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JOYRide micro-transit service coming to downtown Michigan City
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Ride share services have boomed in major metropolitan areas for nearly a decade now, but some rural communities have not been able to establish reliable, consistent services. Now, a new company is attempting to fill that gap in the market. On Wednesday, locally owned JOYRide announced...
The Jacksons reflect on hometown ties, legacy in return to Gary
GARY, Ind. (WNDU) - 2300 Jackson Street is where is all began — humble beginnings for what we know as a family musical dynasty that has sold out shows worldwide. But this past weekend, they were back in the Hoosier State in their hometown of Gary. The Jacksons have...
“Know me for who I am:” Remembering Indiana giant Vernon A. Williams
It was Saturday, at 12:30 a.m. when Steve ‘Scoop’ Jefferson, fraternity brother and reporter, received the call from Joyce Williams, the cherished wife of Vernon A. Williams. In a voice filled with heartache and strength, she shared the news that Williams had transitioned from this life to rest in the next, leaving a void in our hearts and a legacy.
Lucky Four Winds Gambler Turns $5 Bet into $500K Jackpot
A gambler from Schaumburg, Illinois, was visiting the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo for a few bets. The guest, who chose to remain anonymous, however, did not expect to return home 536,614-dollar-richer. According to the operator, the Illinois gambler was playing a Dollar Storm Wild Ninja slot machine at...
Portage Council to make another attempt at annexing 38 acres for Carlson Farm subdivision
The Portage City Council will make another attempt at annexing land for a new subdivision. About a third of the proposed 120-acre Carlson Farm development still needs to be annexed into the city limits. The previous council approved the annexation in December but held off on a fiscal plan. The current council members then repealed the annexation, after the new city attorney determined that the fiscal plan had to be approved first.
After Tuesday's torrential rain, more downpours possible Thursday
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The rain finally cleared out Wednesday afternoon across Michiana, if only for a moment. May has been filled with showers in South Bend, with at least a trace of rain recorded for more than 70 percent of the month. And for some stuck in Tuesday's...
Valpo City Council passes Pride Month resolution, following persuasion from human relations council
The Valparaiso City Council is recognizing June as Pride Month. The council passed the resolution by a vote of six-to-one Monday, after some persuasion from the advisory human relations council. Human Relations Council President Alison Quackenbush said resolutions like this can have gradual — but significant — impacts at the...
Journeyman Distillery Shares Summer Drinks
Journeyman Distillery's Bill Welter and Greg Winget share summer drinks for you to enjoy. The Cherry OCG, their most-awarded and best-selling product, includes apples, cider, Journeyman Rye Whiskey, and Montmorency cherries. The other drink of choice is a limited batch they call Kissing Cousins. It's made in partnership with St....
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