57 that there...

St Joseph County, IN · 4d

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Allen County Department of Health stresses importance of vaccination as measles cases continue to rise

Mindy Waldron, deputy health commissioner and administrator for the Allen County Department of Health, said the uptick in measles is not unexpected given the increase statewide.

Allen County, IN · 4d

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Kosciusko Chamber To Host 1st Annual Holiday Market Thursday

Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce invites the community to kick off the holiday shopping season at its first annual Holiday Market on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Zimmer Biomet Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St., Warsaw. The Holiday Market will...

Warsaw, IN · 5d

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Republicans Sweep All Local Election Races In Kosciusko County

Not one Republican lost in Tuesday’s election races in Kosciusko County, but voter turnout was less than it was four years ago. In 2022, Kosciusko County had a total of 18,867 Election Day voters. Tuesday, that total was 14,328. The county had 4,539 fewer Election Day voters this year than it did four years ago. Overall, the county's turnout, including early and mail ballots, was 2,550 fewer votes this year than in 2022.

Kosciusko County, IN · 5d

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Four Elkhart County high school marching bands to compete in ISSMA state finals

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Four Michiana-area high school bands from Elkhart County will compete Saturday, Nov. 7, in the 2026 Indiana State School Music Association state marching band finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Fairfield, Goshen, Jimtown and NorthWood advanced to the finals after competing in semi-state competitions.

Elkhart County, IN · 7d

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St. Joseph County Republicans concede local races, congratulate projected winners

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - The November 3 elections were a big night for St. Joseph County democrats, with reported vote totals giving them victories across the board. Nine seats in St. Joseph County were on the 2026 midterm ballot. All nine seats are projected to go to Democrat candidates, with five of them ousting a Republican incumbent.

St Joseph County, IN · 5d

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Voters face sheriff, state Senate and ballot decisions across Michiana

Voters in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties will decide a closely watched congressional race and several local contests Tuesday. Ballots in Berrien and Cass counties include statewide races, local proposals and recall questions. In Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District, Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym is seeking a third term against Democrat Jamee...

Berrien County, MI · 6d

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Warsaw Common Council Tables PILOT Agreement For Courts Of Colfax

Pushback to a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for Courts of Colfax came not only from several members of the public and a Colfax resident’s family, but also from Warsaw Common Councilman Juergen Voss. Monday’s nearly three-hour city council meeting was the second time the PILOT agreement...

Warsaw, IN · 6d

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Tentative teacher agreement approved for Goshen schools

GOSHEN, Ind. (WNDU) - The Goshen Community School Board of Trustees has approved a tentative agreement with the Goshen Education Association between the district and the teachers’ association. According to our reporting partners at The Goshen News, the agreement sets starting teacher pay at $51,000 annually. Assistant Superintendent Alan...

Goshen, IN · 5d

95.3 MNC

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St. Joseph County sees increase in early voters compared to 2022

Voter participation was strong across Michiana in Tuesday’s midterm election, with early voting numbers showing a significant increase over four years ago. In St. Joseph County, nearly 30,000 people cast ballots before Election Day. That’s roughly 8,000 more than in the 2022 midterms. Elkhart County also reported steady early...

St Joseph County, IN · 4d

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Election 2026: School funding referendums and school board seats on the ballot

School funding and school board races were on the ballot on Tuesday’s election. People across the state voted on school referendums to decide whether to give school districts more property tax dollars. Voters are also deciding who will be making the important decisions on school boards. WSBT 22's Operation...

Indiana · 5d

Times-Union Newspaper

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Mentone Town Council Holds Public Hearing For Land Annexation

MENTONE – Mentone Town Council held a public hearing for a petition for annexation Wednesday. The town received a request from Brian Romine to annex a property owned by the Brian and Pamela Romine Trust. The area proposed for annexation is generally east of Ind. 19, west of Tucker...

Mentone, IN · 4d